2. GENERAL INFORMATION 2.6 Impacts, risks and opportunities (IRO) The table below lists the issues identifi ed as material by stakeholders as part of the double materiality analysis. For each of these issues, the key impacts, risks and opportunities have been listed, in relation to the Group’s business model and strategy. Impacts relate to the Group’s actual or potential positive or adverse effect on people or on the environment, in the short, medium or long term. Conversely, external environmental, social or governance events may have an adverse impact (in the case of risks) or a positive impact (for opportunities) on the Group’s development and fi nancial performance. ENVIRONMENT Material issues Impacts GHG emissions and energy (E1 Climate change mitigation) Adverse impacts GEODIS’s activities emit greenhouse gases (GHGs) and contribute to the increase in their concentration in the atmosphere, thus contributing to climate change. Transport activities (road, air, sea and rail), logistics and supply chain management are all currently highly dependent on fossil energies. Energy consumption of transport, offi ces and operational sites (warehouses, hubs, etc.). Positive impacts Contribution to decarbonizing supply chains: optimization of fl eets and routes, modal shift to lower-emission solutions, improved energy effi ciency and development of low-carbon technologies. Adaptation to climate change (E1 Adaptation to climate change) Adverse impacts Exposure of the Group’s sites and assets to the physical consequences of climate change (fl ooding, heat, landslides), with a signifi cant impact on GEODIS’s business (deterioration of buildings, breakdown of freight transport and logistics) and on the health and safety of individuals. Loss of business and decline in customer service quality (late deliveries, deterioration or loss of transported goods) due to severe weather conditions. Positive impacts Adaptation plan to ensure safety for all, the integrity of resources and the continued distribution of essential goods to the population. Air pollution (E2 Air pollution) Adverse impacts Atmospheric pollutants (NOx, SOx, fine particles) are emitted within the value chain (own fleet and subcontractors’ fl eets, airlines and shipping carriers), contributing to the deterioration of air quality. These atmospheric pollutants have adverse effects on human health, wildlife and plant life. Impact on the environment and human health in the event of a major incident (traffi c, fi re, explosion) generating toxic pollution. Consumption of non-renewable resources (E5 Resource use and circular economy) Adverse impacts The Group’s reliance on non-renewable resources (use of fossil fuels, packaging and other consumables). Positive impacts Less pressure on ecosystems thanks to the Group’s commitment to a low-carbon trajectory and to the circular economy. 34 - 2024 ACTIVITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
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