Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced hazardous waste volumes in the United States by 33% by making solvent-based coating processes more efficient.
• Italian production facility and related marketing unit earned OHSAS 18001 certification.
• Senfa (Chargeurs Technical Substrates' French production unit) awarded the AFAQ Confirmed Eco-Design label.

Social Achievements

• Launched a performance plan in each business line of the group and in Chargeurs SA.
• Renegotiated and signed agreements concerning gender equality in the workplace and working hours (Novacel Déville-lès-Rouen).
• Lainière de Picardie Buire-Courcelles renegotiated its gender equality agreement, signed in January 2016.
• 15 agreements were signed in Group units during the year (working hours and/or compensation).

Governance Achievements

• Transition in ownership: Colombus Holding SAS became the Company's lead shareholder.
• Established a Compensation Committee.
• Combined the functions of Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Cost impact that disrupted the market for raw materials.
• Currency devaluations in Argentina and Brazil.
• Bottlenecks in leftover fabric recycling channels.
• A more accurate accounting for workplace accidents resulting in at least one day of lost-time, and an increase in the number of accidents, particularly at the Chargeurs Fashion Technologies production units.

Mitigation Strategies

• Innovation helped to widen margins.
• Global footprint lets us take advantage of cycles across the world economy.
• Adjusted wool tops to avoid exposure to low prices offered on Merino wool by Chinese producers.
• Investing in new production lines (e.g., 5-meter wide production line at Senfa).
• Improved efficiency of solvent-based coating processes.
• Developed a new polyurethane undercoating that reduces wastage and run-related seconds.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• CSR commitments and OHS 18000 and/or ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 certifications for suppliers.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Sustainable Product Development
• Responsible Value Chain
• Employee Well-being and Safety
• Governance and Ethics

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced CO2 emissions by 4% per Mm2 of production
• Reduced water consumption by 4% per Mm2 of production
• Reduced waste production by 10% per Mm2
• 32% of revenue generated by sustainable products (exceeding the 25% target)

Social Achievements

• Zero-accident commitment maintained
• 100% of full-time employees benefit from health insurance
• Novacel Academy achieved 100% hiring rate for work-study students
• Professional integration initiatives at Senfa and Lainière de Picardie

Governance Achievements

• Published Modern Slavery Statement
• Implemented Sedex SMETA audits at production facilities and strategic suppliers
• Established a Code of Conduct and Ethics Committee
• Provided 100% of employees with anti-corruption training

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Decarbonizing manufacturing activities
• Optimizing water consumption
• Ensuring responsible sourcing and supply chain practices
• Maintaining a safe and healthy work environment

Mitigation Strategies

• Implemented short-term action plans to reduce energy and water consumption
• Developed sustainable product ranges (Oxygen and Sustainable 360™)
• Joined the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) and Alliance to End Plastic Waste
• Conducted Sedex SMETA audits, implemented ETSCAF safety methodology

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 17 strategic suppliers audited in 2021, aiming for 40 in the next two years

Responsible Procurement

• Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) membership
• Responsible Procurement Charter
• Sedex SMETA audits

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 16, 17

Initiatives are aligned with these SDGs as detailed in the report.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Nativa™ merino wool, Sustainable 360™ interlinings, Oxygen range

Awards & Recognition

• Trophées Défis RSE 2021

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate change mitigation
• Climate change adaptation
• Product carbon footprint
• Waste management and the circular economy
• Responsible value chain
• Talent attraction and retention
• Preserving natural resources
• Health and safety of our employees
• Business ethics
• Governance and CSR approach
• Customer satisfaction
• Gender equality
• Product traceability
• Animal welfare

Environmental Achievements

• Total energy consumption decreased by 10.8% in 2022 compared with 2021.
• Greenhouse gas emissions decreased by 7.3% in 2022.
• Water consumption decreased by 11.6% in 2022.
• Waste production decreased by 11.5% in 2022.
• Recycled 56% of waste in 2022.
• Developed OXYGEN range of eco-responsible industrial process films.
• Recycled 11 tons of textile waste in Brazil.
• NATIVA™ Regen program launched for regenerative agriculture and soil carbon sequestration.

