Our CSR policy

At Manitou Group, CSR – Corporate Social Responsibility – is a key strategic driver. We are transforming our business practices to foster a positive impact on our employees, the environment, our customers, and the communities in which we operate. Joining our teams means becoming part of a collective momentum where every employee plays an active role in building a more sustainable world.

🌍 Environment: expertise at the service of the planet

Reducing the footprint of our machines and operations: from design to recycling.

Our teams are fully committed to decarbonizing our equipment throughout its entire lifecycle. By joining us, you will contribute to responsible engineering where nothing is left to chance:

• Eco-design: From raw material sourcing to component composition.
• Sustainable Logistics: From packaging optimization to transatlantic shipping via sail freight (Neoline New tab).
• Energy Efficiency: Decarbonizing equipment (including electrification) and reducing energy consumption for both machines and facilities.
• Circular Economy: Prioritizing repair, remanufacturing, and recycling.

👥 Employees: engaging ans promoting talents

More than just an industry, an inclusive human community.

Your well-being and career growth are our priorities. We work daily to ensure the best possible working conditions:

• Health & Safety: Every day, we strive for Zero Accidents. You benefit from an autonomous occupational health service for personalized prevention (reduced load-bearing, musculoskeletal disorder prevention via AGV robots New tab, road risk awareness, etc.).
• Professional Development: We support your ambitions through evolving career paths and a dynamic internal mobility policy.
• Diversity & Inclusion: We are convinced that team diversity is an asset. We also collaborate with ESATs (vocational rehabilitation centers) to support the employment of people with disabilities.
• Personal Commitment: Every manager and executive has an individual CSR objective integrated into their performance review.

♀️ Empowering Women Industry

Because talent has no gender, we are changing the status quo.

At Manitou Group, we are convinced that gender diversity is a powerful performance driver. We are committed to providing a fulfilling work environment for all our female employees. Whether they work in R&D, on our production lines, or within management, women – who represent 25% of our workforce – are at the heart of our success.

Our goal is clear: to create an environment where every woman can build an ambitious career in the industrial sector.

📍 Communities & Partners: locally rooted and ethically drivent

Supporting sustainable and community-focused collaborations.

🤝 Customers: co-constructing the future of the industry

Taking collective action to improve our social and environmental impact.

Our Marketing, R&D, and After-Sales teams are at the forefront of bringing our customers along on the transition journey. We listen to their expectations to design products that address global ecological challenges, thereby creating a responsible value chain from the manufacturer to the end-user.

In concrete terms, CSR at Manitou Group also means:

• Continuous awareness to prevent workplace harassment.
• Bold logistical innovations (such as maritime transport via sail freight).
• Constant support for academic and professionnal reintegration.

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