Cases
Balteau: Building an ESG Culture from the Ground Up
Context
Balteau, a company specializing in hydraulic and electromechanical solutions, engaged in a comprehensive approach to structure its ESG strategy and reduce its carbon footprint, while raising employee awareness about ecological transition.
Objectives
Support the group in defining and implementing its CSR strategy, while mobilizing employees via an internal network of champions to generate concrete environmental and social improvement projects.
Intervention
Step 1
Diagnosis and awareness: Conduct comprehensive analysis of existing sustainability initiatives and gaps. Scope internal needs through interviews with key stakeholders across functions. Facilitate collective intelligence workshops connecting climate issues to company activities. Build initial awareness and create shared understanding of ESG challenges and opportunities.
Step 2
ESG approach structuring: Conduct materiality analysis engaging internal and external stakeholders to define strategic axes. Identify and prioritize group's material ESG topics aligned with business impact. Formalize comprehensive ESG policy linked to business strategy and values. Establish governance structure and decision-making processes for ESG management.
Step 3
Action lever identification: Estimate main impact areas through preliminary carbon footprint analysis. Identify and map key environmental and social hotspots across operations. Propose concrete improvement paths for each priority area with clear rationale. Define priority actions to implement in short and medium term based on impact and feasibility.
Step 4
Eco-team support: Recruit and train motivated employee network to drive transition from within. Provide mentoring and tools to empower internal champions. Facilitate participatory workshops to define and manage first sustainability initiatives. Provide ongoing support in implementing impactful projects with measurable outcomes.
Step 5
Action plan monitoring: Provide support in structuring ESG reporting and monitoring systems aligned with frameworks. Establish key performance indicators and tracking mechanisms for continuous improvement. Co-write comprehensive ESG policy document for internal and external communication. Set up governance rhythms for regular review and adaptation of strategy.
Results
- Material issues prioritized and strategic axes collectively defined
- Active ESG champions network involved in action implementation
- Strong internal buy-in around the approach and progressive appropriation of transition
Key takeways
Integrated approach combining awareness, measurement, and co-construction anchors ESG in company strategy effectively.
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