Biscuit International
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Renewable Energy Share:36% in 2023
Total Energy Consumption:1,071 kWh/T in 2023
Water Consumption:0.909 m3 per tonne produced in 2023
Waste Generated:5% in 2023
ESG Focus Areas
- People and Safety
- Sustainable Sourcing
- Environmental Footprint
- Healthy Products
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced total energy consumption in 2023
- Increased renewable energy share to 36% in 2023 from 17% in 2022
- Reduced water consumption by 5% between 2022 and 2023
- Reduced waste ratio to 5% in 2023, a 3.8% decrease from 2022
Social Achievements
- Launched a new Group Code of Conduct and whistleblowing platform
- Launched Biscuit Academy in the UK for employee training and development
- Improved foreign object consumer complaints by implementing stronger measures and dedicated action plans
- Reduced Lost Time Accident (LTA) ratio to 3.2 per 100 employees in 2023
Governance Achievements
- Established an ESG Committee to oversee ESG strategy and monitor progress
- Extended Group ESG Dashboard to closely monitor key metrics
- Improved purchasing policy with a new group Supplier Code of Conduct
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Define targets according to the SBTi framework during 2024
Medium-term Goals:
- Source 100% of cocoa from sustainable chains by 2027
- Reach 100% usage of segregated RSPO-certified palm oil by the end of 2024
- Achieve 100% use of cage-free eggs at a group level by the end of 2025
- Reach 100% of paper and cardboard packaging made of recycled material or FSC-certified by the end of 2025
- Source 100% renewable electricity by 2030
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce water ratio across the group
- Reduce food waste by 10% year on year
- Reduce packaging weight by 10%
- Remove caged eggs from all French recipes by 2024
- Reach 2.8 LTA per 100 employees by the end of 2024
Environmental Challenges
- High food commodities and energy inflation due to war in Ukraine and climate conditions
- Lack of availability of sustainable cocoa on the market
- Difficulties in sourcing certain minor ingredients with RSPO certification
- Challenges in reducing sugar content in products without using new technical ingredients
Mitigation Strategies
- Integrated a sustainability mindset into long-term business strategy
- Developed sustainable sourcing programs for cocoa, wheat, palm oil, and eggs
- Collaborating with customers to include sustainability objectives in product strategies
- Investing in more efficient equipment and renewable energy sources
- Implementing continuous improvement initiatives to optimize transport and reduce waste
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Banned country list for material sourcing
- ESG criteria in supplier selection processes
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GHG Protocol, SBTi
Certifications: BRCGS, IFS Food, ISO 50001, FSC, Rainforest Alliance, Fairtrade
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Organic, free-from, vegan, kosher, and reduced-sugar products