Mademoiselle Desserts
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2015, 2022)
Reporting Period: 2015
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:5,929 tCO2e (France, Scope 1 and 2)
Total Energy Consumption:32,067,564 kWh (electricity) and 15,265,040 kWh (gas)
Water Consumption:141,344 m3
Waste Generated:3,521 tons
ESG Focus Areas
- Governance
- Economic Sustainability
- Responsible Employment
- Environmental Preservation
- Social Impact and Local Integration
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced hydrogenated vegetable fat use by 14%
- 75% recycling rate
- Implemented GREEN project to optimize energy consumption
- Reduced water consumption (specific figures vary by site)
Social Achievements
- Launched ethical charter, signed by all employees
- Increased employee training hours to 10,327
- Improved industrial relations through open dialogue and events
- Supported local associations and community initiatives
- Developed responsible purchasing policy
Governance Achievements
- Established a strategic committee (planned for 2016)
- Continued commitment to the UN Global Compact
- Planned to add a woman to the supervisory board (2016)
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- Reach 1/3 of sales outside France by 2018
Short-term Goals:
- Increase supplier CSR assessment coverage to 23% in 2016
- Progress GREEN project to 'action plan' phase in 2016
Environmental Challenges
- Optimizing energy efficiency across sites
- Reducing water consumption inconsistencies between sites
- Minimizing material wastage
- Reducing GHG emissions from raw materials and packaging
- Improving supplier CSR assessment coverage
Mitigation Strategies
- GREEN project for energy optimization
- Awareness campaigns and improved cleaning practices for water reduction
- Process optimization and employee training to reduce material waste
- Collaboration with suppliers to reduce carbon footprint
- Implementation of a supplier self-assessment system for CSR
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 13 strategic suppliers assessed in 2015, aiming for 23% of supplier turnover in 2016
Responsible Procurement
- Responsible purchasing charter
- CSR assessment of suppliers
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact
Certifications: IFS, BRC, OHSAS 18001 (various sites), SEDEX (some sites), RSPO (Corby site)
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Millefeuille (Snacking gold award 2015)
- Gluten-free products
Awards & Recognition
- Snacking gold award 2015 for millefeuille
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:15,402 tons eq CO2 (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:84,755,754 kWh consumed
Water Consumption:3.25 m3 per tonne of product produced
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate change
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Governance
- Responsible sourcing
- Employee well-being
- Community investment
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced electricity consumption by 17.3% and gas consumption by 12.5% at Saint Renan site between 2018 and 2022.
- Reduced plastic usage by 3 tons per annum in Corby.
- 74% of waste recycled.
- Obtained B Corp certification.
- Implemented a system for sorting and recovering wax paper at Valade site, recycling close to 3.5 tonnes annually.
- Reduced plastic packaging by 7% and cardboard packaging by 4% compared to 2020.
Social Achievements
- Launched a Quality of Work Life (QWL) survey for all French employees.
- Taunton site won the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Gold Award.
- Donated €48,000 worth of cakes and pastries to charities.
- Implemented ergonomic workstations to prevent musculoskeletal disorders.
- Automated processes to reduce arduous working conditions.
- Implemented a whistleblowing portal.
- Improved gender equality index to an average of 90/100 for French sites.
Governance Achievements
- Obtained B Corp certification.
- Developed a responsible purchasing charter.
- Implemented Group ERP software at Valade and Thenon sites.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions by 20% before 2030 (compared to 2019).
- Reduce transport-related emissions by at least 5% over 3 years.
Short-term Goals:
- Continue rolling out ERP system to all French sites by 2025.
- Launch North Hub in Arras by 2024.
- Increase “Clean” cakes and desserts by 5% in 2023.
- Source 100% of eggs from free-range hens by 2025.
Environmental Challenges
- Reducing greenhouse gas emissions
- Reducing the environmental impact of freight
- Eco-designing products and packaging
- Meeting growing demand for products while maintaining quality and sustainability
Mitigation Strategies
- Joined the “Accélérateur Décarbonation” programme.
- Adhering to the FREIGHT 21 programme.
- Implementing the ACT Step-by-Step methodology.
- Investing in new, sustainable production facilities (Tincques expansion, new lines).
- Implementing Clean M and Nutri M programmes to improve product sustainability and nutritional value.
- Implementing the ESSENTIAL project to reduce carbon impact of products.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 69% of supplier turnover with a CSR assessment
Responsible Procurement
- Long-term contracts
- Sector-based approach for raw materials
- Prioritising local produce
- CSR assessments of suppliers
- Responsible purchasing charter
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, Global Compact
Certifications: B Corp, IFS, BRC, BREEAM
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 16, 17
The report details how various initiatives contribute to these SDGs.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Plant-based range
- Baby Flan
- Healthier-Eating Muffin
- Vegan range
Awards & Recognition
- B Corp certification
- Snacking d’Or prize for Baby Flan
- Pépites de la Boulangerie prize for Bundt cake
- Grand Prix at the 6th EY awards of the “Agroalimentaire 2022” trade fair
- 2023 Top Employer in France