Reducing the carbon emissions of our activities

The 2023 carbon footprint analysis helped identify the main sources of CO2 emissions, particularly the most polluting sites and the most commonly used energy sources according to geographical areas. This analysis has thus guided the definition of priorities and actions to be taken, focusing on key issues such as energy efficiency and the purchase of decarbonized electricity or, if unavailable, lower-carbon alternatives.

Scopes

Scopes 1 & 2

  • Energy and processes
  • Transport and company vehicle travel

Scope 3 Upstream

• Raw materials and services
• Transport and freight upstream
• Building depreciation
• Business travel and staff commutes

Scope 3 aval

• Transport and freight downstream
• WPs + TBM + Kodiak
• Waste

Daher has been consolidating a complete carbon footprint for its scopes 1 & 2 since 2018

Emission factors for electricity specific to each country are monitored and taken into account.

These data are based either on actual consumption or estimates, depending on the scope.

Daher has intensified its commitment to reducing energy consumption and CO2 emissions from its activities (scopes 1 and 2) in alignment with the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C set by the Paris Agreement.

In action

Energy Efficiency

Energy efficiency is driven through the “Gemba Walk Energy” program, inspired by « Lean Manufacturing » principles. The goal is to identify areas for improvement in energy consumption across sites and eliminate unnecessary consumption through quick, cost-effective actions.

Since 2023, Daher has signed multiple successive contracts with EDF to provide 100% renewable electricity for its French sites until 2027.

Specific and cross-functional projects, such as the installation of photovoltaic panels or LED lighting at various sites, are currently under study, for example, in Tarbes and Tangier.
Daher is also collaborating with the startup Kipsum to monitor gas consumption using artificial intelligence.

Decarbonizing Our Transport

Daher has committed to decarbonizing its own transport by joining the « CO2 Targets » charter, aiming for a 27% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2026 (compared to 2023).
Daher is also developing the use of sustainable fuels for its own transport fleet (aircraft and truck fleet):

  • Pur-XTL (synthetic paraffinic biofuel made from waste) tanks have been installed in Toulouse and Tremblay to fuel Daher’s truck fleet.
  • Daher has installed « Sustainable Aviation Fuel » (SAF) tanks at its Tarbes and Toussus-le-Noble bases. These tanks partially fuel aircraft for operational flights (production, testing, and maintenance).

Awareness

Training and awareness sessions on decarbonization to align all group employees on the issues, goals, and action plans. Deploying and embedding the decarbonization dynamic into our management systems.

Our Ambition

Reduce CO2 emissions (scopes 1 & 2) by 5% annually across the Group starting from 2025.