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Axitest has received its first Ecovadis assessment in recognition of its responsible purchasing, e-waste management and continuous improvement initiatives. Thanks to its premium refurbishing and equipment take-back activities, the company is anchoring its CSR approach in measurable industrial practices: waste reduction, life-cycle extension and enhanced traceability. This rating becomes a structuring lever for organising future actions, reinforcing transparency and aligning environmental, social and ethical performance with Axitest's technical activity.
Why Axitest chose the Ecovadis assessment
.At Axitest, performance is not limited to the accuracy of our instruments. In 2025, management has decided to have the company assessed by Ecovadis, an international CSR rating platform. This voluntary approach reflects our desire to measure our environmental, social and ethical impact in concrete terms.
«Our CSR approach is above all a team effort. Every department, from sales to the workshop, contributes to improving our practices. Today, more than 10 % of our equipment is given a second life through take-back and reconditioning.»
- Giresse Mampasi, Sales Director at Axitest.
A voluntary and demanding approach
Valuation of a large company XS without a dedicated CSR department is not easy. You have to collect data, document internal policies and demonstrate the coherence of each action. However, this evaluation Ecovadis is a natural part of our CSR policy, centred on transparency and’continuous improvement.
The assessment covers four pillars - Environment, Social and Human Rights, Ethics and Responsible Purchasing. It highlights the initial progress made by Axitest on environmental and social issues, confirming the relevance of our actions and paving the way for further improvements.
«Our ambition is to transform this first assessment into a sustainable and measurable performance driver.»
- Giresse Mampasi, Sales Director at Axitest.
Find out who Axitest is
Understand the history, businesses and organisation of a technical SME that has chosen to structure its industrial and responsible performance in a transparent way.
Encouraging results in line with our core business
The efforts of’Axitest in terms of’responsible purchasing, and well-being in the workplace have borne fruit. This progress reflects a continuous improvement based on concrete actions: sorting components, reusing technical packaging and reducing our carbon footprint. optimised industrial footprint.
Over and above the rating, this recognition strengthens our position in a sector where few technical SMEs undergo such a rigorous assessment. CSR certification. Each audit is a further step in structuring our CSR policy and strengthen the traceability of our practices.
Premium reconditioned products and trade-ins: CSR in action
Our core business already embraces sustainability through the reconditioned premium. By extending the life of test and measurement equipment, we reduce the consumption of resources and industrial waste. Every reconditioned measuring instrument contributes to a operational circular economy.
La equipment trade-in is part of the same dynamic: extending the life cycle, making the most of what already exists and avoiding industrial waste. Axitest offers the take-back and re-use of measuring instruments, enabling companies to combine economic gain with a positive environmental impact.
Read the Axitest Manifesto
Discover the industrial and responsible vision that guides our choices: premium reconditioning, equipment take-back and sustainable performance applied to test & measurement.
A constantly evolving CSR policy
Assessment Ecovadis is not an end in itself, but a structuring stage. Axitest is using its recommendations to strengthen its commitments: formalising its responsible purchasing, monitoring ethics indicators and updating the Group's CSR policy.
Our aim is to improve the consistency between our values, our actions and our results every year, until we reach a level of CSR labelling which reflects our reality on the ground.
Next CSR steps
Because a CSR approach never stops, Axitest turns each assessment into a concrete roadmap. These next steps extend the work already underway and set a clear course for the months ahead:
Deployment of the Responsible Purchasing 2026 plan, with reinforced monitoring of suppliers and their commitments.
Integration of environmental monitoring indicators in internal reports to measure the real impact of actions.
Raising teams' awareness of sustainable performance and the circular economy through dedicated workshops and training.
Continued collaboration with Ecovadis to assess annual progress and adjust our priorities.
In conclusion
Undertaking a CSR assessment takes time, rigour and conviction. For Axitest, This approach is proof of our authenticity: we take action, we make progress and we measure it.
La Ecovadis rating does not define us but accompanies our continuous improvement towards a CSR performance and shared responsibility.
FAQ
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Why does a small technical company like Axitest choose to work with Ecovadis?Because the rating provides a structure, a common frame of reference and external legitimacy. For an XS SME, Ecovadis provides a framework for organising, measuring and prioritising CSR actions that already existed but were not formalised.
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Does the Ecovadis rating have a direct impact on Axitest's clients?Yes, it enhances transparency, improves traceability and offers guarantees on the management of responsible purchasing, electronic waste and ethical practices - points that are scrutinised in calls for tender and supplier audits.
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Do trade-in and reconditioning really count as part of a CSR approach?Yes, these are measurable levers for the circular economy: extending the life cycle, reducing waste, reducing the industrial footprint. Ecovadis values these actions when they are documented and integrated into a coherent CSR policy.
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What criteria does Ecovadis evaluate most in a technical company?Mainly: e-waste management, responsible purchasing, workplace safety, process traceability, supplier ethics and the formalisation of internal policies.
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What does Axitest intend to improve for the next Ecovadis assessment?The structuring of indicators, the monitoring of supplier commitments, the formalisation of certain internal procedures and the more thorough integration of circular economy actions into the overall CSR policy.
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