Better Health for All

Eutelsat's satellite connectivity significantly improves healthcare access and delivery in underserved regions. Its services facilitate telemedicine, e-learning, and public health improvements, enabling real-time clinical care

, improving diagnostic accuracy , and providing timely access to telehealth services . The company connected over 1.3 million underserved people in Sub-Saharan Africa to reliable satellite internet, achieving its ITU Partner2Connect Digital Coalition pledge ahead of schedule . It also provided connectivity to thousands displaced by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica and assisted 152,000 people globally in humanitarian crises between 2022 and 2024 . Eutelsat demonstrates exceptional crisis response capabilities, providing emergency connectivity during events like Hurricane Melissa and the Ebola outbreak . Its long-standing partnership with Télécoms Sans Frontières (since 2007) enables rapid deployment of communication networks within 24 hours of a crisis . The company supported healthcare workers during the Ebola outbreak by providing satellite broadband equipment, improving their coordination and communication . Eutelsat invests in unique infrastructure and features for managing patient and medical data, providing secure voice and data channels for humanitarian teams .

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

More than 99% of the workforce is on full-time permanent contracts.

The company reported a recordable work-related accident rate of 0.4 and zero incidents of discrimination, severe human rights issues, or material fines/penalties. The CEO's total compensation to median employee compensation ratio is 22.9:1. 54% of employees are covered by collective bargaining agreements. The voluntary turnover rate for permanent employees is 8.9%. The Great Place to Work Trust Index score is 61%. The group gender pay gap is 17%, meaning women earn 83% of men's average gross remuneration.

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

Eutelsat requires all suppliers, upon concluding a contract, to undertake to respect its Supplier Code of Ethics for the duration of their collaboration.

This Code includes CSR clauses and outlines standards for ethics, human rights, labor laws, environmental practices, and anti-corruption measures. Failure to comply may result in sanctions, including suspending or terminating the business relationship. The company has a Modern Slavery Statement available. Eutelsat adheres to the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas, requiring suppliers to establish compliant due diligence processes, verify mineral origins, and ensure transparency. A whistleblowing platform has been introduced for reporting unethical practices. Eutelsat Network Solutions gives preference to small businesses, including veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, HUBZone, disadvantaged, and women-owned businesses.

Honest & Fair Business

Eutelsat Group has a comprehensive anti-corruption policy, formalized in a Code of Conduct, which applies to all employees globally

and includes anti-bribery clauses in business contracts . The company conducts due diligence on third parties, including 1,733 World-Check verifications , and 80.1% of staff in high-risk positions completed anti-corruption training in the current financial year . Eutelsat reported zero incidents of corruption in its annual compliance report and makes no political contributions . Regarding regulatory compliance, Eutelsat incurred no financial penalties during the FY 2024-25 reporting period . However, in March 2025, France's media regulator was investigating the company's adherence to Russian sanctions, with potential fines up to €36 million . Additionally, Italy's regulator launched an investigation in December 2023 concerning the broadcast of a Lebanese channel . The company provides a 24/7 "SpeakUp" whistleblowing platform, accessible to all employees and third parties , which supports anonymous reporting and prohibits retaliation . 42 alerts were registered and followed up , with reports acknowledged within 7 days . A final decision on these reports is typically communicated within three months on average . As of FY 2024-25, 60% of Eutelsat's Board of Directors are independent , and at least two-thirds of the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee are independent . Directors are required to disclose and manage conflicts of interest , abstaining from related discussions and votes .

Kind to Animals

As a satellite operator, Eutelsat Group's core business does not involve animal testing, animal-derived products, or animal agriculture, rendering most animal welfare KPIs not applicable. The company does not have products requiring cruelty-free certification, nor does it engage in animal testing or animal husbandry operations. Eutelsat owns 96 hectares of land near Paris

, with 85 hectares used for organic farming by a lease farmer , which promotes biodiversity and wildlife habitat protection . However, the provided evidence does not include measurable biodiversity impact metrics such as species recovery or population increases, which are required for scoring this KPI. The company reserves the right to audit suppliers and expects compliance with its Code of Ethics , but there is no specific mention of animal-related suppliers or audits for animal welfare compliance.

No War, No Weapons

Eutelsat Group has a 10-year framework agreement with the French defense procurement agency (DGA) for up to €1 billion.

This agreement covers the upgrading and securing of its satellite constellation for military-grade use, hosting auxiliary military missions, and providing operational and security maintenance. Based on the company's 2021-22 total revenues of €1,152 million, this agreement represents approximately 8.68% of annual revenue. Additionally, Eutelsat's EUTELSAT 36D satellite hosts a UHF payload for military communications, supporting contracts with the Belgian, Czech Republic, and Netherlands Ministries of Defense.

Planet-Friendly Business

Eutelsat Group's emissions reduction targets have been officially validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), confirming alignment with the 1.5°C trajectory of the Paris Agreement.

The company sources 53.7% of its total energy consumption from renewable sources, with 100% green tariffs in place for sites in the UK and Italy. Eutelsat also reports a total waste recycling rate of 39%.

Safe & Smart Tech

Eutelsat Group holds ISO 27001 certification for multiple critical sites, including teleports in Canical, Turin, Cagliari, all sites in Mexico, and its Communications and Satellite Control Centres.

Its Rambouillet Teleport also has a Tier 4 WTA certification, affirming high operational and security standards. The company's privacy policy grants users rights to access, modify, delete, object to, or restrict processing of their personal data, which can be exercised via its Data Protection Officer. Eutelsat collects personal data only when users choose to provide it and retains it for three years. The company demonstrates compliance with GDPR and the French Sapin II Act, utilizes standard contractual clauses for international data transfers, and maintains a SpeakUp whistleblowing platform for ethical conduct.

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

Eutelsat Group recycled 39% of its total waste, including 100% of paper, cardboard, and metal waste, and 75% of WEEE (electronic waste).

All WEEE, classified as hazardous, is 100% recycled by external service providers across all Group sites. The company has implemented waste reduction initiatives such as the repair and re-use of old equipment, resale of old equipment to partners, and re-use of packing materials. Eutelsat achieved a platinum score in the Space Sustainability Rating (exceeding an 80% threshold), reflecting superior sustainability in design, operations, and disposal practices, and partners for eco-design advancements, with a goal to create zero debris from its GEO activities. The average operational life of a geostationary satellite is 4.7 years longer than its design life in 2025. Material efficiency has significantly improved, with average GEO satellite throughput increasing from 7.5 GBps in 2021 to 29.6 GBps in 2024. The company has not reported any waste disposal violations. However, Eutelsat has not applied waste reduction targets, stating that the volume of waste generated is relatively small as it does not operate production facilities.