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.
← back to Data by year2024· 17 events
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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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Modeling of chemicals, packaging, waste and end-of-life categories was improved (categorization and emission factors) and back-calculated to the 2021 baseline.
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Roquette commits to reduce water withdrawals at industrial sites by 20% in absolute terms by 2030 vs 2021. Already at -9.9% in 2024.
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Implementation of water stewardship programs at 100% of sites in high water stress areas by 2030. 15 sites identified.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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).
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Act&Care program supported five associations contributing to UN SDG 2 (Zero Hunger). UN Global Compact member since 2009.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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2023· 3 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.
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Acquisition of Qualicaps in 2023 expanded Roquette from excipient provider to drug delivery solutions provider. 2024 Pharma Solutions revenue €818M. Increased reporting scope.
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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.
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