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 actors 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 Priorities
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ENSUREthe physical and moral safety of our employees.
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CREATEa pleasant & inclusive working environment conductive to the well-being of our employees.
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PROMOTEthe development of each employee’s skills.
Key Initiatives
Employee satisfaction surveys conducted every 2 years.
Benefits policy:
- Gender pay equity measurement tool and tracking of results
- Home Office policy, which encourages work-life balance
Annual training plan, management and leadership programs, promotion of internal mobility.
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.
CSR awareness program for all employees.
Key figures from our employee surveys conducted in 2023
Climate Fresk workshops
Climate Fresk workshops provide a better understanding of the causes and consequences of climate change, while discovering concrete solutions for action. In small groups, employees reconstruct the chain of climate events and reflect together on the actions to be taken. These workshops are offered to all newcomers to SBM on a voluntary basis and are led by our CSR Manager.
Taking a stand and supporting local communities, engaging with stakeholders, universities and partners for the good of our industry.
Our Priorities
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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 Key Objectives by 2030
in value of our certified strategic suppliers in Europe
Biodiversity + Health
Our Key Initiatives
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.
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.
In 2023, SBM committed 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: Biodiversity and Health.
Training courses provided by SBM Universities in France and abroad for our retail customers and partners to develop knowledge and practices in gardening.
Léon Bérard
SBM supports the fight against cancer with the Léon Bérard hospital center and participated in June 2025 in a Group-wide challenge, bringing together 347 participants and donating €12,000.
YouCare
In May 2025, SBM Company chose to partner with the YouCare association.
Founded in 2020, this NGO specializes in animal welfare and biodiversity protection.
SBM mainly supports the association through three major actions:
- Financial donations to enable the creation of greenhouses
- Donations of soil, seeds, plant protection products, shelters to promote biodiversity, and care solutions for domestic animals
- Sharing expertise with our technical expert to support the YouCare teams in their nursery and greenhouse project.
Be mindful of our operations and environmental impact by controlling and reducing our energy consumption, waste and footprint.
Our Priorities
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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 Key Objectives by 2030
Scope 3 carbon emission (362 CO2/M€)
Our Key Initiatives
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).
Ambitious energy plans implemented by our production sites, with optimized equipment and eco-gesture training for operators.
Optimization of logistics:
Transport trajectories and optimization of full truck loads, measurement of the impact of our suppliers’ CO2 emissions.
Carrying out environmental audits on all our production sites in France, with associated action plans for energy and water savings and waste reduction.
Signature of the EcoWatt charter and implementation of a sobriety charter for SBM Formulation’s production site in France.
Renewal of Ecovadis certification for our SBM Formulation production site (Silver) and our SBM Life Science France business unit (Silver).
Certification 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 Priorities
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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 & safe use of our products.
Our Key Objectives by 2030
of our products sold in Europe with a rating above 15/20 according to our evaluation grid.
bottles for plant protection products and biocides contain at least 30% recycled plastic.
Our Key Initiatives
Cardboard boxes containing 95% recycled cardboard.
New bottles for concentrated plant and home protection products: at least 30% recycled plastic and 5% less weight than our previous packaging.
100% of new products assessed according to our eco-design standard based on 2 axes:
› Respect the soil and resources of the planet
- Limit the use of non-renewable resources and use renewable resources wisely
- Limit the use of products that are harmful to the environment and living organisms
› Ensure the health and safety of gardeners
- Protect humans from invasive species without endangering the environment (rodents, mosquitoes…)
- Promote safe use of products.
Creation of Perfect Dose: the new innovative and patented system for safe and precise dosage.
100% of our research into new active ingredients is focused on renewable substances.
The first natural solution in Europe with the Solabiol range.
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.
Eco-designing our packaging across Europe
We promote precise and safe packaging systems (sprayers, measuring caps, pouring systems).
For concentrated products, we minimize contact with the gardener (no/more contact) thanks to our patented Perfect Dose system: the new safe and precise dosing system.
