Climate Change Data

FDJ Group

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2016, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023)

Reporting Period: 2016

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:31,050 tCO2e/year
Water Consumption:16,895 m3/year

ESG Focus Areas

  • Responsible Gaming
  • Integrity
  • Solidarity
  • Commitment
  • Environmental Protection
  • Diversity & Quality of Life at Work
  • Ethics & Compliance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced GHG emissions by 30% between 2007 and 2014, reaching 31,050 tonnes CO2 equivalent in 2016.
  • Reduced carbon impact by 1,000 tonnes CO2 equivalent in 2016 through targeted actions.

Social Achievements

  • Increased percentage of women managers to 33% in 2016 (from 30% in 2015).
  • Launched "Bien Jouer" program to prevent underage gambling.
  • Offered support packages for large prize winners.
  • Implemented a new action plan to tackle underage gambling in 2017.

Governance Achievements

  • Implemented a structured "Ethics & Compliance" approach.
  • Developed a Group ethics charter.
  • Strengthened requirements in the allocation process for philanthropic donations.

Climate Goals & Targets

Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce GHG emissions by 10% by 2020 (compared to 2014 levels).

Environmental Challenges

  • Erosion and ageing of player base (10% decline since 2008).
  • Decline in network density.
  • Risk of money laundering in sports betting.
  • Underage gambling.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Updating game offerings and distribution methods.
  • Facilitating access to digital offerings.
  • Auditing betting operations and monitoring transactions.
  • Implementing prevention training for sales staff.
  • Implementing a segmented prevention approach using Playscan.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 97% of suppliers satisfied with FDJ's relationship in 2016.

Responsible Procurement
  • Inter-Company Mediation Responsible Partnering practices
  • Supplier Relations Charter (10 commitments)
  • Social audits for high-risk countries

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: IFRS, ISO 26000, ISO 9001, ISO 27001, OHSAS 18001, GRI G4

Certifications: AFNOR (Responsible Gaming), WLA SCS, ISO 27001, OHSAS 18001

Third-party Assurance: Veritas

Awards & Recognition

  • PAP50 ranking (No. 1 in 2016)

Reporting Period: 2017

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:29,200 tCO2e (2015)
Water Consumption:22,078 m3 (2017)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Responsible Gaming
  • Combating fraud and money laundering
  • Data protection
  • Ethics and transparency
  • Economic invigoration in France and its territories
  • Scarcity of resources and climate change
  • Diversity and gender equality
  • Health, safety, well-being and security at work
  • Digital innovation

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 30% between 2008 and 2015 (FDJ SA and sales network)
  • Recycled 85% of non-hazardous industrial waste at Paris premises
  • Reduced paper consumption by 24% between 2016 and 2017

Social Achievements

  • Launched a new mobile app, attracting 1.6 million new players (+27% vs 2016)
  • Launched a new range of interactive games, “Super Jackpot”
  • Improved retailer satisfaction rating to 8/10 in 2017
  • Obtained AFNOR Diversity label and Gender Equality label
  • Increased percentage of female managers to 40%
  • Maintained percentage of employees with disabilities at 6.58%
  • Employee satisfaction with regard to their company as an employer stands at 91% (+2 points)

Governance Achievements

  • Established a Group Ethics Charter
  • Implemented measures to comply with the anti-corruption component of the Sapin II law
  • Strengthened anti-fraud and money laundering mechanisms
  • Improved data protection measures in preparation for GDPR

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Reduce carbon footprint by 10% between 2015 and 2020
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve 44% female managers by 2020
  • Train all Group employees on CSR by 2020
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce water consumption

Environmental Challenges

  • Demographic and social change (Millennials' expectations, aging population)
  • Technological innovation (new competition, data security)
  • Economic invigoration in France and its territories (changing consumer habits)
  • Scarcity of resources and climate change (reducing environmental footprint)
Mitigation Strategies
  • Development of sports betting offering, simplification of player experience, enhancement of employer brand
  • Investment in Open Innovation, development of multi-channel gaming offering, acceleration of digital transformation
  • Support for regional development, diversification of distribution network, support for network transformation
  • Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, raising awareness among customers concerning environmental protection

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 175 suppliers audited in 2017 using EcoVadis platform. Aiming to evaluate 600 suppliers by 2018.

