Climate Change Data

AFFLELOU Group

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:693.5 tonnes of CO2 eq (2019); 533.4 tonnes of CO2 eq (2020)
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:5050 MWh (2019); 4443 MWh (2020)
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Client well-being
  • Supply chain management
  • Employee well-being
  • Environmental impact reduction
  • Socio-economic impact

Environmental Achievements

  • Recycled more than 50,000 plastic bottles since 2020 for eyewear production.
  • Designed and produced eyewear frames from castor oil with biodegradable cases and lenses.
  • Launched H2O by Afflelou collection (sunglasses made from recycled plastic bottles with biodegradable lenses and cases).
  • Launched Eco-Friendly Magic collection (frames made from castor oil with biodegradable lenses).

Social Achievements

  • Alain Afflelou Foundation provided vision tests and glasses to low-income visually impaired people.
  • Annual visual assessments in schools to enhance children's vision.
  • Adelante intrapreneurship program offers financial assistance to young franchisees.
  • Customer Service of the Year award in France (6 consecutive years).

Governance Achievements

  • Established a comprehensive compliance management system.
  • Established a dedicated system for criminal and legal compliance and a Compliance Committee in Spain.
  • Implemented Sapin II compliance measures in France, gradually extending to other countries.
  • Alain Afflelou España signed the United Nations Global Compact.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • 100% of owned stores to be equipped with LED lighting within 5 years.
  • Reduce annual water consumption of one store to 200 liters on average.

Environmental Challenges

  • Environmental impact of product manufacturing, transportation, and end-of-life.
  • Difficulty recruiting new talent (opticians and hearing care professionals).
  • Economic challenges faced by franchisees during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implementing a central purchasing model to improve procurement practices.
  • Using more sustainable materials in product manufacturing (recycled PET, castor oil, biodegradable materials).
  • Reducing production volumes and product stocks through virtual fitting systems.
  • Providing support to franchisees during the pandemic (financial, legal, training).

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Central referencing system for suppliers.
  • Code of Conduct for suppliers (especially in China).

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, UN Global Compact

Certifications: Global Recycled Standard (GRS) 4.0

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 3: Good health and well-being
  • Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth
  • Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production

The Group contributes to these goals through its activities, values, and stakeholder expectations.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • H2O by Afflelou collection
  • Eco-Friendly Magic collection

Awards & Recognition

  • Customer Service of the Year (France)
  • TOP30 Employers in Spain for Diversity, Inclusion & Equality (INTRAMA)