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2016 REGISTRATION DOCUMENT
HERMÈS INTERNATIONAL
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Corporate social responsability
2
Raw materials and suppliers
Construction
In partnership with suppliers and consultants, systematic efforts are
made to give preference to locally sourced materials whenever possible.
For several years, a deep analysis has been done of the materials used
in new or renovated stores and production sites, making it possible to
progressively refine selection and recycling, resulting in a significant
reduction of environmental impact. For example:
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the use of brass is banned and replaced by aluminium, in order to
reduce the weight of furniture and simplify recycling;
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pure wool carpets are laid using a plant-based adhesive, so that they
can be recycled when replaced;
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the type of wood used for the floors in stores is selected from locally
available species.
In tonnes
2012
2013
1
2014
2015
2016
2
Non-hazardous waste
781
1,876
2,247
2,113
4,103
Hazardous waste
159
1,022
1,230
2,065
3,070
including recycled waste
140
1,070
957
1,285
2,901
including reused waste
85
267
225
161
150
(1) The reporting scope has included the tannerie d’Annonay since 2013 (acquired in December 2012).
(2) The reporting scope includes Les Tanneries du Puy, bought in November 2015.
N.B.: The USA and Australia divisions are excluded from reporting.
In tonnes
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
OIW waste
1
85
92
92
81
80
135
SIW
2
+HIW
3
waste
1,030
1,032
1,180
1,586
1,163
1,128
Including reused + recycled waste
828
807
860
947
652
953
2.4.3
Waste
The wide range of métiers prevents the group producing a single overall measure of waste. Instead, each manufacturing division works with a dual
policy of waste reduction and re-use wherever possible. The main contributors are tanneries, crystal, leather, and textiles. As part of its strong com-
mitment in these areas, the Leather Goods and Saddlery division (17 production sites in France) has, for instance, been using a recycling program
for all leather offcuts for several years.
Tanneries
Making better use of leather waste from the tanneries is done on the
one hand by improving the quality of the unprocessed hides and on the
other hand by seeking new product lines to use the waste leather that is
the product of the shaving and sampling of hides. Tanneries are active
participants in the think tanks that we bring together at Hermès to dis-
cuss leather waste, and in the work done by the Centre Technique du
Cuir (CTC).
The increase in the amounts of hazardous and non-hazardous waste
produced (+49% and +94% respectively) results from the increase in
scope after the Puy Tannery was included. It contributes approximately
40% of the waste produced in the division.
The production of hazardous and non-hazardous waste on one hand
from the exotic leather tanneries, and on the other hand from the tan-
nery in Annonay, appears relatively constant from year to year. The waste
produced was disposed of in its entirety through authorized processing
companies.
On-site waste storage is optimised to avoid any pollution (covered sto-
rage areas, retention mechanisms, etc.) and, thanks to the 5S method,
employees receive regular support and training around proper sorting of
waste and designing work areas.
Crystal
Reducing waste is a challenge with ecological and financial aspects, whose implementation receives a great deal of support and attention. The
technology chosen for the new tank furnace will make it possible to recycle a much greater percentage of cullet than was achieved with the previous
technology, enabling a reduction in the consumption of rawmaterials, transportation of waste, and consumption of energy required for the functioning
of the melting device.
1.
OIW: Ordinary Industrial Waste
2.
SIW: Special Industrial Waste
3.
HIW: Hazardous Industrial Waste