Combating climate change
To contribute to the mitigation of global warming and the preservation of the environment, FDJ is committed to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions throughout its entire scope of responsibility (from its own sites to its points of sale).
Since 2008, the FDJ Group has been measuring its greenhouse gas emissions on the 3 scopes. Now calculated annually, the carbon footprint allows the Group to closely monitor its emissions and the efforts to be made year after year.
In 2019, the Group has committed to the Science Based Targets initiative in order to set a new greenhouse gas emission reduction target for 2025 (based on a base year of 2017).
The Science Based Targets initiative helps companies to set and validate their greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets in line with the overall goal, defined by the Paris Agreement, of limiting global average temperature increase to below 2°C by 2100.
Four GHG emission reduction targets for 2025 (based on a 2017 baseline) have been specifically validated by SBT and are assessed as part of the annual carbon footprint.
1 - Reduce GHG emissions by 20% on scopes 1 & 2 by 2025
In 2020, the Group has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 40% on scopes 1 & 2 since 2017.
2 - Cover 100% of electricity consumption with a guarantee of renewable origin certificate
In 2020, 99% of the Group's electricity is covered by the purchase of guarantee of origin certificates from EDF.
3 - Reduce greenhouse gas emissions from business travels, employee commuting trips and energy supply (excluding scopes 2 emissions) by 2025
Between 2017 and 2020, the FDJ Group reduced all indirect emissions related to business travel (excluding the Group's fleet) and employee home-to-work travel, as well as upstream energy, by 63%.
4 - Engage the Group's suppliers in a carbon reduction process by 2024, with the goal of having 65% of the emissions related to FDJ purchases covered by an SBT commitment from suppliers
Three purchasing categories are mainly concerned by this approach : advertising, gaming supports and intellectual and IT services.
To achieve these objectives, FDJ is implementing a series of measures, notably aimed at reducing energy consumption on site, reducing fleet and employee travel, developing soft mobility and eco-designing the Group's gaming support.
In addition to addressing its SBT objectives, FDJ has chosen to carry out actions in all areas that could have a negative impact on the environment.
"Green IT" approach
Green IT is fully integrated into the Group's approach to reducing carbon emissions and, more broadly, into its environmental policy. In 2019, FDJ assessed the impact of its IT equipment on the environment through the WeGreenIT study, in partnership with WWF France and the Green IT Club. Following this study, two areas were identified as priorities due to their strong impact on the environment : data centers and the user environment.
Since 2020, the Group has reinforced the measures to reduce the emissions of its Data Centre and the IT equipment of all its employees.
Responsible waste management
Waste has an impact on the availability of primary resources (metals, wood, etc.). The FDJ Group is committed to ensuring responsible waste management by reducing the production of waste on site and increasing recycling.
Contributing to carbon neutrality
In addition to the various action plans implemented by FDJ to reduce its carbon footprint, the Group has chosen to contribute to worldwide carbon neutrality from 2019 onwards, covering the residual emissions from all three of the Group's scopes.
In addition to the various action plans implemented by FDJ to reduce its carbon footprint, the Group has chosen since 2019 to contribute to global carbon neutrality by offsetting its residual emissions on all three of the Group's scopes.
In this context, FDJ finances Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) projects, certified for their reliability and their international recognition, notably by the UN.
Biodiversity preservation
In the Floresta de Portel forest, located in Brazil, FDJ contributes to the protection of a fragile ecosystem and the prevention of deforestation. This project also enables the development of fair and sustainable income-generating activities for local populations through the development of agro-forestry.
Development of wind turbines
In India, FDJ supports the development of clean and renewable energy through its assistance in the development of a wind farm. This project allows to reduce India's dependence on coal while helping to improve the environment and air quality.
