SUEZ - ESG Factbook ESG Factbook Introduction In order to closely monitor the implementation of its commitments to the envi- ronment and society and the corresponding results, SUEZ consolidates key ESG indicators that are a reflection of its ESG performance on a yearly basis. To ensure transparency and provide its stakeholders with accurate information, SUEZ opens access to these indicators and singles out correspondences with both key extra-fi- nancial reporting frameworks and applicable EU regulation on extra-financial dis- closure. This file includes all indicators relating to SUEZ environmental, social and governance performance. Environmental data is split into 5 tabs: climate, energy, Water and R&R activities and environmental management to allow for a better distinction between indicators covering SUEZ business scope (volume of waste treated, etc.) and SUEZ environ- mental performance (certifications, waste generation,etc). Water accounting and water risk exposure indicators are included under the Water tab. The Social tab discloses indicators related to SUEZ HR performance (workforce, working conditions, health and safety, training, etc) and SUEZ societal impact and stakeholder engagement (access to essential services, supply chain, value distri- bution, etc). The Governance tab provides an overview of SUEZ corporate governance as re- flected in public mandatory documentations.
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SUEZ - ESG Factbook
ESG Factbook
IntroductionIn order to closely monitor the implementation of its commitments to the envi-ronment and society and the corresponding results, SUEZ consolidates key ESG indicators that are a reflection of its ESG performance on a yearly basis. To ensure transparency and provide its stakeholders with accurate information, SUEZ opens access to these indicators and singles out correspondences with both key extra-fi-nancial reporting frameworks and applicable EU regulation on extra-financial dis-closure. This file includes all indicators relating to SUEZ environmental, social and governance performance.
Environmental data is split into 5 tabs: climate, energy, Water and R&R activities and environmental management to allow for a better distinction between indicators covering SUEZ business scope (volume of waste treated, etc.) and SUEZ environ-mental performance (certifications, waste generation,etc). Water accounting and water risk exposure indicators are included under the Water tab.
The Social tab discloses indicators related to SUEZ HR performance (workforce, working conditions, health and safety, training, etc) and SUEZ societal impact and stakeholder engagement (access to essential services, supply chain, value distri-bution, etc).
The Governance tab provides an overview of SUEZ corporate governance as re-flected in public mandatory documentations.
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SymbolsThroughout this document, relevant indicators have been flagged using different symbols, found in the column “Note” of each tab. Their significance is detailed here below.
Changes in the methodology employed to calculate the indicator between 2019 and 2020 in a continuous improvement approach, most often linked to a more precise reportingChanges (1) in the perimeter of calculation of the indicator between 2019 and 2020, for instance, due to sales of assets or the inclusion of additional sites within the reporting scope or (2) due to external trends, such as the Covid-19 pandemicNew indicator introduced in 2020 to allow for a more precise disclosure
Activity scope coveredThe whole of SUEZ activities are covered within the different tabs of this factbook, namely:(1) Recycling & Recovery (also referred to as waste activities): Covers the collection, sorting and recycling, landfilling, composting, methanization and incineration of non-hazardous and hazardous waste for the Group’s municipal clients(2) Water: Covers the production and distribution of drinking water and the collection and treatment of wastewater for the Group’s municipal clients(3) Industry: Covers production and distribution of industrial water, the collection and treatment of wastewater for industrial clients, as well as and the production and sales of equipments and chemicals
Summary
GeneralOperational sites & vehicle fleetClientsFinancial information
Climate SUEZ GHG emissionsAvoided emissions for SUEZ clients
EnergyEnergy consumptionEnergy production resulting from waste and water treatment activities
EBITDA Financial information EBITDA _ Water activities million euros 7.2.2 201-1 1 788,2 1 596,3
EBITDA Financial information EBITDA _ Recycling & Recovery activities million euros 7.2.2 201-1 1 067,3 937,4
EBITDA Financial information EBITDA _ ETS activities million euros 7.2.2 201-1 434,5 385,8
Capital expenditure Financial informationInvestments in property, plant and equipment, intangible assets and financial assets _Water
million euros 18.1.6 (note 3.2) N/A (296,0) (763,0) ((33))
Capital expenditure Financial informationInvestments in property, plant and equipment, intangible assets and financial assets _ Recycling and recovery
million euros 18.1.6 (note 3.2) N/A (454,4) (401,1) ((33))
Capital expenditure Financial informationInvestments in property, plant and equipment, intangible assets and financial assets _ ETS
million euros 18.1.6 (note 3.2) N/A (223,0) (197,3) ((33))
Revenue Financial information France revenue million euros 18.1.6 (note 3.3) 201-1 5 075,2 4 838,3
Revenue Financial information Europe revenue million euros 18.1.6 (note 3.3) 201-1 5 825,8 5 732,3
Revenue Financial information Rest of the world revenue million euros 18.1.6 (note 3.3) 201-1 7 114,3 6 638,4
DDiissccllaaiimmeerrss && nnootteess((11)) Including sites operating as both transfer stations and sorting/recycling centers. ((22)) Details on SUEZ financial consolidation scope are available in the Annual Financial Report 2020, section 3. ((33))Capital expenditures excluding financial assets are available in SUEZ FY 2020 results presentation, slide 31; net investments are available on slide 47.
