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6 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Internal mobilization and management of our direct impacts

Internal mobilization and management 6.4 of our direct impacts

Environmental management 6.4.1.1 of Natixis buildings The Real Estate and LogisticsDepartmenthas introduceda total cost approach to its projects and investments that allows it to factor in the environmentalimpact of its activities.It is especially involved in setting up and monitoring environmental certifications, optimizing energy consumption and ensuring buildingaccessibility. Natixis and its subsidiaries in France (with the exception of Financial investmentsand affiliates – see scopes in Chapter 6.5 ) account for 295,617 m 2 in office space and 19,257 workstations, as well as three data centers (two of which are operated for GroupeBPCE). Set-up and monitoring of certifications For the purpose of managing its buildings and offices, Natixis chose to occupy buildings whose design and operation guarantee optimal environmentalperformance.The bank works in 10 certified buildings (HQE (1) , BBC (2) , HPE (3) or BREEAM (4) certifications),coveringa total surfacearea of 106,000 m 2 . Since 2009, Natixis has also been ISO 9001 (5) and 14001 (6) certified for the managementof 12 of its buildings (representing 220,279 m ² or 74% of its total surface area in France). These certificationswere renewed in 2015 for a period of three years. In addition, the ISO 14001 certificate was expanded to include the operatingdepartmentsof Natixis’data centers.

The considerationsinherent in our internal operationsare critical to the success of our overall ESR policy. They can be found in many aspectsof our business: managementof our direct impacton the environment,which is a material on a scale covering all Natixis employees and establishments(over 17,000 employees in 48 countries); the responsiblepurchasingpolicy used to select suppliers and a sub-contractorsofferingenvironmentaland social guarantees; the HR policy guiding the company'stransformation,including a solutions to ensure the sustainable performance of all employeesin a respectfulworking environment,thus securing their full engagement; contribution to the community and mobilization of employee a supportfor solidarity-basedprojects.

MANAGING OUR DIRECT 6.4.1 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

Natixis, like any company, has an impact on the environmentin terms of both resource consumption and the production of waste and carbon emissions.To reduce this impact, Natixis has adopted an environmentalpolicy that rests on four main pillars: managing buildings in an environmentally sustainable manner, managing resource consumption, combating global warming, preventingand sortingwaste,and managingmobility.

2017 Key Event Natixis signs the “Objectif 100 Hectares” Charter

On March 2, 2017, Natixis signed the “Objectif 100 Hectares” Charter aimed at developing and promoting green spaces in Paris. The goal is to establish a new urban planning model allowing more room for nature, with the ambitious target of covering 100 hectares of roofs, walls and building fronts in the capital city with plant life. Natixis has undertaken to: develop urban farming and landscaping projects for both existing and future Natixis buildings in Paris; j promote eco-friendly green spaces in built-up areas, contributing to biodiversity and water management in Paris, with a j “zero phyto” (pesticide-free) and low-water approach to upkeep; share knowledge on the subject with other partner companies, employees and project stakeholders. j

HQE: Haute Qualité Environnementale (French “high environmental quality” standard). (1) BBC: Bâtiment Basse Consommation (French “low-energy building” standard). (2) HPE: Haute Performance Énergétique (French “high energy efficiency” standard). (3) BREEAM: Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method. (4)

French standard in accordance with ISO 9001: 2000. (5) French standard in accordance with ISO 14001: 2004. (6)

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