Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Oceans
• Crew
• Responsible Model

Environmental Achievements

• 61.3% of non-hazardous waste recycled/recovered
• 40% of purchases placed with local suppliers

Social Achievements

• 777 permanent staff recruited (worldwide)
• 92 interns in France
• 8.6h of training per employee on average

Governance Achievements

• Implementation of the Supplier Code of Conduct
• Online anti-corruption training for managers and high-risk teams

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Covid-19 pandemic impacting operations and training
• Travel restrictions affecting after-sales service and supplier audits

Mitigation Strategies

• Adapted working times and organization in plants
• Remote work agreement and remote management training
• Rescheduled supplier audits and remote support using videoconferencing

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: A dozen supplier quality audits per year

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Development of electric propulsion models

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• DELPHIA D11 electric model
• EXCESS 15 Hybrid sail catamaran
• Electric version of BENETEAU Oceanis 30.1
• GREEN version of IRM, O’Hara, and BHI leisure homes

Awards & Recognition

• EXCESS 15 Hybrid recognized in Boat Builder Awards

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Ethical Growth (Ethics & Compliance)
• Engaged Crew (Social)
• Preserved Oceans (Environment)

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced the intensity of direct emissions by 14% compared with 2021
• Increased non-hazardous waste recycling and recovery rate from 58% in 2021 to 75% in 2022 at the Bordeaux site
• Improved hazardous waste recycling rate at Vendée production sites
• Built the world’s first ever production boat with recyclable resin
• Industrialized a 14% biosourced resin for manufacturing small parts, reducing CO2 emissions by 11%
• 71% of total timber purchased came from FSC certified forests

Social Achievements

• Reduced the frequency rate for accidents resulting in time off work by more than 25% compared to 2021
• Recruited 1,603 staff (1,085 permanent and 518 fixed-term)
• Increased the number of trainees on work-based training programs by 15%
• Launched an awareness campaign on sexual or sexist harassment
• Achieved a score of over 85 on the gender equality index for SPBI and CNB subsidiaries

Governance Achievements

• Established a CSR Committee reporting to the Board of Directors
• Rolled out the B·SUSTAINABLE program
• Implemented an anti-corruption program with online training for managers and teams
• Strengthened the process for assessing third parties with an “integrity due diligence” assessment
• Developed and deployed Group policies for conflicts of interest and gifts and invitations

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Challenging sourcing context
• Supply chain disruptions
• Organizational changes and high staff recruitment at certain production sites
• Lack of public knowledge of boat building careers, particularly among young people
• Absence of a precise definition concerning the technical criteria relating to the recreational boat activity in the European Taxonomy

Mitigation Strategies

• Developed alternative sourcing strategies (e.g., teak substitutes)
• Implemented a specific process for releasing boats to ensure customer safety despite parts shortages
• Implemented actions to reduce arduous workplace conditions and prevent occupational illnesses
• Launched recruitment campaigns (afterwork sessions, open days, etc.)
• Implemented an employee referral program
• Developed partnerships with suppliers for alternative propulsion solutions
• Engaged with the European Boating Industry (EBI) to clarify technical criteria for the European Taxonomy

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: >20% of strategic suppliers assessed by EcoVadis in 2022

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Code of Conduct
• Focus on local sourcing
• Eco-design collaboration with suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Flooding (Bordeaux site)

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes, market shifts

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products and alternative propulsion systems

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001

Third-party Assurance: PricewaterhouseCoopers Audit

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 3
• 8
• 12
• 13
• 14
• 16

See cross-reference table with Sustainable Development Goals (§6.5)

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• First 44 boat with recyclable resin
• Delphia 11 electric boat
• Oceanis 30.1e electric boat
• Four Winns H2e electric boat

Awards & Recognition

• Boat of the Year 2022 (Delphia 11)
• 2022 Boat Builder Award for best environmental improvement

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Ethical Growth
• Engaged Crew
• Preserved Oceans

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced physical intensity of CO2 emissions relating to electricity and gas consumption (scopes 1&2) by 6% compared to 2022.
• 75% of boat activity (measured in terms of hours worked) is now carried out in accordance with the ISO 14001 environmental standard.
• More than 10 boats were built on the world’s first series production line to use fully recyclable resins.
• First carbon footprint covering scope 3 assessed for the Boat division.

Social Achievements

• Boat division reduced its accident frequency rate by more than 9%.
• Launched B-Equal initiative to promote gender parity and signed up to the #StOpE initiative.
• Rolled out new tool to digitalize training management and annual appraisals in France.
• Recruited 1,084 staff (872 permanent and 212 fixed-term contracts).

Governance Achievements

• 41% of Boat division’s purchases are now placed with suppliers whose CSR approach has been formally assessed (+17pts vs. 2022).

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Supply chain disruptions (implied)
• Achieving gender parity and addressing harassment/sexism.
• Reducing the environmental impact of its industrial activities and products.
• Reducing greenhouse gas emissions (scopes 1, 2, and 3).

Mitigation Strategies

• Developed alternative sourcing strategies (implied)
• Launched B-Equal program, signed #StOpE initiative, and implemented training on sexual and sexist harassment.
• Implemented ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 certifications, eco-design initiatives, and waste reduction programs.
• Implemented energy efficiency improvements at production sites, explored alternative propulsion systems, and conducted a carbon footprint review.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: A dozen suppliers audited annually; 40% supplier CSR assessment coverage (2023)

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Code of Conduct
• Focus on local sourcing
• Ecovadis assessment of suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Flooding
• Heat waves
• Drought

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes
• Market shifts

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products and alternative propulsion systems

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001

Third-party Assurance: PricewaterhouseCoopers Audit

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 3
• SDG 8
• SDG 12
• SDG 13
• SDG 14
• SDG 16

Detailed in cross-reference table with SDGs.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Boats with recyclable resin
• Electric and hybrid propulsion systems

Awards & Recognition

• Boat Builder Award (Sustainability Project of the Year)
• Best of Boats (Best for Future)
• Top 10 most innovative marine companies (Trade Only Today)
• Yacht of the Year (Voiles & Voiliers)
• Boat of the Year (FOUR WINNS H2E)