Responsible Procurement
  • Inter-Company Mediation Responsible Supplier Relations Charter
  • Payment terms reduced to 30 days
  • Inclusion of CSR objectives in procurement policy

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC)

Certifications: AFNOR Responsible Gaming Standards, ISO 27001 (Information Security), SA8000 (BZP)

Third-party Assurance: Bureau Veritas

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 4
  • Goal 5
  • Goal 8
  • Goal 10
  • Goal 12
  • Goal 13
  • Goal 16

See table of concordance of FDJ material issues with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Awards & Recognition

  • 3rd prize for innovation at the European Lotteries Congress

Reporting Period: 2018

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:53,003 tCO2e/year

ESG Focus Areas

  • Responsible Gaming
  • Integrity
  • Human Resources
  • Solidarity
  • French Territories
  • Environment

Environmental Achievements

  • 8% reduction in GHG emissions over 10 years
  • 100% of gaming materials FSC-certified since 2012

Social Achievements

  • Launched Mission Patrimoine games, generating €172 million in player stakes and allocating €21 million to the Fondation du Patrimoine
  • Increased commissions paid to retailers by 5.7%
  • Obtained AFNOR Diversity and Professional gender equality labels
  • Supported 800+ associations through the FDJ Corporate Foundation

Governance Achievements

  • Implemented a prevention and detection scheme compliant with the Sapin II law
  • Established a Group Ethics Charter
  • Achieved 100% compliance rating in Responsible Gaming certification

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Demographic and social change (new expectations from 18-34 year-olds)
  • Technological innovation (increasing connectivity and multi-channel behavior)
  • Regional cohesion (changing consumer behavior and out-of-town shopping)
  • Scarcity of resources and climate change (increasing demands for environmental responsibility)
Mitigation Strategies
  • Expanding and rejuvenating the player base through digital access and innovation
  • Driving flexible player interaction through digitization
  • Strengthening the appeal of the brick-and-mortar network and diversifying activities at points of sale
  • Reducing environmental footprint and promoting sound practices

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Inter-Company Mediation Responsible Supplier Relations Charter (since 2014)
  • EcoVadis evaluation of supplier CSR performance

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: ISO 26000, GRI, IIRC

Certifications: ISO 27001, WLA SCS, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 (BZP), SA 8000 (BZP), PCI DSS

Third-party Assurance: PricewaterhouseCoopers Audit

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 1
  • Goal 3
  • Goal 4
  • Goal 5
  • Goal 7
  • Goal 8
  • Goal 10
  • Goal 11
  • Goal 12
  • Goal 13
  • Goal 15
  • Goal 16
  • Goal 17

FDJ's actions contribute to these goals through various initiatives described in the report.

Awards & Recognition

  • Happy Trainees prize (2018)
  • AFNOR Diversity label (2017)
  • AFNOR Gender Equality label (2017)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:1,832 tCO2eq (2020)
Renewable Energy Share:100% for all FDJ sites and all sales branches of the FDP subsidiary

ESG Focus Areas

  • Responsible Gaming
  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Social Responsibility
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • 40% reduction in scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2019 compared with 2017
  • 100% of gaming materials printed on FSC paper from responsible sources

Social Achievements

  • Launched “Mission Patrimoine” games, raising over €100 million since 2018 for heritage site restoration
  • Continued support for French sports through FDJ Sport Factory and partnerships
  • FDJ Corporate Foundation allocated €2 million to support vulnerable youth affected by the health crisis
  • €15 million contribution to the Rebond local business support fund

Governance Achievements

  • 100/100 Pénicaud Gender Equality Index (FDJ SA)
  • A1+ Moody’s ESG rating
  • Increased weighting of CSR and Responsible Gaming criterion in executive remuneration to 30% in 2022

Climate Goals & Targets

Medium-term Goals:
  • Between +4% and +5% average annual revenue growth, 2021-2025
  • More than 25% EBITDA margin in 2025
  • More than 20% proportion of online stakes
  • Over 80% EBITDA-to-cash conversion ratio
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce direct emissions by 50% by 2025

Environmental Challenges

  • Impacts of the health crisis on point-of-sale network and operations
  • Risks related to the competitive environment of the gaming sector
  • Risks related to the development of the digital offer
  • Risks related to customer knowledge
  • Risks related to the organization of the point-of-sale network
  • Risks related to the strategy for developing adjacent activities
  • Risks related to cybercrime and the continuity of information systems
  • Risks related to the integrity and security of gaming operations
  • Risks of interruption of the supply chain for points of sale
  • Counterparty risk
  • Risks related to the implementation of the sector's regulatory framework
  • Risks related to responsible gaming
  • Money laundering risk
  • Risks related to changes in the sector's regulatory framework
  • Risks related to litigation, disputes and claims
  • Risk of infringement to the security of personal data
Mitigation Strategies
  • Measures to protect employee health and safety
  • Ensuring business continuity
  • Dynamic management of business in keeping with responsible gaming model
  • Rigorous risk management policy
  • Continuous improvement process involving internal and external operators
  • Periodic updates of risk mapping
  • Focus on identifying, assessing and addressing emerging risks

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • 100% of gaming materials printed on FSC®-certified paper

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Value Reporting Foundation (formerly IIRC)

Certifications: Afnor “Diversity” and “Professional Equality” labels, European Lotteries’ responsible gaming standards (highest level of compliance)

Awards & Recognition

  • Corporate Venture prize at the second edition of the CF News Tech Awards

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Responsible Gaming
  • Climate Change
  • Biodiversity
  • Social and Environmental Initiatives
  • Equal Opportunities

