Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Health and safety of employees
• Resource conservation and responsible development
• Co-constructing for a sustainable world
• Business ethics and fair practices
• Gender equality
• Supplier responsibility
• Community development

Environmental Achievements

• Obtained ISO 14001 certification
• Reduced water consumption by 24%
• Reduced gas consumption by 7%
• Achieved 70% waste recovery at Aplix SA
• Achieved 82% waste recovery at Parafix
• Implemented eco-design strategy (5R strategy)
• Launched a study to define a global approach to waste recovery

Social Achievements

• Signed a new gender equality agreement
• Increased training hours by 17% since 2019
• Implemented a co-optation system, resulting in 33 new hires
• Implemented an ergonomic mapping on workstations
• Organized a preventive driving course for motorcycle drivers at Parafix
• Partnered with an association promoting the professional integration of people with disabilities (Aplix SA)
• Partnered with Easter Seals (Aplix Inc.)
• Reduced the gap between average basic salaries of men and women to 6%
• Parafix celebrated Nature Day by planting 145 trees

Governance Achievements

• Aplix SA and Aplix Inc. signed the UN Global Compact
• Aplix SA obtained the “Engagé RSE” Exemplary level label
• Implemented measures set out in the Sapin II law (anti-corruption)

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Increased raw material prices
• Delays in supply chains
• Increased absenteeism due to the pandemic
• Deterioration of financial performance
• Psychosocial risks increased due to organizational and relational changes from the pandemic

Mitigation Strategies

• Implemented prevention and protection measures at all Aplix sites
• Developed skills, versatility and employability to ensure company continuity
• Implemented a CAP approach to encourage employee feedback and suggestions for improvement
• Implemented a Safety BINGO program at Aplix Inc.
• Organized health reflection sessions for employees at Parafix
• Defined strategic suppliers who contribute to limiting environmental impact
• Challenged suppliers on their CSR approach

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Responsible Purchasing Charter

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact, ISO 26000

Certifications: ISO 14001

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Easylock (100% recyclable)
• Working towards 100% compostable/recyclable diaper

Awards & Recognition

• Engagé RSE Exemplary level label

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Human Resources
• Environmental Protection
• Responsible Development

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced carbon footprint by 10% compared to 2022 (48,955 tCO2e)
• Reduced carbon intensity by 15% compared to 2022 (640 tCO2e/M€)
• 62% revaluation rate of waste globally (+28% vs N-1)
• Improved waste management process in APLIX Shanghai, transforming waste into raw material, saving 1,983 yuan/€256

Social Achievements

• Launched a new information campaign on the fight against discrimination
• Upgraded certain technical line operator positions
• Launched a project to improve daytime working hours
• Introduced a larger transport bonus to encourage sustainable mobility
• Implemented the beehive project, collecting 47 proposals from employees to improve working conditions and environmental performance

Governance Achievements

• Updated the Code of Ethics at APLIX Inc. and provided training
• Renewed campaign to raise awareness of the fight against corruption and influence peddling
• Implemented impact loans basing interest rates on CSR performance

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• High employee turnover
• Significant shortage of available manpower
• Continued loss of biodiversity, extreme weather events, and unpredictable seismic events affecting stakeholders globally

Mitigation Strategies

• Investing in skills development of employees
• Promoting skills development and versatility to maintain employability
• Implementing a proactive approach to environmental protection and resource optimization
• Developing alternative sourcing strategies (e.g., locating glues in Europe)

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 92%

Responsible Procurement

• Focus on environment, respect for international labor standards and human rights, business ethics, balanced relationships, local relations, co-development and partnership

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Climate change

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: ISO 26000, Global Compact, AFNOR “Engagé RSE” label

Certifications: ISO 14001

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Industrially compostable products based on PLA
• Recyclable plastic parts using Inter-mold technology