Corporate Social Responsibility in the optical and eyewear industry
CSR, at the heart of the optical industry
Adopting a comprehensive CSR strategy is now essential to meeting the expectations of stakeholders and strengthening the resilience and competitiveness of companies in the optical sector. Aware of these challenges, SILMO is actively committed to supporting the industry in integrating sustainable and ethical practices. In partnership with the Hyssop agency, it is offering practical factsheets on key issues such as sourcing, packaging and transport. These guides provide concrete advice on how to reduce the ecological footprint, encourage diversity and improve the transparency of supply chains. By combining innovation and responsibility, the SILMO supports industry professionals in their transition towards a more sustainable and ethical future.
The CSR chronicles of SILMO Paris
How far has the optical industry come in integrating CSR? Our expert, Dominique Royet, gives us the lowdown on ecological product innovations, ethical sourcing and industry initiatives aimed at reducing the environmental footprint and promoting social responsibility.
Find all the videos in our playlist La Chroniques RSE de SILMO Paris
Discover the CSR factsheets of SILMO Paris
CSR is an essential strategic lever for sustainable growth in the optics and eyewear sector, combining ecological responsibility, employee development and social initiatives. Whether it's reducing the environmental impact of the materials used in frames, improving working conditions in the workshops or promoting responsible product communication, every initiative contributes to the sustainable transformation of the industry.
Immerse yourself in these key issues with detailed analyses and concrete examples, thanks to our ten or so expert fact sheets.
Introduction to the CSR
Introductive CSR factsheet
What is CSR (Corporate Social Responibility) ?
CSR is the contribution made by companies to the challenges of sustainable development. A company undertaking a CSR approach will therefore seek to respect the environment and have a positive impact on society, while remaining economically viable.
CSR is based in particular on 2 international frameworks: the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and ISO 26000, which cover subjects as diverse as waste management, relations with suppliers, governance, solidarity and philanthropy, the work/life balance of employees, etc.
Sourcing raw materials
CSR factsheet #1
The extraction of raw materials is responsible for the destruction and artificialization of natural environments (quarries for metals, cultivation for agricultural materials, deforestation for wood, etc.), and contributes to the over-exploitation of natural resources.
According to the life cycle analysis of a pair of spectacles, the raw materials used in frames account for 7% of their environmental impact. Of course, in addition to the environmental impact, the social impact must also be taken into account, particularly in the case of metals whose extraction is often relocated to countries where standards are poorly developed.
Packaging
CSR factsheet #2
Packaging, which is essential for protecting and transporting products, represents a major challenge in terms of environmental impact. Mainly made up of plastics, paper/cardboard and metals, it consumes precious resources and generates large volumes of waste.
According to the life cycle analysis of a pair of spectacles, packaging accounts for 13% of its environmental impact. Nevertheless, it is the showcase of a product's environmental commitment in the eyes of the consumer.
Transport
CSR factsheet #3
The survey
Find the results of our online survey of industry professionals:
CSR Podcasts: Expert advice
Consumer expectations
By Géraldine Bouchot, long-term planning director, expert in new consumer behaviours. Carlin international.
How the brands are committed?
By Stéphane Popescu, CEO of COSE361, specialising in the CSR guidance of fashion brands.
SILMO and CSR: environmental commitment in the optical industry - what is at stake?
Dominique Royet, from the CSR agency Hyssop, talks about the importance of environmental commitment, how companies in the optical industry can make a difference and the risks if the industry does not follow this path.
Together with Nick Coffer, they are then joined by Guillaume Fort, Managing Director of Opal Demetz, who wants his company to be a leader in implementing a long-term CSR strategy.
