Bollé Safety unveils the results of its latest sustainability report and highlights remarkable progress in recent years
SIGNIGICANT PROGRESS
TOWARDS A MORE SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
Bollé Safety, a global leader in eye protection for PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), has made major strides in sustainability since the publication of its first CSR report in 2022.
Among these achievements:
ENVIRONMENTAL
Upon publishing its first carbon footprint report in June 2022, Bollé Safety realized that it was emitting over 25,000 tons of CO2 to develop and produce its eyewear. As a result, the brand decided to make this diagnosis a priority by implementing clear initiatives and objectives to be achieved. Today, the company reveals the figures from the 2024 sustainability report:
- B Corp certification in September and the EcoVadis Gold Medal, highlighting its commitment and performance in environmental and social responsibility.
- A reduction of 15 to 20% in CO2 emissions per product sold since 2021, a significant step towards its goal of reducing CO2 emissions by 35% per product by 2027. This reduction is due to less air transport, improved packaging, and 23% of production using renewable energy.
- A 43% reduction in CO2 emissions from its offices between 2021 and 2024, surpassing its 2030 target six years early, thanks to the purchase of renewable energy, solar panel installation in Australia, and office renovations in the UK.
SOCIAL
Bollé Safety places the environment and the well-being of its employees at the same level. The brand has raised awareness through local initiatives such as waste collection and recycling drives, sustainable mobility packages, as well as other actions like charity runs and climate change conferences.
The company is therefore pursuing its commitments:
- Strengthening its ethics and compliance program by adopting new codes across the group and instituting mandatory training for all employees.
- The launch of a “2tonnes Workshop” to continue its carbon footprint reduction efforts initiated with the Climate Fresk.
- The creation of one volunteer day per year for each employee to engage in CSR-related initiatives, encouraging employees to participate in solidarity actions and events.
- Appointing 15 ESG ambassadors, reflecting the brand's commitments and promoting this culture across all employees.
“Aligned with achieving B Corp certification this year, the results of this new report highlight our commitment to a more sustainable future. We are proud to transparently share the progress we have made since the last report. At Bollé Brands, our actions go beyond our products; through initiatives such as implementing a living wage, volunteer days, and responsible procurement policies, we actively contribute to positive changes within the communities we serve."
Sabine Beaudoin,
Vice President of Human Resources and CSR at Bollé Safety and Bollé Brands
“We are very proud of the progress Bollé Safety has made, both environmentally and socially. The company has a real role to play in building a more sustainable future. It’s important to involve our employees in Bollé Safety's ESG initiatives, as it gives real meaning to their work. We look forward to discovering the next steps and achievements that will allow us to further strengthen our positive impact on the environment.”
Anne-Sophie François,
Senior Vice President of the Bollé Safety Brand
A strategic partnership with: 1% for the Planet
Bollé Safety has formed a strategic partnership with 1% for the Planet, a global network of businesses and environmental associations dedicated to protecting the planet and its inhabitants. In this partnership, the brand commits to donating 1% of the revenues from the HUSTLER and STKS ranges (STKS available only in Australia and New Zealand) to a group of selected associations aligned with its business model and CSR strategy. The focus will be on environmental initiatives, including projects focused on plastic reduction and ocean cleanups.
1. B Corp: https://www.bolle-safety.com/fr/insights/bcorp_news.html
2. EcoVadis: EcoVadis is a platform for evaluating the environmental, social, and ethical performance of companies, rewarding efforts in CSR. It assesses company policies and actions, as well as their reports on the environment, social issues, human rights, ethics, and responsible purchasing.
3. 1% for the Planet: https://www.bolle-safety.com/fr/insights/one-percent-for-the-planet.html