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We are proud to share that in the latest sustainability risk assessment by Morningstar Sustainalytics, we have achieved a score of 11.4; a further improvement on our strong performance last year 💚 The result ranks Eutelsat Group 2nd out of 30 companies in our industry, placing us in the top 4th percentile. This result reflects our management of material ESG issues and reinforces our commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices. The recognition of our performance is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our incredible team and our network of partners - a huge thank you and congratulations is owed to everyone involved. Eutelsat Group remains committed to enhancing our ESG initiatives and practices, ensuring that we continue to manage risks effectively and contribute positively to our industry and the environment.

What a beautiful day! Earlier this week, we opened our doors to celebrate family day at the Eutelsat Group HQ in Paris 🎉 The annual event saw almost 150 attendees – colleagues alongside their families – as we hosted workshops, presentations and interactive sessions celebrating our teams’ work and innovative spirit, as well as underlining the importance of STEM. Thanks to all our guests, and a special thank you to our colleagues that made the day possible and organised experiments, explainer sessions and more! See you next year 👋

Following the 67th session of the UN Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) last week, Eutelsat Group's Head of Regulatory Affairs for Space & Telecommunications, Chehineze BOUAFIA, has shared her thoughts and highlights from the event 🌌 🛰️ A technical presentation was delivered to member states to share the perspective and efforts of Eutelsat Group on space sustainability, as a satellite operator subject to the French Space Law - one of the most comprehensive and stringent frameworks applicable to space activities   💚 Chehineze also highlighted how Eutelsat contributes to the achievement of 9 of the 17 the Sustainable Development Goals, and how we are taking additional voluntary steps to further advance space sustainability 🔑 COPUOS’ work is essential to upholding and further driving efforts towards a more sustainable space environment 🤝 Space co-operation is paramount. Multi-stakeholder engagement is vital to enabling pragmatic decision-making on space sustainability, by taking stock of operators' experience A huge thank you to everyone involved in this successful and progressive session.

We were honoured to welcome the French Ambassador to Italy, Martin Briens, to our Cagliari teleport in Sardinia last week 📡 As part of the visit, we also hosted Fabrice M., Consul General of France in Rome; Pauline Le Louargant, Chief of Staff and Adviser to the Ambassador; and Vincent Gerbe, Honorary Consul of France in Cagliari. Our team provided a tour of the facility, and also hosted discussions about Eutelsat Group's GEO-LEO hybrid network, our work with the EU, and our interests in Italy - including the strategic importance of the Cagliari teleport. Thank you to our team and our guests for this successful event, underscoring the vital importance of international collaboration for satellite communications 🛰

The Eutelsat Group team is proud to continue to support the ESPACE 2024 Scholarships awarded by the Ailes de France Foundation 🎓 Last week, 15 exceptional students received scholarships to further their education and careers in the space sector, showcasing their passion and dedication to advancing space technology and exploration. This marks the 4th consecutive year of our involvement in this initiative, alongside our partners at Centre National d'Études Spatiales and the Antoine de Saint Exupéry Foundation. The students received their scholarships from distinguished figures including Dr. Claudie Haigneré (CNES/ESA astronaut and former French minister), Air Corps General Philippe Morales, and Cyril DUJARDIN (Managing Director of the Connectivity Business Unit at Eutelsat Group). A huge congratulations and well done to all the recipients; we are excited to see the innovation and thought leadership that you will bring to the space sector 🚀

Our Italian ground station sites of Cagliari and Turin have successfully achieved and maintained their ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems (EMS) External Audits, recognising Eutelsat Group's commitment to quality excellence and continuous improvement, as well as our dedication to a sustainable future 🏅 The framework encompasses various aspects, from resource usage and waste management to monitoring environmental performance and involving stakeholders in environmental commitments. The audit in Cagliari was a recertification, and the audit of Turin was a maintenance audit, both conducted by Bureau Veritas Group. A huge thank you and congratulations to our team for their excellent preparation, delivery and professionalism which helped us to achieve and maintain the ISO certification. Commenting, Claudia Delli Carri, Head of ISO Compliance for Eutelsat Group, said: “This significant achievement reaffirms our commitment to environmental sustainability and continuous improvement. I would like to extend a special thank you to all the staff in Turin and Cagliari involved in the ISO 14001 activities for their tireless work and dedication, which made this important achievement possible.”

Congratulations on the 90th anniversary of the Armée de l’air et de l’espace ✨

This week, the Eutelsat Group team are attending Les Assises du New Space 2024, supporting French space innovation 🚀   This year’s event - which we are proud to support and sponsor - is focusing on four key themes: New use of space; Innovation; Economy, politics, and finance; and Europe. Our team are contributing to conversations that are shaping the future landscape of the French New Space industry. Our colleagues James Matthews and Guillaume Scottez have been speaking at the event, discussing:   🤝 The importance of collaboration across the industry, and the resulting integration of satellites within the wider telecoms ecosystem 💭 The significant challenges and opportunities from both a technical and regulatory standpoint 🌳 Eutelsat Group’s carbon reduction target for 2030 💚 The wider potential for reducing carbon footprint across the industry going forward   Thanks to our team members and to our colleagues from across the sector for such positive discussions about the future of space.

Yesterday, at the European Space Forum, our CEO Eva Berneke shared insights on the crucial role of sustainability in the rapidly evolving space industry - you can find the highlights, below ⬇ 🌍 Integration of sustainability: Eutelsat Group views sustainability as a cornerstone of our long-term strategy. 🛰️ Our unique position: Eutelsat Group operates a combined fleet of 36 GEO and more than 600 LEO satellites, positioning us as the world's first LEO-GEO operator and Europe's largest satellite operator. 📜 Need for harmonisation: a harmonized regulatory framework would improve the conduct of space operations globally, encourage further progress in sustainability and level the playing field across international operators. Commenting on the need for co-operation between all parties to further enhance space sustainability, Eva said: "We need to move forward, speed of the essence. We need to harmonise, and we need to do this within a multi-stakeholder dialogue." Eutelsat Group remains committed to leading by example and driving forward the sustainable development of space activities 🚀