Petards Rail celebrates a landmark win, bagging the distinguished Alstom Corporate Social Responsibility Award

Petards Group PLC, a company listed on the AIM, is celebrating a significant win as its subsidiary, Petards Rail, recently clinched the Alstom Corporate Social Responsibility Award. The company, a developer of advanced security, communication and surveillance systems, was recognised for its concerted efforts to combat climate change and promote equal opportunity.+ Petards Rail was named winner of the coveted ‘Alstom’s Fighting Climate Change SME Award’, beating out 125 other suppliers that took part in an engagement exercise run by Alstom and the Supply Chain Sustainability School. The company’s win was one among nine awards given to companies that demonstrated extraordinary commitment to social causes such as improving health and wellbeing, tackling social inequality, and promoting equal opportunities – all in alignment with the UK Government’s Social Value Model.+ Upon announcing the award, the jury commended Petards Rail’s strong policy and CSR commitment. The company’s KPIs, which were externally validated by EcoVadis - a globally recognised assessment platform that attentively rates business’s sustainability, were pointed out as strong attributes. Other winners of the award included Telent, OCS, Rullion and Huber+Suhner.+ Petards Group plc’s Chairman, Raschid Abdullah, expressed delight over the prestigious award, noting that it solidified Petards Rail as a frontline supplier to the UK rail market, living up to the exacting standards demanded by global Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).+ The very essence of Petards Rail’s commitment to technology is meshed with its dedication to the environment and equality. The company’s eyeTrain Connect software provides train operators with real-time, accurate analysis of the status, usage and condition data of rail vehicles and on-board equipment. It also aids in reducing service delays and minimising the risk and impact of incidents. Notably, the company’s PTeye solution, which incorporates the latest in AI-ready technology, works to prevent passenger ’trap and drag’ incidents before train dispatch.