On 25th March, Hager Group was awarded the Prix de l’Excellence Sociétale (award for corporate culture excellence), a distinction created within the framework of the "Grand Prix de l’Entreprise Patrimoniale et Familiale" (Grand Prix for owner-managed and family businesses), whose theme for 2009 was sustainable growth.
The aim of this award is to recognise and reward owner-managed businesses that, as part of a coherent, long-term strategy, successfully stand out by putting in place the conditions for sustainable growth. It looks to highlight the ethical and entrepreneurial excellence of companies according to the following criteria:
- the ability to achieve successful internationalisation
- irreproachable quality management
- gaining customer and employee loyalty, in addition to
- optimal supplier management
- an environmentally friendly approach
This award is organised by:
- ASMEP (the association of medium-sized owner-managed companies) chaired by Yvon Gattaz
- in collaboration with the banking firm Lombard Odier, a benchmark player in the main financial markets and recognised for its commitment in the field of sustainable development
