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Our ventilation products and systems are an essential component in the construction and renovation of buildings, making them more energy-efficient, sustainable, and healthier. Depending on their purpose, they contribute to improving indoor air quality, reducing exhaust air pollution, enhancing acoustic and thermal comfort, preserving the building structure, and ensuring the safety of people in the event of a fire.
As a major player in the design, manufacture and distribution of finishing products for building professionals, VIM 's management and staff have been committed for many years to greater social, environmental and societal responsibility.
An approach evaluated by ECOVADIS
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VIM was evaluated in 2026 at level "GOLD» by the ECOVADIS rating platform | http://ecovadis.com/fr/ | |
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Carbon footprint 2023 - VIM Ventilation experts
Download the BEGES VIM 2023 in pdf
Methodology:
- The Greenhouse Gas Emissions Assessment (BEGES) of the company VIM (Legal Person) was carried out using the NuaGES tool designed by the Ministry in charge of Ecology on behalf of the state services and consolidated by APESA on behalf of the DREAL Nouvelle Aquitaine, whose support we benefited from.
- The data is published on the official ADEME website: Company Profile - Publication Form - GHG Assessments
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2023 Declaration Table
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Job title | Total tCO2eq | Relative weight |
| CAT 1 (SCOPE 1) Direct greenhouse gas emissions |
1.1 | Direct emissions from stationary combustion sources | 8.5 | 0.01% |
| 1.2 | Direct emissions from mobile sources with internal combustion engines | 136.5 | 0.18% | |
| 1.3 | Fugitive direct emissions | 35.6 | 0.05% | |
| Subtotal | 180.6 | 0.24% | ||
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CAT 2 (SCOPE 2) |
2.1 | Indirect emissions related to electricity consumption | 78.8 | 0.10% |
| Subtotal | 78.8 | 0.10% | ||
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CAT 3 (SCOPE 3) |
3.1 | Upstream freight transport | 291.9 | 0.38% |
| 3.2 | Downstream freight transport | 465.9 | 0.61% | |
| 3.3 | Commuting | 346.0 | 0.45% | |
| 3.5 | Business trips | 7.2 | 0.01% | |
| Subtotal | 1110.9 |
1.46% | ||
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CAT 4 (SCOPE 3) |
4.1 | Purchase of goods | 26,192.2 | 34.42% |
| 4.2 | Fixed assets | 761.4 | 1.00% | |
| 4.3 | Waste | 22.0 | 0.03% | |
| 4.5 | Purchase of services | 329.7 | 0.43% | |
| Subtotal | 27,305.3 | 35.88% | ||
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CAT 5 (SCOPE 3) |
5.1 | Use of the products sold | 44,173.5 | 58.05% |
| 5.3 | End of life of products sold | 3,250.5 | 4.27% | |
| Subtotal | 47,424.0 | 62.32% | ||
| TOTAL |
76,099.6
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100.00%
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Declaration Table - Analysis
- SCOPE 1 and SCOPE 2
Direct GHG emissions and indirect emissions related to electricity consumption represent only 0.34% of total emissions.
Overall, we are talking about approximately 259 tonnes of CO2 equivalent (tCO2eq) for the year 2023.
- SCOPE 3
Category 3 - Indirect emissions related to transport
These emissions represent 1.46% of total emissions.
The goods come from 96% From Europe, they are transported by truck to supply our stock and our factory in Deux-Sèvres (79).
Downstream transport (466 tCO2eq) corresponds to the delivery by truck to our customers, directly to the construction sites or to their sites.
Commuting to and from work is primarily done by motorized vehicle (individual or carpooling). The main site is not served by public transport.
Category 4 - Indirect emissions associated with purchased products and services
These emissions represent 35.9% of total emissions. This is a significant portion of GHG emissions.
These are mostly emissions related to the purchase of goods (4.1), raw materials (steel, stainless steel, wood, cardboard, aluminum, packaging plastics…), components (motors, batteries, exchangers, electrical components, insulators, fans…), supplies and finished products.
The collection and treatment of waste represents only 22 tCO2eq.
Category 5 - Indirect emissions associated with products sold
This is the largest share of emissions, representing 62.3% of the total. Some of our products consume electricity to operate. In the case of the VMC, for example, operation is continuous.
