Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environment
• Employees
• Clients

Environmental Achievements

• 100% renewable electricity tariff subscribed for French sites
• Reduced air freight from Japan to France by a factor of 3 compared to 2014 (though slightly increased compared to 2016 due to market demand)
• Annual employee cleaning day at Okayama factory
• All palm oil derivatives purchased covered by the Book&Claim supply chain model (RSPO credits) since 2016
• Became a RSPO member as a supply chain associate in 2017

Social Achievements

• Improved EcoVadis rating from Silver to Gold in 2017
• Employee training programs to develop skills and careers
• Employee well-being initiatives including rooftop garden at Osaka HQ and leisure activities in Japan
• Participation in “Lisa forever” race to fight childhood brain tumors
• Participation in ELA foundation's solidarity day to fight leukodystrophies
• Collection of personal care products for “Samu social de Paris”
• Tree planting initiative associated with New Year's cards

Governance Achievements

• Modified CSR committee composition, including CSR coordinators and financial director
• Code of ethics based on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and UN Global Compact principles
• ISO 9001 certification since February 2014

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Transportation sector as a major source of greenhouse gas emissions
• Difficulties in sourcing Identity Preserved or Segregated certified palm oil
• Declining demand for charcoal and aging workforce in Wakayama prefecture
• Increased air freight in 2017 compared to 2016 due to high market demand

Mitigation Strategies

• Minimizing air importation in Europe
• Working with suppliers to find sustainable palm oil derivatives
• Participation in Wakayama prefecture's Forest of Company program to support sustainable charcoal production
• Adjusting targets for sustainable palm oil sourcing based on market availability

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Sustainable palm oil sourcing (Book&Claim model)
• Sustainable charcoal sourcing from Wakayama prefecture

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Global Reporting Initiative, United Nations Global Compact, ISO 26000

Certifications: ISO 9001, ECOCERT (60 products), COSMOS (28 products)

Third-party Assurance: EcoVadis (Gold Level Recognition)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
• Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
• Goal 13: Climate Action
• Goal 15: Life on Land