Oberthur Technologies is Awarded International Environmental Management System Standard

PARIS, April 20, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The world's number 2 smart card manufacturer, Oberthur Technologies, announced the achievement of ISO14001 certification across the entire global manufacturing network of its Card Systems Division. The award has been granted at sites in Tewkesbury UK, Barcelona Spain, Vitre France, Puy Guillaume France, Strangnas Sweden, Exton USA, Sao Paulo Brazil, Shenzhen China, Noida India and Johannesburg South Africa.

"Oberthur Technologies is committed to delivering quality products and services in an environmentally responsible context" said Nigel Sealey, Director for Global Operations at Oberthur Technologies. "This accomplishment is testament to the dedication of management and staff to reduce our environmental impact, and we continue to undertake new challenges through a series of annual reduction and improvement targets, the findings of which will be monitored and publically reported" added Sealey.

The awards support Oberthur Technologies' wider initiative to develop a sustainable corporate social responsibility roadmap, building upon areas of well established best practice across its sites, and embedding a culture of environmental awareness within all aspects of its business. In 2006, Oberthur Technologies became a signatory to the principles of the UN Global Compact, addressing human rights, labor, anti-corruption and the environment.

During 2009, substantially improved recycling practices were seen across the Oberthur Technologies manufacturing network, with the majority of locations recycling in excess of 90% of waste material, and the Exton USA site becoming the first to achieve zero waste to landfill. Reductions were also achieved in energy, water and solvent consumption. Targets for 2010 are focussing on the efficient use of energy and striving towards zero waste to landfill.

"We are confident that the comprehensive scope of our environmental activities demonstrates to our customers and stakeholders that Oberthur Technologies' environmental systems are well managed, subject to continuous improvement, and indicative of our genuine corporate commitment to sustainability" commented Jean-Francois Arzel, Director Purchasing and Logistics at Oberthur Technologies.

About Oberthur Technologies

With sales of 905 million Euros in 2009, Oberthur Technologies is a world leader in the field of secure technologies. Innovation and excellence ensure Oberthur Technologies' strong positioning in its main target markets:

    - Card Systems: The world's second largest provider of security
      and identification based on smart card technology and associated
      services for mobile, payment, transport, digital TV and convergence
      markets.
    - Identity: Leading international supplier for the manufacture and
      personalization of secure identity documents such as passport,
      identity card, driving license or health care card - traditional and
      electronic - and associated services for both governmental and
      corporate markets.
    - Security printing: A key player in the secure printing industry
      specialized in the production of banknotes, checks and other security
      documents in more than fifty countries.
    - Cash protection: World leader in the emerging market of
      intelligent systems to secure cash-in-transit and ATM.

Close to its customers, Oberthur Technologies benefits from an industrial and commercial presence across all five continents.

Oberthur Technologies S.A. is a limited liability company (societe anonyme) registered in France with its registered office at 50 quai Michelet 92 532 Levallois Perret, France. Oberthur Technologies S.A.'s corporate registration number is 340 709 534 R.C.S. Paris.

Website: http://www.oberthur.com

SOURCE Oberthur Technologies