Sustainability

Leading The Energy Transition

Today, Sonepar is the world number one in sales of energy-efficient products. We are one of the leading pioneers of the energy transition, making sustainability a priority.

Corporate Social Responsibility

Read our CSR report based on the Sonepar Group’s long-term strategy.

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Demonstrating Our Commitment

In 2023, the independent analysis company Ecovadis awarded Sonepar Group the “Bronze” rating in sustainability, placing Sonepar in the top 15% of companies rated by EcoVadis in the Wholesale of machinery and equipment industry.

The company assesses organizations on the ground of 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.

How we take actions in Canada

GHG emissions reduction

Reducing scope 1 and 2 by 46.2% & scope 3 by 13.5% by 2030

LED

on track to achieve 100% facilities equipped by end of 2025

Circularity

Implementing Zero Waste to Landfill stratergy by 2030; Circularity efforts focus on sustainable design and resource reuse to minimize waste

Energy efficiency of buildings

Building on ASHRAE level 1 energy audits, Sonepar Canada is implementing a plan to achieve energy efficiency by 2030

Electric fleet in distribution centers

Over 75% of facilities are using electric equipment indoor

Learning & Development

Energy Transition Academy's sustainability training courses for all associates have seen high engagement, with over 87% completing the recent circularity training