Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Responsibility
• Human Resources
• Societal Impact

Environmental Achievements

• AGRIFAC is building a new plant that complies with the environmental requirements of the BREEAM international certification standard and is rated “outstanding”, the highest level. The factory is a zero-energy building, thanks to 3,000 sq. m. of solar panels on the roof.
• Reuse of wooden pallets.
• Reroofing and investment in a boiler to reduce energy consumption.
• Introduction of a system to manage pollutant and hazardous waste.
• Training for employees in recycling oil and steel, as well as initiatives to raise awareness about selective waste sorting and COP21.
• Replacement of degreasing machines.
• Installation of a well and use of rainwater to reduce water consumption.
• Increased “transfer efficiency” (proportion of paint applied to the target).
• Reduced use of solvents for cleaning paint-application equipment.
• Air-assisted spraying that significantly reduces drift from sprayed products (Twin).
• Filling management system preventing tank overflow and assisting operator adjustment (Novaflow).
• Filling the sprayer’s main tank via an intermediate tank to avoid contamination (O’Clear).
• Developing GPS use to record sprayed areas and avoid double spraying.
• Electric weeder destroying weeds by thermal shock (Green Power).

Social Achievements

• Significant training activities for employees worldwide.
• Women have equal access to managerial positions.
• Companies integrated into local social and economic fabric, often playing a predominant role in rural areas.
• High standards in terms of societal practices with local business partners.

Governance Achievements

• Separation of powers of Executive Management, with a Chairman of the Board of Directors and a Chief Executive Officer.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Persistent crisis in agriculture
• Geopolitical turbulence
• Economic and monetary uncertainty
• Difficult outlook for Agricultural Spraying in France requiring restructuring in plants.

Mitigation Strategies

• Expanding into the international market
• KREMLIN REXSON - SAMES merger to create a global player
• HOZELOCK growth in international markets
• Focus on Eastern Europe and Australia for Agricultural Spraying
• Increase in land used to grow sugar beet in Western Europe and equipment replacement in Russia and Ukraine to drive Sugar Beet Harvesting sales.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Green Power electric weeder
• Green Power Evolution electric weeder
• Tecnoma Pure sprayer

Awards & Recognition

• Apache AS1000 Series highest retained value award
• HOLMER Terra Dos T4 singled out for advanced green solutions at Agritechnica
• HOZELOCK Cloud Controller Gold in Innovation section of Glee Awards

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Employment and Society
• Environment
• Anti-corruption
• Human Rights

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced greenhouse gas emissions (though overall emissions increased due to higher heating fuel consumption)
• AGRIFAC plant achieved 70% reduction in natural gas consumption and generated more energy from solar panels than it consumed.
• Increased use of LED lighting across Group companies.
• Water tests on agricultural machines conducted in closed circuits.
• VERMOREL invested in more energy-efficient welding stations.
• Improved building insulation for energy efficiency.
• Rainwater recycling systems implemented.
• New condensation furnace installed at CARUELLE.
• SAMES KREMLIN implemented dry filtration booths to eliminate polluted industrial water.

Social Achievements

• Paid an exceptional solidarity bonus to its lowest-paid employees.
• Reached 101 apprentices (nearly 2.7% of workforce), exceeding previous years.
• Improved gender balance, with women representing over 18% of the workforce.
• Initiatives to promote gender equality and diversity.
• Implemented programs to improve employee wellbeing and reduce absenteeism.
• Provided 33,600 hours of training, investing over €1.2 million.
• Implemented a code of conduct translated into 19 languages and signed by employees.
• Established a whistle-blowing provision.

Governance Achievements

• Implemented a code of conduct to combat corruption.
• Established double-signature procedures for large purchasing contracts.
• Regularly reallocated supplier portfolios among purchasing agents.
• Implemented tendering procedures for various contracts.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Decline in sales from agricultural businesses (Sugar Beet Harvesters and Agricultural Spraying).
• Increased working capital requirement due to delays in deliveries and securing key components.
• Uncertainty in sprayer sales due to doubts about political decisions regarding ecological and environmental pressures.
• Low sugar prices affecting Sugar Beet Harvesters sales.
• Competition from international groups and local players.
• Potential risks from Brexit (exchange rate volatility, customs duties, regulations).
• Risks related to restrictions on using phytosanitary products.
• Scarcity of human resources and competition for talent.
• Maintaining and developing employee skills.
• Workplace health and safety.
• Environmental risks (ground and air pollution, biodiversity, climate change).

