Imerys – French Limited Liability Company (Société Anonyme)
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2017
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Safety and health
- Human capital
- Climate change
- Environmental stewardship
- Business conduct
- Product management
Environmental Achievements
- Improved Group energy efficiency by 4.3% from the 2014 baseline (below the 6% objective)
- Improved Group carbon efficiency by 6% from the 2014 baseline (meeting the target)
- Achieved a 78% reduction in NOx emissions at the Tianjing site in China since mid-2016
- Achieved a 63% recovery rate of non-hazardous inert waste (exceeding the 55% target set by the French TECV law for 2020)
- Recycled 44,392 million liters of water
Social Achievements
- Launched a global employee engagement survey with a 75% response rate
- Implemented new benefits schemes in several countries
- Launched an illiteracy eradication program in Indonesia
- Held nine workshops to raise awareness on unconscious bias
- Implemented the micro-business incubation initiatives in Brazil and India
Governance Achievements
- Amended the Internal Charter of the Board of Directors to comply with best practices and the revised AFEP-MEDEF Code
- Appointed an employee representative Director as a new member of the Compensation Committee
- Strengthened the internal reporting system to alert on non-compliance issues
- Refreshed the Group anti-fraud & anti-bribery compliance program
- Implemented a new personal data protection compliance program
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Define the Group 2030 and 2050 CO2 emission reduction targets in line with COP 21 2° C trajectory
- Improve Group energy efficiency by 2% relative to 2017 by the end of 2018
- Develop a Group framework and methodology to evaluate product sustainability
Environmental Challenges
- Combined Lost-Time Accident Rate (LTA) of 1.42 (above the Group ambition)
- One fatal accident involving an Imerys subcontractor
- Increase in total Scope 1 and Scope 2 CO2 emissions due to acquisitions
- Need to improve the quality of biodiversity management plans
- Challenges in ensuring compliance with ESG standards across the supply chain
Mitigation Strategies
- Commitment to make a step change to eradicate life-changing incidents and fatalities
- Focus on continuously improving safety performance
- Development of Business Continuity Plans (BCP) for high-priority sites to mitigate climate change risks
- Launch of a climate change working group to develop a long-term strategy
- Implementation of the Imerys Supplier Environmental, Social and Governance Standard
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Imerys Supplier Environmental, Social and Governance Standard
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI (Core option), UNGC, UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, OECD Guidelines, ISO 26000, ILO Fundamental Conventions
Certifications: ISO 14001, EMAS
Third-party Assurance: Deloitte & Associés
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 3
- SDG 4
- SDG 5
- SDG 6
- SDG 7
- SDG 8
- SDG 10
- SDG 12
- SDG 13
- SDG 15
- SDG 16
The report details how various initiatives contribute to these goals.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- ImerPlast™
- Imerys ReMined™
Awards & Recognition
- Natural England Award for Landscape-scale Restoration
Reporting Period: 2019
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Empowering our people
- Caring for our planet
- Building for the future
Environmental Achievements
- 11% reduction in tons of CO2 equivalent emitted per euro of revenue since 2018
- 436 hectares of land rehabilitated in Western Europe
- 51% of water used at Group sites recycled
- 805 tons reduction in SO2 emissions
- 1020 tons reduction in NOx emissions
Social Achievements
- Improved Group Safety Culture Maturity
- Increased diversity and inclusion awareness
- 56 new local community relations projects
- 93% of registered Group employees completed “Serious 7” training
Governance Achievements
- New governance structure with separation of Chairman and CEO roles
- New organization with fewer management layers
- Updated Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
- 228 suppliers assessed against environmental, social and governance criteria
Climate Goals & Targets
- Reduce Group scope 1 & 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 36% relative to revenue by 2030
- Engage 71% of suppliers by spend to have science based targets by 2023
- Reduce Group CO2 emissions by 36% relative to revenue by 2030
- Increase the number of women in Senior Management to 30% by the end of 2022
- Conduct 100% of audit using the environmental maturity matrix by the end of 2022
- Achieve 100% of objectives defined within Group act4nature commitment by the end of 2021
- Improve the external CSR rating of the Group
- Deploy a CSR rating scheme covering at least 50% of Group suppliers (by spend) by the end of 2022
- Assess Imerys Products in Application Combinations (PAC) according to the SPM methodology to cover at least 40% of Imerys product portfolio (by revenue) by the end of 2022
- Ensure at least 50% of Group New Product Developments are scored as 'Sustainable Solutions' by the end of 2022
- Reduce Group Total Injury Frequency Rate to ≤ 3.5
- Improve Group occupational health performance by 30% against 2019 baseline assessments
Environmental Challenges
- Transformation of the Group
