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35-557: Groupe Bruxelles Lambert is the largest shareholder of Imerys. The company was first founded in 1880, when the Rothschild family combined some of their metals and mining interests into the Spanish company Peñarroya. Over the next century it specialized in extracting and processing non-ferrous metals , becoming one of the world leaders in mining extraction. After operating as a stand-alone company, in 1970 Peñarroya branched out and merged with

70-550: A 2021 base year. Imerys also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, fuel and energy-related activities, upstream and downstream transportation and distribution, waste generated in operations, business travel, employee commuting, and investments 25% within the same timeframe.” In 2019, Imerys was recognized by the CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project) and received

105-531: A cash contribution from the Imerys Group. This plan of reorganization is pending approval by the claimants and the Court. Groupe Bruxelles Lambert Groupe Bruxelles Lambert ( GBL ) is a Belgian holding company invested in multiple industries. It invests in both listed and private companies. Directed by Ian Gallienne, GBL had a net asset value of €22.5 billion and a market capitalisation of €15.3 billion at

140-765: A forum called "Business Council for Sustainable Development", which went on to become Changing Course , a book that coined the concept of eco-efficiency . The WBCSD was created in 1995 as a merger of the Business Council for Sustainable Development and the World Industry Council for the Environment and is based at the Maison de la paix in Geneva , Switzerland , with offices in New York and New Delhi. The council works on

175-536: A global network of Spanish speaking businesses and professionals whose mission is to promote an ethical management and corporate social responsibility by the establishment of a National standard in Spain known as SGE-21, (sistema de gestión ética para el Siglo 21) which is also Annex 1 to ISO 26000 and supported by CSR Europe Membership is said to around 400 and includes companies of all sizes and sectors, as well as individual specialists, professionals, and academics and it

210-970: A joint venture in Cornwall with Orascom Development to develop a series of sustainable communities on the site of former china clay mines, starting with the West Carclaze Garden Village, currently under construction. In 2017, Imerys Minerals received the Natural England Award for Landscape-scale Restoration in the Biodiversity Category, recognition for a large-scale project recreating close to 2,000 acres of lowland heathland in Cornwall . The Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) has validated Imerys’ 2030 greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets in July 2023.” "Imerys commits to reducing absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030 from

245-631: A score of B for the group's efforts on climate change . The group affirms this grade is higher than the European average and the mining industry average (both grade C). On May 28, 2018, Imerys signed a convention for collaboration, research, and expertise with the UMS 2006 Patrimoine Naturel and other organizations, including the National Museum of Natural History, France , the French Agency for Biodiversity (now

280-490: A talc supplier for Johnson & Johnson , the company was a co-defendant with Johnson & Johnson in mass tort litigation in the USA involving powder products that some consumers alleged to have contained asbestos and caused them to develop cancer . Imerys Talc America has always denied that its talc products contain asbestos and stands by the safety of its products. Faced with a growing number of complaints, on February 13, 2019,

315-515: A variety of issues related to sustainable development. It works to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through the transformation of six economic systems: circular economy , cities and mobility, climate and energy, food, land and water, people and redefining value. Each system transformation is set up as a WBCSD Program with a number of supplementary Projects. A 2003 World Bank / IFC commissioned study identified

350-580: Is a CEO -led organization of over 225 international companies . The council is also connected to 60 national and regional business councils and partner organizations. Its origins date back to the Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit of 1992, when Stephan Schmidheiny , a Swiss business entrepreneur, was appointed chief adviser for business and industry to the secretary general of the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED). He created

385-732: Is a third-party asset manager that offers a range of investment strategies with a focus on long-term perspectives and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations. As of June 2023, the assets under management totaled approximately EUR 30 billion. With the support of GBL and its extensive experience, Sienna Investment Managers aims to become a leading player in alternative third-party asset management across Europe. The firm specializes in various areas, including liquid assets , real estate , private credit , private equity , venture capital , and funds of funds . World Business Council for Sustainable Development The World Business Council for Sustainable Development ( WBCSD )

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420-627: Is based in over 40 countries and has 230 industrial sites. The group operates across the Americas and Europe Middle East Africa (EMEA) and Asia-Pacific (APAC). The company's North American Operations are headquartered in Roswell, Georgia . Other major offices are located in Kifisia, Athens, Greece , Shanghai, China and Nagpur, India . Imerys runs various initiatives in the field of corporate social responsibility (CSR). Since 2010, it has been part of Eco-Bos,

