Roquette
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019, 2023, 2024-07-02 to 2030)
Reporting Period: 2019
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:11587 GWh
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Human Rights
- Labor
- Environment
- Anti-corruption
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Environmental Achievements
- 829,504 tons of CO2 avoided annually
- 75% renewable energy on-site at Beinheim, France
- 100% green electricity for Vic-sur-Aisne, France
- More than 50% reduction in fresh water consumption at Viramgam, India through Zero Liquid Discharge Technology
- 50,000 tons of certified sustainable wheat purchased from local farmers in Lithuania
Social Achievements
- Launched a new Rewards and Recognition program in Asia
- Implemented a new learning strategy with a learning platform on Workday
- Supported local communities through various projects (e.g., providing drinking water to schools in India, supporting vulnerable families through the United Way, volunteering with the Singapore Food Bank)
- Organized a dental health camp for 3,100 children in India
- Received awards for being a great place to work in Canada, China, and Brazil
Governance Achievements
- Continued implementation of best practices of good governance
- Board of Directors audited every two years by an independent external consultant
- Updated Code of Conduct and Privacy & Data Protection Guide of Good Conduct released
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce water consumption by 4 times by 2025
- Reduce frequency rate of work accidents with stoppage (FR1) to 0.5 by 2025
- Reduce frequency rate of work with and without stoppage (FR2) to 1.5 by 2025
- Increase percentage of sustainable raw materials to 20% by 2025
- Increase percentage of projects meeting sustainable chemistry criteria to 70% by 2025
- Increase percentage of solutions offered to customers meeting UN SDGs to 80% by 2025
- Increase local projects and actions supported to 20 by 2025
- Reach 1,000,000 tons of CO2 avoided annually by 2025
Environmental Challenges
- Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
- Not disclosed
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Sustainable sourcing of raw materials, pea chain specifications, collaboration with farmers and cooperatives
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, UN Global Compact
Certifications: ISO 50001
Third-party Assurance: KPMG
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Roquette supports the UN SDGs and integrates them into its strategy and commitments.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- PEARLITO® SW-F mannitol, NUTRALYS® pea protein, NUTRIOSE® soluble pea fiber, KLEPTOSE® HPB-LB parenteral grade, Beauté by Roquette® products
Awards & Recognition
- Gold rating for sustainability from EcoVadis, Greentech Environment Awards, OHSSAI Foundation awards, Top Employer awards
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Sustainable Raw Materials
- Water Management
- Biodiversity
- Sustainable Innovation
- Human Rights
- Employee Well-being
- Community Engagement
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced group absolute direct CO2 emissions (scope 1+2) by 10.7% compared to 2021
- Increased energy performance at workshop level by 9% compared to 2021
- Reduced water withdrawals by 2.8% in absolute, compared to 2021
- Supported 20 regenerative agriculture programs worldwide
Social Achievements
- Developed an excipient for controlled-release tablets that increases yields and reduces waste
- Implemented around 100 initiatives every year that contribute to local communities
- The Roquette Foundation for Health focuses on facilitating access to healthy and sustainable food, enhancing knowledge about food and health, and promoting sustainable eating behaviors.
Governance Achievements
- Ensured compliance and respect of human rights by assessing 100% of strategic suppliers
- Guaranteed all employees a minimum of 25 hours per year of training
Climate Goals & Targets
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce group absolute direct CO2 emissions (scope 1+2) by 25% compared to 2021 by 2030
- Increase energy performance at workshop level by 30% compared to 2021 by 2030
- Reduce water withdrawals by 20% in absolute, compared to 2021 by 2030
- Work with suppliers to reduce absolute selected indirect CO2 emissions (scope 3) by 25% by 2030
- Achieve world-class safety performance with: Frequency Rate 1: 0.75; Frequency Rate 2: 2.0 by 2030
- Have a diversified and more gender balanced workforce with 40% of management positions held by women by 2030
- Ensure compliance and respect of human rights by assessing 100% of strategic suppliers by 2030
- Guarantee all employees a minimum of 25 hours per year of training by 2030
- Implement around 100 initiatives every year that contribute to local communities by 2030
Environmental Challenges
- Climate change impacts on activities
- Meeting consumer expectations for sustainable products
Mitigation Strategies
- Comprehensive decarbonization plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2030
- Adapting value chain to climate hazards through sustainable raw materials, water management, and sourcing practices
- Implementation of a sustainability assessment tool for product portfolio
- Eco-design program to develop new products with reduced environmental footprint
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 100% of strategic suppliers by 2030
Responsible Procurement
- Sustainable raw materials sourcing
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SBTi (Science-Based Target initiative)
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- PREGEFLO® pregelatinized starch
- PEARLITO® CR-H
Reporting Period: 2024-07-02 to 2030
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate change
- Sustainable products
- Reduction of environmental impact
- Diversity and inclusion
- Employee well-being
- Ethical sourcing
- Community involvement
Environmental Achievements
- Planning to invest €350 million in decarbonization of industrial sites over the next three years
- Greenhouse gas emissions reduction target of 25% by 2030 (validated by SBTi)
Social Achievements
- Each employee will benefit from more than 25 hours of training each year by 2030 (achieved in 2023)
- More than 100 community programs will be set up each year near Roquette sites by 2030
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2030
- Each employee will benefit from more than 25 hours of training each year by 2030
- More than 100 community programs will be set up each year near our sites by 2030
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Climate change impacts on activities
- Sustainable raw material sourcing
- Optimized water management
- Resilient supply sources
Mitigation Strategies
- Vast decarbonization plan (SBTi validated)
- Adaptation of value chain to climate hazards
- Sustainable raw materials sourcing
- Optimized water management
- Resilient supply sources
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SBTi
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed