Our commitment to the climate
Our CO2 emission reduction targets
Our CO2 emission reduction goals have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) – a leading international authority on the subject.
They are fully in line with the objectives of the 2015 Paris Agreement to contribute to restricting global warming to less than 1.5°C compared to pre-industrial levels on Scopes 1 and 2, and well below 2°C on Scope 3.
1. Reduction scope 1 and 2 : -47,5%*
Scope 1 deals with all our direct CO2 emissions related to natural gas or diesel.
Scope 2 deals with all the indirect CO2 emissions related to electricity.
Our targets are the following:
- Optimise even further our energy use in our industrial laundries
- Decarbonise our energy
- Reduce the environmental impact of our logistic fleet
2. Reduction of scope 3 : -28%*
Scope 3 is all other indirect CO2 emissions (supply chain, freight transport, commuting to work, etc.). We are part of our clients' Scope 3 emissions.
Our targets are the following:
- Improve and optimise our operational practices, especially on linen management
- Reduce the environmental impact of our products by working on design, material selection or modes of production
- Reduce the impact of our freight and support our employees in their transition towards more responsible commuting practices
*between 2019 and 2030
Watch a video on our action plan
The carbon footprint of your services
We use our carbon footprint calculator to assess emissions related to the use of our products and services, taking into account all direct and indirect emissions (Scopes 1, 2 and 3). Our customised analyses offer you reliable and business-specific data, allowing you to integrate these results into your own carbon footprint.
Why choose Elis?
- Complete and transparent analysis: we provide you with clear results, based on your own data (services used, tonnages delivered, spend), while detailing the methodology used in the interest of perfect transparency.
- Customised support: our teams are at your disposal to identify and work together with you on potential ways in which you can reduce emissions.
To learn more, discover our calculator.
Our targets approved by SBTi
In 2023, we are proud to announce that our ambitious climate targets have been validated by SBTi.
What is SBTi?
SBTi (Science Based target initiatives) is a scientific approach used by more than 4,000 companies in the world. This initiative is supported by internationally recognised actors, such as the United Nations and WWF.
Their objectives are:
- Assisting businesses in defining carbon emissions reduction targets.
- Contributing to keeping the planet’s temperature increase below 1.5°C.
Our new climate targets underscore our ambition, as a market leader, to play an even more active role in addressing the climate emergency. It will be a source of attractivity and pride for our employees, engaged every day in its implementation and in the achievement of our targets. We are convinced that this strategy will be a sustainable differentiator, positioning Elis as a credible, committed and long-term partner for our customers and prospects; this should also further drive Elis profitable growth going forward.
Our action plan detailed by our Group CSR Director
Interview of Claire Bottineau, Group CSR Director.
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