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B U S I N E S S A N D S U S T A I N A B L E D E V E L O P M E N T R E P O R T
2010
TURNING CHALLENGES
INTO DEEDS
GLOBAL EXPANSION AND CORPORATE ETHICS
The centre of gravity of our business continues to shift toward
emerging economies, especially since the takeover of Supor in
China. The Group is vigilant at all times to ensure that this
expansion is carried out in compliance with its principles and its
approach to sustainable development. In doing this, it uses
guidelines and a worldwide reporting system to monitor performance
in areas such as health & safety at work, Human Rights and
respect for the environment. A sustainable development
action plan is set in motion in all newly acquired entities, to
gradually bring them into line with Group standards.
SAfEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT
THROUGHOUT THE PRODUCT LIfECYCLE
To limit the ecological impact of its operations, Groupe SEB takes
the environment into account at every stage in the lifecycle of its
products. Its eco-design goals include product recyclability,
cutting power consumption and developing the use of recycled
materials. In the area of production, 78% of the Group's entities
are certified ISO 14001, while recently acquired companies are
working toward this goal. Its eco-logistics plan aims to cut CO 2
emissions by freight transport. The Group is also an active
participant in the system for collecting and processing end-of-use
products.
TAKING ACCOUNT Of A CHANGING SOCIETY
Groupe SEB keeps in step with sociological changes affecting its
employees as well as society in general. The ageing workforce in
Europe, for example, is a challenge in the effort to reduce
occupational illness, to which we are responding with a proactive
Health & Safety plan. The Group also promotes diversity within
its workforce and takes this into account in recruitment. Meanwhile,
in view of the context of economic uncertainty, the Group
helps to ensure the future employability of its staff with appropriate
training programmes.
BEHAVING AS A CITIZEN ENTERPRISE
Civil society puts growing pressure on the business world to
respect high social, ethical and environmental standards. Groupe
SEB’s social concern is evident at many levels. In the territories
where it operates, it behaves as a responsible economic citizen:
in the event of site restructuring, for example, it does everything
possible to limit the impact on the local economy. The Group also
participates in local life by forging links with the community and
taking part in debates on issues of social concern such as nutrition
and health. Its community commitment is also seen in its
corporate philanthropic work, which is focused on the promotion
of social integration.
RESPONDING TO CONSUMER NEEDS
WITH DURABLE PRODUCTS
Modern consumers want products that pay attention to issues
such as public health, food safety and caring for the environment.
Groupe SEB makes every effort to ensure strict surveillance of
these areas. Each new generation of products brings innovative
features that respect the needs of individuals and the environment.
The field of nutrition and health is of special interest to the
Group’s innovation of new products designed for tasty and
healthy food preparation.
Tefal’s Enjoy
kitchen utensil range.