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Act for nature

Combating climate change and protecting

biodiversity and natural resources are key

priorities. We aim to significantly reduce our

greenhouse gas emissions through innovations

at our industrial facilities and in our product

design. We aim to reach the SBTi’s net-zero

target, the most demanding international climate

standard, by 2050, and thereby contribute to

limiting global warming to 1.5°C. We will also

take measures to keep reducing our water use

and biodiversity footprint.

The Pont-Évêque site is decarbonizing

its production facilities

The only European industrial facility to manufacture irons,

steam generators and garment steamers, the Calor factory

in Pont-Évêque opened its brand-new biomass boiler

(1)

at

an event to celebrate the site’s 60

th

anniversary. Two new

boilers replaced the previous ones that ran on natural gas.

As heating represents 80% of the site’s gas consumption,

this is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs)

by 45%, i.e. around 500 tons of CO

2

per year from 2025.

This initiative contributes to the 42% GHG reduction target at

production sites by 2030, and is part of a sustainable process

using wood chips from local (Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes) forestry

operations, of which 25% are certified FSC and PEFC.

1 A subsidy was received for this installation as part of the Department of Isères Renewables Heating Contract scheme financed by the Heat Fund administered by the ADEME

Accelerated emissions reductions

The design offices have developed several solutions to make products more energy

efficient

Changing the motor for greater efficiency the products energy efficiency can be

improved through technical innovations without compromising performance For

example Effitech motors can reduce the energy consumption of vacuum cleaners

by up to 50 and that of fans by up to 65

Use of nudges soft and undemanding technical solutions to encourage consumers

to adopt more sustainable behavior For example using the eco mode on irons

and steam generators yields energy savings of 30 and 45 respectively With

kettles consumers can adjust their energy use as required thanks to technology

for selecting the exact temperature for heating water and a symbol indicating the

quantity of water for one cup

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