SODEPAC, a company committed to a sustainable future!
At SODEPAC, we firmly believe that your health and that of the planet are closely linked.
As a long-standing pioneer in moisture absorbers, SODEPAC has been working hard every day for over 40 years to combat moisture in your homes. But this is not our only battle. In a world facing global warming and environmental and societal challenges, we are naturally committed to developing increasingly innovative and eco-responsible products, while respecting the well-being of everyone.
1%
of our products are recyclable or biodegradable
1%
of our packaging is manufactured in France
1 ESAT
Establishment and service providing assistance through work
Produce more and throw away less
We are determined to make a difference. And that starts right from the design phase of a new product.
We take an environmentally friendly approach to every stage of developing a moisture absorber, carefully selecting the raw materials. In fact, 50% of the annual volume of calcium chloride used by SODEPAC, the main natural raw material in the manufacture of our absorbers, is recycled waste from the production of sodium bicarbonate. We therefore reuse this waste to manufacture our refill pellets. Promoting the reuse of resources is our common goal. What’s more, our products are already environmentally friendly, as moisture absorbers do not require any energy source.
We are also reducing our carbon footprint every year by cutting down on sea transport in favour of rail transport, which is the least polluting mode of transport. In addition, we constantly monitor the environmental commitments of our four main suppliers; this is our responsibility.
It should also be noted that the company’s fleet consists entirely of French cars, including two electric cars.
Finally, reducing the volume of our waste is part of our duty. The recycling of cardboard, wood and plastic has been significantly optimised. For example, for a turnover of €1,000, we have gone from 5.27 kg of waste in 2016 to 4.53 kg in 2018 (source: PAPREC). And this is only getting better.
The concrete results of this approach are impressive.
In 2023, through the company Paprec, SODEPAC collected and recycled :
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tonnes of plastic
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tonnes of carboard
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tonnes of wood
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tonnes of scrap metal
These efforts have saved over 2,350 m³ of water, nearly 580 MWh of energy, and significantly reduced CO₂ emissions. The company also collaborates with four ESATs (Établissements et Services d’Aide par le Travail, or Work Assistance Establishments and Services) and a prison, which actively participate in the production of its products, thereby strengthening its social and solidarity impact.
Through these concrete and measurable commitments, SODEPAC proves that innovation and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand. By obtaining and complying with the FSC® standard, the company is consolidating its role as a leader committed to ecological transition, while offering increasingly sustainable solutions to its customers.
People as the driving force behind success
People are at the heart of our commitment. Every day, we work to serve millions of people, improving their health through humidity control. The well-being of our employees is also a priority. Above all, we offer them safe working conditions and encourage a balanced lifestyle. 95% of our 50 employees live less than 20 km from their workplace.
We work with our teams to implement social initiatives such as collecting plastic bottle caps for the charity ‘Bouchons d’Amour’ and installing the French search engine ‘Lilo’, which allows them to donate the advertising revenue they generate to a charity of their choice.
Planète Urgence
At SEKO, respect for the environment is an integral part of our product development. We achieve this by choosing to work with partners who share our eco-responsible values. That is why SEKO and the Planète Urgence association have been working together since 2019 to create a better world.
Planète Urgence is an international solidarity association founded in 2000 and recognised as a public utility in 2019. Its goal is to strengthen the autonomy of local populations in Africa, Asia, Mediterranean Europe, South America and the Caribbean. It also participates in environmental protection.
- Access to vocational training for adults.
- Socio-educational support for young people.
- Protection of biodiversity through reforestation projects.
- Raising awareness among local residents about environmental protection.
- The project aims to promote the sustainable development of the local community by creating jobs and improving the quality of life for local residents.
- 10,000 volunteers deployed
- 340 local partners
- 8,000,000 trees planted
- 112,828 school kits distributed
Each tree planted produces oxygen, helps protect wildlife and flora, regulates the water cycle, promotes climate balance, and more. This is the whole point of our recent partnership with the Planète Urgence association: to fight deforestation and preserve nature in a sustainable way.
Since 2019, our partnership with Planète Urgence has enabled the replanting of 30,000 cashew trees in the Bénoué Park, in the northern region of Cameroon, Central Africa.
The Bali wooden absorber
A perfect example of our philosophy is our Bali wooden absorber, which is made from only 28% plastic, compared to 100% for a standard absorber. The moisture absorber becomes a decorative accessory that is useful, attractive and environmentally friendly.