Seba Service has a sustainability statement, which is linked to the general policy statement mentioned in the quality manual. This statement is based on the principles and elements of ISO 26000, AA1000 Stakeholders, GRI Global Reporting Initiative, ISO 9001:2015, SA 8000, SR10 and the CSR performance ladder, with a subdivision into People, Planet and Profit. The good practices described in this document form the basis of the corporate social responsibility (CSR) policy and guide daily decisions.
Seba Services’ motto is to conduct its business in an ethical and socially responsible manner, in accordance with recognized principles of corporate social responsibility (CSR). Management believes that how we conduct our business is just as important as what we do. Our focus on corporate social responsibility is a voluntary commitment that goes beyond mere legal obligations.
The publication of this CSR policy statement, along with the implementation of appropriate measures, assures Seba Services stakeholders that the company demonstrates good governance in its actions and values.
Periodically, a comparative analysis is carried out by a specialized organization. This benchmark determines the relative score in four main areas, namely:
• ENV: environment (corresponds to the Planet)
• LAB: labor practices and human rights (corresponds to People)
• FBP: Fair Business Practices (partly People and partly Profits)
• SUP: sustainable purchasing (corresponds to People and Profits).
In the past the sustainability policy has been assessed by Ecovadis. A new audit for 2025 is pending.
Seba Service encourages the implementation of measures to prevent pollution and climate change, use resources efficiently, maximize recycling and reuse of materials, and preserve the ecosystem and biodiversity.
Seba Service is currently calculating its carbon footprint using the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, supported by the CO2 emissions calculation software, Carbon+Alt+Delete, and an external consultant, to obtain a precise understanding of emissions and areas requiring improvement (base year 2023). To date, Seba Service has a more precise assessment of its Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Estimation of emissions associated with Scope 3 is still in progress.
Reduction targets
Seba Service is committed to reducing its operational emissions in alignment with the current technical options. The following reduction targets have been defined:
Scope | Baseline 2023 (tCO₂e) | Target Year | Reduction vs. Baseline | Quantified Target (tCO₂e) |
Scope 1 | 29.9 | 2030 | –30% | ≤ 21.0 |
Scope 2 | 1.8 | 2027 | –100% | 0.0 |
Total Scope 1+2 | 31.7 | 2030 | –34% | ≤ 21.0 |
Once the calculation is complete and finalized, further and more specific CO2 emission reduction targets will be established and the carbon footprint will be monitored continuously (forecast for Q4 2024).
At this time, based on the information we have, the reduction actions will focus on:
1/ Increasing the use of renewable energies when available and electrifying our vehicle fleet (reducing Scope 1 emissions)
2/ Reducing waste and/or increasing the use of recycled materials in packaging.
Seba Services respects the environment and complies with all applicable environmental regulations (national and international). The company also adheres to national and international regulations regarding waste treatment and transport, and can demonstrate that the entire chain, from source to final destination, complies with legal requirements for waste management.
Seba Services has a proven operational policy aimed at reducing waste and treating it separately (ISO).
The company strives to avoid the use of polluting materials and substances. The use of non-biodegradable packaging and filling materials is prohibited. Cardboard is reused. Where possible, Seba Services will choose packaging materials containing a certain amount of recycled material.
For our battery-powered products, we seek, where possible, a solution that offers extended battery life. If the battery needs to be replaced, it can be recycled according to local regulations.
Furthermore, Seba Services would commit to collaborating with companies dedicated to the collection and recycling of batteries in France, among other countries. One example would be a collaboration with the company Chimirec . Chimirec offers specialized services for the collection and recycling of batteries. The company takes care of the collection, sorting, grouping, and treatment of this hazardous waste. Then, the batteries are recovered by extracting and recycling the valuable materials they contain . This process allows these materials to be reused in new productions, thus contributing to the reduction of waste and the preservation of natural resources.