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Our CSR approach<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>
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At SODEPAC, we firmly believe that your health and that of the planet are closely linked.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

As a long-standing pioneer in moisture absorption, SODEPAC has been working tirelessly for over 40 years to combat damp 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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

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of our products are recyclable or biodegradable<\/p><\/div>

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of our packaging is manufactured in the Hauts-de-France region<\/p><\/div>

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Establishment and service of Assistance through Work<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

Produce more, waste less<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>
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We are determined to make a difference. And that starts right from the design phase of a new product.<\/strong><\/p>\n

We take an eco-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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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.<\/p>\n

It should also be noted that the company’s fleet consists entirely of French cars, including two electric cars.<\/p>\n

Finally, reducing the volume of our waste is part of our duty. The recycling of cardboard, wood and plastic has been significantly optimised. As a result, for a turnover of \u20ac1,000, we have gone from 5.27 kg of waste in 2016 to 4.53 kg in 2018 (source: PAPREC). And things are only getting better.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

The concrete results of this approach are impressive<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>

in 2023, with Paprec, SODEPAC collected and recycled the following :<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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tonnes of plastic<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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tonnes of cardboard<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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tonnes of wood<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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These efforts have helped conserve more than 2,350 m\u00b3 of water, save nearly 580 MWh of energy and significantly reduce CO\u2082 emissions. The company also collaborates with four places of assisted employment for disabled people (<\/span>\u00c9tablissements et Services d’Aide par le Travail<\/span><\/i>) and a prison, which actively participate in the production of its products, thereby improving its impact on the social and solidarity economy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thanks to these concrete measurable commitments, SODEPAC is showing that innovation and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand. By obtaining the FSC\u00ae certification and complying with its standards, the company is taking its role as a leader committed to the ecological transition to the next level, while offering ever more sustainable solutions to its customers.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

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People as the driving force behind success<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>

People are at the heart of our commitment. Every day, we work to serve millions of people and improve their health through humidity treatment. The well-being of our employees is also our 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.<\/p>\n

We work with our teams to implement social initiatives such as collecting plastic bottle caps for the charity \u2018Bouchons d’Amour\u2019 and installing the French search engine \u2018Lilo\u2019, which allows them to donate the advertising revenue they generate to a charity close to their hearts.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

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Plan\u00e8te Urgence<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>
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Why SEKO and the Plan\u00e8te Urgence association have been working together since 2019 to build a better world.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Plan\u00e8te 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 is also involved in environmental protection.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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