Environmental Impact

The use of natural gas and electricity in our production processes, in particular the graphite and felt manufacturing processes are the main sources of greenhouse gas emissions (scopes 1&2).

Under its new 2022-2027 CSR Roadmap, the Group undertook to reduce the intensity of its greenhouse gas emissions (scopes 1&2) by 35% by 2027 compared to 2022 by working on :

• Reductions in energy consumption
• Use of renewable or less GHG-intensive energy sources
• Offsetting of emissions

In order to reduce the environmental impact of its industrial sites, waste management has become an important environmental issue for the Group. Priority has been given to increasing waste recycling.

Reduction of water consumption

Water is an essential resource for the planet. Mersen uses water primarily to cool equipment used in heating processes, ensuring water quality before disposal. Discharges are subject to rigorous controls to avoid any risk of pollution

Mersen contributes to the sustainable management of water resources by setting a target to reduce the intensity of its water consumption.

Mersen is committed to protecting biological biodiversity so as to ensure the protection and survival of animal and plant species, genetic diversity and natural ecosystems. This commitment is based on the prevention, management and repair of damage to natural systems resulting from the Group’s activities and their emissions and waste.

In 2021, the Group has set up a biodiversity map of Its sites. 

At the end of 2023, three sites are located within one or more protected areas, and 11 are located within a kilometer of one. All sites have received detailed information on their positions and their responsibility with respect to biodiversity. 

No site reported biodiversity loss.