Since 2021, following a diagnosis and analysis of our actions, we have set ourselves a course for a more sustainable future.
A CSR trajectory we have named “Grow Our Future“, consistent with our brand commitment and structured around 4 sincere and concrete priorities, capable of involving every one of our employees, customers and partners.
4 strong commitments reconciling nature and science, performance and responsibility, and helping each and every one of us to be agents of change.
Taking care of our people and supporting their development, as they support SBM’s growth and act as ambassadors in our sector.
OUR OBJECTIVES
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ENSUREThe physical and moralsafety of our employees.
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CREATEA pleasant & inclusive working environment conduciveto the well-being of our employees.
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PROMOTEThe development of each employee’s skills.
OUR ACTIONS
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Employee satisfaction surveys conducted every 2 years
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Health and safety training:
- Regular safety training at our production sites
- In 2025, 11 people were trained in Mental Health First Aid at headquarters, and our managers received training on Psychosocial Risks
- E-learning and face-to-face training: “anti-harassment”, health and safety speakers, and dedicated events
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Annual training plan, management and leadership programs, promotion of internal mobility
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Benefits policy:
- Gender pay equity measurement tool and tracking of results
- Teleworking policy, which promotes work-life balance
- CSR awareness program for all employees
Taking a stand and supporting local communities, engaging with stakeholders, universities and partners for the good of our industry.
OUR OBJECTIVES
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SUPPORTOur suppliers in becoming aware of their own CSR issues.
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ENGAGEWith communities to protect and place nature at the heart of our lives.
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SHAREOur challenges, strengths with our stakeholders.
OUR ACTIONS
- The creation of a Group Code of Ethics shared with all our employees and stakeholders:
- Mutual commitments in terms of labor law, health and safety, quality, anti-corruption, etc.
- 100% of our suppliers and customers receive our Group Code of Ethics.
- Implementation in 2024 of the “Whistleblower Program” internally and externally. All our employees and stakeholders can report any violation of our code of business ethics and/or applicable laws and regulations to consult here
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Sustainable and local sourcing:
- 100% of our buyers in Europe were trained in sustainable sourcing in 2024
- 90% of our products sold in Europe are made in Europe
- Our production sites work with associations that help disabled people
- A CSR survey is sent annually to all SBM suppliers in Europe to assess their level of maturity and support them in their actions.
- Committing to the CEC (Convention des Entreprises pour le Climat), which places companies at the heart of the green transition
- SBM is committed at group and local level to two themes that are relevant to its mission: Health and Biodiversity.
- Training courses provided by SBM Universités in France and abroad for our retail customers and partners to develop knowledge and practices in the world of gardening.
Be mindful of our operations and environmental impact by controlling and reducing our energy consumption, waste and footprint.
OUR OBJECTIVES
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MINIMIZINGOur environmental impact and carbon footprint.
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MAKEOur production sites more energy efficient group-wide.
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IMPROVEOur environmental performance.
OUR ACTIONS
- Analysis of our carbon footprint and launch of a low-carbon trajectory in 2023, with Group-wide commitments for 2030 across the entire value chain (Scopes 1, 2 and 3).
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Ambitious energy plans implemented by our production sites, with optimized equipment and eco-gesture training for operators
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Optimization of logistics: transport trajectories and optimization of full truck loads, measurement of the impact of our suppliers’ CO2 emissions.
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Carrying out environmental audits on all our production sites in France, with associated action plans for energy and water savings and waste reduction.
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Signature of the EcoWatt charter and implementation of a sobriety charter for SBM Formulation’s production site in France.
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Renewal of Ecovadis certification for our SBM Formulation production site (Silver) and our SBM Life Science France business unit (Silver)
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FSC® certification (FSC-C189786) for a range of home protection products
Develop and propose a complete range of sustainable solutions and educate our customers and consumers on our products’ correct and safe use.
OUR OBJECTIVES
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DEVELOPA more sustainable offer.
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ECODESIGNOur packaging on a European scale.
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EDUCATEOur customers and consumers on the correct use of our products.
OUR ACTIONS
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Development and marketing of ready-to-use bottles made from 100% recycled plastic
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Cardboard boxes containing 95% recycled cardboard
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New bottles for concentrated plant and home protection products: at least 30% recycled plastic and 5% less weight than our previous packaging
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100% of new products launched are assessed according to our eco-design standard based on our 2 axes:
- We respect the soil and resources of the planet
- We limit the use of non-renewable resources and use renewable resources wisely.
- We limit the use of products that are harmful to the environment and living organisms
- We ensure the health and safety of gardeners
- We protect humans from invasive species without endangering the environment (rodents, mosquitoes).
- We promote safer products
- We respect the soil and resources of the planet
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Creation of Perfect Dose: the new innovative and patented system for safe and precise dosage
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100% of our research into new active ingredients is focused on renewable substances
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The first natural solution in Europe with the Solabiol range
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An acquisition dynamic based on biodiversity and natural solutions: Or Brun, SPG and Biogents
- The Seezon digital ecosystem designed with an educational and service-based approach to our consumers
