Gerflor Group
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:6.2 kg eq CO2/sq.m (WW, excluding accessories)
Renewable Energy Share:47% (France), 36% (WW)
Water Consumption:0.25 million cubic meters/year (France)
Waste Generated:51,390 tons/year
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Customers
- Staff
- Society
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions by 49% in scopes 1 & 2 (France) and 3.7% internationally (excluding accessories) vs 2019.
- Reduced GHG emissions by 22% in scopes 1, 2 & 3 (France) vs 2011.
- 70% of industrial sites have an Environmental Management System (EMS).
- 48.6% of sales from loose-lay products (France), 34.5% internationally.
- 24% recycled materials on average in products (2020 data).
- 50,000 tons of waste recycled annually (2020 data).
Social Achievements
- 80% of strategic suppliers signed the ethical and responsible purchase charter in 2021.
- 1% of the wage bill invested in training (France).
- Accident frequency rate of 9.6% (France), 6.8% internationally.
- Staff turnover of 7.33% (France), 10.5% internationally.
- 98% of staff deemed their annual interview had gone very well or well.
Governance Achievements
- 89% of the company's operational priorities had a CSR goal.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Reduce carbon footprint by 20% (kg CO2e/sq.m.) by 2025.
Medium-term Goals:
- Increase renewable energy share to 50% in France by 2025.
- Increase recycled materials in products to 30% by 2025.
- Increase biosourced content in products to 10% by 2025.
- Increase loose-lay products to 35% of sales by 2025.
- Have 90% of strategic suppliers sign the responsible purchasing charter by 2025.
- Invest >1.75% of payroll in training by 2025 (France).
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce GHG emissions by 10% (scopes 1, 2 & 3, France) and 20% (scopes 1 & 2, France) vs 2019 by 2025.
- Reduce energy consumption by 10% (kWh/sq.m.) in France and Germany by 2025.
- Reduce carbon footprint per employee for commute by 20% vs 2019 by 2025.
- Reduce accident frequency rate to <4 by 2025 (France).
- Reduce staff turnover to <10% by 2025 (France).
Environmental Challenges
- Climate emergency and associated risks (regulations, raw material instability, natural disasters).
- Stakeholder expectations regarding environmental protection.
- Reducing the environmental impact of products and operations.
- Improving customer and user satisfaction.
- Ensuring ethical practices and responsible purchasing.
- Maintaining employee health, safety, and well-being.
Mitigation Strategies
- Eco-design of products, increased use of recycled and biosourced materials.
- Energy optimization of sites, increased renewable energy use.
- Improved recycling programs, partnerships with recyclers.
- Customer surveys, improved digital services, focus on product quality and service.
- Ethical charter, responsible purchasing charter, anti-corruption code of conduct.
- Safety charter, prevention programs, employee training, focus on work-life balance.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 80% of strategic suppliers signed the ethical and responsible purchase charter in 2021.
Responsible Procurement
- Responsible and ethical purchases charter
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Natural disasters
Transition Risks
- Regulations, raw material instability
Opportunities
- Eco-design, renewable energy
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, FloorScore, Blue Angel, Cradle to Cradle Silver™
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- 10 out of 17 SDGs
Contribution to SDGs through various initiatives detailed in the report.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Loose-lay products, products with high recycled content, linoleum with biosourced content.