The French animation group Xilam Animation, has been awarded the Platinum certificate—the highest level granted by EthiFinance—for its 2024 ESG performance, marking a significant improvement from the Silver certificate obtained in 2023.
The company achieved a score of 82/100, reflecting an increase of 15 points compared to 2022 and 22 points compared to 2021. EthiFinance evaluates companies based on 140 criteria across the four pillars of ESG (Environment, Social, Governance, and External Stakeholders). Xilam demonstrated strong improvements in the first three pillars: +45 points in Environment, +12 points in Social, and +8 points in Governance, while maintaining a high profile in External Stakeholders. Xilam now ranks 2nd out of 136 in the "Media and Entertainment" category and 22nd out of 360 at the national level.
These results reflect the tangible actions implemented by the group as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy. With the active involvement of its creative, technical, and support teams—and guided by the convictions of its management—Xilam has, since 2023, strengthened its responsible purchasing policy, invested in more environmentally friendly technologies, optimized production processes, reduced and streamlined its data volume and storage, extended the lifespan of its equipment, and launched awareness initiatives both internally and externally, notably through its dedicated platform Xilam Green.
True to its core values of diversity, equality, and inclusion, Xilam places social issues at the center of its strategic priorities. The company embraces the richness of diverse backgrounds, education, and cultures while ensuring equal opportunities for career advancement, with a strong commitment to gender equality. Xilam also fosters a collaborative and stimulating working environment, tailored to both on-site and remote work. Additionally, it offers continuous training and coaching programs aimed at enhancing individual skills and fulfilling its employees' potential.
François-Xavier de Maistre, Chief Impact Officer, celebrated the achievement: "We are delighted to receive this Platinum certificate, which reflects Xilam's unwavering commitment to Corporate Social and Environmental Responsibility. Every step of our CSR strategy is driven by our determination to create a more sustainable and inclusive future, both for our teams and for society as a whole. This achievement is the result of a collective effort, carried out daily by our employees, who work tirelessly to make Xilam a responsible company, respectful of the environment and mindful of social issues," highlighted.
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