Envu publishes second annual sustainability report

Envu published its second annual Sustainability Report, detailing progress across fiscal year 2024. The report offers a transparent look at how Envu is turning ambition into action through science-based solutions, nature-positive innovation and long-term partnerships.

The release of the report marks another milestone in the company’s journey to globally advance healthy environments. In 2024, Envu deepened this commitment by becoming an official signatory of the United Nations Global Compact and submitting its first Communication on Progress, affirming alignment with the UNGC’s Ten Principles related to human rights, labor, the environment and anti-corruption.

“At Envu, we aim to Be a Force With Nature, working in alignment with natural systems to solve challenges that matter to both people and the planet,” CEO Gilles Galliou said. “Whether through innovation, stewardship or working together across the value chain, we’re focused on building lasting impact. This report reflects how far we’ve come in just a few short years and how we’re helping shape a more sustainable, collaborative and science-driven future in the years ahead.”

In just its second year as an independent company, Envu achieved several meaningful milestones across its five strategic sustainability pillars, demonstrating how science, strategy and partnership are translating into measurable impact around the world. The report outlines how Envu is advancing its Decarbonization Pathway, which includes emissions reductions across operations, expanded engagement with suppliers on Scope 3 targets and third-party validation of decarbonization goals by the Science Based Targets initiative.

Additional highlights of Envu’s 2024 include:  

  • Protected 7.9 million households from mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria and dengue through targeted vector control treatments 
  • Restored 103,000 hectares of degraded land and expanded product registrations to support biodiversity and invasive species control 
  • Reduced operational emissions through decarbonization levers — including fleet electrification (with more than 50 vehicles transitioned in Germany and France) and emerging reverse logistics initiatives in Brazil, which eliminated 194 tons of packaging waste).
  • Earned the EcoVadis Gold Medal, placing Envu among the top 5 percent of companies evaluated globally for sustainability performance 
  • Earned Great Place To Work Certifications in the U.S., France and India, recently renewed for the second year, reflecting a strong culture of teamwork, belonging and employee engagement

The report also highlights new peer-reviewed research published in 2024 in collaboration with the U.S. Geological Survey, which found that removing invasive annual grasses from degraded rangelands can help protect soil carbon stocks. These findings underscore the multiple benefits of targeted vegetation management — from restoring biodiversity and mitigating wildfire risk to advancing climate resilience.

“We’re extremely proud to report on the steps we’ve taken and remain committed to the work ahead,” Chief Sustainability Officer Marine Sanouiller said. “At Envu, sustainability isn’t a separate initiative. It drives our strategy, inspires innovation and strengthens the trust our customers place in us. Whether it’s advancing decarbonization, biodiversity or community health, we will continue to work alongside our customers and partners to steward solutions responsibly and build a sustainable future together.”

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