Climate Change Data

Robertet SA

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:24,451 tCO2e/year (Scopes 1 & 2)
Renewable Energy Share:13% of total energy use
Total Energy Consumption:96,599 MWh/year
Water Consumption:453,795 m3/year
Waste Generated:11,265 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:0.70 tCO2e/metric ton of product sold (Scopes 1 & 2)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Responsible Business Conduct
  • Living Terroirs
  • Thriving Employees
  • Responsible Production Sites
  • Sustainable and Innovative Natural Products

Environmental Achievements

  • Completed first greenhouse gas footprint covering Scopes 1, 2, and 3 for French subsidiaries.
  • 28% reduction in water intensity compared to 2020.
  • 159 metric tons of green waste recovered.
  • Four raw materials extracted using patented CleanRScent™ technology.

Social Achievements

  • 4.5 days of CSR training for the Group Leadership Team.
  • Inclusion of three CSR criteria in profit-sharing and incentive schemes for Robertet SA employees.
  • Launched Robertet eAcademy online training platform in France.
  • Improved Ecovadis score to 77/100 (Gold medal).

Governance Achievements

  • Improved CSR integration by the Board of Directors and Group Leadership Team.
  • Two new members added to the Board of Directors' CSR Committee.
  • Implemented a Group-wide anti-corruption network.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Reduce total GHG emissions by 42% by 2040 (Scopes 1 & 2).
Medium-term Goals:
  • Evaluate CSR performance of 100% of natural raw materials purchased by 2030.
  • Audit or certify 100% of strategic natural raw materials by 2030.
  • Maintain volume of natural raw materials from long-term partners at over 80% by 2030.
  • Procure 15% of natural raw materials from certified organic sources by 2030.
  • Reduce energy consumption by 25% compared to 2020 by 2030.
  • Reduce GHG emissions per metric ton of product by 60% by 2030 (Scopes 1 & 2).
  • Reduce total GHG emissions by 25% by 2030 (Scopes 1 & 2).
  • Reduce water consumption per metric ton of product by 20% compared to 2020 by 2030.
  • Increase total share of hazardous and non-hazardous waste recovered to more than 70% by 2030.
  • Increase share of raw materials purchased “readily biodegradable” to 80% by 2030.
  • Increase share of raw materials purchased from renewable sources to 80% by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
  • Review all production sites according to SMETA 4-pillar audit by 2025.
  • Increase percentage of suppliers with signed Ethics Charter to 100% by 2025.
  • Achieve accident frequency rate of less than 9 by 2025.
  • Achieve absenteeism rate of 4% or less by 2025.
  • Achieve gender equality in workforce by 2025.

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain disruptions due to vulnerabilities related to health or political crises, or natural, environmental, and social risks.
  • Significant lack of monitoring of suppliers in terms of CSR performance and traceability of raw materials.
  • Workplace accidents or occupational illnesses.
  • Water scarcity and reduced resilience of the Group’s operations.
  • Pollution, health and environmental impacts associated with waste.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developed a responsible purchasing policy.
  • Implemented CSR audits and certifications of supply chains.
  • Forged long-term partnerships with suppliers.
  • Improved HSE working group and policy.
  • Implemented water reuse projects and optimized water consumption.
  • Developed upcycling initiatives to reuse waste and by-products.
  • Implemented measures to reduce air, soil, surface, and groundwater pollution, as well as odor and noise pollution.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 47% of strategic natural supply chains audited or certified in the last three years.

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Ethics Charter, field visits, CSR self-assessment questionnaire, CSR audits and certifications.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products and processes

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, EU CSRD

Certifications: ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, SQFI

Third-party Assurance: Limited assurance by an independent third-party chartered accountant

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 1: No Poverty
  • Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
  • Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
  • Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
  • Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • Goal 13: Climate Action
  • Goal 15: Life on Land
  • Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Robertet's initiatives contribute to these goals through responsible business practices, sustainable supply chains, employee well-being, responsible production, and sustainable product development.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • CleanRScent™ technology, Cyclescent™ range of natural ingredients, Damasty upcycled product.

Awards & Recognition

  • PAOT d’Or award for Damasty product.