MANE Group
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019, 2021, 2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2019
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Ethics
- Anti-corruption
- Human Rights
- Environmental management
- Pollution prevention
- Sustainable use of resources
- Climate change
- Biodiversity
- Consumer health and safety
- Professional excellence
- Professional skills
- Care about people and the environment
- Offer living conditions that encourage high-quality work
- Relationships with customers
- Relationships with suppliers
- Relationships with local communities
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy consumption per tonne of product by 24% compared to 2009
- Reduced water consumption per tonne of product by 21% compared to 2009
- Reduced CO2e emissions per tonne of product by 12% compared to 2017
- Reduced hazardous waste generated per tonne of product by 22% compared to 2009
- Increased proportion of recovered waste (hazardous and non-hazardous) to 77%
- 25% of energy consumption from renewable sources
Social Achievements
- Increased proportion of collaborators benefiting from training to 93%
- Increased proportion of collaborators benefiting from an interview or assessment to 89%
- Reduced frequency rate for accidents at work with leave by 58% compared to 2009
- Maintained absenteeism rate at less than 4%
- Launched Mane Academy for managerial skills development
Governance Achievements
- Implemented an anti-corruption system including e-learning training and a quiz
- Established a Group Ethics Committee and a whistle-blowing hotline
- Implemented a GDPR compliance programme
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Reduce CO2e emissions (Scopes 1 and 2) per tonne of product by 40% compared to 2017
- Reduce water consumption per tonne of product by 15% compared to 2009
- Increase to 33% the proportion of total energy consumption from renewable sources
- Maintain absenteeism at less than 4%
- Increase to 90% the percentage of product shipped by ISO 14001 certified sites
Environmental Challenges
- High staff turnover rates at certain Group sites
- Talent shortage / Recruitment difficulties
- Risks of poaching by the competition
- Accidental spreading of chemicals
- Complaints from residents linked to odour nuisance
- Exposure to climatic risks at certain Group sites
- Impacts of our suppliers' activities on biodiversity
- Supply shortages of strategic raw materials
- Changes in the regulations on nanomaterials in food and cosmetics
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented a human resources policy including GPEC and a policy for the employment and integration of people with disabilities
- Implemented an environmental policy including programmes to reduce energy consumption and use of renewable energies
- Implemented a purchasing and Sustainable Development Charter, supplier CSR assessment and supplier risk analysis procedure
- Implemented a health security management policy and Food Allergens Policy
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 47% of significant suppliers assessed on their CSR in 2019
Responsible Procurement
- Code of Ethics for buyers
- Purchasing and Sustainable Development Charter
- Supplier CSR assessment process
- Sustainable Palm Oil Purchasing Policy
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
- Rising fossil fuel costs and carbon taxation
- Evolution of societal expectations
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
- Market differentiation through climate change management policy
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core option, UN Global Compact, TCFD
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 50001, OHSAS 18001, ISO 9001, IFS & BRC, FSSC 22000, ISO 22000
Third-party Assurance: KPMG S.A.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
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- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
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- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 16
- 17
MANE's CSR commitments contribute to these SDGs through various initiatives
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- GREEN MOTION™ products
- Sense Capture™ products
Awards & Recognition
- EcoVadis Platinum medal
- CDP Climate Change A- score
- Cochin Best Employer Award 2019
- West Java Government CSR Award 2019
- Top Sustainable Family Business Award 2018
- CSR Challenge Award 2017 (Environment category)
- HR Innovation Award 2017
- Global Compact Best Communication on Progress Award 2016
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Ethics
- Environment
- Social
- Value Chain
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions (scopes 1 and 2) per tonne of product by 27% since 2009
- Reduced energy consumption per tonne of product by 30% since 2009
- Reduced water consumption per tonne of product by 28% since 2009
- 81% of waste recovered
- 33% renewable energy
Social Achievements
- 91% of employees have permanent contracts
- Average of 18 training hours per employee
- 53% reduction in the accident frequency rate from 2009 to 2021
- GEEIS certification for sites in France, Spain, and Italy
Governance Achievements
- New governance structure with CSR Department reporting directly to the Group President and part of the Global Management Team
- 100% of employees signed the Code of Ethics
- 97% of employees most exposed to corruption risks signed their specific Code of Ethics
Climate Goals & Targets
- Reduce CO2 emissions (scopes 1 and 2) by 57% per tonne of product by 2030 (compared to 2018)