((22)) Scope 3 is still under review and SUEZ is working closely with an external consultant to assess this type of emissions. The 2020 figure does not consider the energy consumed by the consumers to heat the water produced and distributed by the Group.
((11)) As part of an internal methodological choice, SUEZ emissions from waste activities include subcontractors' fuel emissions, as they are in charge of the collection of part of the waste volumes that enter the Group's treatment and recovery processes
Energy Energy consumption Consumption of primary and secondary energy GWh 5.9.2.2 302-1 17 287 13 684 ▲
Energy Energy consumption Waste - Energy consumption - Total GWh 5.9.2.2 302-1 8 973 5 441 ▲
Energy Energy consumption Water - Energy consumption - Total GWh 5.9.2.2 302-1 IF-WU-130a.1 7 934 7 967
Energy Energy consumption Industry - Energy consumption - Total GWh 5.9.2.2 302-1 380 276 ++
Energy Energy consumption GROUP - Energy consumption - Electricity GWh 5.9.2.2 302-1 8 080 8 473
Energy Energy consumption GROUP - Energy consumption - % electricity % 5.9.2.2 302-1 47% 62% ++
Energy Energy consumption Waste - Energy consumption - Electricity GWh 5.9.2.2 302-1 1 471 1 560
Energy Energy consumption Waste - Energy consumption - % electricity % 5.9.2.2 302-1 16% 29% ((11)) ++
Energy Energy consumption Water - Energy consumption - Electricity GWh 5.9.2.2 302-1 6 489 6 797
Energy Energy consumption Water - Energy consumption - % electricity % 5.9.2.2 302-1 82% 85% ((22)) ++
Energy Energy consumptionWater - Energy consumption - % electricity purchased from the grid
% 5.9.2.2 302-1 IF-WU-130a.1 79% 82% ((22)) ++
Energy Energy consumption Industry - Energy consumption - Electricity GWh 5.9.2.2 302-1 119 115 ++
Energy Energy consumption Industry - Energy consumption - % electricity % 5.9.2.2 302-1 31% 42% ((33)) ++
Energy Energy consumption GROUP - Energy consumption - natural gas (Stationary sources) GWh 5.9.2.2 302-1 - 978 ++
Energy Energy consumptionGROUP - Energy consumption - % natural gas (Stationary sources)
% 5.9.2.2 302-1 - 7% ++
Energy Energy consumption GROUP - Energy consumption - Biogas GWh 5.9.2.2 302-1 - 1 143 ++
Energy Energy consumption GROUP - Energy consumption - % biogas % 5.9.2.2 302-1 - 8% ++
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Energy Energy production Non hazardous landfill - Quantity of biogas valorized in gas form GWh 302-1 - 657 ++
DDiissccllaaiimmeerrss && NNootteess((11)) as a % of total energy consumed by waste activities((22)) as a % of total energy consumed by water activities((33)) as a % of total energy consumed by industry activities((44)) including renewable energy purchases
Hazardous wasteQuantity of alternative energy provided by recovery of waste in the form of fuels
Gwh 302-1 1 793 1 463
Electronic waste Tonnage of electronic waste collected t 306-4 IF-WM-420a.4 - 3 781 ((33)) ++
Electronic wasteTonnage of end-of-life electrical and electronic waste treated by material recovery and recycling activities (dismantling and disassembly)
t 306-4 33 525 51 014 ((33)) ♦♦
Electronic waste % of material recovered from electronic waste through recycling % 306-4 IF-WM-420a.4 - 90% ((33)) ((44)) ++
Hazardous wasteQuantity of alternative energy provided by recovery of waste in the form of fuels
Gwh 302-1 1 793 1 463
Electronic waste Tonnage of electronic waste collected t 306-4 IF-WM-420a.4 - 3 781 ((33)) ++
Electronic wasteTonnage of end-of-life electrical and electronic waste treated by material recovery and recycling activities (dismantling and disassembly)
t 306-4 33 525 51 014 ((33)) ♦♦
Electronic waste % of material recovered from electronic waste through recycling % 306-4 IF-WM-420a.4 - 90% ((33)) ((44)) ++
Circular economy Recycled plastic production (metric tons) t 5.9.3.1 306-4 400 950 397 119
Circular economy Tonnage of recovered materials from sorting centres t 306-4 10 342 214 9 933 413
Circular economy Quantity of secondary raw materials produced t 306-4 4 200 000 4 070 826
DDiissccllaaiimmeerrss && NNootteess((11)) This ratio is equal to the volume of methane valorized as energy on site, directly injected into the grid and valorized externally compared to the total volume of methane generated by non hazardous waste landfills((22)) This ratio is equal to the volume of methane flared compared to the total volume of methane generated by non hazardous waste landfills((33)) The perimeter of this indicator is restricted to electronic waste treatment activities in France
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((44)) This ratio has been calculated based on the volume of recycled materials recovered from electronic waste divided by the volume of incoming electronic waste on relevant waste treatment sites, instead of the volume of collected electronic waste. Indeed, SUEZ does not necessarily treat all its collected volumes and all treated volumes are not necessarily collected by the Group.
