Coopérative U Enseigne
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:245,515 tCO2e
Total Energy Consumption:117.3 GWh
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Societal
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1, 2, and significant Scope 3 emissions)
- Increased the share of recycled plastics in packaging
- Improved the recyclability of packaging
- Reduced plastic use in packaging
- Increased the amount of materials recovered and recycled by U Eco Raison
- Implemented 87 photovoltaic installations since 2018
Social Achievements
- Improved employee well-being through initiatives like the "Qu'en dis-tu?" project and "PROPULS'" project
- Increased employee engagement and participation in social initiatives
- Improved gender equality through various initiatives
- Increased the employment rate of people with disabilities
- Increased internal mobility and promotion opportunities
Governance Achievements
- Implemented a robust risk assessment and management system
- Enhanced transparency and communication with stakeholders
- Strengthened supplier relationships and promoted responsible sourcing
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net-zero emissions
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve 100% sustainable sourcing of soy by 2025
- Achieve 100% HVE certification for fruit and vegetable suppliers by 2030
- Achieve 100% HVE certification for U wines by 2024
- Achieve 100% cage-free eggs for U products by 2025
- Achieve 100% compliance with Better Chicken Commitment criteria for U chicken products by 2026
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce water consumption by 10% by 2025
- Achieve 30% recycled plastics in packaging by 2025
- Achieve 100% recyclable plastics in packaging by 2025
- Eliminate problematic and unnecessary plastics from packaging by 2025
Environmental Challenges
- Waste production
- Greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption
- Impact on biodiversity
- Animal welfare
- Maintaining employee engagement and inclusion
- Maintaining career paths
- Maintaining quality of work life
- Maintaining the dynamism of territories
- Social and environmental impacts of suppliers and subcontractors
- Marketing responsibility
- Consumer safety and health
Mitigation Strategies
- Eco-design of products and packaging
- Development of reusable and refill systems
- Waste recycling and circular economy initiatives
- Waste reduction initiatives
- Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
- Support for sustainable agricultural and livestock practices
- Support for animal welfare practices
- Initiatives to combat exclusion
- Promotion of social mobility and career development
- Improvement of quality of work life
- Support for local projects
- Encouraging CSR initiatives among suppliers
- Promoting responsible consumption
- Ensuring consumer safety and health
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 165 sites audited by ICS in 2022
Responsible Procurement
- Code of conduct
- Supplier sustainability requirements
- Multi-stakeholder initiatives (ICS, Earthworm Foundation, etc.)
- Support for local and regional suppliers
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Climate change impacts
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and services
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- U Bio range
- U Nature range
- Products with reduced environmental impact
Awards & Recognition
- FEEF d'Or 2022