Roquette — full event log
Every event we have on file across every reporting year. The Data-by-year tab summarises the top 10 per year; this page shows them all.
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Roquette does NOT have a medium-term offsetting strategy via carbon credits — focused on reducing emissions first. The group invests in 'insetting' (offsetting within own value chain) via regenerative agriculture programs. In 2024, purchased certificates associated with low-carbon wheat and corn from French supply zones via Soil Capital, resulting in 2,945 tCO2eq of GHG elimination and reduction. Goal: 20 regenerative agriculture programs globally by 2030.
sustainability_report p.36
Internal carbon price integrated into all investment profitability models. Average CO2 price of €100/ton used in profitability calculations to 2030 (medium term) and over €150/ton in long-term assumptions in Europe. Explicit prices for carbon market countries; shadow prices elsewhere. Updated annually. Applied to investments, operations optimization, and innovation/ecodesign decisions.
sustainability_report p.37
Roquette committed to reducing water withdrawals at industrial sites by 20% in absolute terms by 2030 vs 2021 base year, with priority on high water stress sites. Investment of €20-100M planned.
sustainability_report p.44
EcoVadis ethics rating improved from 50 in 2022 to 77 in 2024 (published January 2025), reflecting maturity in ethics and compliance.
sustainability_report p.69
2024 is first year of CSRD application with double materiality assessment. Sets new baseline for sustainability reporting. Some indicators have restricted scope, particularly social datapoints S1-10 and S1-16 (adequate wages and gender pay gap).
sustainability_report p.3
The '30@30' program targets 30% reduction in specific energy consumption (MWh/t) by 2030 vs 2021. Annual budget of €3-10M via internal call for projects. In 2024, generated savings of 13,650 tCO2eq/year. Includes mechanical vapor recompression (MVR), electric boilers, heat pumps, smart metering. First MVR group commissioned end-2024 in France saves ~40,000 tCO2eq/year.
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Four levers: load optimization, distance reduction, multimodal/alternative fuel, low-carbon carriers. Roquette Frères switched to HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) for road and pre-port transport, plus SAF for air—saving ~5,150 tCO2eq in 2024. Italy HVO conversion saves 1,500 t CO2/year. India CNG use increased 12%. Spain deployed first electric truck in 2024. 2021-2023 France emissions cut 7% (4,425 tCO2eq).
sustainability_report p.29
Modeling of chemicals, packaging, waste and end-of-life categories was improved (categorization and emission factors) and back-calculated to the 2021 baseline.
sustainability_report p.35
Roquette commits to reduce water withdrawals at industrial sites by 20% in absolute terms by 2030 vs 2021. Already at -9.9% in 2024.
sustainability_report p.42
Implementation of water stewardship programs at 100% of sites in high water stress areas by 2030. 15 sites identified.
sustainability_report p.43
Roquette commits to zero deforestation in value chain by 2030, ensuring traceability of wood, cellulose, pallets, packaging and plant-based raw materials. Plus 100 biodiversity initiatives globally by 2030.
sustainability_report p.46
Target of 40% of management positions held by women by 2030 (currently 27.1% in 2024).
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Target of 100% production sites with ISO 14001 environmental management by 2030 (51% in 2024, 63% in 2025); ISO 45001 for top 24 sites by 2025, all by 2030.
sustainability_report p.40
In 2024, information about Sethness and Qualicaps was integrated to expand the scope. Number of local community initiatives increased from 90 (2023) to 121 (2024).
sustainability_report p.64
First year of CSRD application; report drawn up in context of uncertainties regarding interpretation, lack of established practices for double materiality, with some data points omitted (E2-4 DP28a, S1-10, S1-16 limited scope).
sustainability_report p.3
Act&Care program supported five associations contributing to UN SDG 2 (Zero Hunger). UN Global Compact member since 2009.
