Lactalis
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- climate change
- packaging circularity
- animal welfare
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions on scopes 1 and 2 by -11.7% since 2019
- 89.8% of virgin paper/cardboard volumes covered by sustainable certification
- 87.2% of purchased volumes of palm oil and derivatives covered by sustainable certification
- Reduced metric tons of PVC in packaging from 803 to 616 tons
- Increased percentage of packaging recyclable by design from 82.5% to 83.8%
Social Achievements
- Launched "Nurture the future" purpose
- Maintained employee engagement rate at 66%
- Increased internal promotion rate from 68% to 69%
- Increased percentage of women in leadership positions from 26.7% to 28.2%
- Increased percentage of HR representatives trained in the “Lactalis Labor and Employee Relations Way” from 60.6% to 67%
- Improved employee turnover rate from 11.8% to 10.9%
Governance Achievements
- Established a robust CSR governance structure
- Launched a whistleblowing system
- Implemented compliance programs relating to fair practices, corruption prevention, data protection, and anti-competitive practices
- Trained over 15,600 employees through more than 29,250 compliance training sessions
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50% by 2033 (scopes 1 and 2)
- Achieve 100% recyclable packaging by design by 2025
- Achieve 100% recyclable packaging in practice by 2033 for countries with EPR systems
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 25% by 2025 (scopes 1 and 2)
- End deforestation caused by its commodities by 2025
Environmental Challenges
- Climate change, including extreme weather events and rising energy prices
- Deforestation
- Water scarcity
- Maintaining fair practices throughout the value chain
- Ensuring food safety
- Managing the complexity of global supply chains
- Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from scope 3 (indirect) sources
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed a climate roadmap aligned with SBTi recommendations, setting targets for scopes 1, 2, and 3 emissions reduction
- Committed to ending deforestation caused by its commodities by 2025
- Implemented various initiatives to reduce water consumption and improve water management
- Established compliance programs and a whistleblowing system
- Implemented rigorous food safety management systems
- Developed a Responsible Purchasing Policy and Supplier Code of Conduct
- Engaged with suppliers to reduce their emissions and improve their sustainability practices
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 343 supplier audits in 2023
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Food Quality and Safety Charter
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SBTi, GRI, UN Global Compact
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, IFS, BRC, SQF, RSPO
Third-party Assurance: EY & Associés
Awards & Recognition
- First prize from the Brandon Hall Group for "Best program" in professional development training