"To adapt to market developments of economies in crisis and better meet the needs of its customers and stakeholders, Transdev has made improving its own performance an absolute prerequisite. Being economically sustainable as a company, of course means ensuring financial stability. Careful control of its accounts enables the company to maintain or increase its investment in modernizing public transport. This requires selectivity in choosing markets and commitments as well as improving internal processes, an area in which significant progress was made in the wake of the merger: throughout the company, performance plans and efficiency improvements to enhance competitiveness have been implemented. In purchasing for example, where 80% of the company's integration had been achieved as of the end of 2011, synergies and economies of scale benefits in the purchasing of buses, spare parts and fuel are having a direct impact on the company's offer. Transdev also is working to implement CSR criteria in all major purchases from its suppliers."