455-583: The Bank Brussels Lambert (BBL). In August 1977, in turn, CBLFI was renamed Groupe Bruxelles Lambert. In 1976, CBLFI restructured and built up various participations in U.S. financial firms, including Lambert Brussels Witter (formerly the research boutique William D. Witter), to form Drexel Burnham Lambert , in which it was the largest shareholder with a 26 percent equity stake. In 1982, GBL sold much of its stake in BBL, reducing it from 47 to 10 percent. BBL

490-694: The Ethisphere Institute 's 2007 list of the 100 Most Influential People in Business Ethics, WBCSD President Bjoern Stigson was ranked ninth, which made him the second most influential NGO leader. The organization helped launch the Concrete Sustainability Initiative . Membership of the WBCSD is by invitation of the executive committee to companies committed to sustainable development . WBCSD has over 180 members. Forética claims to be

525-811: The French Office for Biodiversity ) and the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS). The three-year partnership of three years is meant to help Imerys structure a global plan for diversity preservation. The convention centers around “the knowledge and conservation of biodiversity” and relies on four main pillars: site analysis and identification of best practices; sharing expertise, methodology, and tools; participating in and supporting innovation, and highlighting research findings, which includes raising awareness and informing personnel. The UMS Patrimoine Naturel offers its scientific expertise, support, advice, and methodological tools to support Imerys in

560-480: The Imerys group sought to simplify its structure through a transformation plan, reorganising the company around two segments, and grouping five newly created business areas. In October 2022, Imerys announced the commencement of a mining operation for a lithium deposit at Allier from 2027. A press release issued by the group specified that this exploitation of lithium should last at least 25 years and will constitute one of

595-570: The Middle East with 1% each. According to Greenpeace the World Business Council for Sustainable Development is among the key players responsible for holding back the world societies from tackling the climate change and energy management challenges for the past 20 years. The WBCSD Executive Committee was dominated by the largest non-renewable energy and carbon-intensive companies in the world at least until 2011. According to Greenpeace

630-656: The North American Talc Subsidiaries of Imerys (Imerys Talc America, Imerys Talc Vermont, Imerys Talc Canada) filed bankruptcy under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code . On May 15, 2020, Imerys came to an agreement with representatives of the current and future tort claimants to resolve their historic talc-related liabilities. As part of the plan, the North American Talc subsidiaries agreed to sell their assets and contribute

665-507: The Société Le Nickel (now Eramet ) and Mokta (now Société Mokta El Hadid ) and created a new holding company called Imétal to manage the new business. By the end of the 1990s, the company had become entirely focused on industrial mineral processing, following more acquisitions and a few divestments. In 1999, Imétal changed its name to Imerys . The company continued to expand its product lines, geographic reach, and markets. In 2018,

700-489: The WBCSD as one of the "most influential forums" for companies on corporate social responsibility (CSR) issues. A 2004 Globescan survey found the WBCSD as the second most effective SD research organization. The 2006 survey by the same company reports that 54% of all surveyed experts believe the WBCSD will play a "major role" in advancing sustainable development. Only the European Union received higher approval (69%). In

735-488: The WBCSD executive committee has been a 'Who's Who' of the world's largest carbon-intensive companies. The Sierra Club has collaborated with the World Business Council on a number of initiatives, as well as inviting its representatives to speak at Sierra Club events. The Environmental Defense Fund recommends the World Business Council's auditing methods to companies seeking to reduce greenhouse emissions, and

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770-534: The development of an action plan and commitment project that is aligned with the objectives of the National Biodiversity Strategy (SNB) and Act4Nature. The aim of this program is to develop and deploy methodological tools to characterize and assess biodiversity on Imerys sites in France and abroad, aiming to ensure that biodiversity is taken into account during all phases of a mining project. In October 2020

805-461: The end of September 2021. GBL is controlled by Pargesa S.A., a Swiss entity which holds 29.13% of the outstanding shares and 44.23% of the voting rights. Pargesa S.A. itself is held jointly by the Power Corporation of Canada and Frère groups, providing GBL with a stable and solid shareholder base. Since 1990, the two groups have been bound by a shareholders' agreement. This agreement, which

840-590: The following companies (Ownership shares vary from 7%-55%): Private assets On September 30, 2023, GBL is a major shareholder in the following companies: GBL Capital (Alternative assets) Established in 2013, GBL Capital invests in funds managed by asset managers and direct private equity co-investments. On September 30, 2023, the NAV of this activity represents 16% of GBL's portfolio. Non-digital assets: Digital assets: Sienna Investment Managers (Third-party Asset Manager) Sienna Investment Managers

875-573: The largest deposits of the mineral in Europe. Imerys has undergone numerous restructurings over the last decade with changing leadership. As of February 17, 2020, Alessandro Dazza assumes the role of Imerys’ Chief Executive Officer. Former Imerys CEOs are Patrick Kron , Gérard Buffière, Gilles Michel and Conrad Keijzer. Since June 2019, Patrick Kron has served as chairman of the board of directors at Imerys. Imerys’ headquarters are located in Paris . Imerys

