Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Circular Economy
• Biodiversity
• Climate Change
• Employee Relations
• Socio-economic impact

Environmental Achievements

• 219% energy self-sufficient (enough to power 1 million people)
• 18% reduction in net water consumption in 3 years
• 2,638 kteqCO2 GHGs avoided by generating energy from waste
• 81 kt of CO2 equivalent GHGs avoided in 2017 through energy recovery
• 2.5 kt of CO2 equivalent GHGs avoided in 2017 through gas recycling
• Reduced GHG emissions considerably through industrial gas treatment

Social Achievements

• Construction of two schools and a community center in Nueva Esperanza, Peru
• Organized Séché Day to foster corporate culture and employee engagement
• Active involvement in promoting occupational integration of disabled workers
• 96% of staff covered by an equal opportunity agreement
• 30,656 hours of training provided to employees in France

Governance Achievements

• Adherence to the UN Global Compact's Ten Principles since 2003
• Ranked 13th among 73 firms in its revenue category by Gaïa Rating for ESG performance
• 44% of board members are women, 67% are independent directors

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Variable quality and mix of waste received from customers
• Need to continuously improve processes and mitigate their impacts
• Extraction of resources from waste
• Ensuring safety and preventing harm from final waste

Mitigation Strategies

• Development of green innovative technologies
• Continuous improvement of existing processes
• Investment in high-performance facilities covering the entire spectrum of hazardous and non-hazardous waste treatment
• Implementation of comprehensive management contracts with customers
• Exporting know-how through operation of facilities in Germany, Spain, Mexico, Argentina, Peru, and Chile

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact

Certifications: ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, Ecocert (for compost production)

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 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)

The company's activities contribute to these goals through energy recovery, waste reduction, biodiversity protection, job creation, and community development.

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Circular Economy
• Climate Change
• Biodiversity
• Health and Safety
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Increased renewable energy share to 35% of total energy production (France)
• Reduced carbon footprint by 15 tons of CO2 per month at Sierra Gorda site (Chile) through solar power
• Reduced water consumption through large-scale water-saving and reuse programs
• Trebled quantities of steam from superheated water delivered to OSIRIS (600,000 t/year), substituting fossil fuel consumption and cutting emissions by 120 kteqCO2/year
• Eliminated gases with high global warming potential, preventing the emission of nearly 3 million kteqCO2

Social Achievements

• Maintained business continuity during the COVID-19 pandemic, providing essential services
• Implemented remote work and online training during the pandemic
• Improved workplace safety, reducing the frequency rate by at least 2 points per year
• Implemented a policy to assist people with disabilities
• 60,000 hours of employee training

Governance Achievements

• Increased Séché family stake in the capital to 62%
• Maintained solid financial performance despite the pandemic
• Complied with best governance practices recommended by the AFEP-MEDEF reference code
• Board of Directors includes 3 women and 3 independent members

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• COVID-19 pandemic impact on operations
• Depletion of natural resources
• Climate change impacts
• Maintaining high safety standards
• Managing risks associated with hazardous waste

Mitigation Strategies

• Implemented COVID-19 safety protocols and remote work strategies
• Developed and implemented circular economy solutions to recover and recycle rare materials
• Invested in renewable energy and energy efficiency measures
• Strengthened safety management systems and employee training
• Implemented rigorous procedures for hazardous waste management, including traceability and transparency

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Emphasis on local sourcing

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Renewable energy production
• Circular economy solutions

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Global Compact

Certifications: Climate Commitment (ECOCERT Environnement), Biodiversity Commitment (ECOCERT Environnement), OHSAS 18001

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

The report mentions alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the ten principles of the Global Compact.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Biosourced products (acetoin, iso-octane, xylene)

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Decarbonization of the economy
• Circular economy
• Biodiversity protection
• Hazard management
• Employee health & safety
• Business ethics
• Compliance with local operational regulations
• Sustainable water resource management

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced GHG emissions (Scopes 1 & 2) by 2.4% compared to 2020.
• Increased avoided GHG emissions linked to material recovery by 10.8% compared to 2020.
• Reduced water consumption through implemented water sobriety plan.
• Regenerated 44,691 tons of materials.
• Avoided 217 ktCO2e of GHG emissions.
• Recovered 1,234 GWh of renewable energy and electricity from waste.
• Avoided 144 ktCO2e of GHG emissions through energy recovery.

