Climate Change Data

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)