Flos Group
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020)
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:24,021 tCO2e (location-based); 23,955 tCO2e (market-based)
Scope 1 Emissions:757 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:857 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:22,341 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:31.4%
Total Energy Consumption:24,461 GJ
Waste Generated:455 tons
ESG Focus Areas
- Energy and Materials
- Development and Wellbeing
- Heritage and Know-How
Environmental Achievements
- 713 tCO2eq of GHG emissions compensated through DHL's Go Green Program
- 31% of electricity certified as produced from renewable sources
- 68% decrease in polyurethane foam purchased compared to 2013
- 80% of recycled waste over the total waste produced
Social Achievements
- 98% of employees on permanent contracts
- 2,843 hours dedicated to employee training
- €100,000 donated to Fondazione della Comunità Bresciana ONLUS
Governance Achievements
- Implementation of Organizational, Management and Control Model (Model 231) and Code of Ethics
- No incidents of non-compliance with regulations and voluntary codes concerning products in the last four years
- Filing of 129 patents to protect Flos' products
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- -27.5% reduction of Scope 1 + Scope 2 – Market based GHG emissions by 2030
Short-term Goals:
- 100% of electricity from renewable sources by 2022
- At least 80% of new products’ components can be disassembled and recycled by 2023
- At least 90% of recyclable packaging by 2023
- 100% of new products with recycled textile by 2023
- 100% of new products based on bio-based resins by 2023
Environmental Challenges
- Coronavirus pandemic impacting operations and supply chain
- Saturation of external network for product assembly
- Inhomogeneity of regulations across different countries of operation
Mitigation Strategies
- Supported suppliers with timely payments and bureaucratic assistance
- Implemented a pilot project for setting up a new assembly line in Nave
- Implemented lean manufacturing principles (5S program)
- Participated in industry associations to influence regulations and standards
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Strict selection process
- Supplier audits
- Preference for ISO 9001 certified suppliers
- New contractual clauses covering product and workplace safety, environmental impact, and worker employment conditions
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core option, UN Global Compact
Certifications: ISO 9001 (Flos, Antares, Ares), ISO 14001 (Ares)
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Oplight (modular applique with recyclable materials)