Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Agriculture
• Food Transition
• Environmental Transition
• Biodiversity
• Animal Welfare
• Sustainable Sourcing
• Circular Economy
• Social Inclusion
• Employee Well-being
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced GHG emissions (Scope 1 and 2) from 281 ktCO2e to 275 ktCO2e
• Increased renewable energy share to 28.24%
• 100% traceability of palm oil supplies
• 93% Sustainable Palm Index score
• OleoZE platform collected 250,000 tons of sustainable seeds, preventing 120,000 tons of CO2 emissions
• Launched Oleo100, a B100 fuel reducing GHG emissions by at least 60%
• Green Ultimate® resin, reducing carbon footprint by 60% compared to synthesis resin, received the "Solar Impulse Efficient Solution" label

Social Achievements

• Launched "Let's support our French livestock farmers" campaign
• Established a new teaching and research chair on livestock sector changes
• Increased employee sustainable commitment rate to 82%
• Implemented a multi-species animal welfare program (3Rs: Replace, Reduce, Refine)
• Developed Cuniloft, a new rabbit breeding system improving animal welfare
• Launched the Lesieur Citizen Commitment program
• Established MiXscience Academy for international partner training
• Partnership with ESCAE business school in Casablanca for youth inclusion
• Salus program supporting Brazilian farmers in reducing antibiotic use

Governance Achievements

• Defined its purpose: "Serving the Earth"
• Established an internal carbon price
• Received a C score from the Carbon Disclosure Project
• Seven business units rated on the EcoVadis platform, with two at Platinum and three at Gold level
• Implemented Spring CSR approach, achieving a score of 3

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Rising raw material prices
• Difficulty passing on price increases to consumers
• Covid-19 crisis impacts
• Bird flu outbreak
• Decreasing rapeseed acreage in France
• Foreign competition in rapeseed sector
• Agronomic issues due to drought
• Lack of stable regulatory framework for rapeseed
• Global scarcity of non-GMO soya
• Deforestation associated with soya production
• Need for structuring the organic sector

Mitigation Strategies

• Material hedging
• Developing new economic models (OleoZE, Oleo100)
• Investing in sustainable agricultural practices
• Reducing non-GMO soya consumption
• Expanding French soya production
• Investing in sustainable sourcing of palm oil
• Supporting projects to develop responsible local industries
• Adapting industrial layout for organic feed production
• Investing in crushing equipment for organic oilseed meal
• Investing in technical sales teams for organic livestock farmers
• Developing a systemic approach for the French pea sector

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• NDPE principles for palm oil sourcing
• RTRS credits for sustainable soya
• Sustainable contracts between producers and processors for peas
• Local partnerships for raw material supply

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Drought

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes in biofuel market
• Changes in consumer demand

Opportunities

• Development of low-carbon biofuels
• Development of biosourced materials

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, CDP

Certifications: FSC

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 2: Zero Hunger
• SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
• SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
• SDG 13: Climate Action
• SDG 15: Life on Land

Initiatives contribute to these goals through sustainable agriculture, renewable energy production, responsible sourcing, GHG emission reduction, and biodiversity protection

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Oleo100
• Green Ultimate® resin
• CanolaPRO® protein isolate
• Organic fertilizers
• Biosourced MDF

Awards & Recognition

• Golden Rabbit Trophy for Cuniloft

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Biodiversity
• Sustainable Sourcing
• Social Responsibility
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced number of people injured by nearly 20% compared to 2021.
• No serious accidents recorded at industrial sites.
• Oleo100 reached 1,000th client and produced 100,000 tons of 100% plant-based biofuel.
• Expur significantly reduced energy consumption with a new cogeneration unit covering 90% of the production site's energy needs.
• Improved CDP rating by two levels, reaching a score of B.

Social Achievements

• Launched WeCareAssets program for industrial site safety.
• Launched WeSecure program to strengthen cybersecurity.
• Implemented a €6 million aid plan for livestock farmers.
• 10% more employees invested in the Employee Share Ownership Plan in France.
• Opened Employee Stock Ownership Plan to employees in Romania.

Governance Achievements

• Refinanced debt of €1.2 billion indexed to ESG criteria.
• Launched inaugural issuance of Schuldschein debt for €90 million.
• Indexed financing according to ESG criteria.
• Increased the number of women in technical positions at plants.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Climate hazards (drought, floods, late frost).
• Inflation, particularly increased cost of energy and fertilizers.
• Loss of competitiveness of French agriculture on the world stage.
• Shortage of livestock farmers.
• Rise in raw material prices and energy costs.

