Our csr commitments
Since its creation, Hygiene & Nature has worked towards protecting the environment and individuals through its corporate social responsibility (CSR). We believe this approach to be essential to a sustainable future.
Hygiene & Nature works on a daily basis towards reducing the impact of its business and products on the environment and on health.
OUR RATIONALE
In addition to the programmes initiated several years ago, to the accolades and certifications obtained, the PRODEF group has devised a rationale. In a bid to involve them and raise awareness, employees were asked to contribute to its drafting:
“True to its century-long heritage, the PRODEF family-owned group designs and manufactures effective, naturally-sourced hygiene and cleaning products in France, so that everyone can enjoy a healthy environment and respect planet resources. The group’s various production sites, which are committed on their territory, are building their sustainable growth with a medium and long-term vision. They combine the transmission of craft expertise with technological innovation.
With a collective winning spirit, the PRODEF group aims to showcase French expertise, in France and abroad.”
OUR VALUES
SYMPATHY, ATTENTION, RESPONSIVENESS, AVAILABILITY
| Close-knit, supportive team, accessible management close to the field.
| Interventions in secondary schools to present our trades.
| Cross-auditing with local companies regarding production, quality and CSR best practices.
| Training clients to use our products responsibly.
AMBITION, BOLDNESS, PASSION
| 45 qualified employees, with a desire to pass on their expertise
| Steady growth of our group’s turnover
R2021: €18.8M
R2022: €19.8M +5%
R2023: €22.6M +14%
Budget 2024: €26.6M +18%
COMMITMENT, RESPONSIBILITY, ETHICS, QUALITY
| Work group on Quality of Life at Work
| ISO9001, ECOCERT, COSMOS, European ECOLABEL and ECOVADIS certifications
| PME+ label, based on ISO 26000 (Ecocert Environment)
| Partnership with the Agence du Don en Nature (soap and hygiene and cleaning product donations to the needy)
FAMILY-OWNED, AT THE HEART OF FRENCH REGIONS, EXPERTISE, AUTHENTICITY
| Family-owned group founded in 1924
| 1 manufacturing site in France (Longvic, 21)
| PME+ label with a rating steadily improving since 2018
| Collaboration with local players (Action logement, BF Care, Crossject)
OUR COMMITMENTS
The CSR policy of Hygiene & Nature and the PRODEF Group is based on 5 pillars. These 5 pillars represent our commitments towards our stakeholders: employees, clients, suppliers, partners, local players, national bodies, shareholders, etc.
They are monitored using efficiency and performance indicators, which are used to reach our long-term objectives.
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In 2022, water consumption was reduced by 14%, gas consumption by 47% and electric consumption by 13%
Rational use of heating and air conditioning
Educating to best practices (turning off the lights, double-sided printing, etc.)
Reducing our carbon footprint with significant investments (LED lighting, air destratifiers, etc.)
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In 2022, 21% of our net turnover was from ECOCERT Greenlife and European ECOLABEL products
Launch of a range of Biocontrol products in 2016, as an alternative to phytosanitary products
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In 2023, a powdered solid soap solution was introduced with “La râpe à savon”, an alternative to liquid soap dispensers
In 2022, we reduced the amount of petrochemical plastic in our non-recycled packagings by 18%
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Training staff in house using expert employees (Excel, line conductors, etc.)
Training staff externally with a comprehensive training schedule derived from the annual performance reviews
Passing on expertise and increasing skills by promoting multi-skilling
Recruiting trainees for work placements and work-study contracts to pass on our expertise and company skills
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Expatriation of the export division in South Korea in 2022
Over 40% of the Group’s exportations are to Asia
Group present in 38 countries
A committed, responsible SME
PME+ label since 2019
Label with the FEEF FEEF (Fédération des Entreprises et Entrepreneurs de France) for our business: design, manufacturing and marketing of hygiene, cleaning and disinfection products, on the site of Longvic (21). Auditing is carried out annually by Ecocert Environnement in accordance with ISO 26000 specifications
More than 24% of products are certified by ECOCERT Greenlife or the European ECOLABEL
The PRODEF Group and its subsidiaries are deeply committed as part of an overall approach aimed at promoting a sustainable consumer mode.
