Forsee Power
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Governance
- People
- Planet
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced air transport among purchasing transport to 24% from 27.69%
- Increased share of renewable energy in energy consumption to 19.80%
- Achieved 74% waste recycling or revalorization rate
- Avoided 441,153 tons of CO2 equivalents through battery systems in vehicles
Social Achievements
- Reduced absenteeism rate to 3.01%
- Reduced injury severity rate to 0.05
- Increased rate of women on the Board of Directors to 46%
- Increased rate of female managers to 20%
- 100% of employees signed the business Code of conduct
- 85.5% of production components’ suppliers signed the Supplier Code of Conduct
- Employee satisfaction rate of 63.6%
Governance Achievements
- Established a robust and transparent governance system
- Formulated a Supplier Code of Conduct
- Implemented a virtual classroom for cybersecurity training (248 employees trained)
- Achieved 54% independent board members and 46% women on the board
Climate Goals & Targets
- Carbon neutrality by 2050
- 50% share of renewable energy in total energy consumption by 2025
- Reduce air transport among purchasing transport to 5%
- France to complete ISO 14001 certification in 2022
Environmental Challenges
- COVID-19 pandemic impacted logistics and recycling capacities
- Tensions on supplies led to recourse to air transport exceeding initial plans
Mitigation Strategies
- Waste build-up in 2020 processed in 2021
- Commitment to optimizing shipping using road, rail, and water transport
- Encouraging zero-emission transport among employees
- Developing work flexibility to reduce commuting and Scope 3 emissions
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Will conduct audits in 2022 on ESG commitments and raw material traceability
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact
Certifications: ISO 14001 (two sites)
Third-party Assurance: EthiFinance and Ecovadis
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- 5
- 8
- 11
- 12
Promoting diverse workplace, strong HSE culture, improving air quality, reducing waste production
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Smart battery systems for sustainable electromobility
- Batteries with circular-economy approach for second life applications
Awards & Recognition
- EcoVadis Silver Medal (60/100)
- EthiFinance score of 72/100
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Governance
- People
- Planet
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced waste per kWh produced from 1.89 kg in 2021 to 0.79 kg in 2022.
- 72% of waste reused or recycled.
- Installed a solar power plant at the Chasseneuil-du-Poitou site, supplying around 20% of its energy consumption.
- Four sites are now ISO 14001 certified.
Social Achievements
- Increased rate of trained employees during the year from 57% in 2021 to 63% in 2022.
- Reduced absenteeism rate from 3.01% in 2021 to 3.14% in 2022.
- Reduced accident frequency rate from 7.95 in 2021 to 5.26 in 2022.
- Welcomed 29 interns and 9 new work-study students.
Governance Achievements
- 89.9% of production components suppliers signed the Supplier Code of Conduct.
- 80% of employees with user accounts trained to cybersecurity.
- Conducted first ESG audit of a major cell supplier in China (Bureau Veritas).
Climate Goals & Targets
- Net zero emissions by 2050 (mentioned as a company objective)
- New IMPACT roadmap towards 2030 with more ambitious goals.
- Reduce water consumption by 10% by 2025 (not explicitly stated but implied)
- Achieve 50% renewable energy share in total energy consumption by 2025.
- 100% waste recycling/revalorization rate by 2025.
Environmental Challenges
- Meeting the European Taxonomy's non-pollution DNSH criterion due to the thousands of substances used in battery manufacturing.
- Reducing Scope 3 emissions from cell sourcing and transportation.
Mitigation Strategies
- Cautious approach to European Taxonomy alignment, focusing on reducing use of substances under REACH regulation.
- Optimizing road, rail, and sea transport to reduce energy consumption and emissions.
- Developing a sustainable mobility package for employees and a shuttle service in China.
- Implementing eco-design tools (6RE, checklists, LCAs, recyclability rate).
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: One ESG audit of a major cell supplier in 2022; further audits planned for 2023.
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Supplier questionnaire focusing on raw material traceability, environmental, social, and governance policies and actions.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and services.
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: European Green Taxonomy, CSRD (preparing for compliance)
Certifications: ISO 14001 (four sites)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 5
- SDG 8
- SDG 11
- SDG 12
- SDG 13
Contribution to gender equality, decent work, sustainable cities, responsible consumption, and climate action.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Eco-designed batteries with longer life cycles, higher performance, and higher safety standards.
- Second-life battery applications.
Awards & Recognition
- Gold medal from EcoVadis
- Exemplary performance level from EthiFinance
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate change mitigation
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Responsible purchasing
- Health & Safety
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- 93% of waste recycled or revalorized
- 959,816 tons of avoided CO2 eq emissions
- Four of our sites are now ISO 14001 certified
- 14% share of renewable energy in energy consumption
Social Achievements
- 93% of employees benefited from one or more training courses
- Employee satisfaction rate increased to 67%
- Professional equality index in France increased to 84/100
Governance Achievements
- 100% of employees have signed the Code of Conduct
- 98.1% suppliers of production components have signed the Supplier Code of Conduct
- Received a gold medal from EcoVadis with an overall score of 72/100
Climate Goals & Targets
- Net Zero emissions roadmap to be submitted in 2024
- Achieve 50% renewable energy in energy consumption by 2025
- Achieve 100% recycling and waste recovery rate by 2025
- Reduce absenteeism and LTIs to 3.80% by 2025
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions
- Reducing carbon footprint of Scope 3 emissions
Mitigation Strategies
- Optimizing transport by road, rail and sea
- Implementing robust management systems
- Commitment to the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi)
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Independent audits of certain suppliers by Bureau Veritas
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- ESG questionnaire integrated into internal audit tools
- Pilot project for reducing packaging
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact, European Taxonomy
Certifications: ISO 14001
Third-party Assurance: EcoVadis
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 5
- SDG 8
- SDG 11
- SDG 12
- SDG 13
See page 25 of the report
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Smart battery systems for sustainable electromobility
Awards & Recognition
- EcoVadis Gold Medal