Mitigation Strategies

• Adjusted crop rotations (more rapeseed and sunflower).
• Implemented a six million euro aid plan for livestock farmers.
• Made the right decisions to anticipate market volatility.
• Implemented energy reduction and efficiency plan.
• Made structural investments in renewable energy (e.g., biomass boiler).

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Sustainable sourcing of palm and soya.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Drought
• Floods
• Late frost

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes
• Market shifts

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products
• Renewable energy solutions

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SBTi

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
• Goal 12 (Responsible consumption and production)
• Goal 13 (Climate action)

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Oleo100 biofuel
• Green polyols
• Products without pesticide residues or low GHG emissions

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Sustainable Agriculture
• Responsible Purchasing
• Climate Change Adaptation
• Product Quality and Safety
• Product Sustainability
• Animal Welfare
• Pollution Prevention
• Sustainable Resource Use
• Circular Economy
• Workplace Safety
• Skills Management
• Social Climate
• Stakeholder Engagement

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced GHG emissions (Scopes 1 and 2) to 251 ktCO2e in 2023.
• Achieved 29.04% renewable energy share in total energy consumption.
• Improved energy efficiency by more than 2% compared with 2022.
• Industrial waste recovery rate of 97.42%.
• 100% of palm oil supplies covered by sustainability schemes.
• 56.96% of soybean used for animal feed coming from non-GMO supply chains or covered by RTRS credits.

Social Achievements

• Launched Sanders’ CSR Ambition focusing on decarbonisation of livestock farming, animal and breeder welfare, and value creation.
• Implemented Cuniloft® rearing method for rabbits, improving animal welfare.
• 65.18% of eggs from alternative systems produced by farms under contract or integrated with the Group.
• Increased percentage of women in the Group workforce to 30.9%.
• Increased percentage of women in top management positions to 31.36%.
• 11.5% of French interns and apprentices in the workforce.

Governance Achievements

• Established a Climate Steering Committee to monitor climate strategy and targets.
• Secured a Sustainability Linked Loan (SLL) indexed to ESG criteria, including GHG emission reduction.
• Implemented a Supplier Code of Conduct, integrating CSR criteria into purchasing processes.
• Established a Stakeholder Committee for dialogue with civil society.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Encouraging change towards sustainable farming practices.
• Managing environmental and social risks associated with purchases.
• Ensuring the long-term future of industries in the face of climate change.
• Guaranteeing the safety and quality of food and products.
• Ensuring the long-term future of the biodiesel market.
• Meeting the growing demand for plant proteins.
• Taking action for animal welfare.
• Preventing pollution and managing environmental incidents.
• Making Avril part of a circular economy.
• Ensuring the safety of employees and subcontractors.
• Attracting and supporting talents.
• Maintaining a positive social climate.
• Engaging with stakeholders.

Mitigation Strategies

• Investing in projects aimed at optimizing the use of inputs, developing new sectors, guaranteeing animal welfare and reducing the carbon footprint of livestock farms.
• Formalizing expectations from suppliers in a code of conduct.
• Researching new seed varieties and innovative solutions.
• Implementing a Health, Safety and Environment policy.
• Working with partners to reduce the carbon footprint of the entire biodiesel production chain.
• Working on adding value to proteins derived from oilseeds.
• Developing a dedicated animal welfare policy.
• Implementing a circular economy approach.
• Implementing a Health, Safety and Environment policy.
• Implementing a Talent Management approach.
• Promoting social dialogue.
• Establishing a Stakeholder Committee.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 314 suppliers assessed by EcoVadis in 2023 (Oleon); target of 50% of suppliers (excluding raw materials) assessed by 2024.

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Code of Conduct; CSR clause in purchasing contracts; CSR criteria in tendering processes.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Climate change affecting yields and availability of agricultural crops.

Transition Risks

• Sustainability of the biodiesel market.

Opportunities

• Development of new sectors; development of new energies; development of new farming practices.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ISO 50001, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, BRC, IFS, RCNA, GMP+, GMP, ISCC-EU, 2BSvs

Third-party Assurance: EY & Associés

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 2
• SDG 4
• SDG 5
• SDG 7
• SDG 8
• SDG 9
• SDG 10
• SDG 12
• SDG 13
• SDG 15
• SDG 17

The report details how Avril's initiatives contribute to these SDGs.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Oleo100; OleoZE; plant protein-based ingredients; bio-based adhesive solutions.

Awards & Recognition

• CDP scores (Climate B, Forest A-, Water C); EcoVadis silver medal; Saipol, Vivien Paille, and Oleon awarded gold medals by EcoVadis; Lesieur awarded platinum medal by EcoVadis; Happy Trainees label; Great Place to Work certification.