Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Health and Safety
• Business Ethics
• Energy Consumption and GHG Emissions
• Eco-design, Reuse & Waste
• Local and Accidental Pollution
• Employee Training and Development
• Sustainable Procurement
• Community Engagement

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced GHG emissions by 9.1% relative to tons of glass produced
• Reduced relative water consumption per ton of glass produced by 1.3%
• 3 sites ISO 14001 certified (environmental management system)
• 3 sites ISO 50001 certified (energy management system)
• 16-19% energy consumption reduction in Zhanjiang furnace
• 10% reduction in energy consumption and air emissions in Sucy-en-Brie

Social Achievements

• 7.3% decrease in accidents
• 1% average increase in safety training hours
• 14% average increase in training hours per year per employee (excluding safety)
• 100% of employees covered by collective agreements on working conditions
• 34% of employees with sensitive positions trained on information security
• Zero legal cases related to business ethics
• Supported Vemula village community in India (school improvements, water access)
• Created job opportunities for disabled and low-educated employees in Zhanjiang, China
• Partnership with local school for hearing and speech-impaired students in Zhanjiang, China
• Built a care facility for female employees (Loving Mother House) in Zhanjiang, China

Governance Achievements

• Strengthened Code of Ethics and implemented anti-corruption policy
• Created a compliance committee
• Introduced a multi-issue whistleblowing procedure
• Procedure for assessing third parties via Dow Jones database
• Procedure for limiting authority (e.g., setting a limit for the value of business gifts)
• 100% of suppliers have conflict minerals information available

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Reducing energy consumption and CO2 emissions
• Optimizing water and waste management
• Maintaining high quality of service and competitiveness while reducing environmental impact
• Managing risks associated with local and accidental pollution

Mitigation Strategies

• Implementing best available technologies
• Improving industrial process control
• Investing in energy-efficient equipment
• Implementing certified energy management systems (ISO 50001)
• Strict measures to prevent local and accidental pollution (waste reduction, electrostatic precipitators, noise monitoring)
• Group-wide processes for handling hazardous waste
• Continuous monitoring of air emissions
• Investment projects for pollution abatement (e.g., NOx abatement in China)

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• CSR charter and regulatory questionnaires with new CSR clauses

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, UN Sustainable Development Goals, Kyoto Protocol, European Climate Objectives of 2007, EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS)

Certifications: ISO 15378, ISO 8 clean rooms, ISO 14001 (3 sites), ISO 50001 (3 sites), SA8000 (China plant)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 12
• SDG 13
• SDG 17

Glass is infinitely recyclable and reusable; the glass sector is working to reduce emissions across the supply chain; collaboration with stakeholders to ensure a positive future for the industry.

Awards & Recognition

• Capital Best Employer 2019 (France)
• Grow Care Safety Award (India)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Our people
• Our business values
• Our environmental aspects

Environmental Achievements

• Achieved a 90% waste recycling rate.
• Reduced water consumption by 6.3% since 2020 and 31.2% since 2017.
• Reduced energy consumption by 13% at the Sucy plant through furnace upgrades.
• 5 out of 6 plants achieved ISO 14001 certification.

Social Achievements

• Delivered 83,000 hours of training to employees (a 43% increase from 2020), averaging 26 hours per employee.
• Achieved 38% female representation in the workforce and 32% in top management.
• Implemented a new compensation system for greater equity and market alignment.
• Launched a new managerial skills curriculum in France.
• Zhanjiang plant achieved SA8000 certification.
• Successfully vaccinated 1100+ employees and their family members in India.

Governance Achievements

• Awarded a Gold EcoVadis rating.
• Achieved a C-rating from CDP for climate change and a B-rating for water security.
• Implemented an internal audit program to assess compliance with business ethics principles and regulations.
• No corruption or bribery incidents recorded.
• Strengthened Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
• Implemented a third-party validation procedure.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• High energy consumption and GHG emissions due to the nature of glass manufacturing.
• Resource scarcity (water, raw materials).
• Potential for accidents and occupational illnesses in an industrial setting.
• Cybersecurity risks due to increased remote work.
• Ensuring ethical conduct across a global supply chain.

Mitigation Strategies

• Continuous improvement of energy efficiency through investments in best available technologies (BAT) and furnace upgrades.
• Implementation of closed-loop water circuits and rainwater harvesting.
• Robust health and safety management system (ISO 45001 certified plants), including regular safety training and emergency drills.
• Implementation of cybersecurity awareness-raising actions and training.
• Supplier Code of Conduct, CSR questionnaires, and third-party verification processes to assess supplier sustainability performance.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 80% of critical suppliers assessed through CSR questionnaire; 100% of critical suppliers assessed through Dow Jones.

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Code of Conduct
• CSR questionnaires
• Third-party verification process
• Inclusion of CSR clauses in supplier contracts

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001 (2/6 plants), SA8000 (Zhanjiang plant)

Third-party Assurance: KPMG (Scope 1 & 2 emissions)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Unspecified, aligned with UN Global Compact principles

CSR strategy aligned with the 10 principles of the UN Global Compact and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Awards & Recognition

• Gold EcoVadis rating

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Decarbonization
• Social Responsibility
• Sustainable Procurement
• Business Ethics
• Health & Safety
• Quality
• Water & Waste Management
• Biodiversity

Environmental Achievements

• More than 20% reduction in water consumption compared with 2020; More than 40% reduction compared with 2018
• 78.7% waste recycling rate (+2.7% compared to 2021)
• 3/6 plants ISO 50001 certified (4/6 by beginning of 2023)
• Reduced CO2eq per tons of glass by 2.3% compared to 2021 (0.74 Mt CO2eq per tons of glass)
• 1 MW solar panel installation at Vemula, India (-1400 tCO2)
• Furnace 2 rebuilt at Sucy-en-Brie (~ -10% CO2 & NOx reductions)
• Electrification of part of the process in various plants, combined with green electricity
• 1000 mangrove trees planted in China
• IDENCY vials have a 25% smaller carbon footprint than standard 10R bottles

Social Achievements

• SA 8000 certification for factory in China
• 25.8 average training hours per employee
• Launched redesign and renegotiation of agreements covering work-life quality, diversity and inclusion
• Relocated headquarters in Paris to offer improved features and services for organizing work and cooperation
• Organized events for employees to boost morale and encourage team building
• Distribution of bicycles to students from local schools in India
• 35% of employees are women

Governance Achievements

• EcoVadis Gold medal with a score of 75/100 (top 2% in industry)
• CDP climate assessment improved to B rating
• Strengthened Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
• Established a robust change control procedure
• Implemented a new fraud policy at group level
• Updated FCPA policy
• Implemented a new professional whistleblowing system

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• War in Ukraine impacted energy and raw materials costs
• Supply chain disruptions
• High inflation
• Energy crisis

Mitigation Strategies

• Increased prices to customers (limited impact by sharing benefits of energy hedging strategy)
• Accelerated energy performance improvement projects
• Implemented actions to reduce current consumption (optimizing compressed-air production, etc.)
• Developed alternative sourcing strategies (implied)

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 91% of targeted suppliers assessed via CSR questionnaire; 10% of critical suppliers assessed through Dow Jones

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Code of Conduct
• CSR questionnaire
• CSR clauses in contracts

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes
• Market shifts
• Energy price increases

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, UN Global Compact

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, SA 8000

Third-party Assurance: KPMG (Scope 1 & 2 emissions)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

CSR strategy aligned with UN Global Compact principles and UN Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• IDENCY vials
• Eclipse refillable packaging

Awards & Recognition

• EcoVadis Gold medal

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Decarbonization
• Sustainable Compliance
• Sustainable H&S and HR practices

Environmental Achievements

• Awarded a gold EcoVadis sustainability rating, placing them in the top 5% of glass product manufacturers.
• 79% of all waste recycled.
• Plans to cut CO2 scope 1 and 2 emissions by 35% by 2030 and by 65% by 2040 (compared with a 2020 baseline).
• Renovation of a furnace at the Saint Quentin Lamotte plant in France, contributing to a two-thirds reduction in total carbon emissions by 2040 and cutting SQLM CO2 emissions by almost 20%.
• Joined the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Social Achievements

• 100% of all SGD Pharma-owned glass manufacturing plants are ISO 45001 certified.
• Received awards for decarbonization and mangrove advocacy at the CCI Event in Guangzhou, China.

Governance Achievements

• Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Not disclosed

Mitigation Strategies

• Not disclosed

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: EcoVadis

Certifications: ISO 45001

Third-party Assurance: EcoVadis

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Gold EcoVadis sustainability rating
• Awards for decarbonization and mangrove advocacy at the CCI Event in Guangzhou, China