RAJA Group
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Human Rights
- International Labour Standards
- Environment
- Fight against Corruption
Environmental Achievements
- Twenty-four Group companies have completed, or are in the process of finalizing, their carbon footprints.
- Raja Group has been officially committed to set emission reduction targets in line with scientific climate research.
- 100% of Raja's suppliers have signed our responsible purchasing and sustainable development charter.
- In France, 65% of our packaging offerings are eco-responsible packaging.
- Raja France has exceeded its goal by reducing 29% of its GHG emissions.
- 12,000 trees have been planted in state-owned forests between 2021 and 2023.
- Raja UK: Solar panels provide around 10% of the annual electricity consumption.
Social Achievements
- RAJA PEOPLE Micro-donations and RAJA PEOPLE Awards raised €17,716.
- Involvement in solidarity and Awareness-Raising Events.
- RAJA ART Collection fosters unity around values such as creativity, modernity and diversity.
- RAJA SPORT organizes sporting, cultural and wellbeing activities for employees.
- Raja UK has delivered over 4,500 hours of training to its employees.
- JPG has increased the proportion of employees with disabilities above the 6% mandated by French regulations.
- RAJA France renewed its commitment to the Diversity Charter for the 9th time.
Governance Achievements
- Implementation of SAPIN II law across all entities.
- Establishment of a Legal & Compliance Department and an ethics committee.
- Adoption and update of an anti-corruption code of conduct.
- Implementation of a professional whistleblowing procedure and an internal whistleblowing platform.
- Training courses on anti-corruption for managers and employees.
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- Define and submit short-term targets for reducing carbon emissions to SBTi within 24 months.
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce CO2 emissions from transport to customers in France by 28% by the end of 2024 (Raja France).
Environmental Challenges
- Reducing the environmental impact of its activities, particularly with regards to climate change.
- Securing supplies and mitigating risks related to supplier dependencies and failures.
- Promoting social and environmental responsibility throughout its value chain.
Mitigation Strategies
- Implementing a responsible purchasing charter.
- Developing and promoting environmentally responsible products.
- Optimizing sourcing to minimize transport distances.
- Measuring, monitoring, and optimizing resource use.
- Implementing an Energy Sobriety Plan.
- Participating in the FRET21 action plan.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Annual CSR and quality assessments for 100% of suppliers.
Responsible Procurement
- Responsible purchasing charter included in supplier contracts.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact
Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Eco-responsible packaging
Awards & Recognition
- Capital magazine recognition for commitment to Diversity (RAJA France)