- Reduce CO2 emissions (scope 3) by 38% per tonne of product by 2030 (compared to 2018)
- Reduce water consumption by 20% per tonne of product by 2030 (compared to 2018)
- Reduce water consumption by 25% per tonne of product in high water stress areas by 2030 (compared to 2018)
- Reduce energy consumption by 25% per tonne of product by 2030 (compared to 2018)
- 100% green electricity by 2030
- 90% of products shipped from ISO 14001 certified sites by 2030
- 90% of natural extracts and synthetic molecules with a GREEN MOTION™ score higher than 50/100 by 2030
- Zero waste to landfill by 2030
- 90% of Group purchases from suppliers committed to CSR by 2030
- 90% of strategic suppliers committed to CSR by 2030
- 50% of Group suppliers assessed on their CSR by an independent third party by 2030
- Reduce the frequency of workplace accidents by 20% by 2030 (compared to 2018)
- >50% of employees working on an ISO 45001 certified site by 2030
- 100% of employees sign the Code of Ethics by 2030
- 100% of employees trained in the Code of Ethics by 2030
Environmental Challenges
- Talent shortage
- High employee turnover in the US
- Climate change risks affecting production sites and suppliers
- Water stress in several regions
- Reducing hazardous waste
- Scope 3 emissions
Mitigation Strategies
- MANE Academy for managerial skills development
- Business Continuity Plan (BCP) for climate risks
- Group Water Policy and CEO Water Mandate
- Exploring solutions to reduce hazardous waste
- Action plan to reduce scope 3 GHG emissions
- Sustainable sourcing programs
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 56% of significant headquarters suppliers assessed on their CSR by an independent third party in 2021
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier CSR Charter
- CSR evaluation process for suppliers
- Sustainable palm oil purchasing policy
- Sustainable sourcing programs for vanilla, vetiver, and geranium
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
- Droughts
- Heat waves
Transition Risks
- Increasing regulatory pressure on GHG emissions
- New climate laws
- Increased energy bills
Opportunities
- Development of low-carbon products
- Reorientation of R&D strategies towards lower GHG impact products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, UN Global Compact, TCFD, Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 45001, IFS/BRC, FSSC 22000, LEED® Gold
Third-party Assurance: KPMG
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
- Goal 12 (Responsible consumption and production)
- Goal 13 (Climate action)
- Goal 8 (Decent work and economic growth)
- Goal 15 (Life on land)
- Goal 6 (Clean water and sanitation)
The report details how various initiatives contribute to these SDGs.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- GREEN MOTION™ by MANE tool
- AQUAFINE™ biodegradable fragrance formulation
- MANENCAPS™ FC X2 biodegradable fragrance capsules
- SENSE CAPTURE™ taste modulation systems for sugar, salt, and fat reduction
Awards & Recognition
- EcoVadis Platinum medal
- 2015 intergenerational contract award
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Human Rights
- Ethical Business Practices
- Product Safety and Compliance
- Environmental Impact Reduction
- Energy Efficiency and Climate Change
- Water Stewardship
- Waste Management and Circular Economy
- Biodiversity Preservation
- Employee Well-being
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Employee Development
- Supply Chain Sustainability
- Stakeholder Engagement
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions (scopes 1 & 2) by 9% per tonne of product from 2021 to 2022
- Reduced Scope 3 GHG emissions by 15% per tonne of product shipped in 2022
- 52% of electricity consumption from renewable sources in 2022
- 83% of products shipped from ISO 14001 certified sites in 2022
- 80.5% of waste recovered (recycling or incineration with energy recovery) in 2022
- Reduced water consumption per tonne of product by 4% compared to 2021
Social Achievements
- 94% of employees signed the Code of Ethics in 2022
- 84% of employees completed ethics training in 2022
- 94% of employees received at least one training in 2022
- 87% of employees had an annual appraisal in 2022
- Reduced lost-time accident frequency rate by 13% since 2018
- Implemented a Quality of Life at Work approach in France
- Gender Equality Index of 95/100 in France in 2022
- Launched the second MANE Academy program in 2022 for future leaders
Governance Achievements
- New and more ambitious 2030 Science Based Targets (SBTi) validated in 2022, aligned with a 1.5°C warming trajectory
- Implemented a climate risk analysis process covering production sites and suppliers
- Developed a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) to manage climate-related risks
- Established a Supplier CSR Charter with six fundamental principles
- Implemented a methodology for monitoring the CSR performance of suppliers
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Reduce CO2 emissions (scopes 1 & 2) by 69% per tonne of product by 2030
- Reduce Scope 3 emissions by 58% per tonne of product by 2030
- Reduce energy consumption per tonne of product by 25% by 2030
- Achieve 100% renewable electricity by 2030
- Reduce water consumption per tonne of product by 20% by 2030
- Reduce water consumption by 25% in high water stress areas by 2030
- Achieve 90% of purchases from suppliers committed to CSR by 2030
- Have 90% of strategic suppliers committed to CSR by 2030
- Have 50% of significant suppliers assessed on CSR by 2030
