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In 2023, Lyreco is launching the first version of “Sustainable Selection” by Lyreco which is a new progressive assessment methodology, clearer and closer to our long-term sustainability strategy aiming at strengthening the current procurement process at Lyreco with more sustainable initiatives, actions and decisions.

The Lyreco sustainable procurement process is following the ISO 20400¹ principles validated by SGS². “Sustainable Selection” by Lyreco will be continuously improved in order to meet the ever-changing needs and requirements and increase our maturity level of sustainability.

This new assessment methodology is carried out in 2 successive steps among which 3 mandatory criteria are required from our suppliers and products to pass the overall assessment:

1st step – Supplier Assessment

This supplier assessment is the 1st mandatory criteria defined by Lyreco which is based on the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standard and is considered completed if:

The supplier possesses a valid third-party ESG certification (B-Corp or Ecovadis certification); OR
The Supplier provides evidencing information and documentation about ESG initiatives and actions under a self-assessment questionnaire and achieves the minimum scoring3 defined by Lyreco.

2nd step - Product Assessment
(provided that the assessment from the supplier we source the products concerned is satisfactorily completed)

The product assessment is considered completed if the 2 mandatory criteria defined by Lyreco are met:

A minimum 80% of the product packaging is made of recyclable material; AND
A minimum 80% of the product material is made of recyclable material or the product can be reused or refurbished

If the above 3 mandatory criteria are met, then the products will be further assessed and assigned up to 3 of the following “Sustainable Selection” icons:

Products focusing on the environmental contribution (“Planet” selection); AND/OR
Products contributing to the well-being and safety of people at work (“People at Work” selection);
Products contributing to improving societal impact on local communities (“Community” selection).

PLANET by Lyreco

How we curate the selection "Planet"

Products bearing the selection “Planet” are selected because of their focus on the environmental contribution. A Planet-selection product is required to (i) have a major Type 1 environmental certification recognized globally, AND/OR (ii) be refurbished, AND/OR (iii) have a minimum percentage of recycled materials in their composition, AND/OR (iv) have a minimum of 2 environmental features, such as being refillable or reusable, compostable or biodegradable, returnable, or having an extended life span. Our guidelines follow ISO 14021 requirements – a highly reliable global standard decisions

PEOPLE AT WORK by Lyreco

How we curate the selection "People"

Product bearing the selection “People at Work” are selected because they contribute to an improved work experience under adverse conditions. A People at Work-selection product is required to (i) have at least 1 wellness-oriented certification AND/OR (ii) provide ease of adjustment, accessibility improvement, stimulation of movement, and/or pain and injury prevention. These standards are designed with your workforce in mind, whatever their work environment may be.

COMMUNITY by Lyreco

How we curate the selection "Community"

At Lyreco, we understand the social impact of the sourced products. That is why products bearing the selection “Community” is required to (i) have at least 1 certification that ensures fair practices throughout their manufacturing chain, AND/OR (ii) promote local production, AND/OR (iii) promote social enterprises (i.e. businesses driven by a social/environmental mission whose main objective is to have a social impact and reinvest profits into creating positive social change), thus putting smaller communities at the forefront.

FAQ

What's the difference between "Green Tree" vs "Sustainable Selection"

Sustainable trends/requirements have been evolving rapidly over the past years from the product itself to the product packaging and product’s end-of-life impact. At Lyreco, we want to make it easier for you to identify the products bearing a “Sustainable Selection” icon. That is why we are now transiting Lyreco “Green Tree” to Lyreco “Sustainable Selection” with wider requirements.
Lyreco “Green Tree” is focused on products with environmental contribution. While Lyreco “Sustainable selection has wider requirements focusing on the ESG standard and containing 3 mandatory criteria:

• A valid ESG certification or a 20% minimum score³ on the ESG self-questionnaire per supplier; and
• 80% minimum of the product’s primary packaging weight is recyclable; and
• 80% minimum of the product’s material is either recyclable or product is reusable

If the above 3 mandatory criteria are met, then the products will be further assessed and assigned up to 3 of the following “Sustainable Selection” icons:

• Products focusing on environmental contribution (“Planet” selection);
• Products contributing to the well-being and safety of people at work (“People at Work” selection); and/or,
• Products contributing to improving societal impact on local communities (“Community” selection). Lyreco “Green Tree” methodology relies on ISO 14020: Environmental labels and declaration. While Lyreco “Sustainable Selection” methodology relies on the ISO 20400: Sustainable Procurement Guidance.

Why is it a reliable method

At Lyreco, we are committed to having the right processes in place to deliver against our sustainability commitments. The best way to do so is to work hand in hand with external partners who regularly monitor and guide our internal practices.

The Lyreco sustainable procurement process is following the ISO 204001 principles validated by SGS². “Sustainable Selection” by Lyreco will be continuously improved in order to meet the ever-changing needs and requirements and increase our maturity level of sustainability. Our methodology is designed to evolve and be refined. Our evaluation scale (minimum points, the scope of the requirement, etc.) is already demanding and will become more and more restrictive.

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Supplier assessment questionnaire and scoring

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Product assessment criteria

Disclaimer
The “Sustainable Selection” methodology is developed by Lyreco according to criteria established internally. The assessment is based on information and evidence provided by suppliers which can be, without this being restrictive, certifications, technical data sheets, testing reports, procedures, reporting, and/or declarations of conformability from suppliers.

¹ ISO 20400:2017 – Sustainable Procurement Guidance

² SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognised as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 75'000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 1'500 offices and laboratories around the world.

³ In 2023, the points are allocated as follows : Environmental (max 35 points), Social (max 40 points) and Governance (max 25 points), with a minimum total score of 20 points. The scoring will be revised to be become stricter as from 2024.

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