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Elis Joins Board of UN Global Compact - Network France
Elis, the circular‑service leader, announced on 11 June 2026 that it will take a seat on the Board of the United Nations Global Compact – Network France. The move follows the company’s long‑standing participation in the Global Compact, where it has been a signatory since 2006.
The UN Global Compact is a voluntary framework that encourages companies worldwide to align their operations with ten principles covering human rights, labour, environment and anti‑corruption. The principles support the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Network France is the French relay of the Compact and is the largest local network, with more than 2,300 member organisations.
Elis’s board appointment is intended to deepen its engagement with the network and to help other French companies embed CSR into their core strategies. According to the company’s statement, the role will allow Elis to “actively support organisations’ transformation and CSR integration at the core of corporate strategies.”
Elis’s CSR strategy is built around its circular business model. The company operates a rental‑maintenance system that relies on traceability technologies to optimise the use of protective, hygiene and well‑being products. In 31 countries, Elis supplies items such as workwear, hygiene kits and protective clothing, while helping customers meet their environmental targets.
Xavier Martiré, Chairman of the Management Board, said: “We are honored to join the Board of the United Nations Global Compact – Network France. This engagement is fully aligned with our values and business model. This appointment is both a recognition of our involvement and an opportunity to more actively contribute, alongside other committed stakeholders, to a more sustainable economy.”
The UN Global Compact was launched in 2000 by Secretary‑General Kofi Annan. It has grown into the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative, with more than 20,000 participants across 167 countries. The network in France aims to mainstream the Compact’s ten principles and the SDGs within the French private sector, supporting the Paris Agreement and the 2030 Agenda.
Elis’s participation on the board follows a broader trend of companies seeking to formalise their sustainability commitments. The company’s CSR disclosures, available on its website, outline a roadmap that emphasises the circular economy as a key driver for environmental performance.
The board role is a six‑year mandate that ties Elis to policy dialogue and governance within the network. It also signals the company’s intent to influence the direction of CSR initiatives in France.
Elis’s corporate governance structure includes a dedicated CSR director, Claire Bottineau, and a director of investor relations, Nicolas Buron, who can be contacted for further information. The company’s investor relations team, led by Charline Lefaucheux, is also available for inquiries.
The announcement comes as Elis reports strong quarterly results for the first quarter of 2026, with revenue growth driven by its circular services model. The company’s focus on sustainability aligns with investor interest in ESG factors.
In summary, Elis’s board appointment is a formal recognition of its long‑standing commitment to the UN Global Compact principles and a step toward deeper involvement in France’s sustainability community. The company will work with other network members to promote CSR integration and support the broader SDG agenda.
The board role will begin shortly after the announcement, and Elis will continue to report on its progress in its next corporate sustainability report, due in the second half of 2026.
The UN Global Compact is a voluntary framework that encourages companies worldwide to align their operations with ten principles covering human rights, labour, environment and anti‑corruption. The principles support the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Network France is the French relay of the Compact and is the largest local network, with more than 2,300 member organisations.
Elis’s board appointment is intended to deepen its engagement with the network and to help other French companies embed CSR into their core strategies. According to the company’s statement, the role will allow Elis to “actively support organisations’ transformation and CSR integration at the core of corporate strategies.”
Elis’s CSR strategy is built around its circular business model. The company operates a rental‑maintenance system that relies on traceability technologies to optimise the use of protective, hygiene and well‑being products. In 31 countries, Elis supplies items such as workwear, hygiene kits and protective clothing, while helping customers meet their environmental targets.
Xavier Martiré, Chairman of the Management Board, said: “We are honored to join the Board of the United Nations Global Compact – Network France. This engagement is fully aligned with our values and business model. This appointment is both a recognition of our involvement and an opportunity to more actively contribute, alongside other committed stakeholders, to a more sustainable economy.”
The UN Global Compact was launched in 2000 by Secretary‑General Kofi Annan. It has grown into the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative, with more than 20,000 participants across 167 countries. The network in France aims to mainstream the Compact’s ten principles and the SDGs within the French private sector, supporting the Paris Agreement and the 2030 Agenda.
Elis’s participation on the board follows a broader trend of companies seeking to formalise their sustainability commitments. The company’s CSR disclosures, available on its website, outline a roadmap that emphasises the circular economy as a key driver for environmental performance.
The board role is a six‑year mandate that ties Elis to policy dialogue and governance within the network. It also signals the company’s intent to influence the direction of CSR initiatives in France.
Elis’s corporate governance structure includes a dedicated CSR director, Claire Bottineau, and a director of investor relations, Nicolas Buron, who can be contacted for further information. The company’s investor relations team, led by Charline Lefaucheux, is also available for inquiries.
The announcement comes as Elis reports strong quarterly results for the first quarter of 2026, with revenue growth driven by its circular services model. The company’s focus on sustainability aligns with investor interest in ESG factors.
In summary, Elis’s board appointment is a formal recognition of its long‑standing commitment to the UN Global Compact principles and a step toward deeper involvement in France’s sustainability community. The company will work with other network members to promote CSR integration and support the broader SDG agenda.
The board role will begin shortly after the announcement, and Elis will continue to report on its progress in its next corporate sustainability report, due in the second half of 2026.
