Widely mobilized as trusted third parties in the ecological and social transition of companies, accountants and auditors are positioning themselves more than ever as key partners in organizations’ CSR initiatives. In the middle of summer, their professional federations presented their annual awards. Here’s what to remember.
On July 8th, at Paris Expo (Porte de Versailles), the 4th edition of the Sustainability-CSR Challenges and the 25th Sustainability Trophies were jointly held. Co-organized by the National Company of Auditors (CNCC) and the National Council of the Order of Chartered Accountants (CNOEC) with the support of the CSR Observatory (ORSE), this dual event aims each year to encourage sustainable initiatives led by professionals, their firms, and also their clients. After an opening conference on the theme of the regenerative economy led by Fabrice Bonnifet (founder of GenAct and president of C3D), several prestigious awards were awarded. Here are the companies featured in this 2025 list.
Sustainability-CSR Challenges
Sustainability Challenge
The National Company of Auditors was unable to separate two large companies, which were therefore awarded jointly. Accor was recognized for « the clarity and relevance of its sustainability report, its transparency on the methodology applied, the limits identified and the thresholds used for the double materiality analysis . » As for Crédit Mutuel Arkéa , it was recognized for its integration of mission-driven company ambitions into its reporting, « demonstrating notable maturity on key indicators, particularly in terms of adaptation to climate change. »
Award for the best corporate CSR approach
The auditors awarded the accounting, consulting and auditing firm Crowe Fideliance « for its voluntary publication of a sustainability statement beyond legal obligations, in accordance with a strategy of transparency and exemplarity » .
Sustainability Trophies
For its part, for the 25th edition of its Sustainability Trophies, the National Council of the Order of Chartered Accountants (CNOEC) also presented its Prizes.
Award for the best sustainability initiative in the firm
A mission-driven company audited by an independent third-party body (OTI), the Inelys firm was rewarded, in particular for having created an endowment fund for vulnerable groups (disabilities, children, the elderly, etc.), and for having built an inclusive CSR culture “ with innovative tools and effective monitoring indicators” .
Jury’s Favorite Award
This year, the prize was awarded to the Altonéo firm « for its integrated and inclusive CSR approach, mobilizing employees, clients and suppliers around a progressive strategy, covering dual materiality, the implementation of dashboards, clear planning, with a strong territorial anchoring. »