Social Achievements

• Launched Innovation Network to promote a culture of innovation.
• Provided 9,737 hours of safety training.
• Implemented ETSCAF safety approach.
• Revised Code of Conduct.
• Developed online training platform (360 Learning).
• Supported various community initiatives globally (e.g., partnerships with universities, local sports teams).

Governance Achievements

• 50% independent Board members with 91.42% attendance rate.
• Revised Code of Conduct and implemented internal control system.
• 31% of employees received anti-corruption training.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Access to essential resources and energy crisis.
• Decarbonizing the supply chain.
• Talent retention.
• Maintaining high customer satisfaction in a demanding environment.

Mitigation Strategies

• Implemented energy-saving measures at all sites (e.g., engine replacements, efficient cooling units).
• Developed responsible purchasing strategy (Responsible Procurement Charter, Sedex platform, SMETA audits).
• Strengthened HR policies and implemented training programs.
• Focus on premiumization of offerings and complete solutions for customers.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: +30 strategic suppliers audited (SMETA)

Responsible Procurement

• Responsible Procurement Charter
• Sedex platform
• SMETA audits
• Modern Slavery Statement
• Better Cotton Initiative (BCI)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 5
• SDG 6
• SDG 8
• SDG 9
• SDG 11
• SDG 12
• SDG 13
• SDG 16
• SDG 17

Actions outlined in the report contribute to these SDGs.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• OXYGEN range
• Sustainable 360™ range
• NATIVA™ wool-based interlining

Awards & Recognition

• Silver certificate from Gaia Research (2021)
• Innovation Prize from Chinese association of plastic recyclers (Novacel)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate change mitigation and response, energy challenges
• Air and water pollution, hazardous substances, microplastics
• Circular economy (raw materials, waste)
• Working conditions for our employees
• Corporate culture and commitment
• Information and consumer safety

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced CO2 emissions related to energy consumption by -5.3% in 2023 compared to 2022.
• Reduced water consumption by -6.3% in 2023 compared to 2022.
• Reduced waste production by 11% between 2022 and 2023.
• 35% of revenue generated by sustainable products in 2023.

Social Achievements

• Launched a program to improve access to employment opportunities for women and young people in rural communities near NATIVA™ Regen farms.
• Achieved a 74% participation rate in an employee satisfaction survey at Chargeurs Museum Studio.
• Provided 21 hours of training on average per employee in 2023.

Governance Achievements

• 100% of employees trained in the Code of Conduct.
• Appointment of a Climate Change Lead director to oversee climate change at the Board level.
• Updated Sustainable Purchasing Charter signed by almost 400 suppliers.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Deterioration in occupational accident frequency rate in 2023 (7.21).
• High Scope 3 emissions (91% of the Group’s footprint).
• Water risk, particularly at production sites in Asia.

Mitigation Strategies

• Implemented energy efficiency initiatives at key production sites.
• Improved safety inspections, ongoing training, and active leadership of plant managers.
• Developed a detailed, automatic calculation tool for Scope 3 indirect emissions.
• Initiated dialogue and actions with suppliers and partners to reduce emissions.
• Implementing a system to closely monitor the water distribution network to improve leakage management.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 69% of Chargeurs PCC suppliers undergo CSR audits (SMETA) or engage in dialogue regarding CSR issues in 2023. CAM uses EcoVadis platform to assess CSR performance of suppliers.

Responsible Procurement

• Sustainable Purchasing Charter
• Supplier audits via Sedex and EcoVadis platforms
• Dialogue with suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, CSRD

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ISO 50001, OEKO TEX standard 100

Third-party Assurance: URD

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Oxygen range of industrial process films
• Sustainable 360 range of interlinings
• Zero-Water Dyeing range of interlinings
• Pearlflex PVC-free advertising canvas