ECOCERT Greenlife-certified detergent in accordance with ECOCERT’s “Ecodetergent” reference frame, available on the Ecocert website
European Ecolabel registration numbers: FR/020/006 – FR/019/006
Manufactured in France
Our production site is located in Dijon in France, where we also have our Laboratory, our R&D team and our support services. We prioritise raw material and packaging sourcing in France.
HYGIÈNE & NATURE is a member of the FHER (formerly AFISE), the professional union for hygiene and cleaning product manufacturers in France.
We are also a member of France Chimie ’s responsible chemistry programme (formerly UIC – Union des Industries Chimiques or Union of Chemical Industries), working towards safety and the environment.
Hygiene & Nature is a member of the FEEF (Fédération des Entreprises et Entrepreneurs de France or Federation of Enterprises and Entrepreneurs in France), which represents Entrepreneurs and SMEs on the territory, supplying food and non-food distribution. It represents a pool of strategic companies for growth and competitiveness, with companies which are industrially located in France, are family-owned and do not delocalise, but innovate and revive the local territory.
EcoVadis, a body assessing the impacts of companies’ CSR, gave a score of 56/100 to Hygiene & Nature, equivalent to an EcoVadis silver medal. We stand among the top 25% assessed companies, encouraging us to continue our efforts and improve our CSR performance.
HYGIÈNE & NATURE also shows it is socially committed by donating 1% of its product sales to the Agence du Don en Nature, in the form of products. These donations are distributed to charities fighting exclusion in France. Our actions show our determination to contribute to a better, more environmentally-friendly and socially responsible world.
Une PME engagée & responsable
Label PME+ depuis 2019.
Labellisation auprès de la FEEF (Fédération des Entreprises et Entrepreneurs de France) sur notre activité : conception, fabrication et commercialisation de produits d’hygiène, d’entretien et de désinfection, sur le site de Longvic (21). Un audit de contrôle est réalisé annuellement par Ecocert Environnement selon un cahier des charges issu de la norme ISO 26000.
Plus de 24% des produits sont certifiés par ECOCERT Greenlife ou l’ECOLABEL Européen
Le groupe PRODEF et ses filiales sont profondément engagés dans une démarche globale visant à promouvoir un mode de consommation durable.
Détergent certifié par ECOCERT Greenlife selon le référentiel ECOCERT « Ecodétergent » disponible sur le site Écocert
Numéros d’enregistrement de l’Ecolabel européen : FR/020/006 – FR/019/006
Fabrication française
Notre site de production est situé en France, à Dijon, où se trouvent également notre Laboratoire, notre équipe R&D et nos services supports. Nous privilégions les matières premières et emballage approvisionnés dans l’hexagone.
HYGIÈNE & NATURE est adhérent de la FHER (anciennement AFISE), syndicat professionnel qui représente en France les fabricants de produits d’hygiène et d’entretien.
Nous sommes également membre du programme chimie responsable au sein de France Chimie (anciennement l’UIC – Union des Industries Chimiques) qui s’engage pour la sécurité et l’environnement.
Hygiène et Nature est adhérent de la FEEF (Fédération des Entreprises et Entrepreneurs de France) qui représente les Entrepreneurs PME des territoires, fournisseurs de la distribution alimentaires et non-alimentaires. Véritable vivier d’entreprises stratégiques pour la croissance et la compétitivité, il s’agit d’entreprises implantées industriellement en France, à capitalisation patrimoniale ou familiale, qui ne délocalisent pas, innovent et vitalisent les territoires.
EcoVadis, un organisme d’évaluation des impacts de la RSE des entreprises, a évalué HYGIÈNE & NATURE avec un score de 56/100, nous conférant la médaille d’argent EcoVadis. Nous figurons parmi le top 25% des entreprises évaluées, ce qui nous pousse à continuer nos efforts et à améliorer notre performance RSE
HYGIÈNE & NATURE manifeste également son engagement social en reversant à l’Agence du Don en Nature 1% des ventes de ses produits sous forme de produits. Ces dons sont ensuite redistribués à des associations pour lutter contre l’exclusion en France. Nos actions témoignent de notre détermination à contribuer à un monde meilleur, respectueux de l’environnement et socialement responsable