withdrawalQuantity of water withdrawn in regions under water stress - Surface water (excl. water purchased from a third party)
Mm3 303-3 IF-WU-440a.1 1 264 1 446 ♦♦ ++
Water accountingWater
withdrawal% of water withdrawn in regions under water stress by source - Surface water (excl. water purchased from a third party)
% 303-3 89% 83% ++
Water accountingWater
withdrawalQuantity of water withdrawn in regions under water stress - Groundwater Mm3 303-3 IF-WU-440a.1 143 269 ♦♦ ++
Water accountingWater
withdrawal% of water withdrawn in regions under water stress by source - Groundwater
% 303-3 10% 16% ++
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Water accountingWater
withdrawalQuantity of water withdrawn in regions under water stress by source - Freshwater purchased from a third party
Mm3 303-3 IF-WU-440a.1 20 19 ♦♦ ++
Water accountingWater
withdrawal% of water withdrawn in regions under water stress by source - Freshwater purchased from a third party
% 303-3 1,4% 1,1% ++
Water accountingWater
withdrawalQuantity of water withdrawn in regions under water stress - Freshwater (incl. surface water, groundwater and water purchased from a third party)
Mm3 303-3 IF-WU-440a.1 1 427 1 734 ♦♦ ++
Water accountingWater
withdrawal% of freshwater purchased from a third party in regions under water stress as a share of total freshwater withdrawals in such regions
% 303-3 IF-WU-440a.1 1,4% 1,1% ++
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((22)) The internal reporting campaign on drinking water and wastewater quality closes later in the year, hence only 2019 data is available at the time of publication
((44)) The water risk exposure of the Group's drinking water production sites, wastewater treatment plants and incineration plants has been assessed using the Aqueduct Water Risk Filter tool ; it identifies exposed sites using several criteria (e.g. water stress, groundwater depletion, interannual and seasonal variability, floods drought frequency and severity). This result was obtained by filtering High Risk or Extremely High Risk facilities using the overall risk indicator that consolidates the different risk criteria. The perimeter of the analysis was extended in 2020 to reach a total of 2,771 sites (compared to 1,996 sites previously), with 1,427 wastewater treatment sites, 1,278 drinking water production and desalination sites and 66 incineration plants. A total of 349 of such facilities were excluded from the analysis due to GPS coordinates being temporarily unavailable for some sites or due to certain local limitations of the Aqueduct tool. It should be noted that Aqueduct tool has been updated since the 2019 analysis and, as such, the number of water basins classified as under water risk has also increased ; this is directly reflected in the percentage of sites at risk reported here.((55)) Water withdrawals in areas exposed to water stress reported here are made exclusively for drinking water production purposes to the benefit of the Group's municipal or industrial customers. A representative selection of drinking water production sites that are highly exposed to both water stress droughts episodes has been made based on the results provided by the Aqueduct Water Risk Filter tool using a withdrawal volume threshold : it notably includes water production sites located in India, China, the Middle East and Chile.
((11)) Seawater witdrawals are made for drinking water production by SUEZ desalination plants."
((33)) BOD (Biochemical Oxygen Demand) and nitrogen reduction during wastewater treatment processes are used as a gauge of the effective performance of wastewater treatment plants. They are part of a set of predefined parameters against which the quality of the water released into the environment post-treatment is assessed ; these discharges must meet the strict quality thresholds defined by the Group.
