Fostering diversity, inclusion, well-being and the health and safety of all
Promoting diversity, ensuring inclusion
In 2020 Naval Group signed a Manifesto as part of Mission Handicap, for the inclusion of individuals with disabilities in economic life, along with about a hundred other committed companies. The ten commitments made in this regard include recruiting students with disabilities for internships and apprenticeships, as well as compliance with the French General Accessibility Framework for Administrations (RGAA) ensuring better digital accessibility to all our tools. By renewing its signature of the LGBT+ charter with the association L'Autre Cercle in 2025, Naval Group remains committed to fostering an inclusive environment for LGBT+ employees, in particular by:
• ensuring equal rights and treatment for all employees, regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity;
• supporting employees who are victims of discriminatory comments or acts and punishing discriminatory behaviour;
• measuring progress and sharing best practices to improve the working environment.
Any Naval Group employee who feels discriminated against may file a formal complaint that will be processed accordingly. Discrimination Officers, duly trained and present on each of the group’s sites, can be contacted in this regard.
Achieving gender equality
As an international player in the naval defence sector, we have a role to play in convincing women that all roles in industry and within the naval sector are accessible to them.
A number of initiatives have already been set up to achieve this: promoting gender diversity in our recruitment, encouraging our female employees in their professional development, and reaching out to talented women through our Elles Bougent “godmothers” and liaison officers.
Guaranteeing occupational health and safety
Naval Group undertakes to provide all its employees and subcontractors with a calm working environment that preserves their physical and mental health. Naval Group’s global Quality, Safety and Environment (QSE) management system is ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certified. An international OHSE network is actively engaged in defining and implementing the most stringent requirements in the group’s largest subsidiaries (Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, India, Egypt, Brazil and Singapore).
Work-life balance also plays a role in employee well-being, in addition to their general working conditions addressed in a specific agreement with the group’s social partners. Naval Group responds to these legitimate needs by adjusting working hours, implementing remote working and allocating financial aid for childcare. Naval Group is also firmly committed to the fight against harassment and sanctions inappropriate behaviour in the workplace. Lastly, measures are in place to facilitate employees’ access to work. These include the quality of the physical environment, the use of information and communication technologies, and the company travel plan, which encourages the use of public transport, carpooling and cycling.
Safety matters to us all!
[Golden rules of OHSE – shared vigilance, coactivity and safety cordons]
Developing skills
Committed to the transmission of knowledge, Naval Group develops initiatives so that everyone can share their experience and skills, regardless of their age or seniority.
In order to contribute to the development of its teams, Naval Group offers numerous training opportunities, allowing everyone to acquire skills and evolve by taking advantage of the mobility opportunities offered by the group should they so desire.
