Ubisoft 2013 Annual Report Download - page 36

Management Report
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PROTECTING BIODIVERSITY 1.4.3.5
1.4.3.5.1 Preserving and developing biodiversity
All Ubisoft sites are located in urban areas. As a consequence, none of the sites are located in or
beside protected areas or in areas rich in biodiversity.
The Ubisoft Group indirectly contributes to protecting biodiversity by consuming recycled materials
where possible, such as paper (see 1.4.3.3.2). Using recycled materials helps to reduce demand for
virgin materials and save reserves of the world’s natural resources.
In addition, the EMEA head office is currently examining the possibility of installing bee hives on the
roofs of its premises.
SOCIAL INDICATORS 1.4.4
The 2013/2014 environmental review plan, mentioned in 1.4.3.1.1, will also include a section to
measure and identify areas for improvement in relation to social changes:
- The territorial, economic and social impact of the Company’s activities;
- Links with local organizations (associations, training institutions, local populations, etc.);
- Links with commercial partners (subcontractors, suppliers, etc.).
TERRITORIAL, ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL IMPACT OF THE COMPANY'S 1.4.4.1
ACTIVITIES
1.4.4.1.1 Employment and regional development
The Group measures its territorial, economic and social impact in terms of regional development and
job creation. During the year, the Toronto studio created 113 positions, the Shanghai site created 78
positions, of which 93.5% are local jobs, and 621 additional employees (excluding the acquisition of
the THQ Montreal studio) were welcomed at the Montreal site (of which 80% are local jobs).
Ubisoft contributes to the development of local employment while at the same time encouraging
multiculturalism with international teams. In fact, the Group only has 17.5% of expatriates throughout
all the countries in which it is present.
Contribution to
local development in terms of employment
03/31/13
03/31/12
Percentage of expatriates compared to local employees
17.5%
16%
1.4.4.1.2 Developing local populations
The Group has divided the actions conducted in collaboration with local and regional organizations
with the aim of encouraging the development of local populations into six categories:
- Employment: Partnerships with national employment agencies, taking on interns and
apprentices, and circulating vacant positions to schools (see above);
- Training: Cooperating with schools and universities, mentoring, teaching in schools and
universities (see above);
- Integration of disadvantaged persons: Use of ESATs (organizations which support disabled
people in finding work) and disabled workers’ associations (see 1.4.3.3.2);