Social Achievements

• Reduced lost-time accident frequency rate by 8.69 points compared to 2020.
• Implemented Health & Safety Challenge to improve safety culture.
• Improved gender equality index from 77/100 to 83/100.
• Increased employee training hours to an average of 19.0 per FTE employee per year.
• Paid exceptional purchasing power bonus and value-sharing bonus to employees.

Governance Achievements

• Updated materiality analysis to identify main non-financial issues.
• Implemented a compliance program to address corruption, competition law, and sanctions.
• Achieved a gold medal from EcoVadis for CSR performance.
• Improved Ethifinance rating to 78/100.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Regulatory changes in waste management.
• Country risks in international markets.
• Competition from large diversified environmental players.
• Difficulty in recruiting skilled workers.
• Climate change risks (drought, extreme weather).
• Cybersecurity threats.
• Maintaining stakeholder trust and managing reputational risks.

Mitigation Strategies

• Proactive regulatory monitoring and compliance audits.
• Diversification of client base and international growth strategy.
• Investment in R&D and technological innovation.
• Implementation of a recruitment strategy and employee retention programs.
• Development of climate change adaptation strategies.
• Investment in cybersecurity measures and employee training.
• Transparent communication and stakeholder engagement.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: More than 200 third parties assessed in 2022; 100 in-depth analyses.

Responsible Procurement

• Implementation of a Responsible Procurement Policy covering ethics, societal impacts, and environmental protection.
• Supplier compliance inspection solution.
• Supplier proposal evaluation grid.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Drought

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products and services

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, European Union's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), Global Compact

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 9001, OHSAS 18001 or ISO 45001, MASE, ECOCERT Biodiversity Commitment

Third-party Assurance: KPMG

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
• Goal 9 (Industry, innovation, and infrastructure)
• Goal 12 (Responsible consumption and production)
• Goal 13 (Climate action)
• Goal 6 (Clean water and sanitation)
• Goal 8 (Decent work and economic growth)
• Goal 15 (Life on land)

Séché Environnement's activities contribute to these goals through waste management, renewable energy production, material recovery, and biodiversity protection initiatives.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Regenerated solvents
• Regenerated bromine
• Recycled plastics
• Renewable gas from waste

Awards & Recognition

• EcoVadis Gold Medal

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Water Management
• Circular Economy
• Biodiversity
• Health and Safety
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced water withdrawal by 2.7% between 2021 and 2023 (constant perimeter)
• Achieved 95% methane capture rate in waste storage sites
• ~70% of revenue, ~65% of opex, and ~37.5% of capex aligned with the EU Taxonomy

Social Achievements

• New Group targets for safety (severity rate < 0.7 and LTIFR < 7 by 2026)
• Commitment to gender equality and non-discrimination in HR processes
• Implementation of responsible procurement policy

Governance Achievements

• Establishment of a CSR committee in 2023 reporting to the Board of Directors
• Sustainability-Linked Bond Framework established in 2021, updated in 2024
• Awarded Best Managed Companies label for the third year running

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Substantial GHG emissions from waste treatment processes
• Pressure on water resources due to climate change and drought
• Scope 3 emissions from the purchase of products and services and emissions from waste

Mitigation Strategies

• Implementing a water sobriety plan with improved metering, leak repair, and water recycling
• Reducing GHG emissions from incineration by improving energy performance and waste sorting
• Improving methane capture in landfills
• Reducing energy consumption and electrifying heat production
• Developing recycling capacities and choosing low-carbon suppliers

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Strengthening collaboration between Procurement and Sustainable Development teams to reduce value chain impacts

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Drought

Opportunities

• Growth of ecological transition business lines

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GHG Protocol Corporate Standard, ADEME Methodologies, Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), Science Based Target Network’s (SBTN)

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, MASE, ISO 45001/OHSAS 18001, ECOCERT Engagement Biodiversité

Third-party Assurance: KPMG (until 2023), Grant Thornton (from 2024)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 6
• SDG 7
• SDG 12
• SDG 13

Activities contribute to these goals through pollution prevention, GHG emission reduction, water management, circular economy initiatives, and biodiversity protection.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Maxibrome process

Awards & Recognition

• Best Managed Companies label
• SDO (Sustainable Development Goals) “Sustainable Innovation” Trophy for Maxibrome