chain. It also includes a beneficial impact on carbon emissions, as RSPO-certified palm oil production decreases emissions by about 36% in kg of CO₂e per kg of palm oil. As Givaudan covers part of its supply chain with certified palm oil, it also impacts the scope 3 inventory. In 2020 we were able to reduce the average CO₂e emission per kg of palm oil and palm oil derivatives by 5% compared to 2015 and our efforts continue throughout 2021. Furthermore, to broaden our scope, we ensure our sites have the Palm Oil RSPO MB certification: 15 of our production sites were certified in 2021. Multipronged approach by our employees to help preserve ‘Ma petite planète’ All of us can take individual actions to help preserve the planet. At Avignon in France, employees are taking a wide-ranging approach to ensure their site’s impact on the environment is as positive as possible. From the elimination of single use plastics and mobility solutions to the promotion of biodiversity with a project to boost the population of wild bees, Avignon colleagues are demonstrating the differences that can be made through their numerous actions. As an early step on this journey, the local Green Team invited all on Our engagement with suppliers aims to reduce the carbon footprint of purchased goods and services by identifying risks and opportunities, collecting data on climate change and proposing actions to reduce emissions within the framework of the CDP Supply Chain programme. We’ve already been recognised as a world leader in supplier engagement on climate change, earning a position on the CDP Supplier Engagement leaderboard in recognition of our actions and strategies to reduce emissions and lower climate-related risk across our supply chain. This supply chain includes palm oil. Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) certification from our palm oil sourcing ensures the credibility of the sustainability claim at the end of the supply site to send in their ideas, and these suggestions continue to be shared through a regular site newsletter ‘Ma petite planète’ (My small planet) with nature-focussed projects, stories and projects, some of which employees and their families might implement in their daily lives. Among the many projects undertaken at the site we find the replacing single use plastics with recyclable or alternative products and replacing nearly 5,000 water bottles purchased each year for visitors with water fountains installed in each meeting room and common areas. The Green Team has worked with the on-site food vendor to promote sustainable food options by using locally sourced produce and seasonal products to reduce the footprint of food consumed on site, and sustainable coffee machines have been installed. Local biodiversity has received attention, with olive trees being planted on unused land at the site and the introduction of sustainable mowing of green spaces. In collaboration with a local beekeeping association, a site project is in place to conserve wild bees and promote the importance of pollinator bees. What's next for the Avignon site? Under consideration is an employee mobility plan, including a car-pool calendar, electric charging stations, a fleet of bicycles for employees, and mobility kits as part of an onboarding package; new ways of managing site waste are also in focus. Contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Givaudan – 2021 Integrated Annual Report 76 Acting as a force for good Nat ure Ac ting on climate change