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ETHICS, RESPECT AND RESPONSIBILITY: VALUES SYNONYMOUS WITH SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE

For Avanquest Software, every supplier is considered a partner who can support the Group’s growth. For competitive bidding, which is used systematically over a certain threshold, the service providers consulted all have access to the same level of information and, under equal conditions; an advantage is assigned to service providers who are already suppliers to the Group in order to encourage the establishment of long-term partnerships.

By taking this responsible approach towards its shareholders, customers and suppliers, as well as all of its employees, Avanquest Software is affirming its desire for ethical development. The more ethical it is, the more sustainable the company’s performance is.

EMPLOYEES AS STAKEHOLDERS IN THE COMPANY’S LIFE AND RESULTS

Avanquest Software proactively manages its human resources policy to ensure optimum working conditions for all its employees. The Group is attentive to developing their skills and promoting the construction of balanced and lasting relations.

Whenever possible, internal mobility is favored, and everything is done to ensure that the Group’s employees are trained in the latest technologies available in their specializations. Every well- trained employee is better able to satisfy his clients, internal and external, and to participate more effectively in the company’s development.

Avanquest Software’s managerial employees take care to place all employees in a situation of responsibility so that they become full stakeholders at their own level in the Group’s success.

Employees are given an interest in Avanquest’s results through profit-sharing agreements or allotments of shares, which is essential so that everyone understands the collective interests of a company whose success depends first and foremost on the involvement of each and every one.

Employees enjoy flexible working hours so that they can improve the balance between their personal and professional lives.

Because of the international nature of its business, Avanquest Software collaborates with foreign companies or subsidiaries. Management pays special attention to ensuring that all ILO provisions are applied.

BRINGING TECHNOLOGY AND CONTENT TO SICK CHILDREN

Avanquest Software participates in several projects aimed at enabling sick children to have easier access to the educational and edutainment software developed or marketed by Avanquest when they are hospitalized. With support from the Doctor Smile association, many children have been able to join academic support and language learning programs, or simply have fun with computers or tablets providing access to online content from the hospital.

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND SOCIETAL RESPONSIBILITY

SOCIAL AND SOCIETAL RESPONSIBILITY