Climate Change Data

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