- Climate emergency and associated risks (regulations, raw material instability, natural disasters).
- Stakeholder expectations regarding environmental protection.
- Reducing the environmental impact of products and operations.
- Improving customer and user satisfaction.
- Ensuring ethical practices and responsible purchasing.
- Maintaining employee health, safety, and well-being.
Gerflor Group
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, Gerflor Group disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 6.2 kg eq CO2/sq.m (WW, excluding accessories). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
6.2 kg eq CO2/sq.m (WW, excluding accessories)
2021
Renewable Energy
47% (France), 36% (WW)
of total energy
Water Usage
0.25 million cubic meters/year (France)
2021
Waste
51.4K tons/year
2021
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions by 49% in scopes 1 & 2 (France) and 3.7% internationally (excluding accessories) vs 2019.
- Reduced GHG emissions by 22% in scopes 1, 2 & 3 (France) vs 2011.
- 70% of industrial sites have an Environmental Management System (EMS).
- 48.6% of sales from loose-lay products (France), 34.5% internationally.
- 24% recycled materials on average in products (2020 data).
- 50,000 tons of waste recycled annually (2020 data).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce GHG emissions by 10% (scopes 1, 2 & 3, France) and 20% (scopes 1 & 2, France) vs 2019 by 2025.
- Reduce energy consumption by 10% (kWh/sq.m.) in France and Germany by 2025.
- Reduce carbon footprint per employee for commute by 20% vs 2019 by 2025.
- Reduce accident frequency rate to <4 by 2025 (France).
- Reduce staff turnover to <10% by 2025 (France).
📅 Medium-term
- Increase renewable energy share to 50% in France by 2025.
- Increase recycled materials in products to 30% by 2025.
- Increase biosourced content in products to 10% by 2025.
- Increase loose-lay products to 35% of sales by 2025.
- Have 90% of strategic suppliers sign the responsible purchasing charter by 2025.
🔭 Long-term
- Reduce carbon footprint by 20% (kg CO2e/sq.m.) by 2025.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentCustomersStaffSociety