Climate Change Data

Groupe ADEO

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2016, 2021-06-16 to 2021-12-27, 2023)

Reporting Period: 2016

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental

Environmental Achievements

  • ISOAFS-VINYL ECOSOFT ventilation duct fulfills requirements of class A+ of the French mandatory labelling system for VOC emissions.

Climate Goals & Targets

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: ISO 16000-9, ISO 16000-11, ISO 16000-6, ISO 16000-3

Reporting Period: 2021-06-16 to 2021-12-27

Environmental Metrics

Climate Goals & Targets

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:355,794 tCO2e (Scope 1&2, location-based); 379,011 tCO2e (Scope 1&2, market-based); 46,280,160 tCO2e (products)
Renewable Energy Share:48.8%
Total Energy Consumption:1,095,835,399 kWh (electricity); 219,504,627 kWh (gas)
Water Consumption:2,270,228 m3

ESG Focus Areas

  • Human rights
  • Fundamental freedoms
  • Environment
  • Human health and safety

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced Scope 1&2 carbon footprint (location-based) by 4.4%
  • Increased renewable energy consumption to 48.8%
  • Reduced electricity consumption at sites by 3.7%
  • Reduced gas consumption at sites by 9.7%
  • Increased percentage of stores with LED lighting to 96%
  • Reduced distance covered in goods transportation by 8.1%
  • Improved repair rate for international own-brand products by 2.3 pts to 42.7%
  • Around 200,000 products 'saved from the skip' through the 'Almost Perfect' initiative
  • More than 85,000 product rentals made
  • 97% of packaging checked complied with the packaging policy and was free of PVC, EPS, or bioplastics
  • Increased percentage of waste sorted at sites to 64%

Social Achievements

  • Implemented 'Safety First' strategy, resulting in a reduction in accident frequency and severity rates
  • Formalized an 'Occupational Health' policy focusing on MSDs, PSRs, well-being, and employee support
  • 5 BUs obtained ISO 45001 certification
  • Launched 'Positive Products' initiative to improve the social and environmental impact of products
  • Increased percentage of commercial suppliers who signed the Responsible Purchasing Code of Conduct to 91%
  • Increased percentage of non-commercial suppliers who signed the Responsible Purchasing Code of Conduct to 69.7%
  • Increased percentage of Marketplace sellers who signed the code of ethics to 99.6%
  • Increased percentage of MDH finished product reference factories qualified for environmental audit to 94%
  • Increased percentage of listed factories for MDH finished products qualified in social area to 92%
  • Implemented WeCare tool in 5 BUs to manage warranties and repairs
  • Developed e-learning modules and training courses on diversity and inclusion
  • Improved average inclusion score (although decreased slightly from 8.3 to 7.8)

Governance Achievements

  • Established a vigilance plan in compliance with Act No. 2017-399
  • Implemented a risk mapping methodology based on UN SDGs
  • Established an alert mechanism (Whispli platform) with 990 reports collected
  • Established an Ethics Committee in each BU to assess alerts
  • Updated ADEO Code of Ethical Conduct

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Carbon neutrality by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
  • 50% reduction of carbon footprint by 2035
Short-term Goals:
  • Roll out ISO 45001 certification to 100% of BUs by 2025
  • 100% PVC-, EPS- or bioplastic-free packaging for own brands by 2025
  • Due diligence on 100% of suppliers committed to meeting the target of 100% PVC-, EPS- or bioplastic-free packaging for National Brands by 2025
  • 100% of active suppliers (commercial and non-commercial) having signed the Responsible Purchasing Code of Conduct by 2025

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain disruptions
  • Maintaining a high level of safety for all end users
  • Reducing the carbon footprint of operations and products
  • Ensuring compliance with the Duty of Care Act
  • Maintaining a high level of product quality and safety
  • Managing the environmental impact of suppliers
  • Combating job insecurity
  • Promoting diversity and inclusion
  • Transfer of operational control of Leroy Merlin Russia
Mitigation Strategies
  • Strengthened procedures through the implementation of the “Safety First” strategy
  • Implemented stringent demands on suppliers during calls for tender
  • Established a common health and safety framework (Personal Safety Reference System)
  • Developed a Quality Manual and QMS to ensure product quality, compliance, and safety
  • Implemented a hazardous substances policy
  • Implemented a permanent filtering system for Marketplace products
  • Implemented a wood policy to ensure responsible sourcing of wood fibres
  • Implemented a broader policy on the sustainable sourcing of raw materials
  • Implemented procedures for regular assessment of Commercial Purchasing Suppliers
  • Implemented an alert system to collect and process reports concerning potential breaches of the Code of Ethical Conduct
  • Established a Vigilance Committee to oversee the management of risk-related actions and vigilance measures
  • Implemented continuous training programs to combat skill obsolescence
  • Implemented a global ADEO Diversity and Inclusion strategy

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Code of Conduct for Responsible Purchasing
  • Quality Management System (QMS)
  • Wood policy
  • Sustainable Raw Materials policy

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact, OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Certifications: ISO 45001