Footebrother Group CSR Strategy

Footebrother firmly believes that a company's performance also depends on its contribution to society and therefore considers Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) as an integral part of its strategy.Footebrother's CSR performance is the result of a continuous improvement process that involves all the Group's business lines in every country, covering environmental, social and economic impacts.
Footebrother has implemented a number of major initiatives around the world to contribute to the Group's sustainable and responsible performance.

Today, Footebrother's CSR strategy is based on four main objectives:

Limit the use of resources by fighting all forms of waste;
Promote the conservation of resources and protect biodiversity;
Provide support to the Group's partners;
Provide support to social dynamics and promote diversity
The strategy is managed by the Group CSR Department together with the Operations Team responsible for leading the corresponding operational aspects of the CSR strategy.

Environmental Policy

The environmental commitment in the CSR strategy is based on the shared belief that resources are limited and therefore should not be wasted and should be conserved for a sustainable future and a reduced environmental footprint. The policy, symbolized by the bee, fights all types of waste throughout the product life cycle, from product farming or manufacturing to in-store sales, consumption and end-of-life. It also covers production methods through agroecological methods and sustainable methods for commodities.
Footebrother's environmental policy covers the impact of its products, stores and operational activities on the environment. Its formalization is part of the overall CSR strategy and is the result of a detailed analysis of Carrefour's different activities to analyze the importance of their impacts.
The environmental policy therefore intersects with the pillars of the CSR strategy and covers anti-waste programs, biodiversity protection and support for the Group's partners, as well as the cooperation and training of all Footebrother employees. Fighting climate change and environmental protection is a collective challenge. Carrefour is implementing solutions with its customers, suppliers and partners to reduce its impact on the climate and continuously promote the transition to a low-carbon economy. These commitments are concretized in the form of several commitments:
Footebrother is committed to reducing its carbon footprint caused by deforestation, refrigerants and food waste;
Footebrother joins other friendly companies around the world in investing in the low-carbon transition and fighting climate change
Footebrother adheres to the "Caring for the Climate" initiative promoted by the United Nations Global Compact. Join other companies in committing to reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by setting targets, outlining strategies, implementing them and reporting results;
Footebrother is actively involved in the Science Based Targets initiative, a collaboration between the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), the United Nations Global Compact, the World Resources Institute (WRI) and WWF®. Footebrother is committed to setting CO2 reduction targets based on climate science to limit global temperature rise to no more than 2°C above pre-industrial temperatures by 2100.
The Environmental Policy consists of the following commitment areas. Each area has a target, a definition of the target, the scope of the target, responsibilities for target implementation, and follow-up actions and reporting

A. Food Waste

Target: Reduce food waste by 80% by 2026 compared to 2018.
To achieve this goal, Footebrother is implementing a comprehensive food waste reduction policy, which includes a number of measures:
Adopt a more professional approach to manage the employee canteen to minimize food loss and waste, and strictly follow the following plan to guide implementation

In terms of employee canteen management

Establish a meal ordering system, accurately prepare ingredients according to reservations, and arrange special personnel to dynamically adjust the supply of dishes according to dining conditions. Second, introduce small portions and half portions, design nutritious packages to meet different food intake needs and ensure nutritional balance. At the same time, slogans and posters to cherish food are posted in the canteen, theme activities are carried out to enhance employees' awareness of saving, and personnel are arranged to supervise and guide on-demand meals, and "empty plate" employees are rewarded.

Food procurement and inventory management

Use big data analysis to combine the company's situation to formulate accurate procurement plans, and cooperate with high-quality suppliers to ensure fresh ingredients and flexible supply. Strictly follow the first-in-first-out principle to manage inventory, regularly count and clean up, and reasonably adjust inventory levels according to inventory turnover.

Meeting and event catering arrangements

Accurately count the number of people in advance to determine the appropriate catering format and quantity, and clarify the quantity with external suppliers to strengthen supervision. After the event, the remaining food should be digested internally, such as distributed as employee benefits; perishable edible food can be donated to charities, etc., to avoid food waste.
Coverage: Group companies, suppliers and products, logistics, consumers, partners