Mitigation Strategies

• Focusing on most profitable business activity and increasing market share.
• Stringent management to maintain fixed costs and offset wage inflation.
• Measures to reduce inventories and work-in-progress.
• Opening a subsidiary in Canada and exploring opportunities in China.
• Developing the Terra Variant in-field logistical transport machine.
• Strengthening positions in key markets for Garden Spraying and Watering.
• Developing standard sales products and partnerships for Industrial Spraying.
• Implementing various initiatives to attract and retain talent (apprenticeships, training, etc.).
• Implementing programs to improve employee wellbeing and reduce absenteeism.
• Implementing a code of conduct and whistle-blowing provision to combat corruption.
• Negotiating long-term contracts with suppliers to manage raw material price volatility.
• Diversifying suppliers to mitigate supply chain disruptions.
• Implementing various environmental initiatives to reduce emissions, conserve resources, and protect biodiversity.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Incorporating social and environmental issues into purchasing policy.
• Requiring subcontractors to respect regulations and safety plans (e.g., BERTHOUD, HARDI).

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Transition Risks

• Restrictions on using phytosanitary products.
• Climate change and sustainable use of resources.

Opportunities

• Development of more precise sprayers to reduce chemical use.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• More precise sprayers to reduce chemical use.
• High transfer rate painting systems.
• Powdered paint atomizers with recycling systems.
• Hydrosoluble paints.
• Electric weeder (Green Power).

Awards & Recognition

• Bronze medal for BERTHOUD Rent concept at SIMA Innovation Awards.

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Decarbonization of activities and products
• Respect for biodiversity
• Preservation of water resources
• Circular economy
• Talent retention
• Health and safety of employees and users
• Quality of life and working conditions
• GDPR and SAPIN II directives compliance
• Integration of CSR into the strategy

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced accident frequency rate by half between 2017 and 2022
• Launched 3S precision spraying solution, reducing input use by 30% to 80%
• HOZELOCK Superhoze packaging is now 100% recyclable and compostable, saving over 94 metric tons of plastic waste.
• TRICOFLEX hoses are now manufactured with 70% recycled PVC.

Social Achievements

• Launched EXEL Academy focused on motivational management
• AGRIFAC created a training center meeting BREEAM standards

Governance Achievements

• Materiality analysis and carbon assessments conducted across activities
• Over 60% of financing included ESG objectives as of September 30, 2023

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Decarbonization of activities and products
• Respect for biodiversity
• Preservation of water resources
• Circular economy
• Talent retention
• Health and safety of employees and users
• Quality of life and working conditions
• Compliance with GDPR and SAPIN 2 directives
• Integration of CSR into the strategy
• Meeting the higher requirements of CSRD and ESRS
• Data collection for CSR reporting

Mitigation Strategies

• Established six targeted policies to guide CSR actions
• Implemented materiality matrices and carbon assessments
• Created multidisciplinary team for CSR initiatives
• Trained top 100 managers on Climate Fresco
• Developed a Unique Sustainable Value Proposition
• Focused on electrification of products and alternative fuels
• Implemented renew-recycle-reuse policy at HOZELOCK
• Integrated retrofitting into France Pulvé's business model
• SAMES embarked on electrification project
• AGRIFAC integrated 3S Spot Spray Sensor® technology into sprayers

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 40% of supplier panel signed Responsible Purchasing Charter

Responsible Procurement

• Responsible Purchasing Charter

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• 3S Spot Spray Sensor®
• Cyclomix® Evo
• RECO range (recycled materials)
• GeoSelect selective spraying technology
• HIVE fluid control technology

Awards & Recognition

• Best Managed Companies label (Deloitte)