OUR CSR COMMITMENTS
Designer and producer
of filler metals
Selectarc designs, produces, recommends and distributes a complete range of high-quality welding and brazing filler metals, serving demanding technical markets.
Reliability
ISO 9001 and ISO 19443 certified organization. Health, safety and controlled conditions.
Expertise
Two centuries of know-how in welding and brazing trades.
Innovation
Solutions developed to address technological, environmental and societal challenges.
Commitment
A responsible company that acts for its employees, customers, partners and the environment.
Proximity
Personalized support and an international presence that foster trust and responsiveness.
Transparency
Integrity in all our relationships.
Our CSR policy
Our sustainable development strategy is driven by a strong ambition: to shape and pass on responsible commitments with all our stakeholders - employees, customers, suppliers, local areas and future generations.
Inspired by our industrial culture and local roots, this CSR approach is built on three structuring pillars, the result of collective reflection.
These 3Rs are the result of collective reflection carried out with our internal and external stakeholders.
They embody our convictions and guide our decisions every day. By fully integrating sustainable development challenges into our activities, we create shared value and ensure responsible growth for SELECTARC.
Respect
For people
- Health, safety and well-being of our teams at the heart of our priorities
- Promotion of diversity, inclusion, social dialogue and the right to disconnect
- Everyone's contribution to a fair and respectful working environment
Responsibility
For the environment
- Reducing our environmental impact
- Optimizing resources
- Contributing to the sustainable development of local areas
Resilience
For ethical performance
- Sustainable and ethical performance in response to the expectations of our customers and partners
- Rigor, transparency and integrity in all our actions
Certifications & initiatives
Our approach is validated by recognized standards and strengthened by our commitment to responsible industry groups.
Certifications
- ISO 9001 - Quality management (since 1997)
- ISO 19443 - Quality requirements specific to the nuclear sector (since 2024)
Recognition
- EcoVadis - CSR performance assessment (bronze medal in 2025)
- AirCyber - Cyber maturity assessment (gold level in 2025)
CSR initiatives
- La French Fab · Le Coq Vert - 2 roosters symbolizing innovation, responsible and sustainable industry
- Team for the Planet - Active participation in the ecological transition and future-focused projects
« At Selectarc, we believe that industrial performance must go hand in hand with our social, environmental and ethical responsibility. Our commitments to sustainable innovation, inclusion and reducing our footprint are built on the energy and dedication of our employees. This CSR report reflects our determination to build, with our customers and partners, a more responsible industry focused on the future. »
President
Key dates
More than two centuries of French industry, marked by a growing commitment to quality, safety and sustainable development.
1796
Creation of the French family-owned group Viellard Migeon & Compagnie
1870
Creation of Forges de Saint Hippolyte (FSH)
1952
Establishment of SELECTARC INDUSTRIES
1997
First ISO 9001 certification
2000
First environmental commitments
2015
Installation of a water treatment plant
2018
Anti-corruption policy and anti-competitive policy
2021
IT charter and data digitization
2022
First EcoVadis assessment - 53/100, whistleblowing system
2023
EcoVadis 57/100 · Consideration of climate risks
2024
First ISO 19443 certification · First electric vehicle · Enhanced waste sorting
2025
CSR policy · EcoVadis 69/100 (82nd percentile) · Ethical commitment
Our civic commitments
Respect & well-being of employees
- Management, supervisors and the works council committed
- Health and safety at work and risk prevention
- Continuous improvement approach to working conditions
Passing on know-how
- Support for the French Welding Championship
- Participation in the LMS (Best Welders of France)
- WorldSkills commitment
- Partnerships with UIMM, AFPMA, technical high schools and production schools
Inclusion & solidarity
- Collaboration with sheltered employment organizations (ESAT) for packaging
- Support for CIDFF - March 8 initiatives
- Work-study, apprenticeship and internship contracts
- National Day for Family Caregivers
- European Week for the Employment of People with Disabilities
Participation in local life
- Involvement in community and professional initiatives
- Exchanges with local elected officials and technical institutions
- Membership in Influstriels and Industri'elles
Our sustainable commitments
Reducing environmental impact
- Recycling industrial and office waste
Sustainable mobility
- Gradual transition of the vehicle fleet to electric power
Collective initiatives
- Participation in the Ma Petite Planète eco-challenge
Circular economy
- Seeking eco-design solutions to reduce the impact of our products and processes
Responsible innovation
- Technology investments focused on a low-carbon and sustainable industry
Our governance commitments
Compliance & integrity
- Strict compliance with laws and regulations
- Zero tolerance for corruption, conflicts of interest and anti-competitive practices
- Adherence to our partners' codes of conduct
Transparency
- Transparent and reliable communication on economic, social and environmental performance
- Adherence to the whistleblowing systems of our stakeholders
Management
- Monitoring performance indicators and continuous improvement approach
Data protection & cybersecurity
- Strict compliance with the IT charter and cybersecurity rules
Responsible purchasing
- Relying on certified suppliers who are aware of CSR criteria
Our key identified goals
Sustainable Development Goals (UN) to which Selectarc contributes:
Respect
For people and human rights :
- Promote health and well-being at work
- Encourage diversity and inclusion
- Onboarding of new employees
- Social dialogue
- Skills management
- Young people's access to the job market
- Gender equality
- Non-discrimination & anti-harassment
- Ethics
Responsibility
For the environment and local areas :
- Limit our environmental impact
- Optimize the use of resources
- Optimize waste management
Resilience
For sustainable and ethical performance :
- Promotion of business ethics
- Anti-corruption
- Regulatory compliance (REACH, RoHS...)
2026 ambitions
Respect
A safe, ethical and inclusive working environment
- ✓Strengthen health and safety prevention
- ✓Define a QWL plan
- ✓Train our employees on ethical issues
Responsibility
Reducing our environmental footprint
- ✓Reduce the environmental footprint
- ✓Optimize resources and waste
- ✓Continue the fleet's energy transition
Resilience
Sustainable, transparent and compliant performance
- ✓Drive ethical and transparent governance
- ✓Implement a responsible purchasing policy
- ✓Strengthen the feedback culture