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Sustainability

Sustainability

Respect the environment is a priority for Saft. Our batteries are emissions-free and we are reducing their entire environmental footprint. We take legal requirements on health and safety and environmental protection as a minimum.

Saft’s global approach to sustainable development

At Saft, we support the United Nations’ sustainable development goals and the objectives of the Paris Agreement, which aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to limit the rise in mean global temperatures to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels, and preferably limit the increase to 1.5 °C.

Our first contribution is the products we develop and manufacture. Thanks to their ability to store electricity in an ever more efficient way, batteries are a key enabler towards a low carbon economy.

Batteries facilitate the shift towards clean mobility, a better integration of renewable energy into the electrical grid, the safe operation of mass-passenger transit systems, the remote and wireless monitoring of distributed assets, and bring countless other services to our daily lives.

However, both the manufacturing of batteries and the management of their end of life pose unique challenges which, if not properly controlled, can have an impact on human health and the environment. At Saft, we are determined to reduce this impact to a minimum whilst respecting social and human rights all along the value chain. To structure our effort, we have launched a sustainability initiative, Program Net Zero. 

Program Net Zero

Achieving sustainable performance

At Saft, we are committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050. Our Program Net Zero is a comprehensive initiative designed to drive sustainable performance across all aspects of our operations.

Our ambition is clear: to become a net zero company by 2050. This ambitious goal is supported by our commitment to innovation, efficiency and sustainability. We are transforming our processes and products to minimize our environmental impact and support the global transition to a low-carbon economy.

Discover the five pillars of our Program Net Zero

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Program Net Zero

Saft is a battery manufacturer awarded with an EcoVadis platinum medal

Our performance on a range of sustainability issues is assessed every year by EcoVadis, a well-established Corporate Social Responsibility rating company which has rated over 100,000 companies. EcoVadis assesses a company's sustainability management system through its policies, actions, and results. It focuses on 21 issues that are grouped into four themes: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Sustainable Procurement, and Ethics.

Our overall score has improved from 67/100 in 2020 to 82/100 in 2024 allowing our company to be awarded a Platinum medal, and we have thus been ranked in the first 1% of all rated companies, showcasing our commitment to continuous improvement.

We are the first company in the battery industry to receive a platinum medal. 

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EcoVadis 2024

We strive to prevent, minimize or mitigate the negative consequences of our operations. Whatever the case, everyone feeling affected by our activities has access to an equitable grievance management system by sending an email to the following address.

Code of Conduct
Bring Back Points list
TotalEnergies’ disclosure on conflict minerals
Fundamental Principles of Purchasing (FPP)