Akkodis Named 'Enterprise Innovator' in HFS Horizons Sustainability Services, 2024 Report

The study underscores Akkodis' integration of AI across its sustainability solutions and the incorporation of diversity and inclusion into its business model as key differentiators.

ZURICH, Jan. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Akkodis, a global digital engineering company and Smart Industry leader, is delighted to announce that it has been named an 'Enterprise Innovator' in a report by HFS Research, a leading global research and analyst firm. The report titled, "HFS Horizons: Sustainability Services, 2024" examined 25 service providers across value propositions, innovation capabilities, GTM strategies, and market impact criteria.

After an analysis of service capabilities including advisory, frameworks, tools, and solutions as well as services through various delivery models, Akkodis was designated as Horizon 2 – "Enterprise Innovator". Enterprise Innovators are not only recognized for delivering functional (primarily compliance based) transformation but also enterprise transformation, driving distinct sustainability services that link sustainability to all parts of an organization.

The report highlights market trends where emerging technologies are helping companies enhance data management, streamline ESG reporting, and implement net-zero strategies. It underscores Akkodis' comprehensive sustainability offerings, which integrate technologies such as AI, GenAI, IoT, and blockchain, positioning these as key differentiators. The report also emphasizes the company's strong focus on circular economy principles and extended producer responsibility, including resource reuse, recycling, and designing products for disassembly and longevity. Additionally, it notes how Akkodis has embedded diversity and inclusion into its business model, particularly in sectors like healthcare, manufacturing, and the gig economy.

The study also acknowledges Akkodis' growth in sustainability services across industries such as energy, healthcare, manufacturing and financial services, its expansion of partnerships with firms such as Salesforce, Microsoft, and Siemens as well as its ability to offer tailored sustainability solutions, increasing its impact and expertise in this space.

Jan Gupta, President, Akkodis said, "This ranking reflects Akkodis' expertise and advisory-led approach to sustainability. Our sustainability offerings deliver key outcomes, such as reduced lifecycle emissions, improved resource efficiency, CO₂ tracking, and better regulatory compliance. He continued, "At Akkodis, we believe 'Tech for Good' is essential, and that the Smart Industry transformation must be a driver of sustainable transformation. Smart Industry can serve as a powerful change agent, bridging the digital divide and fostering a more inclusive world. Our clients trust us to innovate with purpose, helping them make a positive impact on both the planet and society."

Josh Matthews, Practice Leader for Sustainability, HFS Research, said, "Akkodis is carving a path for technology-driven sustainability. It embeds circular economy principles with data-driven strategies and a blueprint of technologies such as blockchain, AI, and IoT into the product lifecycle." Nandini Tare, Associate Practice Leader, HFS Research, added: "Akkodis optimizes and integrates sustainability in every phase of the value chain across industries. This allows the company to empower enterprises and industries to have a scalable impact on their ESG commitments." 

Learn more about Sustainability at Akkodis on https://www.akkodis.com/en/about/sustainability.

Media contacts

Anne Friedrich
SVP, Global Head of Communications, Akkodis
E. anne.friedrich@akkodis.com

Lisa Bushka
VP, External Communications, Akkodis
E. lisa.bushka@adeccogroup.com

About Akkodis 

Akkodis is a global digital engineering company and Smart Industry leader. We enable clients to advance in their digital transformation with Consulting, Solutions, Talent, and Academy services. Headquartered in Switzerland and part of the Adecco Group, Akkodis is a trusted tech partner to the world's industries. We co-create and pioneer solutions that help to solve major challenges, from accelerating the clean energy transition and green mobility, to improving user and patient centricity. Empowered by a culture of inclusion and diversity, our 50,000 tech experts across 30 countries combine best-in-class technologies and cross industry knowledge to drive purposeful innovation for a more sustainable tomorrow. We are passionate about Engineering a Smarter Future Together. akkodis.com | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | X 

About the Adecco Group

The Adecco Group is the world's leading talent company. Our purpose is making the future work for everyone. Through our three global business units - Adecco, Akkodis and LHH - across 60 countries, we enable sustainable and lifelong employability for individuals, deliver digital and engineering solutions to power the Smart Industry transformation and empower organisations to optimise their workforces. The Adecco Group leads by example and is committed to an inclusive culture, fostering sustainable employability, and supporting resilient economies and communities. The Adecco Group AG is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland (ISIN: CH0012138605) and listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ADEN). www.adeccogroup.com

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