Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environment
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced electricity consumption by 16% and natural gas consumption by 36% at Lavéra site electrolysis unit in 2017 through a €167 million investment.
• ISO 50001 certification for energy management system in 2017.
• Production of 16,000 tonnes of low-carbon hydrogen annually.

Social Achievements

• Increased proportion of employees with disabilities from 4.2% in 2012 to 5.4% in 2020.
• Signed three collective agreements for professional integration of individuals with disabilities.
• Commitment to reach an average score of at least 80 points out of 100 on the professional gender equality scale.

Governance Achievements

• Established an anti-corruption system complying with Sapin II law.
• Implemented a code of conduct, internal alert system, and systems of oversight of contractual negotiations and partner assessments.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Reaching maximum energy efficiency levels and needing to focus on upstream and downstream supply chain for responsible purchasing and product recyclability.
• Increased focus on Scope 3 emissions requiring additional reporting and product adaptation.

Mitigation Strategies

• Investing in more efficient processes and low-carbon technologies (e.g., conversion of electrolysis at Fos-sur-Mer).
• Using technologies for electrification and recycling of thermal flows.
• Employee training on energy efficiency and GHG emission reduction.
• Joining initiatives like "Fret 21" to reduce transport CO2 emissions.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Suppliers’ Charter (adopted in first half of 2020)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Development of low-carbon products and solutions

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Sustainability-Linked Bond Principles (SLBPs) 2020, Sustainability Linked Loan Principles (SLLPs)

Certifications: ISO 50001 (Energy Management), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management)

Third-party Assurance: DNV GL (Second Party Opinion)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Recycled PVC products
• Low-carbon hydrogen

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Performance
• Social Responsibility
• Governance and Ethics

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced CO2 equivalent emissions by 25% between 2013 and 2020
• Reduced energy consumed per tonne of PVC produced by 16% between 2013 and 2020
• Reduced vinyl chloride emissions into the air by 45% between 2016 and 2020
• 80% reduction in VOC emissions at the Saint-Fons site between 2016 and 2020
• Reduced water consumption by 11% at the Saint-Auban site through a closed-loop cooling system

Social Achievements

• Renewed enterprise-wide agreement to promote gender equality in the workplace
• Launched an ambitious multi-month management training program
• Increased the proportion of disabled employees from 4.15% in 2012 to 6.94% in 2020
• Implemented a new behavioral safety approach based on neuroscience
• Launched a campaign to improve safety standards and change attitudes towards safety

Governance Achievements

• Established an anti-corruption system in compliance with the Sapin II law
• Adopted an ethical code of conduct for all employees
• Implemented an internal alert system

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• High energy consumption as an electro-intensive company
• Reducing greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes
• Improving energy efficiency across all industrial sites
• Attracting more women into technical roles
• Maintaining high safety standards in industrial operations

Mitigation Strategies

• Significant investments (€500 million since 2014) in improving industrial processes and reducing environmental impact
• Implementation of an energy management system (ISO 50001 certified)
• Technological conversion of electrolysis units (Lavéra and Fos-sur-Mer)
• Adoption of more energy-efficient equipment and processes
• Initiatives to improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions (targets for 2030)
• Initiatives to promote gender equality and diversity
• Ongoing safety training and awareness campaigns
• Collaboration with suppliers to improve sustainability practices

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 53 suppliers investigated by the anti-corruption system; 68 suppliers signed the Suppliers’ Charter

Responsible Procurement

• Kem One Suppliers’ Charter (covering human rights, health & safety, environment, ethical practices)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: ISO 50001, ISO 14001, International Responsible Care program

Certifications: ISO 50001, ISO 14001

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Recycled PVC products (REVIEN project)

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Safety
• Well-being
• Diversity
• Responsible Purchasing
• Ethics
• Transparency

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced CO2 equivalent emissions by 7% between 2013 and 2022
• Reduced energy consumed per ton of PVC produced by 13% between 2013 and 2022
• Reduced vinyl chloride emissions into the air by 39% between 2013 and 2022
• Signed first renewable electricity supply contract (PPA) with EDF Renouvelables
• Reduced chlorine stocks from 375 tons to 15 tons in 2023
• Reduced groundwater abstraction at Balan site by 15-20% (2023)
• Reduced carbon footprint of South-East – South-West route by around 80% through multi-modal rail-road flows

Social Achievements

• Achieved a score of 82/100 on the gender equality index in 2023
• Increased employment rate of people with disabilities from 4.15% in 2012 to 6.87% in 2022
• Implemented a new safety commitment aiming to halve the number of accidents involving people and processes over two years
• First joint Safety Day with high participation (1100 people)
• Launched a solidarity fund to support employee carers