Transition Plan - Key Actions
- SCOPE 1 and SCOPE 2
Although low compared to SCOPE 3 emissions, they are subject to a reduction plan aimed at reducing electricity consumption:
Complete relamping in production and logistics areas of the old building - completed by the end of 2024
Installation of 500 kWp photovoltaic panels - 100% self-consumption%operational by 2025
Replacing the company's diesel vehicles with hybrid and electric vehicles.
The goal is to reduce direct and indirect emissions by 16% by 2025.
- SCOPE 3
Category 3 - Indirect emissions related to transport
The reduction in emissions from freight transport is directly linked to the strategies of our carriers, who are simultaneously seeking to reduce the consumption of fossil fuels.
Among these strategies, we can mention fleet renewal with cleaner vehicles (Euro 6, bioCNG, biodiesel, hybrid...), optimization of driving logistics (eco-driving, route optimization, optimization of fill rate...).
For commuting, emissions reductions will occur with vehicle development. The increasing use of hybrid or all-electric vehicles contributes to this reduction.
From January 2025, VIM will provide electric vehicle charging stations for employees at headquarters.
Category 4 - Indirect emissions associated with purchased products and services
These emissions are directly proportional to the quantities purchased.
Their reduction can be achieved, for example, through the use of recyclable materials. This is already the case for galvanized steel, stainless steel, copper, and aluminum, which make up a significant portion of our purchases and are 100% recyclable.%Insulation materials such as fiberglass and recyclable wood are used. All these materials are sorted and recycled on our site. A large portion of the used cardboard is shredded for use as packing material.
ArcelorMittal under the brand XCarb® offers low carbon footprint steels.
We are considering the possibility of integrating them into some of our equipment, thereby reducing their carbon footprint.
Other approaches are already being tested by us, our clients, and specialized sectors. In all cases, the aim is to increase the lifespan of the equipment, which is naturally long to begin with.
- Repair: having spare parts available to allow our customers to repair equipment beyond the 7-year contractual period.
- Retrofitting: offering parts and solutions (motors, fans, regulators, etc.) to extend the lifespan and improve the performance of original equipment.
- Reuse: consists of reusing equipment in its original form without major modification (cleaning, etc.). Already done with spiral ducts, grids or diffusers for example.
Category 5 - Indirect emissions associated with products sold
It is in this category that VIM 's action is most important. While some emissions are related to the use of the equipment (operating time and conditions, environment, maintenance, settings, etc.), some are related to the technologies and components used in its design.
Equipment with motors and fans must comply with regulations such as ECODESIGN (ErP), the objective of which (requirements reviewed periodically) is to reduce electricity consumption and, more broadly, the impact on the environment.
The use of higher efficiency motors (IE2/IE3/IE4) and electronically commutated motors (ECM) has become common on our products.
Furthermore, all motors accept speed variation when it is functionally advantageous.
Ventilation units are also affected, with specific performance requirements depending on the type and applications.
This is obviously the case for double flow air handling units with heat exchangers (UVDF) which help to recover energy and reduce their consumption.
The implementation of technologies that help reduce energy consumption affects other products as well. NOVAX 3D induction cooker hoods reduce extraction and intake flow rates by 35%.% compared to a traditional cooker hood.
Most of our product ranges are covered by PEP Eco passport fact sheets (www.inies.fr) necessary to determine the carbon footprint of the building.
They take into account the entire product lifecycle, from raw material extraction to end-of-life, including transportation, implementation, and the product's actual use. We work regularly to reduce the environmental impact of our products, including greenhouse gas emissions.
Part of our action plan in this category involves valuing GHG reductions linked to technological modifications or improvements.
Discover all our solutions and product ranges for reducing these indirect greenhouse gas emissions at en/
Environment
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Social and human rights
- Implementation of safety and health protection procedures
- Regular consultation with employee representative bodies
- Monitoring the frequency and severity rate of workplace accidents
- Action plan for gender equality - Official index below:
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Score: total = 94
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- Measures to promote the employment and integration of people with disabilities (over 6%)
- Action plan in the field of employment and skills management
- Provision of an Individual Social Report to employees
- Implementation of numerous social and salary benefits (CET / PES / PEE / PERCO / TR / PPV / IK…)
Ethics and responsible purchasing
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