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(1) Seawater withdrawals are made for drinking water production by SUEZ desalination plants.(2) The internal reporting campaign on drinking water and wastewater quality closes later in the year, hence only 2019 data is available at the time of publication(3) BOD (Biochemical Oxygen Demand) and nitrogen reduction during wastewater treatment processes are used as a gauge of the effective performance of wastewater treatment plants. They are part of a set of pre-defined parameters against which the quality of the water released into the environment post-treatment is assessed ; these discharges must meet the strict quality thresholds defined by the Group.(4) The water risk exposure of the Group’s drinking water production sites, wastewater treatment plants and incineration plants has been assessed using the Aqueduct Water Risk Filter tool ; it identifies exposed sites using several criteria (e.g. water stress, groundwater depletion, interannual and seasonal variability, floods drought frequency and severity). This result was obtained by filtering High Risk or Extremely High Risk facilities using the overall risk indicator that consolidates the different risk criteria. The perimeter of the analysis was extended in 2020 to reach a total of 2,771 sites (compared to 1,996 sites previously), with 1,427 wastewater treatment sites, 1,278 drinking water production and desalination sites and 66 incineration plants. A total of 349 such facilities were excluded from the analysis due to GPS coordinates being temporarily unavailable for some sites or due to certain local limitations of the Aqueduct tool. It should be noted that the Aqueduct tool has been updated since the 2019 analysis and, as such, the number of water basins classi-fied as under water risk has also increased ; this is directly reflected in the percentage of sites at risk reported here.(5) Water withdrawals in areas exposed to water stress reported here are made exclusively for drinking water production purposes to the benefit of the Group’s municipal or industrial customers. A representative selection of drinking water production sites that are highly exposed to both water stress droughts episodes has been made based on the results provided by the Aqueduct Water Risk Filter tool using a withdrawal volume threshold : it notably includes water production sites located in India, China, the Middle East and Chile.
Waste generation Total residual waste valorized (recycled/reused) t 306-4 - 2 631 846 ((55)) ++
Waste generation Total residual waste disposed (Final waste) t 306-5 - 3 940 188 ((55)) ++
DDiissccllaaiimmeerrss && NNootteess((11)) The internal reporting campaign on air emissions closes later in the year, hence only 2019 data is available at the time of publication
((33)) With the Group's new Act4Nature International commitments taken in 2020 with regards to biodiversity, 100% of the turnover is now covered by a biodiversity strategy
((22)) The internal reporting campaign on air emissions includes Total Organic Compounds, which are continuously monitored throughout the year in accordance with the French law ; since only the gaseous compounds emitted at incineration plants are measured, TOCs reported by SUEZ can be considered as VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds).
((44)) This category is exclusively restricted to waste directly generated by the Group's offices or plants
((55)) This category is exclusively restricted to residual waste produced following waste and water treatment processes that is then recovered or sent for elimination outside of the Group's perimeter (e.g. residues from incineration fumes, bottom ash, sludges, water filtration residues...)
H&S Water - Accident frequency rate 5.9.3.2 403-9 4,14 3,54 ((22))
H&S Accident frequency rate (subcontractors) 15.1.5.3 403-9 2,96 2,5
H&S Group - Severity rate 15.2.2 403-9 0,39 0,41
H&S Number of fatal incidents (employees) Nb 15.1.5.3 403-9 2 3
H&S Number of fatal incidents (subcontractors) Nb 15.1.5.3 403-9 1 1
H&S Number of fatal incidents (temporary workers) Nb 15.2.2 403-9 0 0
H&S Recognized occupational illnesses Nb 15.2.2 403-10 99 42
H&S % of restricted access zones equipped with suitable signage systems 0 0 IF-WM-320a.1 78% 82%
Training Total number of employees trained Nb 404-1 62 013 48 581
Training % of employees who received training during the year % 15.2.3 404-1 69,4% 55,1%
Training Total number of training hours hours 15.2.3 404-1 1 623 000 1 157 000
Training Number of training hours via elearning hours 15.2.3 404-2 287 000 490 000
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I&D% of employees with disabilities in the total workforce (Germany)
% 15.2.2 405-1 5,1% 5,0%
Employee engagement % of coverage of commitment surveys % N/A 69,60% ((11))
Employee engagement % of employee participation to commitment surveys % N/A 72,50% ((11))
Employee engagement % of coverage of awareness raising tools % N/A 100% 100%
Essential servicesNumber of people with access to essential services in developing countries
million people
203-1 29,4 33,4
Essential servicesNumber of water and sanitation professionals and managers in developing countries trained by the Groupe since 2009
Nb 203-1 278 291
Essential services Sum allocated to Fondation SUEZ every year euros 203-1 4 4
Supply chain Total purchasing spent million euros 7.2.1 201-1 3721 3437
Supply chain Total number of suppliers Nb 102-7 126 500 125 000
Supply chain % of supplier contracts that include a CSR clause % 5.9.3.2 414-1 56% 57%
Supply chain % of purchases from SMEs % 414-1 35% 32%
Stakeholder engagement
Percentage of financial flows generated by SUEZ activities and redistributed to local stakeholders
% N/A 93% 92%
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((22)) SUEZ consolidates its health & safety indicators according to the definitions applicable in France for French companies. The definition of the accident frequency rate corresponds to that of the International Work Organisation and is equal to the number of accidents with days away from work x 1 000 000/number of hours worked. This indicator is the equivalent of the TRIR (Total Recordable Incident Rate).