- Evolution and volatility of end markets
- Product stewardship
- Innovation
- Digital transformation
- Mineral reserves and resources
- Cybersecurity
- Employee health & safety
- Environment and climate change
- Compliance with laws and regulations
Mitigation Strategies
- Risk map and action plan for transformation program
- Market-oriented organization with marketing and business development teams
- Product stewardship team, policy, and protocols
- Decentralized innovation with project portfolio management
- Robust governance structure and management procedures for digital transformation
- PERC Reporting Standard for mineral reserves and resources
- Action plan for cybersecurity with IT security team and new systems
- Imerys Safety System with protocols, communication, and audits
- Environmental Management System (EMS) with compliance audits
- Code of Business Conduct and Ethics with training and alert system
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 228 suppliers assessed in 2019
Responsible Procurement
- Imerys Supplier Environmental Social and Governance Standards
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts
- Increased tax or carbon quotas
- Costs of raw materials
- Shifting customer preference
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, UN Global Compact, UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, OECD Guidelines, ISO 26000, ILO Fundamental Conventions
Certifications: ISO 14001, EMAS, ISO 9001
Third-party Assurance: Deloitte
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 3
- SDG 4
- SDG 5
- SDG 6
- SDG 8
- SDG 12
- SDG 13
- SDG 15
- SDG 16
Various initiatives contributing to these goals are detailed throughout the report.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- ReMinedTM products
- Ultra-reactive cement
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Health & Safety
- Occupational Health Management
- Product Sustainability
- Biodiversity & Land Rehabilitation
- Environmental Management
- Human Rights & Labor Practices
- Community Engagement
- Fair Operating Practices & Responsible Purchasing
- Talents & Skills Management
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Climate Change Strategy
- Non-Energetic Resources Efficiency
- Sustainable Technologies
Environmental Achievements
- 12% reduction in tons of CO2 equivalent emitted per million euro of revenue since 2018
- 60% of environmental audits were based on the environmental maturity matrix at the end of 2020
- 93% of the objectives defined within Group act4nature commitment have been fulfilled
Social Achievements
- Increased the number of women in senior management to 26% at the end of 2020
- Implementation of the Group Diversity and Inclusion 3-year program is at 40% at the end of 2020
- Launched a new mental health guide for employees and managers
Governance Achievements
- EcoVadis rating improved to 74 out of 100 (Platinum), placing the Group in the top 1% of companies assessed
- Deployment of a CSR rating scheme started in mid-2020 and covers 14% of Group suppliers (by spend) at the end of 2020
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Reduce Group scope 1 & 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 36% relative to revenue (tCO2/M€) by 2030
- Engage 71% of suppliers by spend to have science-based targets by 2023
- Improve Group Safety Culture Maturity to Level 3 across all Business Areas by the end of 2022
- Improve Group occupational health performance by 30% against 2019 baseline assessments by the end of 2022
- Increase the number of women in senior management to 30% by the end of 2022
- Fully implement the Group Diversity and Inclusion 3-year program by the end of 2022
- Reduce environmental impacts through the deployment of a continuous improvement program and conduct 100% of environmental audits using the environmental maturity matrix by the end of 2022
- Achieve all objectives defined within Group act4nature commitment and renew engagement for an additional midterm cycle by the end of 2021
- Improve the external CSR rating of the Group
- Deploy a CSR rating scheme covering at least 50% of Group suppliers (by spend) by the end of 2022
- Assess Imerys Products in Application Combinations (PAC) according to CSR criteria to cover at least 40% of Imerys product portfolio (by revenue) by the end of 2022
- Ensure at least 50% of Group New Product Developments are scored as 'SustainAgility Solutions' by the end of 2022
Environmental Challenges
- Evolution and volatility of end markets
- Product stewardship
- Innovation
- Digital transformation
- Mineral reserves and resources
- Employee health & safety
- Crisis management
- Cybersecurity
- Environment and climate change
- Compliance with laws and regulations
Mitigation Strategies
- Structured organization around key markets, market analysis by Executive Committee, Strategy Department monitoring market changes
- Product stewardship team, product stewardship policy and protocols, Mine to Market Mineral Management (M4) program
- Decentralized innovation, centralized intellectual property, shared project portfolio management system, close relations between science & technology, marketing and business development teams
- Coherent governance structure, robust management procedure, regular progress meetings, internal audit assignments
- PERC Reporting Standard, detailed knowledge of mineral reserves and resources, annual consolidated review, audits
