Our Sustainability Promise

Using an Ethics Charter

We plan to ask our suppliers to sign an Ethics Charter (currently being drafted) by which they certify that they adhere to the ethical commitments thus defined. This will answer our customers' concerns about the origin and nature of the components used for their presses.

We created a questionnaire for assessing the presence of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) at our usual suppliers' site.

In order to reinforce our commitment to transparency and accountability, we have also decided to include a specific section in our ERP supplier registration form. The purpose of this section is to collect precise information about the possible presence of SVHCs in the products proposed by our suppliers.

REACH and CSR go hand in hand

The REACH regulation (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) as well as the CSR regulation (Corporate Social Responsibility) can be linked while selecting suppliers.

REACH is a EU legislation which aims at improving the protection of human health and environment against the risks related to chemical substances. It coerces companies to register, assess and take appropriate measures for reducing the risks related to the chemical substances used in their products. REACH also encourages companies to substitute the most concerning substances by safer alternatives whenever it is possible.

The expert's opinion

 

Among the SVHCs mentioned in the feedback received till now, lead appears as one of the most frequently mentioned substances, particularly in the electronics sector (electronic cards for REP). It is important to mention that the use of lead can be justified in some specific applications.

 

However, we highly encourage our suppliers to explore safer alternatives and work closely with the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) so as to ensure regulatory compliance. Thus, the next technical evolutions for G11 (11th machines generation) will have to take it into account. Managing SVHCs is a challenge, but we are sure that it is possible to adopt practices that respect the environment and health while keeping high quality standards.

 

The goal of our study is to better understand the situation about the SVHCs and take necessary measures for ensuring the safety of the products we propose to our customers.
Fanny Mulas, Supplying and Purchasing Manager

 

Promoting Local Sourcing

Since the last few years, REP mainly buys its components and raw materials in France and in Europe.

This local sourcing strategy, with almost 90% French suppliers, enables us to reduce CO2 emissions linked to the transport of goods and to promote the local economy by supporting French producers.

This facilitates the relations with the suppliers and ensures a better reactivity in case of need. This strategy is in line with the company's sustainable development objectives et testifies to its commitment in favor of green transition.