((11)) This KPI refer to SUEZ "Tell Us" commitment survey launched in 2018, a global survey covering all Group entities around the world (over 55 participating countries). SUEZ initially committed to running this survey every two years; however, due to the global pandemic in 2020 the Group postponed the update of the global "Tell Us" survey. Nonetheless, in order to maintain regular engagement with its teams and considering the exceptional circumstances, SUEZ conducted an engagement survey in May 2020 about its management of the Covid crisis. This commitment survey was available in 4 languages and 17,000 employees shared their feedback and made key suggestions. 77% of participants declared to be enthusiastic/confident/satisfied about SUEZ' support during the health crisis.
Workforce % of workforce - WTS % 102-7 12,2% 12,0%
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Percentage of financial flows generated by SUEZ activities andredistributed to local stakeholders
(1) This KPI refers to SUEZ “Tell Us” commitment survey launched in 2018, a global survey covering all Group entities around the world (over 55 participating countries). SUEZ initially committed to runningthis survey every two years; however, due to the global pandemic in 2020 the Group postponed the update of the global “Tell Us” survey. Nonetheless, in order to maintain regular engagement with itsteams and considering the exceptional circumstances, SUEZ conducted an engagement survey in May 2020 about its management of the Covid crisis. This commitment survey was available in 4 languagesand 17,000 employees shared their feedback and made key suggestions. 77% of participants declared to be enthusiastic/confident/satisfied about SUEZ’ support during the health crisis.(2) SUEZ consolidates its health & safety indicators according to the definitions applicable in France for French companies. The definition of the accident frequency rate corresponds to that of the International WorkOrganisation and is equal to the number of accidents with days away from work x 1 000 000/number of hours worked. This indicator is the equivalent of the TRIR (Total Recordable Incident Rate).
Board % of non French nationals directors % 14.4 405-1 32% 36% ((22))
BoardNumber of non-executive directors with more than 4 other mandates on the Board
Nb N/A 0 0
Board % of Group's shares held by employees (31/12/n) % 15.3.3 201-1 2,6% 4,0%
Compensation Fixed compensation of the CEO euros 13.1.2.1 N/A 750 000 718 750 ((44))
CompensationVariable compensation of the CEO (paid during year n following year n-1 performance assessment)
euros 13.1.2.1 N/A 666 415 707 239 ((55))
Compensation Average CEO to employee pay ratio 13.1.2.2 N/A 15,8 12,6
Compensation Median CEO to employee pay ratio 13.1.2.2 N/A 21,9 18,9
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Governance
Number of ethic alerts addressed 2803.2.4
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Cybersecurity # of data privacy related incidents Nb 418-1 0 0
Cybersecurity % of staff covered by tools to raise awareness of cybersecurity % N/A 90% 100%
CybersecurityNumber of administrative sanctions / substantial complaints from clients or external sources about management of private data
Nb N/A 0 0
Cybersecurity Number of cybersecurity exercices (Global or BA level) Nb N/A 2 5
DDiissccllaaiimmeerrss && NNootteess((11)) 2019: Figure including alerts received on the global e-mail address only ((22)) For 2019 : figures at 31.12.2019 - For 2020, figures at the date of publication of 2020 URD - 2020 figures submitted to approval of the proposed resolutions by the 2021 AGM ((33)) Calculated in accordance with the AFEP – MEDEF Governance Code ((44)) 2019: Sum of Mr Chaussade's (SUEZ CEO up to 14/05/2019) and Mr Camus' (SUEZ CEO from 14/05/2019) compensations ((55)) 2020: Sum of Mr Chaussade's (SUEZ CEO up to 14/05/2019) and Mr Camus' (SUEZ CEO from 14/05/2019) compensations