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4 STATEMENT OF NON-FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Environmental challenges

The Leisure parks The Leisure park sites also have adapted natural spaces that they can use to increase visitors’ enjoyment. On average, the concrete surface area of Leisure parks represents less than a quarter (23%) of the total surface area of the sites (based on seven out of eight sites (1) ), and 40% of the spaces are reserved for green and blue areas used, the rest being preserved in their natural state with forest or marsh-type environments. The most affected of the Leisure parks is Parc Astérix as the site comprises a series of moors and meadows on sand, which is part of an eco-unit (one of the most beautiful in the Picardy region). For this reason, Parc Astérix and the Conservatoire des Espaces Naturels de Picardie (CENP – Board for the protection of natural spaces in Picardy) have signed a management agreement for the natural environment contained within the site (Bois de Morrière and Le Fossé de la Coque), covering approximately 60 hectares. They have committed to developing joint and complementary initiatives for the preservation and restoration of natural habitats of heritage interest and ecological networks, such as: l observation campaigns and counts (birds and insects); l maintenance aimed at restricting the spread of bracken to promote the growth of heather, cutting back and removal by horses (carried out by CENP staff or agricultural colleges); l the creation of corridors to facilitate the movement of animals and vegetation from one area to another. Along similar lines, Parc Astérix has introduced on-site eco-grazing with a local company with the appropriate certification. In addition, late mowing is becoming a common practice on the sites. Lastly, since its creation, the Bellewaerde site (a member of EAZA) has been directly involved in the conservation of endangered species (European bison as well as Amur leopards and Asian giraffes) and has taken an active part in the programme to protect European bison (the largest mammal in Europe) and its reintroduction into the wild. Catering at the Leisure parks Revenue from catering activities accounts for a significant portion of Compagnie des Alpes’ total revenue and the whole Leisure parks revenue. With regard to the catering offer, supply chains and therefore the agricultural model can have a strong impact on biodiversity, as well as transport between production, processing, distribution and consumption sites. We have therefore implemented an indicator that measures the share of purchases as a percentage of our purchasing value: l which comply with environmentally friendly practices (organic farming, HVE, Nature & Progrès, Bleu Blanc Cœur, sustainable fishing, etc.) or are under a sign of quality or origin (AOC/AOP, Label Rouge, free range, etc.). This is the “sustainable product” criterion; l which are either processed in France or whose main raw materials are of French origin. This is the “country” criterion, with an ultra- local variation (<200 km). The ad hoc working group finalised the inventory and the five- and ten-year targets on supplies for French parks, and will duplicate this approach by adapting the criteria in 2022 to our other Leisure parks in Europe. Finally, l since 2018 Compagnie des Alpes has required that all eggs and egg-containing products in France come from free-range poultry;

l in 2020, the origin of the centralised supply of broiler chickens to French farms changed significantly to reach 95% from France. 83% of the volumes purchased are purchased from a supplier that implements the Nature d'éleveur initiative in terms of animal welfare. As part of the Group’s sustainable food approach, the supply of broiler chickens will focus more on purchases under signs of quality in this purchasing category. 4.3.3.2 Connecting customers with nature by enhancing natural spaces. All of the Ski areas and three Leisure parks operate close to protected zones: Natura 2000, ZNIEFF (Natural area of interest for ecology, flora and fauna), National Park, RNN (National Natural Reserve), Regional Natural Park, or Protective Forest or APB (Biotope Protection) zone.

Voluntary restoration of natural environments with nature-based solutions

In late 2016, Compagnie des Alpes became a member of the Nature 2050 programme. This voluntary programme, the brainchild of CDC Biodiversité, goes beyond the scope of the mandatory compensatory measures to run nature-based initiatives, with quantifiable results, aimed at adapting the land to climate change and restoring its biodiversity. The impacts of the projects are then measured until 2050 by the project manager based on indicators set by a scientific committee. The Group has been a member of the programme for four years and renewed its commitment for three years in 2021. In addition to the financial and logistical support (provision of vehicles, employee participation), this action aims to go beyond the catering action itself. It is also about changing the relationship with stakeholders with the aim of acting together for biodiversity. Compagnie des Alpes is therefore involved in four projects linked to the regions in which it operates: l one project, managed by the Ligue de protection des Oiseaux (League for the Protection of Birds – LPO) in the Provence-Alpes- Côte d’Azur (PACA) region, is adapting a mountain forest to climate change in the Partias Regional Natural Reserve (Briançonnais), which is adjacent to the Serre Chevalier Ski Area, and has planted 3,000 cembra pines; l restoration of the peatland at the body of water at Les Bruyères, at the foot of Les Menuires, is managed by the Conservatoire des Espaces Naturels de Savoie (Savoy Conservation Trust for Natural Spaces). The aim is to better manage the flash floods and sediment transport in the peatland, while preserving biodiversity to permit continuation of the tourism activity. This project is in progress (works); l the development of quiet areas for the black grouse in winter within the Les Arcs ski area, in collaboration with the Vanoise National Park. The consultation initially planned for 2020 has been postponed to 2021, when the work will begin; l the restoration of the minor bed of the Vienne river to strengthen its resilience to natural risks. The project aims to fight against the collapse of aquatic species due to the occasional drying up of the watercourse by resizing it, its renaturation and the restoration of a wetland.

(1) Does not include Walibi Holland.

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