Climate Change Data

Florentaise

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021-2022)

Reporting Period: 2021-2022

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Social Responsibility
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced greenhouse gas emission intensity by 8% over 3 years.
  • Developed and launched peat-free soil mixes (Hortifibre®, Turbofibre®), achieving the lowest carbon footprint on the market.
  • 28% of French production uses 100% renewable products.
  • Aimed to switch 10% of sales from plastic to paper bags in 2023.

Social Achievements

  • Launched company-wide survey on internal communication, resulting in improvements.
  • Implemented ergonomic assessments of workstations to improve employee comfort and safety.
  • Implemented internal promotion strategy, promoting from within.
  • Provided wage increases and bonuses to reward employees.

Governance Achievements

  • Awarded multiple times for CSR and sustainability initiatives (CEGOS, Challenges magazine, Financial Times).

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Become the first growing medium manufacturer to completely abandon peat as a raw material.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Open 3 more factories in China within 5 years.
Short-term Goals:
  • Switch 10% of sales from plastic to paper bags in 2023.

Environmental Challenges

  • Access to data hindering ergonomic assessments.
  • Maintaining competitive edge in a growing market of peat-free products.
  • Reducing reliance on plastic packaging.
  • Meeting growing international demand for products and BIVIS machines.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Investing €3 million annually to upgrade equipment and improve worksite conditions.
  • Developing innovative peat-free products and raw materials.
  • Investing €2.3 million to switch to paper bags (partially funded by ADEME).
  • Creating an international installation and maintenance hub for BIVIS machines.
  • Expanding production capacity in France and internationally.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Sourcing local and renewable raw materials (wood fiber, bark fiber)
  • Using recycled materials in plastic bags

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products and processes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • Goal 13 (Climate Action)
  • Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
  • Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
  • Goal 15 (Life on Land)

Florentaise's initiatives contribute to these goals through the development and use of renewable resources, reduction of carbon emissions, creation of jobs, sustainable product development, and protection of biodiversity.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Hortifibre®
  • Turbofibre®
  • Eco-responsable Universel soil mix
  • URBA1200 ST green-roofing substrate
  • GreenChar biochar

Awards & Recognition

  • AUDACE category finalist (CEGOS)
  • 2021 Climate Champions (Challenges magazine)
  • European Climate Champions (Financial Times)
  • Top Value prize (Journée des Collections)
  • Silver in Jard'innov competition