Perfetti Van Melle Group B.V.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Human Rights
Environmental Achievements
- Maintaining ISO 14001 certification
- Focus on reducing carbon footprint, energy and water consumption, limiting waste and atmosphere emissions, reducing packaging material, and adopting renewable energy sources
Social Achievements
- Commitment to fair working conditions (including wages, social security and the right to collective bargaining), and a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment
- Implementation of a Whistle Blowing Policy
- Conducting social sustainability audits of operations
- Strict policies and procedures around child labor adherence to ILO requirements
- Safety campaigns in all sites, complying with local laws and regulations, and striving for “Zero accidents and work-related injuries or illness.”
- Providing training (safe ways of working, first aid and emergency response)
Governance Achievements
- Board, CEO and Executive Committee oversee implementation of Code of Conduct, including human rights position
- Sustainability governance model overseen by Chief Sustainability Officer, Sustainability Steering Committee, and Executive Committee
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Potential conflicts between international human rights standards and local laws
- Addressing potential adverse impacts on or from operations
Mitigation Strategies
- Compliance with local laws while continually seeking ways to honor international standards
- Adherence to Code of Conduct and due diligence process to prevent, address, and mitigate adverse impacts
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Requiring adherence to Code of Conduct from business partners
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, International Labor Organization (ILO), Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
Certifications: ISO 14001
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Human Rights
- Environmental Sustainability
- Governance
- Ethical Business Practices
Environmental Achievements
- Maintaining ISO 14001 certification
- Focus on reducing carbon footprint, energy and water consumption, limiting waste and atmosphere emissions, reducing packaging material, and adopting renewable energy sources
Social Achievements
- Commitment to fair working conditions, including wages, social security, and the right to collective bargaining
- Commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment
- Zero tolerance for discrimination, unfair or unequal treatment
- Strict policies against child labor and forced labor
- Implementation of OH&S management system certified to ISO 45001
Governance Achievements
- Establishment of a Whistleblowing Policy
- Establishment of a Compliance Office
- Code of Conduct approved by the Board of Directors
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Potential conflicts of interest
- Ensuring compliance with anti-trust regulations
- Maintaining accurate and transparent accounting records
- Protecting corporate assets and intellectual property
- Managing supplier relationships to ensure ethical and sustainable practices
- Addressing potential human rights violations in the supply chain
Mitigation Strategies
- Reporting mechanisms for conflicts of interest
- Cooperation with antitrust authorities
- Strict accounting procedures
- Clear policies for asset and intellectual property protection
- Supplier selection criteria based on ethical and sustainability standards
- Supplier audits and verification of compliance
- Whistleblowing policy to encourage reporting of violations
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier selection criteria including social obligations (respect for workers' rights, equal treatment, no child labor)
- Site visits to verify supplier compliance
- Contractual provisions requiring supplier self-certification and compliance with the Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, International Labor Organization (ILO) conventions
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001