EURAZEO_REGISTRATION_DOCUMENT_2017

EURAZEO’S CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Environmental information

Fight against climate change and adaptation to the consequences of climate change Eurazeo aims to be exemplary and strives to reduce its own environmental footprint. Eurazeo’s office building in Paris has earned the Exceptional rating under the High Environmental Quality (HQE) standard, Excellent status under the BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) standard and low energy consumption status (BBC). To encourage the use of cleaner transportation, Eurazeo has installed terminals for electric vehicles in its car parking lot. Moreover, Eurazeo has given its commitment to managing and reducing greenhouse gases emissions a solid footing by founding “Initiative Climate 2020” (iC20) with four other private equity companies. This commitment was reinforced by the signing of the Shift Project’s “Manifesto to decarbonize Europe” and the “Letter from global investors to governments of the G7 and G20 nations,” (see Section 2.2, p. 98). At the One Planet Summit, the Novacap group signed the French Business Climate Pledge, a commitment by French companies to the climate. The signatory companies affirm the need to collectively change course in order to achieve a drastic reduction in Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions globally. The use of auto lamps produced by Vignal Lighting Group is the leading source of the Group’s CO 2 emissions. In 2017, the company developed a broader and more competitive range of LED products. LED auto lights were a growing part of sales in 2017; they consume 80% less electricity than conventional lights, thereby contributing to the reduction of vehicle fuel consumption. PROTECTION OF BIODIVERSITY 2.4.5 At Dessange International , the biodiversity-friendly responsible raw materials sourcing program has been stepped up. In 2017, 75% of suppliers of the Phytodess brand signed the Positive Sourcing charter, committing to confining their use of raw materials to those produced in a manner respectful of ecosystems and biodiversity. Moreover, an audit has been conducted on the sandalwood sector in Australia. The audited supplier has pledged to reintroduce sandalwood in deforested landscapes by promoting polyculture, and as such the development of local biodiversity. To enable the development and preservation of the surrounding biodiversity, Grape Hospitality has installed beehives on eight of its hotels in France. For its restaurants in Paris and its region, Léon de Bruxelles has integrated supplies of local vegetables in season, sourced from responsible farms and produced within 200 km of distribution platforms, for restaurants in Paris and its region. Action is also being taken by its upstream suppliers in the mussel industry: reduction of the weight of mussel trays and/or cardboard boxes; • certification (Marine Stewardship Council, Organic, ISO and Irish • Quality Mussel).

Lastly, Eurazeo encourages its investments to calculate their environmental footprint or carry out a carbon audit every three years (see the “7 essentials,” p. 97). Since 2015, seven companies (Eurazeo, Eurazeo PME, Dessange International, Groupe Flash, Léon de Bruxelles, Novacap and Vignal Lighting Group) have carried out such assessments; four of them did so in 2017. In 2017, Novacap carried out a carbon audit on Novacarb and Novabion in order to assess the importance of Scope 3 emissions in the site’s overall footprint. It is planned to extend the approach to other Novacap sites, as it is a key step in the process of identifying potential gains and determining action plans to reduce emissions. Groupe Flash has chosen to join the Lean & Green program to reduce fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions related to the transportation it organizes. In October 2015, the group was awarded the first star of the Lean & Green program for reducing the CO 2 emissions of road transport it organizes by 20% in the space of five years. The group has set itself the goal of obtaining the program’s second star, which will require it to reduce its CO 2 emissions by a further 20% within five years. In addition, Easy2Go, a Groupe Flash start-up, has been using transportation providers equipped with electric vehicles for certain rounds since September 2017. Ten electric vehicles are currently in use. Asmodee pays close attention to the CO 2 emissions generated by its activities, notably its supply chain, which is the main source of greenhouse gas emissions. To bring part of its products from Asia to Europe, Asmodee opts primarily for maritime transportation, followed by train. It only resorts to airfreight for urgent shipments. Electricity consumption is one of CIFA ’s main emissions sources. To reduce its environmental impacts and CO 2 emissions, CIFA has signed a contract guaranteeing the exclusive use of electricity derived from renewable sources. Les Petits Chaperons Rouges has conducted an environmental assessment in order to identify and prioritize environmental impacts related to its activity as a nursery operator. The study revealed that employee and family transportation accounts for over 60% of the overall environmental impact. The company has therefore decided to roll out an employee mobility plan in 2018, based notably on tests covering the refund all public transport and car-sharing service subscriptions and the gradual switch to a fleet of electric and shared cars between employees. To mark the launch of the “Group Low Carbon Mission,” Europcar has estimated its CO 2 emissions. 98% of the group’s carbon footprint falls under Scope 3, 78% from vehicle use by customers and 12% from car manufacturing. Europcar strives to reduce its carbon footprint and that of its customers by offering new cars for rental. The average emissions of the group’s fleet have been falling for several years. They are now below 116 g of CO 2 per kilometer.

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