Environmental footprint
Conscious of the global challenges posed by greenhouse gas emissions, and the need to combat climate change and its consequences for society at large, Savencia is working to reduce the environmental footprint of its activities.
Raising awareness among our employees through the Climate Fresk, one of the keys to progress
To accelerate our employees' awareness of the key issue of climate change, the Savencia Group is deploying the educational and collaborative workshop The Climate Fresk, adapted to our agri-food business.
By the end of 2023, more than 1,900 Savencia employees will have been trained and 43 employees will be internal facilitators within the Group.
Reduce our greenhouse gas emissions
Through the SBTi initiative, the Savencia Group is committed to reducing its emissions.
We are committed to:
- Lower the environmental impact of its activities with a reduction, per ton produced, of 20% by 2025 (versus 2015) when it comes to greenhouse gas emissions from production and transport.
- Increase its use of renewable energies.
- Reduce the carbon footprint of the volume of milk sourced by 300,000 tons of CO₂ eq by 2025 (versus 2010).
Roadmaps incorporating the energy efficiency and decarbonizsation approach have been jointly drawn up and are being deployed at all our sites.
Did you know?
In Spain, Arias has been awarded the Lean&Green prize by AECOC. The award recognises Arias' commitment to reducing its CO₂ emissions by 20% over 5 years in its logistics operations.
-17,8%
tonnes equiv.CO₂/tonne manufactured in 2023 vs 2015 (Reduction in GHG Scopes 1 & 2)
Control our water resources
We implement responsible practices to minimizse our impact on water resources and reduce the risk of water stress.
The target is to reduce water withdrawals from the natural environment, per ton of production, by 10% by 2025 (in comparison with 2015).
Did you know?
At Saint-Brice-en-Coglès (35), the installation of a process for concentrating milk by reverse osmosis, combined with a system for recovering water from the milk and a system for filtering water from the milk itself, will ultimately reduce the amount of drinking water drawn from the site. The estimated savings will amount to more than 200 m3/day.
Optimize waste management
To combat the waste of natural resources and reduce waste treatment costs, the Group’s policy is to reinforce the sorting and recovery of industrial waste by contributing to circular solutions to limit pollution risks.
An “anti-waste” working group made up of representatives from subsidiaries and employees has been set up to ensure that the roadmaps are properly implemented.
Did you know?
Elvir is the 1st French manufacturer to recycle used food cartons from its production site.
72,7%
of routine waste from our production sites is removed for recovery
Developing eco-design of our packaging
The Group clarified its packaging goals by committing to develop the eco-design for packaging to reduce the risk of overproducing waste.
Our Charter for Responsible Design drawn up in 2019 thus provides guidelines and focuses for the eco-design of packaging. In particular, it includes elements such as reduction measures at source and use of recycled materials to promote the transition to a circular packaging economy.
Our goal: 100% recyclable or biodegradable packaging for its branded products by 2025.
A new 100% recyclable 500g Saint Môret tray has been created.
The Roquefort Papillon tray is 100% recyclable.
Sachets of certain varieties of papillotes now made of recyclable paper:
The equivalent of 272 plastic tennis courts saved.
Savencia contributes to the UN's sustainable development objectives
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