• Sustainability
  • Advancing sustainability
  • Direct operations

    Committed to net zero by 2030

    Direct operations

    Carbon

    Our 2030 ambition: Be net-zero with a science-based target to reduce absolute emissions from our own operations by 75%*
    *By 2029/30 from 2019/2020

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    Packaging

    Our 2030 ambition: Make our packaging more sustainable: reduce intensity by 45%1,2, with 100% of packaging widely reusable or recyclable and made with 50% recycled content.
    1By 2029/30 from 2019/20. 2 Target reset in 2024/25. Previously 30% reduction in packaging intensity from 2019/20 to 2029/30. 

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    CASE STUDY

    Reducing product waste in France

    Waste

    Our 2030 ambition: Reduce, reuse and recycle our waste: reduce intensity by 50%1, recycle > 95% and achieve zero waste to landfill in our direct operations.
    1By 2029/30 from 2019/20.

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    Value chain

    Working towards net zero by 2050

    • Transport: Reduce Scope 3 transport emissions by 35% per tonne of product sold1,2
    • Products and solutions: Develop innovative and sustainable product and service solutions for all our customers, including offering 100,000 Better World products1
    • Supplier carbon: Engage 67% of suppliers by spend to set SBTs by 2025
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    1 By 2029/30 from 2019/20. 2 Target reset in 2024/25. Previously 25% reduction per tonne of product sold. 

    Additional 2030 ESG ambition areas

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    Empowering our people

    Creating an inclusive and engaging environment where everyone is proud and excited to come to work and can perform at their best, develop and thrive. 

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    Championing youth & communities

    Inspiring the next generation of engineers and innovators and supporting our communities worldwide to improve people's lives and create a more sustainable world. 

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    Doing business responsibly

    Ensuring the highest ethical and environmental standards throughout our business and global value chain.