- Imerys Safety System, safety risk assessments, safety protocols, awareness campaigns, occupational health strategy
- Regular analysis of major risks, crisis management project, actions during Covid-19 pandemic
- Action plan with specialized consulting firm, IT security team, fortified communications network, new IT security systems, awareness-raising initiatives
- Environmental Management System (EMS), dedicated team, regulatory watch system, environmental protocols, maturity matrix, Group Environmental Charter
- Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, regular review and enhancement of policies and procedures, compliance audits, compliance upgrade projects
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 200 suppliers assessed (14% of Group spend)
Responsible Procurement
- Imerys Supplier ESG Standards
- CSR rating scheme with EcoVadis
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events, natural disasters
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes, increasing tax or carbon quotas, costs of raw materials, shifting customer preference
Opportunities
- Energy efficiency improvements, renewable energy sources
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SASB Industry Standards, GRI’s Sustainability Reporting Guidelines, UN Global Compact, UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, OECD Guidelines, ISO 26000, ILO Fundamental Conventions
Certifications: ISO 14001, EMAS, ISO 9001
Third-party Assurance: Deloitte
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 3
- SDG 4
- SDG 5
- SDG 6
- SDG 8
- SDG 12
- SDG 13
- SDG 15
- SDG 16
The SustainAgility program aligns with and contributes to these SDGs through various initiatives.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- EcoBright solution
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Responsible Purchasing
- Safety & Health
- Biodiversity
- Product Sustainability
- Community Engagement
- Human Rights
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Group scope 1 & 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 23% relative to revenue (tCO2eq/M€) compared to 2018 base year.
- 90% of environmental audits were based on the environmental maturity matrix.
- 100% of the objectives defined within Group act4nature commitment have been fulfilled.
Social Achievements
- Launched Safer Together program to strengthen Health and Safety culture.
- Improved Group occupational health performance by 19.3% against 2019 baseline assessments.
- Increased the number of women in senior management to 26%.
Governance Achievements
- Appointed an independent Director as ESG Referent Director.
- EcoVadis sustainability assessment rated 70 out of 100.
- Sustainability rating scheme covers 35% of Group suppliers (by spend).
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Reduce Group scope 1 & 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 36% relative to revenue by 2030.
- Engage 71% of suppliers by spend to have science-based targets by 2023.
- Reduce Group scope 1 & 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 22.9% by the end of 2025.
- Improve Group Safety Culture Maturity to Level 3 by the end of 2022.
- Increase the number of women in senior management to 30% by the end of 2022.
- Deploy a sustainability rating scheme covering at least 50% of Group suppliers (by spend) by the end of 2022.
- Assess Imerys Products in Application Combinations (PAC) according to sustainability criteria to cover at least 40% of Imerys product portfolio (by revenue) by the end of 2022.
- Ensure at least 50% of Group New Product Developments are scored as SustainAgility Solutions by the end of 2022.
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions and accelerating cost inflation.
- Climate change related risks (transitional and physical risks).
- Potential violations of the Group Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
- Supplier risks related to human rights, health, safety and environment.
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented a comprehensive Water Management Plan.
- Defined Scope 1, 2, and 3 emission reduction targets (validated by SBTi).
- Launched the “I-Nergize” program to improve energy efficiency.
- Developed a Supplier ESG Standards and a sustainability rating scheme.
- Implemented a whistleblowing system and a robust internal investigation process.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 35% of suppliers assessed by EcoVadis by spend.
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier ESG Standards
- Sustainability rating scheme
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Changes in precipitation patterns
- Extreme weather events (cyclones, floods)
Transition Risks
- Emerging regulations with carbon pricing mechanisms
Opportunities
- Development and expansion of low-emission goods and services
- Development of new products
- Use of more efficient production processes
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: TCFD, SASB, GRI, UNGC, OECD Guidelines, ISO 26000, ILO Fundamental Conventions
Certifications: ISO 14001, EMAS
Third-party Assurance: Deloitte (limited assurance)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 3
- SDG 4
- SDG 5
- SDG 6
- SDG 8
- SDG 12
- SDG 13
- SDG 15
- SDG 16
Imerys' initiatives contribute to these goals through its various ESG programs and activities.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- ReMinedTM products; Imerloop; other SustainAgility Solutions.
