Climate Change Data

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)