Initiative eco-responsable et RSE

📖 The Union des Métiers et des Industries de l’Hôtellerie (UMIH) has released "La RSE en CHRD," a guide for eco-social transition in the hospitality industry, joining their "Guide des bonnes pratiques" series by the commission Développement Durable led by Ludovic Poyau. With a 10-year commitment to sustainable development, UMIH aims to preserve business profitability while respecting environmental and individual considerations. The guide offers recommendations for reducing environmental footprint, promoting equal opportunities, team training, and supporting local producers. Confederation President Thierry Marx endorses the guide as a valuable tool for accessible and performance-enhancing CSR engagement.

🌊 128 restaurateurs across 7 European countries have signed the Ocean Friendly Restaurant charter by Surfrider Foundation. This initiative aims to combat overfishing and plastic waste. Signees commit to 8 mandatory criteria, including no styrofoam or single-use plastic, predominantly local, seasonal, or organic menu items with clear origins, and no threatened species offered. Ocean Friendly Restaurants are found in France, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, Portugal, Spain, and Bulgaria.

🏠 VINCI Immobilier signed a sale promise with Maubeuge-Val de Sambre agglomeration community to develop a mixed-use project in Maubeuge, featuring 61 homes, an 80-room 3* hotel, 1,000 m² of office space, and 1,100 m² of retail space. The urban recycling program is part of VINCI Immobilier's environmental strategy, aligning with the city center and train station area revitalization initiated by the local authority in 2018. VINCI was selected as the winner for three lots in December 2022.

💳 Force Ouvrière expresses concern over the future of the Agence nationale pour la formation des adultes (AFPA) as the Cour des comptes holds back from publishing a report on the agency. Despite the AFPA facing economic challenges, employees seek transparent answers about its operations and sustainability. Force Ouvrière highlights the importance of the report to protect workers and improve the agency's function, noting AFPA's strong geographic presence and infrastructure quality. A recent report on the cost savings of assisting and training individuals struggling with employment has also been received by the AFPA.

🌆 Groupe Barrière participates in the European Week for Sustainable Development from September 18 to October 8, 2024, emphasizing its decade-long commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and the “Planète Barrière” program aligned with ISO 26000. The initiative focuses on six pillars: ethical governance, responsible employment, sustainable customer experience, environment, responsible dining, and local, solidarity-based development, moving towards industry-specific certifications.

🍴 On September 17, the METRO Endowment Fund hosted the first edition of "Impact sur Table", focusing on the role of meals in solidarity, education, and professional integration. The event highlighted the laureate associations of 2024. Pascal Peltier, president of the METRO Fund, reflected on 5 years of supporting over 70 associations. Jean-Daniel Levy from Harris Interactive emphasized the significance of meals in French daily life.

🏖️ In July, Mauritian hotel group Attitude earned B Corp certification for meeting high standards in social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. Attitude has been promoting responsible tourism for 15 years, joining a community dedicated to positive societal and environmental impact. The certification assesses governance, workforce, community, clients, and environment. Attitudes' eight eco-friendly establishments, branded Made in Moris, offer sustainable tourism practices, like eliminating single-use plastics and offering vegan and vegetarian meal options.

📗 Destination Rennes, three years after its initial certification, has had its ISO 20121 certification for responsible event management renewed, highlighting its sustainable development efforts at the Couvent des Jacobins. Achievements include installing 11 water fountains to reduce single-use plastic, avoiding 25,376 plastic bottles in 2023, equivalent to the carbon footprint of 44 Paris-Rennes car trips. Additionally, it achieved 100% local suppliers for coffee breaks and introduced a locally made roasted spelt drink alternative to traditional coffee.

📊 As of January 1, 2025, large enterprises must comply with the new CSRD, requiring carbon impact calculations for every supplier. Currently, only 10% of corporate event players have an environmental label. By the deadline, companies need to publish a comprehensive non-financial report, including carbon impact and reduction plans for themselves and their suppliers, plus societal actions. Only 24% fully understand CSRD requirements, while 34% are unaware if it applies to them [1]. Data collection and AI analysis are key to realistic carbon footprint estimations and improvements.

📦 METRO, le 17 septembre à Paris, a célébré le 5e anniversaire de son Fonds de Dotation qui finance l'insertion, la solidarité et l'éducation dans l'alimentation et la restauration. Directeur général de METRO France, Pascal Peltier, rapporte 20 millions de repas financés, 3 millions d'Euros alloués à 75 projets français sur 5 ans. En 2024, 16 initiatives locales recevront jusqu'à 10 000 Euros chacune, avec le soutien des employés de METRO.