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Empowering our people
- Growing with our customers
- Caring for our planet
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Group scope 1 & 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 31% relative to revenue (tCO2eq/€M) compared to a 2018 baseline
- 100% of environmental audits using the environmental maturity matrix
- 93% of Group sites with quarries or mines defined a Biodiversity Action Plan
Social Achievements
- Improved Group occupational health performance by 33% against 2019 baseline assessments
- Improved Group Safety Culture Maturity across all Business areas to 3.0
- Fully implemented 83% of the Group Diversity and Inclusion 3-year program
Governance Achievements
- Improved the external sustainability rating of the Group by 7% compared to 2022 assessment
- Deployed a sustainability rating scheme of Group suppliers (by spend) covering 53%
Climate Goals & Targets
- Net zero emissions by 2050
- Increase the number of women in senior management to 30% by 2025
- Deploy a sustainability rating scheme of Group suppliers (by spend) to 75% by 2025
- Assess the Products in Application Combinations (PAC) of Imerys product portfolio (by revenue) according to sustainability criteria to 75% by 2025
- Ensure the Group New Product Developments are scored as SustainAgility Solutions to 75% by 2025
- Reduce Group scope 1 & 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 36% relative to revenue (tCO2eq/€M) by 2030
- Reduce Group scope 1 & 2 greenhouse gas emissions (tCO2eq) by 42% from 2021 base year by 2030
- Engage our suppliers (by spend) to have science-based targets to 71% by 2023
- Improve Group Safety Culture Maturity to 3.3 by 2025
- Increase global Occupational Health action plan improvement rate to 75% by 2025
- Increase the score of the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Index to 100% by 2025
- Reduce environmental impacts by assessing the maturity level of sites against environmental management requirements to 100% by 2025
- Improve water management by ensuring major sites comply with new water reporting requirements to 100% by 2025
- Improve mineral resources efficiency by ensuring priority sites comply with new mineral wastes reporting requirements to 80% by 2025
- Reduce impact on biodiversity by filling Act4nature commitments and conducting biodiversity audits on priority sites to 20 by 2025
Environmental Challenges
- Occupational Safety risks related to hazardous energy, mobile equipment, working at heights, and ground control.
- Occupational Health risks including dust, noise, vibration, and ergonomic issues.
- Risks related to Business Ethics and Compliance and Responsible Purchasing, particularly ensuring supplier compliance with the Group Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
- Potential adverse impacts on local ecosystems and biodiversity from extractive activities.
- Greenhouse gas emissions from energy consumption and industrial processes.
- Climate change risks including transitional risks (regulations, carbon pricing) and physical risks (water stress, extreme weather).
Mitigation Strategies
- Implementation of the Imerys Safety System (ISS) with a focus on hierarchy of controls and Behavior-Based Safety (BBS).
- Comprehensive 5-year occupational health action plan.
- Reinforcement of internal controls and Group compliance programs; Supplier ESG Standards.
- Sound Environmental Management System (EMS) and environmental audits.
- Long-term climate change strategy with Scope 1, 2, and 3 emission reduction targets; I-Nergize energy efficiency program.
- Internal carbon price for energy-related projects; assessment of climate-related risks and opportunities.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 9 audits performed in 2022 (33% of targeted most-at-risk suppliers)
Responsible Procurement
- Imerys Supplier ESG Standards; Supplier EHS Policy; EcoVadis sustainability rating scheme.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Water stress
- Extreme weather variability
Transition Risks
- Emerging regulations with carbon pricing mechanisms
Opportunities
- Development and expansion of low-emission goods and services
- Development of new products and services through R&D and innovation
- Use of more efficient production processes
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, TCFD, UNGC
Certifications: ISO 14001, EMAS
Third-party Assurance: Moderate assurance from one of the statutory auditors
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 3
- SDG 4
- SDG 5
- SDG 6
- SDG 8
- SDG 12
- SDG 13
- SDG 15
- SDG 16
Imerys' sustainability initiatives contribute to these SDGs through various programs and actions related to health & safety, education, gender equality, water management, economic growth, sustainable consumption & production, climate action, biodiversity, and responsible governance.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- ReMined™ products; Sewper® Liner Solution
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 24% in 2023 compared to 2021 base year
- Reduced scope 3 GHG emissions by 6% in 2022 compared to 2021 base year
- Invested €50M since 2021 in climate change transition projects
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Established a climate change governance framework including Board of Directors, Sustainability Committee, and Climate Change Steering Committee
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- Reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030 from 2021 base year
- Reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions by 25% by 2030 from 2021 base year
Environmental Challenges
- Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
- Not disclosed
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 48% of suppliers by spend (approx. 900 suppliers) had emissions reduction targets in place by end of 2023
Responsible Procurement
- Integrating GHG emissions into purchasing decisions, requesting product carbon footprint information from suppliers, implementing low-carbon transport policies
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SBTi
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Third-party auditor (mentioned but not specified)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Nine UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
SustainAgility program contributes to nine SDGs
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Lithium hydroxide and battery-grade lithium carbonate, synthetic graphite and carbon black, mineral-based filter products, kaolinite clay, metakaolin, fine grade perlite, and calcium aluminate mineral accelerator, ImerCare Matte®, ShrinkSan®
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed