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Clients' testimonials: what do they think about Vigeo? |
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Pierre Arnaud, Vice-President, Compagnie Fruitière
"Although its fruit production companies in Africa underwent audits commissioned at the request of its main clients from the European retail sector, the Compagnie Fruitière decided to have its main production subsidiaries in Africa audited by Vigeo. The first audit was carried out in Cameroun at the Société des Plantations du Haut Penja. Vigeo was chosen on account of the methodology used, which is based on a clearly identified body of references and which assesses and rates, for each of the relevant issues, the defined policy, its implementation and the results achieved. This method defines a clearly measurable rating scale and provides accurate and operational recommendations on the improvements to be made."
Didier Hüe, Ministerial Delegate for Diversity and Equal, Opportunities MINEFI
"With the ministries of finance and economy having taken steps to obtain the "diversity" label, we needed an external assessment to ascertain the discrimination risks that could impact our HR procedures. Vigeo was selected in June 2009 following a tender offer, and I am glad to say that we could not have made a more relevant choice. Vigeo’s consultants displayed the utmost professionalism, coupled with an understanding of our environment, the ability to listen, rigorous and in-depth analysis and... the ability to work within deadlines. We now have a solid analytical base to allow us to move forward in obtaining a label."
Jean-François Bernardin, President of the Assembly of French Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ACFCI)
"Against a difficult economic backdrop, small- and mid-sized companies were able to transform into an opportunity the employment plan for the over-50s (which was initially viewed as a constraint). This was indeed an opportunity to implement an age-management policy within the company for all age-groups, the over-50s included. The ACFCI was able to rally its network of experts in the CCIs (Chambers of Commerce and Industry) and relied on Vigeo’s skills to design a relevant diagnostic model for all small- and mid-sized companies. The pilot testing conducted in several regions with Vigeo’s assistance allowed the small- and mid-sized companies to implement action plans in a reactive and pragmatic fashion. For staff recruitment and career management, the only things that matter are motivation and competences."
Franck Riboud, Chairman and General Manager of Danone
"We needed an external examination to provide us with a different perception and provide support where we needed it. It was an in-depth job. I was therefore able to measure that there was really a gap between the words of the group and the practice."
Henri de Castries, Chairman of the Board of AXA
"We wanted to measure the possible gap between the policies and means that we are putting in place and the results to which they lead. To make progress, you need to measure. We needed a range of options providing consistency to our action. The important thing is to have a keen eye to detect gaps between intentions and results. The Vigeo Group audit is an indispensable measurement tool to establish objectives for improvement."
Jean-Pierre Piollat, Marketing Management Director of Gaz de France
"It reinforces the consistency for salaried employees who are destabilized by change."
Michel Uhart, Director of the BUGEY nuclear power plant:
"This evaluation was useful in apprehending in a complementary manner fields poorly covered by the ISO9000 quality certifications, ISO 14001 environmental management and OHSAS 18001 industrial health and safety management."
Majib El Ghaïb, General Manager of the National Office of the Fisheries of the Kingdom of Morocco:
"When we asked the Vigeo Group to help us, our objective was not simply to have a certificate, but to determine the general potential for progress upon which to guide our efforts. "The process of submitting to such an exercise can encourage modernization of the public sector."
Brahim Benjelloun Touimi, General Manager of the BMCE Bank (Morocco)
"We needed a stronger legitimacy of our actions with regards to the public and the totality of our stakeholders. Thanks to the social responsibility audit conducted by the Vigeo Group, the BMCE comforted its image as a pioneering bank, oriented towards modernity in its governance, management and commitment to citizenship."
Guy Château, DG of the Crédit Agricole Centre Loire
"Today, the social partners are associated with the totality of the projects, and this work is done in the best spirit. Quite simply because an exterior examination has made us agree on the diagnosis and has permitted us to contribute to the construction of a new state of mind to implement our company plan." |
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