Kersia
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020)
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:220,000 t CO2 eq (Scope 1, 2, 3)
Renewable Energy Share:28%
Total Energy Consumption:8,000,000 kWT consumed
Water Consumption:178,000 m3
Waste Generated:6,000 tons (98% recycled)
ESG Focus Areas
- Water conservation
- Plastic recycling
- Safety, health, and well-being
- Renewable energy
- Biodiversity
- Responsible supply chain
- Employee well-being
- Ethical conduct
- Climate change mitigation
Environmental Achievements
- 89% of waste recycled
- 28% of electricity from renewable sources in 2020
- 8% reduction in total water consumption at Dinard site in one year
- 66% of packaging collected and recycled in France
- Reduced water consumption by 19% at Dinard site despite increased production
- 22% less consumption of drinking water thanks to water recycling at Dinard
Social Achievements
- 7 out of 10 employees proud to work at Kersia
- Implemented a mentoring program to share expertise
- Launched a global well-being project in France (to be rolled out to all entities by 2024)
- 13 major agreements with staff representatives in France
- Implemented a diversity, discrimination, and harassment awareness training for managers
- Developed partnerships with schools and universities
- Implemented an anonymous whistleblowing system in 12 languages
- Safety training representing more than 20% of total training hours
Governance Achievements
- Adopted a Code of Ethics in June 2019
- Implemented a risk mapping process and regular internal and external audits to control corruption risks
- Established a gifts and invitations policy to prevent corruption
- Implemented ISO 45001/OSHAS 18001 certification in 50% of facilities (to be extended to all by 2024/2027)
- Participated in the creation of a CSR sector label within Afise (Cleanly Committed)
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- 10-15% of employees to become Ashoka ambassadors
Short-term Goals:
- Triple certification for all industrial entities by 2024
- Implement solutions to significantly reduce water consumption at all facilities by 2024
- Deploy packaging collection and recycling to all countries by 2024
- Strengthen whistleblowing process by 2024
Environmental Challenges
- Scarcity of natural resources
- Climate change impacting food chain contamination
- Supply chain disruptions
- Climate change impacting operating conditions in factories and those of suppliers
- Risks to the availability of raw materials and finished products due to climate change
- Increased risk of health issues in the food chain due to climate change
Mitigation Strategies
- Diversified geographical presence through acquisition of industrial sites
- Global and local purchasing network to guarantee multiple supply sources
- Developed alternative sourcing strategies
- Implemented water recycling processes
- Developed products that improve water quality after use
- Developed a crisis management system
- Implemented a low-carbon transition strategy (ACT-S)
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier charter with preference for local suppliers (30% local)
- Criteria for supplier listing and delisting consistent with CSR strategy
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Risks to availability of raw materials and finished products
- Increased risk of health issues in the food chain
Transition Risks
- Depletion of fossil fuels
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
- Development of biodegradable products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: ISO 26000, Afise CSR framework
Certifications: ISO 9001, OSHAS 18001/ISO 45001, ISO 14001, Ecolabel (Canada)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Biodegradable products
- No-rinse cleaning products
- Products with recycled plastic components
Awards & Recognition
- Cleanly Committed label (Afise)