Reducing our environmental footprint

The second pillar of our CSR strategy commits us to limiting the environmental impact of our activities.

To achieve this, we have begun training our teams to conduct carbon assessments and develop climate strategies. However, CO₂ is not our only ecological challenge. We also aim to reduce our environmental footprint in other areas, such as resource preservation and pollution reduction.

Carbon assessment and climate strategy

Addressing the challenges of climate change requires an understanding of one's own carbon emissions. To gauge the footprint of their activities and improve their impact through a tailored action plan, 9 SERFIM subsidiaries underwent training to conduct their carbon footprint assessments. This process has enabled companies to develop action strategies to reduce their environmental impact.

Mobility

Mobility accounts for a significant share of our CO2 emissions, making it a key lever for reducing our carbon footprint. This involves rethinking usage (pooling, optimization), encouraging alternative transport modes for commuting, and greening our vehicle fleets...

Energy consumption

Some of our activities are particularly energy-intensive and can represent a major component of our carbon footprint. This is the case, for example, with our sorting and secondary materials recovery centers, as well as our roadworks activities. That is why we are exploring all possible options to reduce their carbon footprint: electrifying recycling lines, renovating asphalt plants, using green electricity, etc. The same applies to our buildings' energy consumption, whether through energy performance improvements or everyday eco-friendly practices to reduce consumption. Finally, our subsidiary SERFIM ENR serves as a major lever for greening our energy consumption, featuring our own photovoltaic power plants installed on the roofs of our sites, including our first PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) signed in October 2022 between one of our energy production sites and one of our consumption sites.

Environment

The carbon assessment is not the only tool for improving our environmental footprint. Identifying and respecting planetary boundaries also involves a more virtuous procurement policy and better management of our resources and waste on site. The issue of water consumption in our businesses is also essential, as certain activities can be water-intensive, such as those related to structures or water pipelines.

Labels and certifications

SERFIM companies, across all business segments, have earned a total of 80 certifications and recognitions in the areas of corporate social responsibility.