JACQUET METALS SA

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2023)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:2 million tons of CO2 equivalent (scopes 1, 2, and 3)

Total Energy Consumption:58,517 MWh/year

Waste Generated:28,000 tons/year (scrap metals)

ESG Focus Areas

Environmental responsibility
Societal responsibility
Ethics and compliance

Environmental Achievements

Approximately 8,000 sqm of solar panels installed, producing 1,200 MWh of electricity.
More than 75% of steel supplies come from the circular economy (recycling).
More than 92% of suppliers adhered to the Group Supplier Policy.

Social Achievements

38% of employees received training (15,892 training hours).
Managers of 12 subsidiaries were minority shareholders.
Supported social and cultural actions and initiatives (e.g., Lyon Contemporary Art Biennial).

Governance Achievements

Established an Anti-Corruption Policy (2019), including an e-learning module and internal whistleblowing system.
Compliance committee implemented preventive procedures to avoid risks related to non-compliance with regulations.
CSR committee developed and promoted the implementation of the CSR approach within the Group.

Climate Goals & Targets

Medium-term Goals:

Increase distribution capacities in North America and Germany.

Short-term Goals:

Strengthen the supplier assessment process in 2023.

Environmental Challenges

Change in metal prices
Economic environment and decrease in demand
IT systems and cybersecurity
Market development and digitalization
Human resources
Acquisitions and integration
Environmental responsibility and climate change
Procurement and supplier dependency
Safety of people
Property security
Liquidity
Interest rates
Counterparty
Currency
Compliance

Mitigation Strategies

Centralized negotiation of purchasing terms and conditions; IT system for purchase orders and inventories; procurement and commercial policies for each warehouse.
Presence in 24 countries; diverse markets and product categories; large customer base.
Action plans to strengthen IT governance, system protection, threat detection, backup, and continuity processes.
Digital transformation initiatives (EDI, customer accounts, e-commerce).
Human resources policy implemented at individual company level; training and performance-based variable compensation.
Careful selection of acquisitions; detailed integration plans.
CSR committee; promotion of renewable energy; recycling; high supply standards.
Centralized purchase negotiation; diversified producer base.
Training and prevention policy; regular training; regulatory auditing; workstation upgrades; safety managers.
Low exposure to fire, flood, and natural events; regular installation monitoring; enclosed inventory storage; numerous distribution centers.
Solid financial position; periodic refinancing; strong cash position; unused lines of credit.
Appropriate mix of fixed and floating rate debt; hedging instruments.
Fragmented customer base; credit insurance policy.
Monthly assessment of currency positions; hedging instruments.
Regular monitoring of legislation; reporting process for fraud; anti-corruption program; internal whistleblowing system; Compliance committee.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Assessed producers representing approximately 75% of 2022 supplies; 92% adhered to the Group Supplier Policy.

Responsible Procurement

Incorporating CSR criteria into procurement policy; periodic assessment of main metal suppliers; Group Supplier Policy.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: AFEP-MEDEF Code

Third-party Assurance: EY et Associés

Reporting Period: 2023