CVE North America
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:11,900 tCO2e (scopes 1, 2, and 3)
Waste Generated:114,000 tonnes of secured waste processed
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Biodiversity
- Social Equity
- Governance
- Local Development
Environmental Achievements
- Avoided 95,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent emissions through facilities
- Developed a tool for measuring the carbon footprint of solar projects (CIR)
Social Achievements
- Launched a commitment platform to raise awareness of ESG approach among employees
- Facilitated skills-based philanthropy, supporting 8 non-profit organizations
- 91% employee satisfaction rate
- 40 direct and indirect jobs created by biogas facilities
- 45 hours of training for new employees
Governance Achievements
- Defined ten non-financial key performance indicators (KPIs) measured by an independent third party
- Working towards B Corp certification and aiming to become an “entreprise à mission” in 2022
- Implemented a responsible purchasing charter
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- By 2030, become France’s number one independent producer of renewable gas
Short-term Goals:
- By 2026, increase production capacity by a factor of five to 2.3 GW, with more than 50% located outside France
Environmental Challenges
- Regulatory complexity and lack of resources/skills at local level hindering renewable energy development
- Access to land for renewable energy projects
- Geopolitical tensions and energy price volatility
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed bespoke services to work with regions on projects
- Developed innovative solutions for dual land use (agrivoltaics)
- Formed partnerships with major European utilities to manage energy purchases and sales, mitigating market risks
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Responsible purchasing charter
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Agrivoltaics solutions
- Combined photovoltaic/battery storage solutions
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:17,500 tCO2eq
Total Energy Consumption:5,912 MWh
Waste Generated:51,000 tons
ESG Focus Areas
- Energy Transition
- Human Capital
- Local Development
Environmental Achievements
- 140,500 t CO2 eq of GHG emissions avoided by our facilities
- 51,000 t of waste recovered by the biogas activity
- 100% of identified land is subject to a specific biodiversity analysis
Social Achievements
- 80 direct and indirect jobs created by our biogas facilities
- 8 non-profit organisations supported
- 27 days dedicated to skills patronage in 2022
- 92% employee satisfaction rate
Governance Achievements
- Became a “mission-driven company” in May 2022
- Committed to the B Corp certification process
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- To become France’s leading independent renewable gas player in the regional methanization market by 2030
Short-term Goals:
- By 2027, become a leading player in short-circuit green energy: multiply our production capacity by 4 to reach 2.7 GW
Environmental Challenges
- Limited development capacity of the PMGD market in Chile due to grid adaptation needs
Mitigation Strategies
- Diversification into medium-sized projects in Chile
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Responsible Procurement Charter
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- RespeeR Flex (demountable solar panels)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:32,011 tons of CO2 avoided annually
Total Energy Consumption:47,000,000 kWh/year
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Impact
- Human Impact
- Social Impact
Environmental Achievements
- 36.64 MW of solar power plants in operation, producing over 47 million kWh annually, equivalent to powering 5,868 homes, planting 48,019 trees, taking 6,274 cars off the road, and avoiding 32,011 tons of CO2 annually.
- Six Massachusetts solar projects received pollinator-friendly certification.
- Implementation of solar grazing as a pilot project in Massachusetts to reduce mowing needs and associated emissions.
- Bokashi composting initiative and use of sustainable products in the office.
Social Achievements
- Welcomed 15 new employees, bringing the total to 42. Half of the North America Regional Executive Committee are women.
- Implemented a Volunteer Policy, allowing employees 2 paid days off for volunteering.
- Frequent team-building events to foster camaraderie.
- Obtained B-Corp certification in June 2023.
- Donated $95,600 to various non-profit organizations through the Green Initiative.
- Partnered with Westchester Parks Foundation, conducting volunteering activities and receiving a Community Award.
- Hosted students from local institutions at the Belair solar project.
- Sponsored a robotics contest at Fayetteville-Manlius High School.
- Donated $10,000 each to Urban Dove and the Lower Eastside Girls Club.
- Partnered with Toys for Tots.
- Supported Antinanco's “Water is Flowing” project.
- Community solar projects in MA served 1,000 subscribers, resulting in $526,741 in annual electricity bill savings for 6,769 homes.
Governance Achievements
- Obtained ISO 9001 certification (quality management) in 2018 and ISO 14001:2015 certification (environmental management) in early 2020.
Climate Goals & Targets
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Sustainable product choices (Seventh Generation, bulk coffee beans)
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: B Corp
Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001:2015
Awards & Recognition
- Community Award from the Westchester Parks Foundation