Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Stewardship
• Employee Well-being and Development
• Safety Management
• Responsible Procurement
• Human Rights
• Anti-Corruption

Environmental Achievements

• ISO 50001 Energy Management certification for six sites, bringing the total to eight certified sites.
• 26% improvement in the workplace accidents with lost time frequency rate.
• 33% improvement in the workplace accident with and without lost time frequency rate.
• 90 out of 101 sites certified to ISO 14001 standards (89% of the scope of certification).
• 84 out of 100 sites certified to OHSAS 18001 standards (84% of the scope of certification).

Social Achievements

• 20% of managers recruited were women.
• World Safety Day involving more than 20,000 employees across 29 countries.
• Implementation of a comprehensive training management tool.
• Rollout of the Top Safety training program with 270 managers and 286 technicians trained.
• Implementation of several initiatives to retain talented employees (annual career interviews, automatic exit interviews, satisfaction surveys, orientation seminars).

Governance Achievements

• Code of Conduct supplemented in 2010 by the “Competition” Code of Conduct.
• 971 employees trained to apply the Code of Conduct through an e-learning module.
• Anti-corruption clauses included in General Purchasing Conditions.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Attracting talent and developing the “PO Way” program.
• Increasing pressure in the global jobs marketplace.
• Increase in electricity used and greenhouse gas emissions.

Mitigation Strategies

• Strengthened Top Planet program (creation of best practice flyers, implementation of electricity consumption diagnostic methodology, ISO 50001 certification).
• Implementation of several initiatives to retain talented employees (annual career interviews, automatic exit interviews, satisfaction surveys, orientation seminars).
• Active recruitment policy, notably in high-growth countries, and partnerships with prestigious engineering schools.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 138 supplier audits conducted in 2014; 167 safety-specific audits conducted in 2014.

Responsible Procurement

• General Purchasing Conditions include social, societal, and environmental criteria; Supplier audit form includes CSR questions; Anti-corruption clauses included in General Purchasing Conditions.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001

Certifications: ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, ISO 50001

Third-party Assurance: Mazars SAS

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Two- and four-wheeled bins in 100% plant-based polyethylene derived from sugar cane.
• Use of 100% plant-based materials for the manufacture of other equipment, such as crane lifts for public waste receptacles.

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Safety
• Environmental Protection
• Societal Commitment
• Responsible Products
• Corporate Social Responsibility

Environmental Achievements

• 82 out of 93 sites (88%) certified ISO 14001
• Reduced carbon balance of wheeled bins by ten through design and investment
• 12.9% of 395,000 tons of plastic processed was recycled
• Reduced CO2 emissions by 9 g per kilometer on average through lightweighting and aerodynamic solutions
• Reduced waste to be treated by the city by 30% through sorting and data management systems

Social Achievements

• Launched 'World Safety Day', mobilizing over 20,000 employees
• Deployed Top Safety program, resulting in training for 478 employees and over 35,000 manager visits
• Achieved 4.80 accident frequency rate (Tf2), halved in three years
• Donated $1 million over three years to Focus Hope Foundation in Detroit
• Supported Magic Bus foundation in India, benefiting 1,200 girls

Governance Achievements

• Achieved 'Gold' level recognition from EcoVadis for CSR performance
• Implemented a Code of Conduct, including chapters on environment and employee health & safety
• Conducted over 128 supplier audits on social and environmental themes

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Meeting increasingly stringent environmental regulations
• Reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions
• Managing waste and improving recycling rates
• Attracting and retaining top talent
• Ensuring workplace safety

Mitigation Strategies

• Launched Top Planet program for responsible energy management
• Implemented ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 certifications
• Developed innovative lightweighting and aerodynamic solutions
• Improved waste sorting and recycling processes
• Implemented Top Safety program and 'World Safety Day'

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Over 128 audits in 2015

Responsible Procurement

• Inclusion of social and environmental clauses in purchasing terms
• Requirement for supplier compliance with ILO conventions and environmental regulations

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Typhoons
• Floods

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, UN Global Compact

Certifications: ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001

Third-party Assurance: Mazars

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Lightweight and aerodynamic vehicle components
• Wheeled bins with reduced carbon footprint
• Biosourced plastics

Awards & Recognition

• Two JEC Europe 2015 Innovation Awards

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Governance
• Safety
• Sustainability
• Human Rights

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced CO2 emissions by 1.3% compared to 2022 across all traditional scopes.
• 32% of electricity purchased from renewable sources in 2023.
• 86% of waste recycled or recovered.
• Reduced Scope 1 and 2 CO2 emissions by 19.7% vs 2019.
• Reduced Scope 3 CO2 emissions by 30.3% vs 2019.

Social Achievements

• 29.7% women in the Group and 24.4% women engineers and managers.
• Workplace accident frequency rate (FR2) of 0.87 in 2023.
• 135 sites with zero accidents by the end of 2023.
• Over 200 sustainability ambassadors boosting sustainability and sharing best practices.

Governance Achievements

• 43% independent directors on the Board in 2023.
• Implementation of a detailed Code of Conduct applicable to all employees.
• Establishment of a whistleblowing system.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Impact of climate change on the business model.
• Shortage of raw materials or components.
• Technological acceleration in the market.
• Integration of acquired companies.
• Customer financial difficulties.
• Inflation.
• Supplier default.
• Cybersecurity risks.

Mitigation Strategies

• Diversification of operations and automotive programs.
• Detailed approval process for new projects.
• Structured operational and financial monitoring system.
• Dedicated organizations and processes for product and process quality.
• Expenditure reduction plans (partial unemployment, non-renewal of contracts).
• Commercial negotiations with manufacturers for financial compensation.
• Worldwide HSE policy based on a shared vision, structured management system, regular reporting, and certification program.
• Systems standardization and consolidation approach for IT.
• Upgrading IT and network infrastructures.
• Open innovation approach with collaborations.
• Carbon neutrality roadmap (scopes 1 and 2 by 2025, scope 3 by 2030, full carbon neutrality by 2050).
• Detailed objectives and action plans for integrating acquired companies.
• Accreditation of suppliers according to defined criteria.
• Special monitoring of at-risk suppliers and safety stocks.
• Balanced division of revenue by carmaker.
• Structured customer risk monitoring and debt collection processes.
• Partial price indexation clauses with customers and regular price renegotiations.
• Detailed monitoring of price changes.
• Global insurance program covering main operational risks.
• Structured approach to monitoring and investigating prior claims for intellectual property.
• Detailed Code of Conduct and compliance program.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 95% of Group purchases evaluated as part of our Know Your Suppliers policy

Responsible Procurement

• Know Your Suppliers policy

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, SASB, TCFD, UN Global Compact

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, IATF 16949

Third-party Assurance: PricewaterhouseCoopers (moderate assurance)

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• First prototype bumper incorporating 50% recycled material.

Awards & Recognition

• EcoVadis Platinum status (80/100 score)
• CDP A rating for climate commitment
• German Design Award 2024
• CES Innovation Award 2024