HERIGE: HERIGE sees its 2030 climate targets validated through the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) – 07/09/2023 at 6:30 p.m.

Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi)
[1] Today it has just ratified the HERIGE Group’s short-term greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets, in line with its 1.5°C benchmark and the Paris Climate Agreement aimed at limiting global warming.

This approval confirms the importance of corporate social responsibility issues and environmental transformation within the group’s development strategy. HERIGE thus becomes the first ETI in its sector in France to obtain this certification for the “Building Materials” category since the implementation of the SBTi standard.

By 2030, HERIGE is committed to reducing its absolute greenhouse gas emissions directly linked to its energy consumption (Scope 1 and 2) by 42%, compared to 2020. It will put in place measures to cover 67% of indirect emissions from its value chain (Scope 3), through Encouraging suppliers of goods and services to measure their emissions and adopt targets to reduce them.

“We are proud to see our carbon pathway validated by the international SBT initiative, in collaboration with WWF who have actively supported us in this approach. This demonstrates our commitment and the transformation of our organization to take concrete action to reduce climate change. We We are determined to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to the transition to a low carbon economy. »

Benoit Hannot, Chairman of the Board of Directors of HERIGE

“Businesses are an essential tool for environmental transformation, to achieve compliance with the Paris Climate Agreement. At WWF, we support companies in transforming their activities by developing and providing concrete, tailored and science-based methodologies, as part of the Science-Based Targets initiative. With this commitment to reducing carbon emissions The HERIGE Group is part of an ambitious approach to environmental progress. »

Marie-Christine Kornilov, Deputy Economist Director at WWF France

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About WWF

The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is one of the world’s leading independent environmental organizations. With an active network in more than 100 countries and the support of 6 million members, the WWF works to halt the degradation of the planet’s natural environment and build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature, preserve global biodiversity, and ensure sustainability. The use of renewable natural resources and the promotion of pollution and waste reduction.

Since 1973, WWF France has been working every day to provide future generations with a living planet. Through its volunteers and the support of its 220,000 donors, WWF France implements concrete actions to protect natural habitats and species, ensure the promotion of sustainable lifestyles, train decision-makers, support companies in reducing their ecological footprint and educate young audiences. But for change to be acceptable, it can only happen through respect for each person. This is why the WWF philosophy is dialogue and action.

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The Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) is a global organization that enables companies to set ambitious targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in line with the latest climate science. It is focused on accelerating the efforts of companies around the world to halve their emissions by 2030 and achieve net zero emissions before 2050.

This initiative is the result of collaboration between CDP, the United Nations Global Compact, the World Resources Institute (WRI), and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). SBTi identifies and promotes best practices in science-based goal setting, provides resources and guidance to reduce barriers to adoption, and independently evaluates and approves company goals.

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