Group | 01.12.2021
Legrand has been awarded the Gender Equality European & International Standard (GEEIS) Diversity label, which was set up by Arborus and is audited by Bureau Veritas Certification. This distinction ackowledges the progress made by the Group over many years in terms of diversity, professional equality and inclusion, principles which are at the heart of Legrand’s HR and CSR strategies.
CSR | 12.02.2020
Legrand was ranked 33rd in the overall ranking and 2nd in the category “Electrical material and equipment”.
| 11.26.2020
Legrand was awarded the Proxinvest "2020 ESG innovation" Grand Prix. The prize rewards a European company for its innovative practices in terms of "ESG".
CSR | 10.01.2020
These solutions stem from the targeted innovation and acquisition policy implemented by the Group. Legrand is now Europe's second largest company in the assisted living market, especially following the acquisition of Intervox (France), Tynetec, Jontek and Aidcall (UK), and Neat (Spain).
group | 09.21.2020
The international jury at the XXVI Compasso d’Oro ADI Award, granted Living Now, the revolutionary range of electric controls of Bticino, Italian branch of Legrand Group, an Honourable Mention.
Group | 07.02.2020
Legrand aims to eliminate its net greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 across all of its activities, for a global warming level limited to 1.5°C.
Legrand recognises that diversity, i.e. the variety of human profiles in the Group, constitutes a factor for innovation, performance and quality of life within the company.
As a signatory of the company diversity charter, Legrand has incorporated that commitment into its Charter of Fundamental Principles.
This means respecting professional equality, particularly between men and women, ethnic representation, the integration of people with a disability, etc. Each Legrand entity shares this commitment, which forms the basis of its company diversity charter, in accordance with its specific characteristics.
The Group's Head Office currently employs people of about twenty different nationalities. Geographical mobility is offered not only to head office personnel, but also to employees of the Group's subsidiaries in every geographical region.
The Human Resources Department is also committed to diversifying the profiles of the talents that accompany the Group's growth.
In parallel, Legrand takes special action in favour of disabled persons, and has been involved in this area for many years.
The Group also works with its external stakeholders to publicise its commitments and the measures taken, and to discuss best practice in terms of the fight against discrimination and the promotion of diversity; the foundations of its diversity charter.
20 nationalities represented at the Group's Head Office
16,6% of key positions in the Group are occupied by women as of the end of 2019
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DownloadIn addition to its actions in favour of integrating disabled people or ethnic minorities, Legrand particularly encourages an increased presence of women at management level.
The Group wants to guarantee equivalent working conditions for women and men, and strives to promote women to key positions in the company.
20% more women in management jobs
The elle@legrand network: acting, sharing, innovating, deciding
The elle@legrand network, a mixed company network, was created early in 2013 on the initiative of Legrand employees. Its ambition is to be a persuasive and innovative force to promote equality of opportunity between women and men.
The network's mission is fulfilled via actions that contribute to the change of culture, developing networking, and improving the skills of its members.
The network is now in place in over 20 countries, including North America, Italy, the United Kingdom, Peru, Russia and India.
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