Sustainability Strategy
Leading the Energy Transition
Today, Sonepar is the leading distributor of energy-efficient products, pioneering the energy transition and making sustainability a priority.
Electricity is the clean energy of the future, and we are at the heart of its ecosystem and value chain.
Championing a Cleaner Tomorrow
Sonepar is uniquely positioned at the heart of the electrical ecosystem. As the world leader in the B2B distribution of electrical products, solutions and services, we champion a more responsible future, nurture sustainable environmental practices, and encourage the transition to low waste, clean energy solutions.
India Sustainability Initiatives
Offer & Services
The initiative focuses on enhancing the adoption of energy-efficient LED technology across India, aimed at reducing energy consumption and supporting sustainability efforts
2024 and continuing, The goal is to contribute to India’s broader energy efficiency drive and to support the country's environmental goals by reducing overall carbon footprint
How? Through strategic partnerships with LED luminaire manufacturers, extensive outreach by the sales team, and operational support from the OPCO management and leadership team. The initiative leverages the widespread adoption of LED technology to ensure significant reductions in energy use.
Local Impact: CO₂ Reduction: 1812 Metric Tons annually
Waste Management
Refurbishing and reusing packaging material (Corrugated boxes & wooden pallet) received from suppliers
2019 and continuing, To reduce the consumption of virgin packaging materials and minimize waste generation
By systematically introducing and scaling the use of reusable boxes in warehouse operations, thereby reducing reliance on disposable corrugated boxes
By repairing, maintaining, and reusing incoming wooden pallets instead of discarding them after single use.
Local Impact:
By reusing, reduced consumption of fresh corrugated boxes, pallets and consequently waste generation of 14.4 tons of corrugated cardboard & wood.
Our Vision, Our Sustainable Journey
As the leader in our industry, we want to be an example to others.
We have accelerated our own transition to efficient generation and use of electrical energy across our business and are working with our suppliers to nurture and champion the innovation of sustainable solutions in the market.
In 2024, due to the Group’s global efforts, the company has earned a silver rating, placing it in the top 15% of rated companies.
The company assesses organizations on four main areas: environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.
EcoVadis' mission is to provide the world’s most-trusted sustainability ratings, enabling all businesses to reduce risk, drive performance, and improve environmental and social outcomes.
Circularity
We are accelerating the energy transition towards a circular system centered around clean and infinitely available electrical energy.
We aim to transform our entire supply chain into a circularity hub. We want to ensure that our suppliers and partners can provide environmental declarations and eco-design their solutions.
Also, we intend to lead by example by proposing circularity as a service to our customers. It’s the responsibility of all of us to work together, in order to reduce our waste footprint.
Local Sustainable Practices
We're engaged in over 230 sustainability initiatives worldwide. From the deployment of solar power and the conversion of our fleet cars and plant machinery to electric, to energy-saving systems and plastic free packaging and waste management programs.
Open our interactive sustainability map to discover where, and how, we’re making a difference.
And we’re already having an impact
46,000
Associates trained on sustainability through our Energy Transition Academy’s online modules, available to the whole Group.
230
Country initiatives accelerating the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
ISO 14064
Group Carbon footprint calculation according to GHG protocol and ISO 14064 standard.
#1
World leader in sales of energy efficient products and solutions.
"Silver"
Silver Rating EcoVadis, top 15% of rated companies.
2030 climate targets
Validated by the SBTi: Reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 46.2% and absolute scope 3 GHG emissions by 13.5%.
“We see our CSR approach as a way to drive performance, boost our economic and social efficiency, and become more competitive and profitable in the long term. Working alongside our stakeholders and associates, we are moving towards our goal of sustainable growth that respects our ecosystem”
Philippe Delpech, President, as representative of Colam Entreprendre
Environmental and Energy Transition Policy
Discover our Sustainability Commitment in one document