Corporate Social and Environmental Responsibility

Objectives:

Buildings :

Installation of solar panels and thermostatic heat control in the buildings

Replacement of heating system by heat pumps 

Improvement of the insulation of buildings 

Installation of UV-resistant blinds to alleviate excess heat in summer and limit heat loss in winter   

Replacement of existing lighting systems by LED 

Office: 

Reduction of number of printers and responsible printing 

Optimisation of office supplies adapted to actual needs in order to minimise waste 

Promotion of best practices among employees 

Transport: 

Prioritisation of local service providers/partners 

Transportation using hybrid, fuel efficient lorries since 2016 

Optimisation of mileage covered by the sales representatives’ vehicles 

Provision for delivery by bicycle-courier  within Paris city limits 

Objectives:

Paper: 

Reduction of the amount of paper used 

Availability of hard copy catalogues in digital format on our website

Replacement of paper used by a thinner quality and consolidation of purchasing processes across the different departments 

Implementation of waste sorting: paper and card 

Expedition of 50 % of our orders using recycled cardboard boxes 

Materials: 

Purchasing of recycled cardboard boxes and second-hand racks

Consolidation of printing equipment to standardise all consumables 

Implementation of waste sorting: plastics, batteries, metals and wood 

Products: 

Proposition to sell pre-owned products 

Donation of clearance items to Not-for-profit organisations 

Recycling of precious metals (silver and gold) from discontinued stock in order to give them a second life and create new collections 

Objectives:

•  Prioritise partners and suppliers acknowledged for their reliability and commitment to responsible practices 
•  Selection of hard-wearing, quality materials that ensure product longevity 
•  Reduction of cost associated with losses or unsold items through improved inventory management 
•  Optimisation of logistics processes to limit energy expenditure and improve profitability 
•  Promotion of short supply chains to support the local economy and reduce carbon footprint 

Objectives:

•  Ensure fair and safe working conditions throughout the production chain 
•  Promote diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities within the company 
•  Support training and skill development initiatives for employees
•  Promote social dialogue and employee engagement in decision making 
•  Participate in solidarity or sponsorship projects related to social responsibility