SergeFerrari Group SA

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2022)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:20197 tCO2eq (Scope 1 & 2)

Scope 1 Emissions:12886 tCO2eq

Scope 2 Emissions:1931 tCO2eq

Water Consumption:700,000 m3/year

Carbon Intensity:616 gCO2eq/m² in 2021

ESG Focus Areas

People
Environment
Sustainable Innovation

Environmental Achievements

Reduced water consumption at La Tour du Pin by switching to a closed circuit system on PRE3 production line in 2020 and starting work on other lines in 2021.
Reduced compressed air consumption by 20% at La Tour du Pin by implementing loom adjustments from Krefeld.
Installed a solar power system in Krefeld, Germany, producing nearly 96% of the company's electricity needs.
Switched to LED lighting at Krefeld, saving 514,000 kWh.
Reduced electricity consumption in the Krefeld coating plant by 32% by switching to new generation air compressors.
Developed Loop, a solar protection product made from 100% recycled materials.

Social Achievements

Achieved 100% employee training in health and safety by 2025 (compared to 37% in 2021).
Launched new managerial guidelines (“All 4 one”) to improve employee engagement and performance.
Expanded remote working opportunities for employees.
Increased the proportion of women in the total workforce to 25.7% in 2021.
Outsourced certain tasks to organizations promoting social inclusion.

Governance Achievements

Implemented a dual governance structure with an Executive Board and a Supervisory Board.
Established a CSR Committee to oversee ESG issues.
Adopted the Middlenext Code of Corporate Governance.
Implemented an anti-corruption code of conduct.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:

Net zero emissions by 2030 (implied)

Medium-term Goals:

Achieve 30% women in total workforce by 2030.
80% of employees trained via Climate Fresco by 2030.
Energy efficiency ratio below 20% at industrial sites by 2024.
0 tons of landfill waste by 2024.

Short-term Goals:

Reduce water consumption by 20% compared to 2018.
Improve energy efficiency ratio by 20% compared to 2018.
Reduce AF1 by 50% by 2024 compared to 2018.
Reduce absenteeism to 2.5%.

Environmental Challenges

Geopolitical and macroeconomic instability, including health crises.
Ability to pass on higher raw material and energy costs.
Change management and integration of acquisitions.
Inventory turnover.
Cyberattacks.
Regulatory environmental constraints.
Foreign exchange fluctuations.
Fraud.
Industrial accidents.

Mitigation Strategies

Diversification of markets and applications.
Passing price increases to customers.
Implementing a temporary surcharge and definitive price increase.
Procuring supplies on a sale-or-return basis.
Using clauses on raw material price increases based on published indices.
Reducing production times, bargaining for price revisions, and searching for alternative suppliers.
Strong innovation policy focused on chemical formulations and component substitution.
Implementing measures to manage fire and industrial accident risks (ETARE plan, staff training, fire control center, ATEX zones).
Improving insurance coverage.
Adapting governance and managerial structure for smooth change management.
Bi-monthly monitoring of acquisition operations.
Outsourcing data infrastructure and storage to a 1st-tier facilities management operator.
Periodic IT security and vulnerability audits.
Regular staff awareness initiatives on cyberattack risks.
Regularly assessing the health and environmental performance of composite materials using Eco Identity system indicators.
Anticipating changes in regulations.
Centralizing management of foreign exchange risk.
Hedging net flows in USD and CHF.
Implementing checks on expenses, bank statements, and reconciliations.
Using cash pooling to reduce cash surpluses in subsidiaries.
Internal audit reviews for segregation of duties.
Implementing an anti-corruption code of conduct and training.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

Responsible purchasing charter

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

Extreme weather events

Transition Risks

Regulatory changes
Market shifts

Opportunities

Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: ISO 26000, IFRS

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, C2C, Greenguard

Third-party Assurance: Independent third-party body

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
Goal 13 (Climate Action)
Goal 15 (Life on Land)

The Group's activities contribute to these goals through its sustainable innovation, resource efficiency, and commitment to reducing its environmental footprint.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

Loop product (100% recycled materials)
EcoCages for aquaculture

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:210,164 tCO2e/year

Scope 1 Emissions:12,571 tCO2e/year

Scope 2 Emissions:5,814 tCO2e/year

Scope 3 Emissions:191,779 tCO2e/year

Renewable Energy Share:15.5%

Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed

Water Consumption:Not disclosed

Waste Generated:1,222 tons/year

Carbon Intensity:5.0 kgCO2eq./m²