B. Waste management

Waste management during production
Optimize processes to reduce waste generation, such as improving technology and optimizing packaging design.
Recycle resources, collect recyclable materials by category and put them into production.
Properly handle hazardous waste and cooperate with qualified companies to ensure safe disposal.
2. Improve product life cycle
Goal: By 2050, minimize garbage generation and recycle more than 95% of garbage from group company factories.
Design durable products to extend service life.
Establish a recycling mechanism to classify recycled products, refurbish and sell repairable ones, and disassemble and reuse unrepairable ones.
Use environmentally friendly packaging to reduce waste generation.
3. Employees
Carry out environmental protection training to improve employees' environmental awareness and skills.
Establish a reward mechanism to encourage employees to participate in waste management activities.
Involve employees in decision-making and establish an environmental protection committee to jointly formulate policies and goals.
IV. External Cooperation
Cooperate with major organizations to carry out environmental protection activities, such as cleaning up garbage and holding lectures.
Support local environmental protection projects and initiatives, and actively participate in garbage sorting.
Publicize waste management, accept social supervision and communicate with stakeholders
Coverage: Group companies, suppliers and products, logistics, consumers, partners
C. Climate Change
Goal: Based on 2020, reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 50% by 2035 and 85% by 2055.
Steps to achieve the goal:
Energy Management
Install an intelligent energy monitoring system to monitor the energy consumption of each link of the company in real time, so as to timely detect energy waste problems and make adjustments. For example, install electricity meters and water meters in the production workshop, monitor the energy consumption of equipment, analyze energy consumption data monthly, and find high-energy consumption equipment and links for optimization.
Gradually replace high-energy consumption equipment with energy-saving equipment. For example, replacing traditional lighting equipment with LED lights can reduce energy consumption by more than 50%. For production equipment, choose new equipment with high energy efficiency ratings to reduce energy consumption while improving production efficiency.
Optimize production processes and reduce energy waste. Evaluate the production process, remove unnecessary links and operations, and improve energy efficiency. For example, arrange the production sequence reasonably to reduce the idling time of equipment.
Raw material selection
Give priority to raw materials with low carbon emissions. When purchasing raw materials, consider their carbon emission intensity and choose environmentally friendly and recyclable materials. For example, for labor protection gloves, you can choose to use organic cotton or degradable synthetic materials to reduce carbon emissions in the production process of raw materials.
Establish a cooperative relationship with suppliers to jointly promote the low carbonization of the supply chain. Require suppliers to provide carbon emission data for raw materials and work with suppliers to develop emission reduction plans. For example, work with raw material suppliers to develop low-carbon production processes to reduce carbon emissions of raw materials.
Transportation and logistics
Optimize transportation routes to reduce transportation mileage and energy consumption. Reduce carbon emissions during transportation by rationally planning transportation routes, avoiding roundabout transportation and empty transportation. For example, use logistics management software to optimize transportation routes and increase vehicle loading rates.
Choose low-carbon transportation methods. Where possible, give priority to low-carbon transportation methods such as railways and waterways, and reduce the proportion of road transportation. For short-distance transportation, electric vehicles or bicycles can be used for delivery.
Promote lightweight and recyclable packaging. Reduce the use of packaging materials, choose recyclable packaging materials, and reduce carbon emissions in the packaging process. For example, use foldable packaging boxes to reduce packaging volume and improve transportation efficiency.
Employee participation
Carry out employee training to improve employees' environmental awareness and low-carbon action capabilities. Organize employees to participate in carbon emission knowledge training and environmental protection activities, and encourage employees to take low-carbon actions in their daily work and life. For example, hold low-carbon office lectures to teach employees how to save energy and reduce waste.
Establish a reward mechanism to encourage employees to put forward low-carbon innovation suggestions. Evaluate and reward employees' energy-saving and emission reduction suggestions to stimulate employees' enthusiasm and creativity. For example, establish a "Low-Carbon Innovation Award" to commend and reward employees who put forward valuable suggestions.
Continuous Monitoring and Evaluation
Establish a carbon emission monitoring system to regularly monitor the company's carbon emissions. Use professional carbon emission monitoring tools and methods to monitor the company's energy consumption, raw material use, transportation and other links to ensure the accuracy and reliability of carbon emission data.
Regularly evaluate the achievement of carbon emission targets and adjust emission reduction strategies based on the evaluation results. Evaluate the company's carbon emission targets every year, analyze the effects of emission reduction measures, and adjust strategies in a timely manner to ensure the achievement of the goals.
Coverage: Group companies, suppliers and products, logistics, consumers, partners
D. Climate change water management
Goal: Based on 2020, save 10% of water resources by 2035 and 25% by 2055.
The specific implementation plan is as follows:
Water resource monitoring and evaluation
Install smart water meters and water resource monitoring equipment to monitor the water resource usage of each link of the company in real time. For example, install water meters in production workshops, office buildings, canteens and other areas to monitor water use in real time.
