Environmental protection

To limit its impact on our planet, Groupe SEB incorporates respect for the environment throughout its product lifecycles. Through our eco-design approach, we improve product recyclability, reduce energy consumption, develop our use of recycled materials etc. As far as production is concerned, 78% of the Group’s entities are ISO 14001 certified. Our most recent acquisitions are in the process of being certified. An eco-logistics project to reduce C02 emissions related to transport has been launched and the Group is involved in collecting and treating products that have reached the end of their lifecycle.

• New products are more than 70% recyclable;
• 78% of factories and logistics entities are ISO 14001 certified;
• 265,000 tons of CO2 on average for the transport carbon footprint (305,000 tons in 2009).

The Group designs products that are more energy-efficient, such as the Acticook pressure cooker and Eco Intelligence vacuum cleaners (energy saving of about 30%), and more environmentally-friendly, or even products that have been made from recycled materials (Enjoy spatulas and Natura cookware range).

Furthermore, in 2010 the Group tested with a major client the launch of Cross-Europe common range in small electrical appliances.
This significantly simplifies product and logistics flow management and results in economic savings for both parties and a reduction in CO2 emissions related to transport.