Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Human Capital
• Responsible Purchasing
• Environment

Environmental Achievements

• FSC® and PEFCTM certified for 10 years (2010). 15 Business Units are FSC® certified; 14 are PEFCTM certified. 98.6% of paper bought by the central paper purchasing department for French Business Units was FSC® or PEFCTM certified in 2019. 81.6% of paper purchases (excluding France) were FSC® or PEFCTM certified.
• Ecopublishing® environmental footprint reduction baseline implemented. UpCycling offer launched for circular economy.

Social Achievements

• Positive Sourcing program launched, promoting business relationships with Adapted Enterprises (EA) and Supporting Establishments and Services through Work (ESAT). €150,000 budget allocated to the STPA panel (Protected and Adapted Work Sector) in 2019; over €1 million since 2016.
• Implemented a responsible business partner policy, updated in 2019, requiring subcontractors to respect ethical principles, environmental and labor standards.
• Women represented 54% of employees in France on March 1, 2020. A speaking course for women in diversity was organized.

Governance Achievements

• Revised “The Art and Style of Altavia” code of ethics in light of the Sapin II law. Implemented measures to prevent and detect corruption, including a notification system and manager/employee training.
• Implemented mechanisms required by GDPR, including appointing a Steering Committee, IT and Freedoms contact person in each entity, and creating procedures for data management and security incidents.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Weaker than expected performance of acquisitions made in 2018, decline in the European Publishing market, lower activity in Asia, unfavorable impact of Altavia Coach scope on operating earnings.
• Attracting and retaining talent, broadening skills to ensure growth in areas of expertise, non-discrimination and equal pay.
• Controlling internal impacts and those of products and services, particularly in terms of energy and paper consumption, greenhouse gas emissions and waste.
• Maintaining responsible purchasing practices across all business units, especially in high-risk countries.

Mitigation Strategies

• Implemented an action plan to preserve assets and manage profitability dynamically in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
• Implemented “Caring for the people” pillar and “Internal Practices” to address human capital challenges.
• Implemented “Caring for the planet” pillar of the Group’s CSR roadmap to address environmental challenges.
• Progressive implementation of CSR Charter for all business units, prioritizing strategic suppliers in 2020. Risk analysis and audits will be conducted among strategic suppliers in high-risk countries.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Responsible Purchasing policy, incorporating social and environmental criteria into supplier selection. CSR Charter signed by French business units’ subcontractors; to be extended to all business units.
• Positive Sourcing program.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact

Certifications: FSC®, PEFCTM, ISO 14001 (Altavia Ibérica, Altavia HTT, Altavia Sumis), ISO 9001 (Altavia Optitrans; Altavia Paris; Altavia HTT; Altavia Ibérica; Altavia Italia; Altavia Sumis)

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Ecopublishing®
• UpCycling

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Human Capital
• Responsible Purchasing
• Environment

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced CO2 emissions from 3,146 metric tons of CO2-eq in 2019 to 1,113 metric tons of CO2-eq in 2021 (extrapolated to 100% of group turnover). Note: This data needs further confirmation.
• 96% of paper and cardboard purchases were FSC® or PEFC™ certified.

Social Achievements

• Launched Altavia Foundation to support micro-retail and professional insertion.
• Implemented a mentoring program to develop employee talent.
• Almost reached gender parity in the workforce (55% women).

Governance Achievements

• Maintained membership in the UN Global Compact since 2008.
• Implemented a whistleblower channel to reinforce ethical conduct.
• Complied with GDPR regulations for data protection.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Attracting and retaining talent.
• Ensuring responsible purchasing practices throughout the supply chain.
• Controlling environmental impacts of the company's activities and products.
• Maintaining profitability in a challenging economic environment.

Mitigation Strategies

• Implemented 'Positive for Humans' and 'Positive for the Planet' initiatives.
• Developed a 'Responsible Business Partner Policy' for suppliers.
• Established a climate roadmap with simplified carbon balance sheets and plans to expand the scope to indirect emissions.
• Implemented cost-saving plans and restructuring efforts in various business units.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Risk analysis and audits will be conducted among strategic suppliers in high-risk countries.

Responsible Procurement

• Responsible Business Partner Policy
• FSC® and PEFC™ certified materials
• Positive Sourcing program

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact

Certifications: FSC®, PEFC™, ISO 14001, ISO 9001

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 8
• SDG 10
• SDG 12
• SDG 13
• SDG 15

Altavia's initiatives contribute to these goals through human capital development, responsible purchasing, eco-design, climate action, and biodiversity protection.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Ecopublishing brand