Environmental Achievements

  • Reached 2025 goal of reducing carbon footprint on direct scope in 2022
  • 59% reduction in scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2021 compared to 2017
  • 100% of gaming materials printed on FSC®-certified paper

Social Achievements

  • Launched “Player’s Rules” campaign to raise awareness of responsible gaming
  • 10% of overall advertising budget devoted to responsible gaming
  • FDJ Corporate Foundation supported 102 local association projects in 2022
  • Improved player support services and stake-capping moderator
  • 100/100 on the Gender Equality Index (FDJ SA)

Governance Achievements

  • Established Stakeholder Committee to monitor implementation of raison d’être
  • Lead director appointed to ensure balanced power within governance
  • Executive Corporate Directors’ remuneration linked to ESG performance

Climate Goals & Targets

Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce carbon emission intensity by 50% by 2030
Short-term Goals:
  • Average annual revenue increase of between +4% and +5% (2022-2025)
  • Average annual online stakes growth higher than 20% (2022-2025)
  • Recurring EBITDA margin higher than 25% in 2025
  • Share of gross gaming revenue from high-risk players less than 2% by 2025

Environmental Challenges

  • Maintaining responsible gaming practices in a rapidly evolving digital landscape
  • Balancing economic performance with responsible gaming and environmental sustainability
  • Addressing the challenges of local retail in a changing market
Mitigation Strategies
  • Continuous improvement of risk forecasting, knowledge, and management processes
  • Investment in technological infrastructure and omnichannel approach
  • Support for retailers to modernize and diversify their activities
  • Targeted prevention approach to segment high-risk behaviours online

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • 100% of gaming materials printed on FSC®-certified paper

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Value Reporting Foundation framework

Certifications: European Lotteries responsible gaming certification (maximum compliance level)

Awards & Recognition

  • World Lottery Association’s Best Responsible Gaming Advertising award
  • ChooseMyCompany’s “Happy Trainees” award (five years running)
  • 100/100 on the Gender Equality Index (FDJ SA)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:45 tCO2e/€m of revenue (2022)
Carbon Intensity:45 tCO2e/€m of revenue (2022)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Biodiversity

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 70% between 2017 and 2022 (exceeding initial 20% target for 2025)
  • Reduced Scope 3 emissions (excluding purchases, business travel, commuting, freight, and company vehicles) by 33% since 2017
  • Achieved a carbon score of A from Axylia, indicating ability to pay potential carbon bill
  • Implemented an energy sobriety plan focusing on buildings, digital technologies, and travel
  • Launched #BuyforGood purchasing decarbonization program

Social Achievements

  • Launched "Mission Nature" scratch card game, donating €0.43 per card to French biodiversity agency
  • Organized training and awareness actions for all staff on climate action
  • Partnered with Gestes Propres to combat littering, broadcasting anti-littering campaigns at points of sale

Governance Achievements

  • Fully integrated environmental strategy into corporate governance, regularly discussed in CSR and Responsible board committee and at Board level
  • Aligned with TCFD recommendations, identifying and analyzing climate-related financial risks and opportunities
  • Incorporated CSR objectives, including environmental objectives, into executive compensation packages

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • 50% reduction in carbon emissions per million euros of revenue by 2030
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce energy consumption of buildings, digital technologies, and travel (energy sobriety plan)

Environmental Challenges

  • Climate change
  • Loss of biodiversity
  • Transition risks (loss of brand appeal, taxation of greenhouse gas emissions, investor expectations)
  • Physical risks (distribution system disruption, IT service interruption, supply disruption due to extreme weather events)
Mitigation Strategies
  • GHG emissions reduction target for 2030 (50% reduction in carbon emissions per million euros of revenue)
  • Business continuity plan to address extreme weather events
  • Data center design to withstand extreme weather events
  • Dialogue with suppliers on operational risk, business continuity plans, CSR policies, and carbon footprint reduction
  • Surveys to understand customer expectations regarding CSR
  • Communication campaigns showcasing environmental engagement
  • Partnership with Gestes Propres to combat littering

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Ecovadis assessment of environmental performance for strategic suppliers

Responsible Procurement
  • #BuyforGood program, including carbon emissions clause in large contracts

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events impacting distribution, IT services, and supply
Transition Risks
  • Loss of brand appeal due to rising consumer expectations
  • Taxation of greenhouse gas emissions
  • Investor expectations
Opportunities
  • Cost savings through responsible digital policy and energy optimization
  • Digital transformation of gaming

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: TCFD, GHG Protocol, ADEME Bilan CarboneTM

Certifications: FSC®

Third-party Assurance: Axylia

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • 13 (Climate Action)
  • 15 (Life on Land)

Actions contribute to limiting environmental impact, aligning GHG emissions with the 2°C objective, achieving carbon neutrality, and protecting biodiversity

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Thinner paper for scratch cards (15% thinner)