Climate Change Data

Bontaz

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:87,133 tCO2e (2022)
Scope 1 Emissions:2% (2022)
Scope 2 Emissions:25% (2022)
Scope 3 Emissions:73% (2022)
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:30,974 m3 (2023)
Waste Generated:4,013 tonnes (2023)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate change
  • Resource conservation
  • Environmental protection
  • Human rights
  • Fair practices
  • Employee well-being
  • Responsible purchasing
  • Local community engagement

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 6,335 tCO2e from 93,468 tCO2e in 2020 to 87,133 tCO2e in 2022.
  • Reduced non-hazardous waste by 14% (from 2,771 tonnes to 2,372 tonnes) and hazardous waste by 16% between 2022 and 2023.
  • Reduced water consumption by 30% in 2023 compared to 2022 (30,974 m3 in 2023).
  • Installed solar panels in Portugal (generating over a third of the site's energy) and Morocco (covering 16.5% of the site's electricity consumption).

Social Achievements

  • Introduced a code of ethics emphasizing respect for human rights and rejection of discrimination.
  • Implemented HR initiatives in France, including induction programs, social worker services, and executive day packages.
  • Launched an international mobility policy to encourage exchanges between subsidiaries.
  • Organized awareness campaigns for breast cancer prevention ('Pink October') in several subsidiaries.
  • Conducted social assessments of production sites in China and India in 2023 using SGS.
  • Established an online whistleblowing tool (Alertcys).

Governance Achievements

  • Streamlined organization into four business units (Automotive, Truck & Off-Road, Fuel Cell, Light mobility).
  • Established a strategy department to support strategic thinking and ensure consistent marketing policies.
  • Implemented a new purchasing charter emphasizing sustainable development and carbon neutrality.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030 (compared to 2020).

Environmental Challenges

  • Reducing Scope 3 emissions (69% of total emissions in 2020).
  • Addressing water stress in some operating countries.
  • Improving waste recycling rates.
  • Housing challenges for employees in the Haute-Savoie region.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developed a carbon reduction plan validated by SBTi.
  • Implemented energy efficiency initiatives in various subsidiaries.
  • Partnered with AfB Social & Green IT for IT equipment recycling.
  • Offered accommodation options to new employees in France.
  • Developed a transition plan (to be implemented in 2024) to set concrete reduction targets.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 21% of suppliers assessed by Ecovadis or social audit (2023)

Responsible Procurement
  • Purchasing Charter - Bontaz Group Purchasing Strategy for Sustainable Development and Carbon Neutrality

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Market shifts related to the end of combustion engine vehicle sales.
Opportunities
  • Development of products for electric and light mobility markets.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact

Certifications: ISO 14001:2015

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
  • Goal 13 (Climate Action)

Initiatives related to renewable energy, waste reduction, and carbon emission reduction.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Eco-design initiatives to integrate environmental criteria into product design.

Awards & Recognition

  • Ecovadis Gold medal for French headquarters.