A unique reference manual
The Group’s EHS policy is based on stringent standards. Every site operated by the Group can refer to it using the EHS manual. While knowledge of and compliance with these procedures are fundamental, the lasting improvement of the safety results and environmental performance requires in particular the dissemination of a sustainable EHS culture to every employee. The Group implements large programmes of actions to improve the safety and environmental impact of its activities. A dedicated training programme ensures that this EHS culture is spread to every level of the organisation.
Lastly, a context-appropriate audit system combining both a “risk” and a “culture” evaluation assesses the compliance of activities with the key regulatory requirements, the proper application of the Group’s standards, and the spread of the EHS culture.
A worldwide organisation
Under the responsibility of Operations, EHS is organised in line with the Group’s worldwide organisation. It includes a Group “Métier” (business activity) Department, mirror organisations in each geographic zone, and managers at each site.
Group EHS Management
- First Group “Métier” (business department) worldwide
Geographic zones:
- North America
- North Asia
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Latin America
- Europe
- SAPMENA (1)
Geographic zones: - Mirror organisations in each zone
Site management - Managers on site
(1) South Asia, Pacific, Middle East, North Africa.
| General Management | The Chief Operations Officer, a member of the Executive Committee who reports to the Chief Executive Officer, is responsible for the Environment, Health and Safety for the Group. |
|---|---|
| Site managers (factories, distribution centres, administrative sites, research centres) | Site managers are responsible for the deployment and effective implementation of the policies defined. Their remuneration is partially tied to their EHS performance. |
| EHS managers | Managers dedicated to compliance with the EHS policy ensure compliance with local regulation sand the implementation of the rules, Group procedures and associated performance objectives in all entities. |
The EHS manual defines the measures to be applied to control the facilities and activities, in particular, to reduce to the greatest extent possible the risks of injury to people and damage to the environment and property(1). In particular, it covers:
- the safety of people and property;
- fire protection;
- maintenance and work;
- pollution risks;
- efficiency of the use of resources, water and energy consumption;
- preservation of biodiversity;
- greenhouse gas emissions, wastewater discharges, waste generation and treatment.
This EHS policy is accompanied by monthly reporting based on detailed indicators. These indicators enable changes in the results for each area above to be monitored, and anomalies and incidents to be reported.
The EHS manual is rolled out at all industrial sites, research centres, administrative sites, free-standing stores and points of sale.
(1) In collaboration with the Security and Real Estate Departments for property.