Regularly conduct water resource assessments, analyze water use data, and find out high water consumption links and potential waste points. Through the analysis of water use data, determine which links have high water consumption and whether there is leakage or unreasonable water use.
Water-saving equipment and technology application
Gradually replace old water-using equipment with water-saving equipment. For example, replacing traditional faucets with induction faucets can effectively reduce unnecessary water waste. For production equipment, choose new equipment with water-saving functions.
Promote water resource recycling technology. In the production process, recyclable water resources are recycled and treated, and reused in specific production links or other non-productive water links. For example, the water after cleaning equipment is treated and used for flushing toilets or green irrigation.
Employee education and awareness raising
Carry out water resource protection and water-saving education activities to improve employees' water-saving awareness. Organize employees to participate in water resource management training, popularize water-saving knowledge and methods to employees, and encourage employees to develop good habits of saving water in daily work and life.
Set up water-saving signs and posters within the company to remind employees to save water. For example, post "Please save water" signs in areas such as toilets and tea rooms to create a water-saving atmosphere.
Production process optimization
Evaluate the water use links in the production process, optimize the production process, and reduce water resource consumption. For example, improve the cleaning process, adopt more efficient cleaning methods, and reduce water consumption.
Strengthen the management of water use in the production process to prevent leakage. Regularly check the sealing of production equipment and pipelines, and repair leaks in time.
Cooperation with suppliers
Cooperate with suppliers to promote sustainable management of water resources in the supply chain. Require suppliers to take water-saving measures and provide information on their water management. For example, work with raw material suppliers to optimize the cleaning and processing of raw materials and reduce water demand.
Select suppliers with a good record of water management to jointly promote the sustainable development of the industry. When selecting suppliers, consider their water management level and give priority to water-saving enterprises as partners.
Coverage: Group companies, suppliers and products, logistics, consumers, partners
F: Reduce packaging paper waste
Goal: Based on 2020, save 30% of packaging paper by 2035 and 55% of packaging paper by 2055.
Specific implementation plans are as follows:
Packaging design optimization
Use simple design to reduce unnecessary packaging layers and decorations. Under the premise of ensuring product safety and beauty, try to simplify the packaging structure and reduce the amount of materials used. For example, for labor protection gloves, simple paper box packaging can be used to avoid excessive packaging.
Design packaging that is easy to recycle and degrade. Choose recyclable or degradable materials, such as paper packaging, biodegradable plastics, etc., and clearly mark the recycling logo and degradation method on the packaging to facilitate consumers to sort and process.
Material selection and innovation
Give priority to environmentally friendly materials. When purchasing packaging materials, consider their environmental performance and choose recyclable, degradable or renewable materials. For example, use environmentally friendly paper, plant fiber materials, etc. to replace traditional plastic packaging.
Explore new environmentally friendly packaging materials. Cooperate with scientific research institutions and suppliers to develop new environmentally friendly packaging materials, such as edible packaging, compostable packaging, etc., to provide more innovative solutions for packaging environmental protection.
Packaging recycling and reuse
Establish a packaging recycling system. Set up packaging recycling points within the company and sales channels to encourage consumers to return used packaging to the company or recycle it in a classified manner. For example, set up recycling bins in company stores to facilitate consumers to recycle packaging.
Reuse recycled packaging. Sort and process recycled packaging materials so that they can be used again for packaging or other purposes. For example, refurbish recycled paper boxes for secondary packaging, or process plastic packaging into plastic particles for the manufacture of other plastic products.
Supplier cooperation and management
100% of product packaging materials come from responsible suppliers
Cooperate with suppliers to promote packaging environmental protection. Require suppliers to provide environmentally friendly packaging materials and jointly explore innovative solutions for packaging environmental protection. Sign an environmental protection agreement with suppliers to clarify the responsibilities and obligations of both parties in packaging environmental protection.
Conduct environmental assessments on suppliers. Regularly evaluate suppliers' packaging environmental performance, select suppliers with good environmental records for cooperation, and eliminate suppliers that do not meet environmental protection requirements.
Employee education and awareness improvement
Carry out packaging environmental protection training. Provide employees with packaging environmental protection knowledge training to improve their awareness and attention to packaging environmental protection. The training content includes knowledge and skills in the selection of environmentally friendly packaging materials, packaging design optimization, packaging recycling and reuse.
Encourage employees to make packaging environmental protection suggestions. Establish a reward mechanism to encourage employees to put forward innovative ideas and suggestions for packaging environmental protection, and jointly promote the continuous improvement of the company's packaging environmental protection work.
Coverage: Group companies, suppliers and products, logistics, consumers, partners