Cristal Union
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:709,236 t CO2eq (Scope 1) + 7,660 t CO2eq (Scope 2) + 920,134 t CO2eq (Scope 3) in 2022
Scope 1 Emissions:709,236 t CO2eq
Scope 2 Emissions:7,660 t CO2eq
Scope 3 Emissions:920,134 t CO2eq
Water Consumption:3,619,214 m3 (industrial sites) in 2022
Waste Generated:14,500 tons in 2022
ESG Focus Areas
- Governance
- Economy
- Environment
- Social
- Local
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced water drawn from the natural environment by 60% between 2010 and 2022 (more than 5.5 million m3 saved per year)
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 15% between 2010 and 2020
- 77% of sugar beet crops certified Gold or Silver SAI in 2022
- 880 hectares of honey-producing crop coverage planted in 2022 as part of Operation BEE HAPPY
Social Achievements
- 92/100 gender equality score in 2022
- 75% employee satisfaction rate according to a bi-annual barometer
- 85% of employees completed a training course in 2022
- 228 people aged 25 and under joined the teams in 2022
Governance Achievements
- Materiality analysis conducted in 2022 consulting over 200 stakeholders
- Decarbonization roadmap validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
- 95% of Group buyers trained in the SAPIN II Law in 2022
- Established an internal alert system for ethical concerns
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Energy self-sufficient sugar factories by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
- 10% less energy consumed and 35% lower CO2 emissions by 2030 (compared to 2015)
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce GHG emissions by 23% by 2030 (compared to 2019)
Environmental Challenges
- Climate change and energy crisis
- Ban on neonicotinoids
- Beet yellowing virus
- Reducing the environmental footprint of products
Mitigation Strategies
- Ambitious decarbonization roadmap (23% reduction in GHG emissions by 2030, energy self-sufficient sugar factories by 2050)
- Agronomic support and financial incentives for cooperative members impacted by neonicotinoid ban
- Participation in the French National Research and Innovation Plan (PNRI) to find alternatives to neonicotinoids
- Life-cycle analyses of products to identify and reduce GHG emissions
- Eco-design of packaging (16% less packaging, 70% less plastic)
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: More than 80 audits per year
Responsible Procurement
- Code of Conduct
- SMETA certification
- Commitment to French suppliers (79.92% in 2022)
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SBTi, GHG Protocol, SAI, UN Global Compact
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 22000 or FSSC 22000, SMETA, FAIR FOR LIFE
Third-party Assurance: Independent third-party organization
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 2
- SDG 4
- SDG 5
- SDG 6
- SDG 7
- SDG 8
- SDG 12
- SDG 13
- SDG 15
- SDG 9
See page 38-39 for details on how initiatives contribute to these goals.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Amplify® low-carbon sugar and agroecological alcohol products
- EcoCycol® alcohol with 50% fewer GHG emissions