Our three CSR pillars
By adopting these guidelines, we set a framework for a holistic approach that addresses every aspect of our business. We also engage our stakeholders through a shared language and framework.
Pillar 1 — Our social impact
- Offering all employees an inclusive work environment that supports their wellbeing.
- Maintaining ethical and responsible relationships with all stakeholders, including suppliers, partners and clients.
- Promoting gender equality within our company.
Pillar 2 — Our environmental impact
- Fostering a culture of environmental responsibility among our employees and in our workplaces.
- Continuously reducing our carbon footprint. Developing new initiatives that set the benchmark for the sector.
Pillar 3 — Our societal and educational impact
- Training and supporting the development of each of our employees.
- Creating an environment that unlocks every child's potential and helps them develop the key skills they need for the future.
Reducing our emissions — A climate trajectory to 2033
Since 2023, every country in the group has carried out a full carbon footprint assessment, covering Scopes 1, 2 and 3 under the GHG Protocol. Ambitious climate roadmaps have been built in each country, reflecting local circumstances.
Decarbonisation plans are built around 5 action areas shared by all countries: building energy performance, reducing the food footprint, sustainable mobility, responsible procurement and waste management.
- 5 countries — Scope 1, 2 and 3 carbon footprints
- 2033 — target year for decarbonisation plans
- SBTi — France committed to the Science Based Targets initiative
Labels and certifications by country
Label Crèche Engagée — France
France's first CSR label dedicated to early childhood. Co-created with SGS ICS. 35 criteria, 4 maturity levels. 85 nurseries certified in the first year. Target: more than 100 new nurseries a year.
Eco-Schools — United Kingdom
A 7-step programme. Each nursery forms an Eco-Committee (children, staff and a coordinator) that leads projects on 3 of 10 themes (energy, biodiversity, waste…).
Eco-Healthy Child Care™ — North America
95% of our North American centres accredited. 30+ criteria: indoor air quality, materials, water, energy and children's awareness.
Managing our resources — Energy, food, waste: taking action every day
In every country, concrete actions reduce the energy footprint of our settings while keeping children and professionals comfortable.
Energy
100% renewable electricity in France
All nurseries equipped with LED lighting and A+ appliances. Smart building pilot in 15 nurseries. Rainwater harvesting built into educational activities.
65% of UK settings equipped with energy-efficient appliances
Shared vehicle fleet, optimised deliveries.
Two solar-powered settings
Food & waste
Up to 30% vegetarian meals
Red meat in under 10% of dishes in several countries. Fresh, organic, seasonal and local produce.
11 tonnes of CO2 avoided
By using tap water for bottle feeds.
1,550 toys reused in 2025
Rejoué partnership in 33 nurseries. The group is the non-profit's most active partner network.
Raising awareness — From children to teams, ecology is something we share
At Grandir, environmental awareness doesn't stop at the nursery door. It runs through our practices, feeds our educational projects and is shared by all. Children, families, employees: everyone plays a part in the ecological transition.
1,000 employees have taken part in the Climate Fresk
2tonnes workshops and modules from the C3D MOOC 'Understanding the ecological crisis' built into our CSR e-learning. A fully immersive learning journey.
Carbon Literacy Training
A recognised programme combining an understanding of climate issues with an individual action plan. Environmental Awareness Training (iHasco) for all employees at induction.
Connecting with nature from the earliest age
Vegetable gardens, forest walks, composting, insect hotels and toys made from recycled materials. In France, nurseries are turning their outdoor spaces into biodiversity refuges: beehives, chicken coops, tortoises and insect houses.
Educational programmes by country
An introduction to ecology from nursery age, citizenship projects. Sorting waste, observing insects, making objects from recycled materials. Kidco Green Projects: everyday environmental awareness. Waste Challenges: swap shops, reuse.
2025/26 Impact Report
Our results, our commitments and our trajectory, consolidated at group level. A transparent account of Grandir's impact, country by country. 130 pages · 5 countries · 2025/26 edition.
