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Akkodis Named as Innovative Enterprise in HFS Horizons Sustainability Services 2024

Akkodis, a leading global player in digital engineering, has been recognized as an 'Innovative Enterprise' by HFS Research in their report titled 'HFS Horizons Sustainability Services 2024'. This prestigious recognition highlights Akkodis’ commitment to sustainability through the integration of advanced technologies in their offerings.

The report evaluated 25 service providers based on their value propositions, innovation capabilities, market impact, and marketing strategies. Akkodis was particularly noted for not only transforming its functional operations but also for enhancing its enterprise-wide sustainability services. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and blockchain technologies into their sustainability offerings served as a key differentiator.

In recent years, businesses have increasingly focused on sustainability, recognizing the need to address environmental challenges and market demands for responsible practices. Akkodis has embraced this trend, demonstrating leadership through innovative solutions tailored to promote sustainable practices across different industry sectors, including energy and financial services.

A crucial aspect of Akkodis’ approach involves leveraging emerging technologies to streamline data management, improve ESG reporting, and implement net-zero emission strategies, which align with global sustainability goals. Their offerings include an emphasis on circular economy principles, highlighting practices such as resource reuse and recycling, thus contributing to overall resource efficiency and longevity in product design.

Jan Gupta, President of Akkodis, expressed pride in the recognition, stating, “This ranking reflects Akkodis’s expertise and consultative approach towards sustainability. Our sustainability offerings yield key results, such as lifecycle emissions reduction and improved resource efficiency, which are essential for regulatory compliance.” He further emphasized the necessity for technology to serve everyone, advocating for intelligent industrial transformation as pivotal in achieving a more sustainable future.

The report elaborates on Akkodis' efforts to incorporate diversity and inclusion within its operational frameworks, particularly in the health sector. This holistic view of sustainability extends beyond traditional environmental metrics, focusing instead on social and economic factors as well.

The growth of Akkodis' sustainability services is also attributed to its partnerships with tech giants such as Salesforce, Microsoft, and Siemens, expanding their capabilities in offering tailored solutions that amplify their market impact.

Josh Matthews, sustainability lead at HFS Research, acknowledged Akkodis’s role in pioneering technology-driven sustainable practices, commenting on its comprehensive integration of circulatory economy principles along with data-driven strategies utilizing cutting-edge technologies in the product lifecycle.

Nandini Tare, associated practice leader at HFS Research, added that Akkodis’s optimization of sustainability at every stage of the value chain empowers businesses to effectively meet their ESG commitments.

For a deeper dive into Akkodis’s sustainability initiatives, visit Akkodis Sustainability.

About Akkodis

Akkodis is a global digital engineering firm and leader in intelligent industry. By offering consulting services, solutions, and talent development, Akkodis supports clients in their digital transformation journeys. Based in Switzerland and a part of the Adecco Group, Akkodis is a trusted technology partner across various industries worldwide. The company’s commitment to sustainability is reflected in its innovative approaches that tackle major challenges like clean energy transition and user-centric improvement. With a diverse team of 50,000 experts operating in 30 countries, Akkodis is dedicated to co-creating smarter solutions for a sustainable future.