SUSTAINABLE WORLD All organizations have recognized the necessity of ESG commitments. But taking action is no longer enough – they must also prove the impact they achieve. How does Bureau Veritas support sustainable performance? “Businesses and public authorities have adopted Sustainability as a factor that is essential to their longevity. But they need support for this whether to prove they are implementing their ESG commitments, achieve a successful energy transition, or transparently measure their actions. BV is on hand to provide support on all these topics. NEW TECHNOLOGIES It is how we empower clients to roll out these sustainable models more effectively.” What is the best way to secure and protect digital infrastructure and data in an economy ANTOINE GIROS that is digti gat an exponential rate? — Vice-President, Certification Global Service Line “Investments in digital infrastructure and new technologies continue to rise. The challenge linked to these investments today is twofold. First, it is to ensure the security of the systems used, the data transmitted, and the digital infrastructure built. Second, it is to identify that the data is adequate, necessary and sufficient for its purpose – that it is the right data. In these areas, Bureau Veritas has a major role to play as a trusted third-party. If these changes are to support responsible progress, it is vital to verify the performance of these technologies and ensure the integrity of data transmissions. This is what we do at BV.” TERESA RODON — Chief Executive Officer for Spain and Portugal HEALTH AND HYGIENE Health crisis, aging population: expectations in terms of hygiene and health have increased considerably. For these sectors, what are the challenges today? “The Health and Hygiene sectors have undergone profound transformations over the past two years. On the one hand, this is because of the explosion of regulations and standards in terms of hygiene conditions. On the other hand, the subject of access to care has become essential. Not only is it physical access with structures capable of supporting the aging of populations but it is also the need for continuous and remote access including the connectivity of medical tools. All these advances are necessary if we want to move toward responsible progress, and it is beneficial to all! In all these fields – regulatory support, infrastructure tests, inspections, or equipment connectivity testing – our solutions support the evolution and improvement of consumer experience as well as the reliability of the end product supporting innovation and advancement, for professionals and users alike.” JIM KAIN — Senior Vice-President, Scientific Research & Innovation BUREAU VERITAS13