Naval Group SA
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2018, 2019)
Reporting Period: 2018
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Ethics, Compliance and Governance
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 7, 9, 13, 14, 16)
- Economy
- Environment
- Social
Environmental Achievements
- 55% reduction in electricity consumption for lighting in Angoulême-Ruelle through LED bulb replacement.
- 15% reduction in gas consumption for heating in targeted workshops in Angoulême-Ruelle through hot air destratification.
- Reduced energy consumption by at least 12% in Angoulême-Ruelle through various energy efficiency measures.
- 8.8% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to the previous year (2016).
Social Achievements
- Signed amendment no. 2 to the company agreement of April 2017, defining procedures for the new single employee representation body.
- 1,911 recruitments at the UES, 1,407 of which were permanent contracts.
- 1,608 internal mobility transfers.
- Signed a new diversity agreement dealing with the employment of people with disabilities and professional equality.
Governance Achievements
- Renamed the Board of Directors' Compensation and Appointments Committee to the Compensation, Appointments, Ethics and CSR Committee.
- Strengthened the Compliance team with new employees and Compliance Officers.
- Updated the Naval Group ethics and compliance repository.
- Achieved “Advanced” status for its Communication on Progress (COP) required by the UN Global Compact for the fourth consecutive year.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- Reduce energy consumption by 10% by the end of 2020.
- Achieve ≥90% waste sorting compliance at each site.
Environmental Challenges
- Reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
- Reducing hazardous waste.
- Improving energy efficiency.
- Maintaining skills in key areas.
- Managing risks associated with international expansion and export controls.
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented energy efficiency measures (LED lighting, hot air destratification, compressed air optimization).
- Set targets for waste reduction and recycling.
- Set an ambitious target of reducing energy consumption by 10% for 2019 and 2020.
- Implemented strategic jobs and skills management (GPEC) agreement.
- Established an Export Control Department to manage export control challenges.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Annual CSR performance assessments for main suppliers.
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier code of conduct.
- Integration of CSR requirements into the purchasing process.
- CSR performance evaluations factored into overall supplier evaluations.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme climatic conditions impacting infrastructure and operations.
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Development of renewable energy technologies (offshore wind, OTEC).
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI G4, UN Global Compact
Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, AQAP 2110 (Naval Group), ISO 9001, OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001 (Naval Energies)
Third-party Assurance: Independent third-party assurance for some DPEF indicators.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 7
- SDG 9
- SDG 13
- SDG 14
- SDG 16
Naval Group's initiatives contribute to these SDGs through renewable energy development, sustainable industrialization, climate change mitigation, ocean conservation, and promoting peaceful and inclusive societies.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Floating wind turbines.
- Ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) systems.
- Subsea Quieter (solution for reducing acoustic and turbidity impacts).
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2019
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Governance
- Human Rights
- Labor Practices
- Environment
- Fair Practices
- Customer Relations
- Community and Local Development
Environmental Achievements
- ISO 14001 certification for all sites and activities since 2008.
- Continuous reduction in the number of environmental incidents.
- Implementation of eco-design approach, extending to infrastructures and services.
- Blue Ship R&D project combining innovation and sustainable growth.
- Carbon footprint assessment of FREMM frigate, Gowind® corvette, and Scorpène® submarine.
- Development of marine renewable energy systems by Naval Energies.
Social Achievements
- Agreement promoting diversity and professional equality.
- Active human resources policy promoting non-discrimination.
- Professional gender equality index of 88/100 in 2019.
- Dynamic recruitment policy for younger generations.
- Proactive integration of people with disabilities.
- Cultural and managerial transformation to improve employee commitment.
- Agreement on remote working.
Governance Achievements
- Board of Directors with 40% female representation.
- Implementation of an integrated risk management system based on COSO (2013).
- Establishment of a Corporate Ethics and Social Responsibility committee (CERSE).
- Strengthened anti-corruption compliance arrangement.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Reduce baseload consumption by 10% by 2020 and 2021.
- Achieve 35% female representation in managerial and production functions by 2025.
Environmental Challenges
- Maintaining essential know-how in a changing technological landscape.
- Meeting ambitious environmental performance targets.
- Attracting and retaining talent in a competitive job market.
- Managing risks associated with international development and complex programs.
- Reducing the environmental impact of its supply chain.
Mitigation Strategies
- Deployment of five sovereign families to maintain key skills.
- Continuous environmental improvement program and ISO 14001 certification.
- Targeted attractiveness policy for recruitment.
- Integrated risk management system and internal control measures.
- CSR performance assessment campaign for suppliers.
- Supplier Code of Conduct and due diligence compliance procedures.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 1200 suppliers assessed in 2019
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Due diligence compliance procedures
- CSR performance assessment
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and renewable energy systems.
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, ISO 26000, UN Global Compact
Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, AQAP2110
Third-party Assurance: Independent third-party assurance for some indicators
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 5
- SDG 7
- SDG 9
- SDG 13
- SDG 14
- SDG 16
Naval Group's initiatives contribute to these goals through various programs and policies.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Blue Ship
- Marine renewable energy systems
Awards & Recognition
- Randstad Award (most attractive company)
- Law Awards (Special Mention for Compliance team)
- Bronze medal at the 7th "Nuit de la RSE" Trophies