910-538: The lockout would also be prohibited under the Act, and certain tax credits for hiring replacement workers would be prevented. This bill has no co-sponsors and has not received a hearing in the Finance Committee during the 119th Congress. On October 31, 2018, after three months of negotiations, union workers voted to approve a new three-year contract with Imerys, effectively ending the lockout and allowing workers to return to

945-460: The period 2020-2024. After Imerys Talc America in Three Forks, Montana unveiled plans to phase out union workers' retiree insurance, seniority, and overtime clauses and to alter work rules and classifications, Boilermakers Local D-239 union workers did not ratify a new contract. On August 2, 2018, Imerys informed union workers by letter that they would be locked out of the workplace and escorted

980-721: The plant. Randy Tocci said that “Imerys brought some different people to the table on Oct. 25, which helped move the negotiations forward.” About the contract, Tocci further said that it “protects seniority while also considering skills in applying for jobs and will continue to provide health benefits to retirees who leave the company through 2019. Workers will get a 3 percent increase in base pay, but their pensions will be frozen”. Through Imerys Talc America, Imerys led operations in talc mining and talc transformation for many years in Montana and Texas . These activities served local markets, as varied as paper & board, plastics, and cosmetics. As

1015-589: The proceeds to a Trust to compensate claimants. That sale process was completed in November 2020, when the Court approved the sale of the North American talc business to Magris Resources, a Canadian mining group, for $ 223 million. The debtors are aiming to close the sale in early 2021. Under the plan, the trust would also receive all insurance and indemnities related to the talc liabilities in North America, as well as

1050-543: The program was officially renewed, taking effect in June 2021 for another three years. In 2018, Imerys also joined Act4Nature International, an initiative launched on July 10, 2018 by Entreprises pour l’environnement (EpE), the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) Global Network partner in France. In a public announcement, the group declared its plans to implement concrete measures to integrate and reinforce efforts to preserve biodiversity in their operations over

1085-550: The remaining employees off of the property. The mill's union president, Randy Tocci, stated that the company brought in employees from other sites around Montana to run the mill in Three Forks, crossing picket lines . Over August and September, multiple Montana elected officials and candidates visited the picket lines, such as Democratic Governor Steve Bullock , Senator Jon Tester , and US House candidate Kathleen Williams . On August 9 August Montana Governor Steve Bullock stood with

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1120-494: The unionized plant employees for more than an hour, offering his support and expressing hope that the parties would return to negotiations. On October 6, 2018, in response to the lockout, Tester introduced a bill called Prohibiting Incentives for Corporations that Kickout Employees Tax Act, or PICKET Act ( S. 3544 ), that would raise tax rates and eliminate tax breaks for corporations while they are engaged in labor lockouts. Deduction of wages and benefits for temporary workers during

1155-745: Was eventually acquired by ING Group in 1998, becoming ING Belgium . In 1982-1983, financier Albert Frère displaced Léon Lambert as the main driving force of GBL; Since 2012, GBL divested more and more its stakes in Total and Engie . These two companies in the energy sector that constituted 41.5% of the value of GBL in 2011, only represented 4.2% of the portfolio on 31 March 2017. Simultaneously, GBL expanded into new business segments by acquiring stakes in SGS , Umicore , Adidas , Ontex , Burberry , Parques Reunidos .and Sienna Capital S.a R.l. Listed companies On September 30, 2023, GBL owns significant holdings of

1190-747: Was extended in December 2012 until 2029, includes an extension possibility. The company now known as GBL was founded in 1972, when Léon Lambert 's two holding companies, Compagnie Lambert pour l'Industrie et la Finance (CLIF) and Cofinter, merged with Brufina and Cofinindus, two holding entities associated with the so-called Groupe de Launoit founded by Paul de Launoit  [ nl ] . The new company, called Compagnie Bruxelles Lambert pour la Finance et l'Industrie (CBLFI), held controlling stakes in two Belgian banks, Banque de Bruxelles and Banque Lambert , for which merger talks had been ongoing since 1969 and eventually came to fruition in 1975, creating

1225-681: Was incorporated into WBCSD on 2 September 2014. The WBCSD is a member-led organization governed by a Council composed of the Council Members of its member companies. The Council elects the executive committee, including the chairman and four Vice Chairmen. Past chairmen include: Most of WBCSD's member companies are headquartered in Europe (47%). 22% member companies are headquartered in Asia, 22% in North America and 5% in Latin America. The geographically least represented regions are Africa, Australasia and

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