Governance Achievements

• Established an anti-corruption mechanism complying with the Sapin II Law
• Implemented a whistleblowing system
• Developed a code of conduct
• Provided anti-corruption training to employees in exposed positions

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• High energy consumption as a hyper electro-intensive company
• Environmental regulations requiring more virtuous practices
• Reducing the environmental impact of its industrial activities
• Monitoring emissions of volatile organic compounds
• Reducing the CO₂ linked to transport

Mitigation Strategies

• Significant and sustained investments since 2014 in more efficient industrial production
• Energy efficiency plan with targets for 2030 (33% reduction in energy consumption per ton of PVC, 50% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions for scopes 1 and 2)
• Investments in more efficient processes and low-carbon technologies (€170 million investment in Lavéra and Fos-sur-Mer sites)
• Gradual replacement of cold generators using high-GWP refrigerant fluids with low-GWP fluids by 2030 (€30 million earmarked)
• Elyse project at Fos-sur-Mer to replace electrolysis process and reduce CO₂ emissions by 50,000 tons per year
• Adoption of more energy-efficient equipment
• Removal of chlorine storage at Lavéra site
• Recovery of calories from water treatment at Saint-Auban site
• Commitment to the EcoWatt scheme
• Renewable electricity supply contract with EDF Renouvelables
• Implementation of 6 actions to reduce CO₂ linked to transport by 8% by the end of 2023 (EVE programme)
• Operation of two hybrid diesel and electric-powered barges
• Development of multi-modal rail-road flows
• Water consumption reduction approach at Balan site
• Research projects on PVC recycling (REVIEN, RECYKEM)
• Reusing hydrogen produced on-site in a circular way
• Partnership with Air Liquide for hydrogen-powered trucks

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 63 suppliers investigated by the anti-corruption system; 243 suppliers signed the Supplier Charter

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Charter defining requirements for main suppliers
• Safety certificate for external companies working on Kem One sites
• Hazardous substances declaration form from suppliers every 6 months
• Safety seminar for suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: ISO 50001, ISO 14001, Responsible Care, Ecovadis

Certifications: ISO 50001, ISO 14001

Third-party Assurance: Ecovadis

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Bio-circular attributed PVC
• Recycled PVC

Awards & Recognition

• Ecovadis Gold rating (74/100 in 2022)
• Winning Collaboration trophy from Responsible Care initiative (2022)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Safety
• Sustainable Products
• Environmental Footprint Reduction
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Responsible Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced CO2 emissions from carriers by 9.3% (2020-2023)
• Avoided 38,000 tonnes of CO2 in 2023 thanks to hydrogen combustion
• Reduced water abstraction by 18% between 2019 and 2023
• 68% hazardous and non-hazardous waste recovered in 2023
• Launched KEMAIA, a new range of PVC and chlorinated derivatives with an improved carbon footprint
• 20% less thick stretch film for pallet protection since June 2024

Social Achievements

• 92/100 workplace gender equality index in 2023
• Signed the Diversity Charter in June 2024
• Rolled out Five Management Principles to managers in early 2024
• 34,617 training hours in 2023 (average 25 hours per person)
• 72% positive employee perception of Kem One in May 2023 survey
• Kem One Hernani received Feique safety award for 2023

Governance Achievements

• Ecovadis GOLD rating (77/100) in 2023, top 2% of companies
• Won CEFIC’s European ‘Responsible Care 2023’ award
• Joined the UN Global Compact and the Collège des Directeurs Développement Durable C3D in 2024
• Implemented a new cybersecurity module training for 800 employees
• 82% of target staff trained in the fight against corruption

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Fighting climate change
• Managing resources optimally
• Thinking about the sustainable future of PVC

Mitigation Strategies

• Ambitious CSR strategy for 2030 with five pillars
• Carbon policy and environmental policy defining objectives and roadmap
• Decarbonisation projects and sharing best practices
• Investment in a pilot unit for end-of-life PVC recycling
• Improved metering and implementation of good practices to reduce water consumption

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 734 suppliers signatory to the Kem One Supplier Charter (70% of suppliers surveyed)

Responsible Procurement

• Kem One Supplier Charter
• Sustainable Procurement and Supplier Relations Charter

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• KEMAIA range of PVC and chlorinated derivatives

Awards & Recognition

• Ecovadis GOLD rating
• CEFIC’s European ‘Responsible Care 2023’ award