- Have 100% of employees sign the Code of Ethics by 2030
- Have 100% of employees complete ethics training by 2030
- Have 90% of employees working in an ISO 45001 certified site by 2030
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Climate change impacts on raw material supply chains
- Energy supply disruptions
- Increasing regulatory pressure on GHG emissions
- Talent shortage and high employee turnover
- ESG risks in the supply chain
- Water stress in certain regions
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed a low-carbon strategy and transition plan
- Investing in renewable energy sources (green electricity, biomass, solar panels)
- Implementing energy efficiency measures and ISO 50001 certified energy management systems
- Developing low-carbon products and integrating green chemistry into R&D
- Implementing a responsible purchasing policy and supplier risk analysis process
- Supporting suppliers in their CSR efforts and conducting supplier audits
- Implementing water recycling and reuse projects
- Developing a plan to secure ingredients
- Investing in employee training and development
- Improving working conditions and promoting employee well-being
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 54% of significant suppliers assessed on CSR in 2022 (headquarters only)
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier CSR Charter
- CSR criteria incorporated into supplier selection and monitoring process
- Sustainable sourcing programs for key raw materials
- Sustainable palm oil purchasing policy
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
- Water stress
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Energy price volatility
Opportunities
- Development of low-carbon products
- Increased use of renewable energy
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, UN Global Compact, TCFD
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001, IFS, BRC, FSSC 22000, LEED® Gold
Third-party Assurance: KPMG
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation)
- Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
- Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
- Goal 13 (Climate Action)
- Goal 15 (Life on Land)
MANE's CSR commitments contribute to these SDGs through various initiatives described in the report.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- GREEN MOTION™ products
- AQUAFINE™ biodegradable fragrance formulation
- MANENCAPS™ FC X2 solid fragrances
- MANENCAPS™ FC CLEEN biodegradable capsules
- PURAKAN™ natural dandruff treatment
Awards & Recognition
- EcoVadis Platinum medal
- Food Ingredients Global Innovation Awards for food training & Education
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Ethics
- Environment
- Social
- Value Chain
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1&2 GHG emissions by 16% compared to 2018
- Increased renewable electricity share to 67%
- Reduced water consumption per tonne of product by 3% compared to 2022
- Increased products shipped from ISO 14001 certified sites to 91%
- Reduced waste sent to landfill to 14%
Social Achievements
- 94% of employees participated in at least one training program
- Maintained stable turnover rate at 9.4%
- Achieved 95/100 on Gender Equality Index in France
- Living Wage certified by the Fair Wage Network
Governance Achievements
- Reissued Code of Ethics and rolled out relevant training
- EcoVadis Platinum Medal for the third consecutive year
- Improved CDP ratings (Climate A-, Water A-, Forest B)
Climate Goals & Targets
- Net-zero emissions
- Reduce water consumption by 20% by 2030
- Reduce energy consumption by 25% by 2030
- Achieve 100% renewable electricity by 2030
- Reduce Scope 1&2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030
- Reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions by 58% by 2030
- 90% of Group purchases from suppliers committed to CSR
- 80% of strategic suppliers committed to CSR
- 100% of significant suppliers committed to CSR
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical instability and climate events
- Talent shortage and high employee turnover in some regions
- Water stress in some operational areas
- Reducing Scope 3 emissions
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed alternative sourcing strategies
- Implemented a new induction program to attract and retain talent
- Implemented water recycling and reuse projects
- Developed an action plan to reduce Scope 3 emissions
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 9/year
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier CSR Charter
- Sustainable palm oil purchasing policy
- CSR criteria in supplier selection and monitoring
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
- Droughts
- Heat waves
Transition Risks
- Growing regulatory pressure on GHG emissions
- Increased energy bills
- Insufficient technological upgrading
Opportunities
- Development of low-carbon products
- Investment in self-production of energy
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, UN Global Compact, TCFD
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, IFS, BRC, FSCC 22000, ISO 22716, EcoVadis Platinum, GEEIS
Third-party Assurance: KPMG
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
The report mentions alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the 10 Principles of the UN Global Compact.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- AQUAFINE™
- MANENCAPS™ FC X2
- MANENCAPS™ FC CLEEN
- PURAKAN™
Awards & Recognition
- EcoVadis Platinum Medal
- HappyIndex®Trainees label