Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Agroecology
• Animal Welfare
• Biodiversity
• Sustainable Agriculture
• Employee Well-being
• Local Community Development
• Ethical Sourcing
• Responsible Packaging
• Supply Chain Sustainability

Environmental Achievements

• SBTi ‘well below 2°’ certification for Climate Plan
• 7.8% reduction in energy consumption since 2016
• 7.6% of energy mix from renewables in 2022
• 10% reduction in CO2eq energy emissions since 2019
• 4% lower CO2eq emissions from waste compared with 2019
• 84% of films and packaging collected for recycling
• Fresh Produce division reduced packaging by 1,000 tonnes, reducing emissions by 2,000 tonnes of CO2eq per year
• Reduced plastic usage in Brient salad range packaging by 25 tonnes per year
• Danao bottles reduced plastic use by 77 tonnes per year (equivalent to 130 tonnes of CO2eq)
• Installation of photovoltaic panels on more than 172 buildings since 2019
• Installation of 30 methanisation micro-plants generating 45,300 megawatts of electricity

Social Achievements

• More than 1,000 tonnes of food donated to charities
• 77% of employees in France attended at least one training course
• 1,700 young farmers supported through Agriboost program
• 88.5/100 rating in the French professional equality index
• 8.3% increase in employees with disabilities compared to 2019
• 326 work/study trainees
• Wide Angle and Life-Size Farm days with over 6,000 visitors
• 80 farmer members trained in positive communication

Governance Achievements

• 75% of executives and senior managers completed anti-corruption training
• 600 democratically elected farmers contribute to business decisions
• Equal representation for regions and sectors in governance

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• High energy prices
• Inflation
• Decline in demand for some products
• Climate change impacts on agricultural production
• Structural decline in the cider market in France
• Supply chain disruptions
• Labor shortages
• Avian flu outbreak

Mitigation Strategies

• Price increases for customers
• Restructuring activities to reduce costs
• Investment plan (€50 million) to develop climate change mitigation projects
• Climate Plan for 2035
• Agroecological transition initiatives
• Development of alternative sourcing strategies
• Initiatives to attract and retain talent
• Biosecurity measures

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Commitment to local sourcing (79% of raw materials processed within 200 km)
• Use of GMO-free and antibiotic-free feed
• Sustainable packaging initiatives

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather events
• Drought

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes
• Market shifts

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products
• Agroecological transition

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SBTi

Certifications: ISO 50001 (Brient meat processing plant), HVE (High Environmental Value)

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• AL’terre native range
• GMO-free and antibiotic-free feed
• Eco-designed packaging
• New sustainable products in various divisions

Awards & Recognition

• REF D’OR 2022 award for Organic & Responsible Florette Salads

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Co-operate
• Conserve
• Grow
• Nourish

Environmental Achievements

• Became the first French cooperative certified by the SBTi in 2022.
• Reduced energy-related CO2 emissions by 10% since 2019.
• Reduced waste-generated CO2 emissions by 9.7% since 2019.
• 81% of agricultural packaging is collected and recycled.
• 99.9% of organic waste is recycled or recovered.
• Reduced water consumption by one-third at the Priméale carrot site in Ychoux.
• Brient charcuterie site reduced its carbon footprint by 15% by replacing chillers with a single, high-efficiency unit.
• LaMaison.fr opened its first energy-positive store.
• Reduced annual cardboard consumption by 600 tonnes and cardboard-related greenhouse gas emissions by 30% at Priméale United.
• Reduced aluminium consumption by more than two tonnes at Kerisac cider.
• Priméale France reduced the environmental impact of potato nets by more than 100 tonnes per year.
• Florette France worked with Phenix to redistribute more than 80 tonnes of unsold produce.

