Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Installed 700 m² of solar panels at Brain facility, generating 55,722 kWh of electricity.
• Reduced paper consumption by around 10% (10,000 copies per quarter) by sending order confirmations via email.
• Saint Barthélémy production facility certified Plante Bleue level 3 (High Environmental Value).

Social Achievements

• 50 new hires in 2020.
• Very low employee turnover.
• Implemented a promotion policy and profit-sharing agreement for employees.
• Improved quality of life at work with renovations and amenities at Colmar headquarters (hotel room, communal garden, showers, kitchen/dining room, urban farm, etc.).
• Implemented measures to improve work-life balance (flexitime, parental leave, avoiding early/late meetings).
• Signed a gender equality plan.
• 2,351 hours of employee training provided in 2020.

Governance Achievements

• Graines VOLTZ SA is a listed company controlled by an accounting firm and two audit firms twice a year.
• Half-yearly and annual balance sheets and information on all material events are published with the French Financial Markets Authority (AMF).

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from sales force travel.
• Adapting to potential impacts of climate change on suppliers and customers.

Mitigation Strategies

• Switching the entire car fleet from diesel to petrol.
• Reimbursing employees' public transport expenses and paying travel allowance for cycling to work.
• Monitoring market and product changes due to climate change (seed production area, varieties/species).

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Encouraging sustainable agriculture practices among suppliers.
• Adhering to Ecocert standards for organic products.
• Monitoring GMOs.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Article R. 225-105 of the French Commercial Code, Decree no. 2017-1265 of 9 August 2017

Certifications: Plante Bleue level 3 (Saint Barthélémy facility), MPS-A (main young plants supplier)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Organic vegetable seeds

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced packaging through roll deliveries and reuse of empty crates.
• Brain sur l’Authion building meets High Environmental Quality (HQE) standards with solar panels, rainwater harvesting, and wastewater treatment.
• Encourages producers to use sustainable agricultural practices.

Social Achievements

• Launched employee well-being programs, including on-site gardens, showers, and a relaxation room.
• Implemented flexible work arrangements and additional paid leave for childcare needs.
• Signed an equality plan for men and women, promoting gender balance in compensation, training, and career advancement.

Governance Achievements

• Established an ethics charter and anti-corruption code.
• Implemented robust cybersecurity measures, including regular phishing tests and penetration audits.
• Board of Directors includes 3 women, exceeding the 40% gender diversity target.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical events (Ukraine conflict) and climate change.
• Increased costs of transportation and energy.
• Maintaining profitability while implementing sustainable practices.

Mitigation Strategies

• Diversified sourcing strategies and product lines to reduce reliance on specific suppliers and regions.
• Implemented energy-saving measures and invested in renewable energy sources (solar panels).
• Continuous improvement initiatives to optimize processes and reduce costs.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Selection of high-quality suppliers with eco-sanitary certificates.
• Contracts covering entire product ranges or exclusive varieties.
• Regular supplier audits.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Reduced yields due to temperature increases and drought.

Opportunities

• Growing demand for drought-resistant varieties and urban greening.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: French regulatory framework for non-financial performance reporting

Certifications: GlobalGAP, Plante Bleue, ECOCERT, MPS-ABC

Third-party Assurance: Finexfi

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
• Goal 5: Gender Equality
• Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
• Goal 13: Climate Action
• Goal 15: Life on Land

Graines Voltz's initiatives contribute to these goals through sustainable practices, employee well-being programs, innovation in seed varieties, and commitment to biodiversity.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Drought-resistant varieties.
• Seeds for vertical farming.