Groupe Rocher
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:83%
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Biodiversity
- Climate Change
- Sustainable Consumption
- Employee Well-being
- Responsible Procurement
- Sustainable Supply Chains
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 20% between 2010 and 2019.
- Saved around 3,000 tonnes of virgin plastic per year since 2020 (Yves Rocher).
- Improved water use performance by 15% from 2015 to 2019, then by 3% since 2019.
- Reduced waste by 18% compared to 2019. 90% of waste recovered, recycled, or reused.
- 83% of electricity used comes from renewable sources.
Social Achievements
- 74% of employees proud to work for the Group, planned to continue working there, and were happy at their workplace (14 points above average).
- Launched the "We R Change" mobilization program, engaging employees in environmental and social initiatives.
- Implemented 10 principles of responsibility defining social standards.
- Launched the Nature Academy training course to raise awareness about biodiversity.
Governance Achievements
- Became a "Mission-driven Company" in 2019.
- Formalized a Code of Conduct for Suppliers in 2021.
- Implemented a duty of vigilance policy.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve net-zero emissions (implied, not explicitly stated with a year).
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce the carbon footprint of transport and delivery by at least 6% over 3 years.
- Achieve 100% LED lighting in Yves Rocher stores by 2023.
- Train all purchasing and procurement teams in CSR by 2025.
- Publish an annual responsibility and commitments report by 2025 for each brand.
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions in France by 2025 (IT Department).
Environmental Challenges
- Reducing the environmental impact of digital activities.
- Reducing the carbon footprint of transport and delivery.
- Reducing the use of plastic in packaging.
- Reducing water consumption.
- Improving waste management.
Mitigation Strategies
- Investing in renewable energies (wood-fired boilers, solar panels, green electricity).
- Implementing ecodesign strategies to reduce the environmental footprint of products and operations.
- Developing solutions to reduce plastic use (e.g., replacing plastic with cardboard).
- Implementing water-saving technologies and practices.
- Improving waste management systems to favor circular economy.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Sustainable procurement model
- Code of Conduct for Suppliers
- CSR training for procurement teams
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100® (Petit Bateau), UEBT (Yves Rocher)
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Solid shampoos
- Recycled packaging
- Eco-friendly materials in clothing
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Renewable Energy Share:100% in France since January 2017 (electricity)
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Employees
- Communities
- Clients
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 31% between 2019 and 2022.
- Reduced energy consumption by 16% in 2022.
- Yves Rocher removed plastic film from fragrance packaging, saving 14 metric tons of plastic per year.
- Flormar's production plant implemented a wastewater collection system saving 90 cubic meters of water monthly.
- 76% of paper and cardboard used for packaging is certified from sustainably managed forests.
- 89% of the Group’s waste was recovered, recycled or reused in 2022.
Social Achievements
- Implemented a global employee assistance program in 2021.
- 79% of employees happy with the option of working from home (Tell Us survey).
- Introduced a new onboarding program (Bee Welcome) in 2021.
- Implemented an agreement on the job and skills management system in 2023.
- Groundwork laid for Groupe Rocher’s international diversity and inclusion policy in 2022.
- Commitment to improve the representation of women at the executive level, aiming for 50% by 2030.
- Donated over 282,000 products through Dr. Pierre Ricaud in 2022.
Governance Achievements
- 355 suppliers (67%) improved their EcoVadis rating in 2022.
- Developed a formal Supplier Code of Conduct in 2021, aiming for 80% procurement spend coverage by 2025.
- 100% of procurement spend was covered by the Duty of Vigilance risk management process in 2021.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 75% at La Gacilly by 2025.
Medium-term Goals:
- Petit Bateau aims to use 100% eco-responsible materials by 2025.
- Reduce energy needs and be powered with renewable energy at 14 La Gacilly facilities by 2025.
- Each brand to publish a responsibility and commitment report annually by 2025.
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% (absolute value) by 2030 (compared to 2010 levels).
- Reduce industrial water consumption by 30% by 2030 (compared to 2019 baseline).
- Achieve 80% procurement spend coverage by the Supplier Code of Conduct by 2025.
- Reach 4,000 employees with the Nature Academy program by 2025.
Environmental Challenges
- Russia-Ukraine war impacting commercial operations.
- Lower volumes, higher costs, and energy source availability.
- Lockdowns, cost volatility, resource shortages, and new regulations.
- Limited supply of resources.
Mitigation Strategies
- Financial and emotional support to Ukrainian employees and donations to local populations.
- 2030 strategic plan with a strong CSR focus to implement structural change and adapt to the new reality.
- Continuous improvement approach, including ecodesign strategies and sustainable sourcing.
- Implementing environmental management systems (EMS) in stores to reduce environmental impact.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 355 suppliers (67%) assessed by EcoVadis in 2022.
Responsible Procurement
- Sustainable purchasing policy ('Source')
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Duty of Vigilance Law compliance
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:312,000 tCO2eq (Scopes 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:16,600 tCO2eq
Scope 3 Emissions:295,000 tCO2eq
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Communities
- Employees
- Clients
Environmental Achievements
- La Gacilly site plans to reduce scope 1 & 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 75% and power 85% of its operation with renewable energy by 2025.
- 37% reduction in industrial water consumption compared with 2019 (m3 per ton of products manufactured).
- Petit Bateau collected 142,000 second-hand articles in France, selling 90,000 of them online and in shops.
- Flormar’s production site and logistics center achieved Zero Waste certification.
- Yves Rocher consolidated its leading position in France for sales of solid shampoos.
- A new cleaning process at the Villes Geffs site in La Gacilly saves 15,000 cubic meters of water per year.
Social Achievements
- 8.25% mobility rate in 2023.
- 30% of vacant positions in France filled by internal employees.
- 74% of employees expressed a positive opinion on respect of diversity and differences.
- Three women joined the Group’s Executive Committee in 2023, bringing its female representation to 27%.
- Employee engagement rate was 66%.
Governance Achievements
- Created an Audit and Risk Committee in 2021 to integrate environmental and social risks into CSR policies.
- EcoVadis Gold Medal with a score of 75/100, ranking among the top 3% of companies in the sector.
- Implemented OKR performance management methodology.
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce transport emissions by 30% by 2030 compared with a 2019 baseline.
- Reduce scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions by 67% and scope 3 emissions by 44% between 2019 and 2030.
- 100% of Petit Bateau products certified OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
- La Gacilly site to reduce scope 1 & 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 75% and power 85% of its operation with renewable energy by 2025.
Environmental Challenges
- 160 workplace accidents across all Group’s sites (up 54% from 2022).
- Reducing the environmental and social impacts of campaigns while maximizing their effect on consumer habits.
Mitigation Strategies
- Rethinking the workplace accident prevention plan in 2024.
- Preparing more virtuous deals for and with customers, and strictly controlling or collecting promotional materials.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 66% of suppliers reviewed improved their CSR performance.
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct with ten social and environmental rules.
- SOURCE strategy factors CSR into the full supplier management cycle.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Solid shampoos
- Degreaser liquid dish soap
Awards & Recognition
- Retail Concept award of Républik Retail