Social Achievements

• Supported 1,937 young farmers through the Agriboost Plan.
• More than 80% of employees attended at least one training course in 2023.
• 365 work/study students participated in Agrial programs.
• 13.6% more employees with disabilities than in 2019.
• 88.3/100 rating in the French professional equality index.
• Reduced lost-time occupational accident frequency rate to 14.5 (aiming for 10 by 2025).
• Donated more than 1,200 tonnes of food to charities.
• Launched a new online training module for new employees.
• Launched the “Maintenance School” to attract and retain skilled maintenance operators.
• Florette launched the “GACO Challenge” for University Institutes of Technology students.
• Soignon partnered with LADAPT to support the social and professional integration of people with disabilities.

Governance Achievements

• New Chairman Bernard Guillard elected, ensuring seamless continuity.
• Launched the Horizon 2035 strategic plan.
• 75% of Agrial employees received awareness training on ethical and governance issues.
• 77% of managers completed business ethics and anti-corruption training.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Recovery plan needed for the Beverage division's cider business.
• Consumption challenges due to inflation and market volatility.
• Climate change adaptation and emission reduction.
• Labour shortages and generational succession in farming families.
• Decline in milk production.
• Oversupply and competition in the Priméale United market.
• Inflation's impact on 4th range markets.
• Decline in cider consumption in France.
• High cost of glass for cider bottles.
• Avian influenza outbreaks.

Mitigation Strategies

• Ambitious investment plan covering all divisions.
• Adaptation to volatile market expectations.
• Agrial 2035 Climate Plan aiming for a 35% reduction in carbon footprint by 2035.
• Horizon 2035 strategic plan addressing labour issues and generational succession.
• Agriboost Plan supporting young farmers.
• Restructuring plans and investment projects (e.g., Carrot Plan, Onion Plan).
• Focus on retailer own-brand products and foodservice sector.
• Restructuring plan for cider-making businesses.
• Exploring alternative packaging solutions and reuse models.
• Improved biosecurity measures on farms.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 300 audits conducted across all Agrial sites by external consultants.

Responsible Procurement

• Responsible Purchasing Charter
• Climate Charter for Transport Contractors
• Focus on sustainable products (Climactiv, AL'terre native)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Adverse weather events
• Drought

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes
• Market shifts

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products and practices
• Growth in sustainable products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SBTi

Certifications: ISO 50001 (multiple sites), IFS, BRC, ISO (multiple sites), Global Gap, organic, Label Rouge (multiple sites)

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Climactiv range of protected fertilizers
• AL'terre native range of plant protection products
• Recyclable packaging
• Energy-efficient technologies

Awards & Recognition

• McDonald's Sustainable Development Innovation Award
• LSA/Retail “responsible brand” award for Soignon
• Marmiton award for Tallec ham

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Human Rights
• Labor Standards
• Environment
• Anti-Corruption
• Climate Change
• Sustainable Agriculture
• Data Protection

Environmental Achievements

• Developed a 2035 Climate Plan aiming to reduce carbon footprint by 35% and halve direct greenhouse gas emissions.
• 2035 Climate Plan certified by the SBTi (Science Based Target initiative)

Social Achievements

• Commitment to respecting and promoting basic human rights.
• Guarantee of a safe and healthy working environment.
• Commitment to principles of respect and equality in working relationships.
• Focus on employee work-life balance and fair remuneration.
• Encouragement of dialogue and respect for the right to freedom of association.
• Implementation of a whistleblowing mechanism to protect employees and stakeholders.

Governance Achievements

• Establishment of an Ethics Committee and a Compliance Committee to oversee compliance and ethical conduct.
• Implementation of policies and procedures to comply with laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
• Adoption of a Code of Conduct applicable to all subsidiaries worldwide.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Climate change impacts on agricultural practices.
• Maintaining ethical conduct across a global network of subsidiaries and partners.
• Ensuring compliance with diverse national regulations and laws.

Mitigation Strategies

• 2035 Climate Plan with commitments to reduce emissions and promote sustainable practices.
• Implementation of a robust compliance program with oversight from the Ethics and Compliance Committees.
• Code of Conduct providing guidance on ethical behavior and compliance with laws and regulations.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Ethical criteria in supplier selection
• Sustainable Purchasing Charter

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact

Certifications: SBTi (Science Based Target initiative)