Good Governance & Environmental Achievements 2019
SOCIAL ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2019
✓ 23,051 professionals distributed across 70 countries. They comprise women and men with a broad diversity
of nationalities, cultures, religions and ages
✓ 137 development plans for individuals from the managers in 26 countries, including more than 406 actions
✓ First group of Applus+ managers graduated from the Global Management Development Programme in 2019
✓ 35 training hours given per employee and 100% of all professionals were enrolled and completed the
annual Code of Ethics training
✓ We filled 77% (73% in 2018) of all available management positions internally and the
✓ Voluntary turnover rate of employees remained stable at 12%
✓ 584 actions implemented from the satisfaction survey's action plan
✓ The high percentage of local employees (86% and 94% job vacancies filled locally) and products or services
purchased locally (90%) highlight our commitment t the local communities
✓ Reduced the accident rate by almost 10% and reduced the severity rate by 26%. No fatalities in 2019
✓ 200 innovation projects involving 881 employees with 98 accumulated patents granted
✓ Actions supporting our social contribution: education of young people, support disadvantaged groups,
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