SPIE is committed to the belief that by taking into account the aspirations of all of its stakeholders and the social and environmental challenges related to its activities, the Company can prosper over the long term. SPIE’s enterprise project, entitled “Sharing a vision for the future,” aims to create an enduring enterprise working for a sustainable world. The project is based on three fundamental values: performance, local presence and responsibility. SPIE approaches each of these values from an operational perspective, working alongside customers to address today’s energy and environmental challenges. Highlights, and significant advancements made as a result of the 2014 program, include:

• Development of activities in “e-fficient building”, “smart city” and “energies” sectors, better taking into account environmental issues
• Leadership for safety prevention again recognized by awards in U.K., Belgium, Nederland, France, and reduction of working accidents and occupational health measures
• Reduction of SPIE fleet car carbon footprint, increasing of fleet electric and hybrid cars
• Deployment of ethical business conduct principle supported by a compliance officers network.
• Progress in the assessment of the corporate Social Responsibility of the company’s suppliers, development and deployment of a suppliers sustainable development charter
• European works council has established a CSR council to track improvements.
• Ongoing and intensive use of apprenticeship
• 50% employees shareholders of the company

For more information or to review SPIE’s guiding principles, visit www.spie.com.