sustainability_report p.64
Roquette is gradually increasing renewables in its energy mix. Six European, Indian and Chinese sites use biomass-fired boilers (wood, bagasse, rice bale) to produce heat/electricity. Many sites produce biogas from plant wastewater that replaces natural gas. In 2021, Panevezys (Lithuania) signed a PPA with Enefit Green for wind electricity (43 MW farm inaugurated Sept 2024). In 2024, 43,920 MWh of renewable electricity was purchased in Europe via PPAs. Total renewable energy consumption: 1,997,718 MWh (17% of total) in 2024. Planned biomass boiler at Lestrem (work starts 2025) replacing natural gas.
sustainability_report p.31
Group-wide energy efficiency program targeting 30% reduction in specific energy consumption (MWh/t) by 2030 vs 2021. Annual budget of €3-10M via internal project call. In 2024 generated 13,650 tCO2eq/year savings. Includes smart metering, more efficient equipment, optimization.
sustainability_report p.28
Electrification of industrial processes in countries with low-carbon electricity. In 2024 built first group of Mechanical Vapor Recompression (MVR) systems in France (commissioned end Dec 2024) saving ~40,000 tCO2eq/year by reducing steam from natural gas combustion.
sustainability_report p.28
In 2024, Roquette converted a coal-fired boiler to natural gas, ceasing coal use on all US sites, reducing emissions by ~75,000 tCO2eq/year vs 2021. Planned biomass boiler at Lestrem (France) using waste wood instead of natural gas, starting 2025 — funded by €33.5M ADEME grant.
sustainability_report p.28
Agricultural raw materials are the largest Scope 3 category. Targets: 20 regenerative agriculture programs by 2030 (joined Vivescia Transitions program in France, Truterra in US, PADV); 60% certified sustainable supplies (SAI, 2BSVS, ISCC) by 2030; purchase of agricultural carbon certificates via Soil Capital (2,945 tCO2eq in 2024).
sustainability_report p.29
Four levers: optimize loading rates, reduce distances, multimodal/alternative fuels, low-carbon carriers. In 2024 Roquette France switched to HVO biofuel (saving 5,150 tCO2eq), Italy switched to HVO (-1,500 tCO2/year), Spain deployed first electric truck, China shifted to multimodal sea-road (-200 tCO2eq). Roquette Frères reduced transport emissions by 7% (4,425 tCO2eq) from 2021 to 2023.
sustainability_report p.30
Three levers: optimize consumption (R&D reducing enzymes and processing aids); purchase low-carbon chemicals (e.g., 2024 study on low-carbon hydrogen — green H2 by electrolysis+renewables, pink H2 by electrolysis+French nuclear, blue H2 by gas reforming+CCS); supplier selection based on LCA carbon profile.
sustainability_report p.29
Q1-Q3 2024 activity data was collected, and Q4 activities were extrapolated from production base to obtain results in time for CSRD publication. Carbon footprint will be reassessed over full year later.
sustainability_report p.36
In 2024, Roquette conducted comprehensive biodiversity study on dependencies, impacts, risks and opportunities using ENCORE, Biodiversity Risk Filter (WWF) and Global Biodiversity Score, aligned with TNFD LEAP approach. 10/32 sites identified near biodiversity-sensitive areas.
sustainability_report p.46
In 2024, Roquette joined the French organization Entreprises pour les Droits de l'Homme (e-dh), reinforcing commitment to respecting human rights throughout value chain.
sustainability_report p.52
Roquette focuses on reducing CO2 emissions before considering offsetting. No medium-term offsetting strategy as this would move away from core activities. Group invests in 'insetting' actions—offsetting integrated within own value chain. In 2024, purchased certificates for low-carbon wheat and corn from French supply zones resulted in 2,945 tCO2eq of GHG elimination and reduction via Soil Capital partnership. Aims for 20 regenerative agriculture programs worldwide by 2030.
