Helvetia Environnement Group achieves B Corp certification
Helvetia Environnement Group, which has been committed to the circular economy for over ten years, is now B Corp certified. This certification is an important milestone in the company's proactive CSR policy and a step towards the goal of CO2 neutrality.
At the end of 2022, Helvetia Environnement Group obtained B Corp certification after a demanding process. Helvetia Environnement employs 560 people, mainly in western Switzerland, spread across its various subsidiaries. The company operates waste management services for municipalities, commerce and industry.
B Corp certification: key step in sustainable development strategy
Certified B Corps are companies that demonstrably meet the highest standards for social and environmental sustainability, legal corporate responsibility, and public transparency. The certification is awarded by the independent non-profit organization B Lab. Vincent Chapel, President of Helvetia Environnement Group, says: "This certification is a recognition of the commitments we have made over the last ten years. It also marks a new stage in our continuous improvement process, in terms of all CSR criteria. We are indeed convinced that waste recycling has its place at the heart of the circular economy, which is why we must remain committed to reducing our impact on the environment."
Reduce environmental impact and aim for CO2 neutrality by 2025
The CO2 neutrality target is set for 2025. It is part of Helvetia Environnement Group's strategy to reduce CO2 emissions by 50% by 2030 for Scope 1 and 2 according to the SBTi (Science-based Targets) recommendations. This includes direct greenhouse gas emissions (generated by the company's activities) as well as indirect ones (generated through the consumption of energy purchased from third parties).
Ten years of commitment and action for sustainable development
This certification confirms the pioneering role of Helvetia Environnement Group, which has invested more than 150 million Swiss francs in its recycling activities in Switzerland over the past ten years. Divided into two five-year plans, these proactive measures included the opening of Sortera, the first high-performance waste sorting facility in the canton of Geneva, and consistent efforts in the area of mobility with the renewal of the vehicle fleet and the use of alternative energies such as biofuels and electric drives. In social terms, in particular, a specific action plan was introduced to significantly reduce the number of occupational accidents over the next five years. From a management perspective, the shareholders have made a sustainable commitment by anchoring the Group's mission in its legal form, which means that everyone at every level of the company is committed to the common good.
Source: Helvetia Environnement