sustainability_report p.37
Purchased goods (cat 1) is largest scope 3 category at 3.4 Mt CO2eq. Roquette joined Transitions program (Vivescia, France) targeting 15% emission reduction on 10,000 tons wheat by 2026 baseline, plus Truterra in US and PADV. Target: 20 regenerative agriculture programs globally by 2030. 60% certified sustainable raw materials by 2030 (SAI, 2BSVS, ISCC schemes). Uses X-Farm precision farming since 2021.
sustainability_report p.29
Three sub-levers: optimizing consumption (R&D reducing enzymes and processing aids), purchasing low-carbon products (e.g., 2024 study on green/pink/blue H2 sourcing), and selecting suppliers based on carbon LCAs. Buyers now systematically request LCAs in tenders and assess decarbonization strategies of suppliers.
sustainability_report p.29
In 2024, modeling of the chemicals, packaging, waste and end-of-life categories was improved (categorization and emission factors) and back-calculated from the baseline.
sustainability_report p.36
Roquette committed to zero deforestation goal by 2030, ensuring traceability of supplies (wood, cellulose, pallets, packaging and plant-based raw materials). Impact study planned for 2025.
sustainability_report p.40
Ambitious target set for 2030: 40% of management positions to be held by women, up from 27.1% in 2024.
sustainability_report p.56
Roquette is gradually increasing renewable energy in its mix. 17% of total energy consumed was renewable in 2024 (1,997,718 MWh). Six European, Indian and Chinese sites use biomass-based fuel (wood, bagasse, rice bale). Many sites produce biogas from plant wastewater replacing natural gas. The Panevezys site (Lithuania) entered a long-term PPA with Enefit Green for wind power (43 MW farm inaugurated Sept 2024). In 2024, 43,920 MWh renewable electricity purchased in Europe via PPA. Group uses RECs/Guarantees of Origin alongside PPAs. Lestrem biomass boiler planned for 2025 with €33.5M ADEME subsidy.
sustainability_report p.30
In 2024, converted a coal-fired boiler to natural gas in the US, ending coal use across all US sites, reducing site emissions by ~75,000 tCO2eq/year vs 2021. Lestrem biomass boiler project (waste wood replacing natural gas) scheduled to start 2025 with €33.5M ADEME subsidy. Locked-in emissions from fossil boilers: 10.2 Mt over 2024-2030, dropping to zero by 2050.
sustainability_report p.29
2023· 6 events
In November 2023, Roquette signed an ecological transition contract with the French government to implement a -40% decarbonization roadmap for French sites by 2030 compared to 2015, with longer term scenarios of -65% (median) to -93% (ambitious) by 2050.
sustainability_report p.28
Acquisition of Qualicaps in 2023 expanded Roquette from excipient provider to drug delivery solutions provider. 2024 Pharma Solutions revenue €818M. Increased reporting scope.
sustainability_report p.12
In November 2023, Roquette signed an ecological transition contract with the French government to implement a decarbonization roadmap of -40% for its French sites by 2030 vs 2015 base year, with long-term scenarios of -65% (median) or -93% (ambitious) by 2050.
sustainability_report p.28
Roquette's 2030 GHG emission reduction targets validated by SBTi in 2023: 25% absolute reduction in scope 1 & 2 vs 2021 base year; 25% absolute reduction in scope 3 from purchased goods, fuel/energy, upstream transport, and waste. Also energy efficiency improvement of 30% by 2030.
sustainability_report p.28
In October 2023, Roquette acquired the Qualicaps group, expanding from excipients provider to drug delivery solutions provider. Pharma Solutions achieved €818M revenue in 2024. Multiple Qualicaps sites integrated into reporting scope.
sustainability_report p.12
In 2023, Roquette's SBTi targets were validated: 25% absolute reduction in Scope 1+2 emissions and 25% absolute reduction in Scope 3 (cat 1, 3, 4, 5) by 2030 vs 2021 base year. Aligned with well-below-2°C trajectory, not 1.5°C.
sustainability_report p.28