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DECLARATION ON EXTRA-FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Embracing environmental issues

Gearbox trends In the 2nd half of 2017, the Group launched two new gearboxes: a mid-range six-speed manual gearbox (BVM6), which helpes to „ reduce CO 2 (-1.5%) and mass (-10kg); an automatic eight-speed gearbox (EAT8) which helps to reduce „ CO 2 between -4 and 7%. Use of alternative fuels The Group is developing biofuel-compatible engines: compressed natural gas (CNG) : compressed natural gas is used „ to power Group vehicles in markets where local conditions are conducive to its development, such as Argentina, China and the Middle East. Using CNG also cuts CO 2 emissions by 20% compared with conventional petrol engines, with a tank-to-wheel approach. The incorporation of biogas (as a result of the methanisation of waste), when possible, increases the environmental benefit; ethanol flex-fuel vehicles : Groupe PSA has developed flex-fuel „ vehicles that can run on ethanol/petrol blends in variable proportions: f for example between 20 and 100% of ethanol in Brazil, the largest market in the world for fuel and flex-fuel vehicles. In 2016, the new EB2F MA flex-fuel engine, fitted in the Peugeot 208 and the Citroën C3 on the Brazilian market, became a benchmark for fuel consumption; biodiesel : All of the Group’s diesel vehicles are already „ compatible with B10 and B30, assuming that fuel quality is adequate and that suitable vehicle maintenance is carried out. In 2016, Groupe PSA signed the bioethanol industry’s E10 charter: the Group’s new vehicles will now have labels inside their fuel filler flaps, telling users about compatibility with various biofuels; advanced biofuels : they are derived from the conversion of „ biomass, or the use of microalgae. Groupe PSA is contributing to this process by participating in research projects and real-world trials. For example, Groupe PSA is a partner of the Federal University of Parana in Curitiba for the production of lipid biofuels from micro-algae, and has a long-standing collaboration with the French project Shamash. Trends in vehicle architecture and equipment Platforms In late 2013, the Group launched a new-generation platform, the Efficient Modular Platform 2 (EMP2) , intended to cover all segment C and D body styles worldwide. The new vehicles based on this EMP2 platform have proven their leadership in Europe on these

segments in terms of CO 2 emissions. From 2019, the ingenious design of this platform will make it possible to roll out the first plug-in petrol hybrid models with the best hybrid performances. In 2015, Groupe PSA announced the development, together with Dongfeng Motor, of a global platform, the Common Modular Platform (CMP), for Peugeot, Citroën and DS segment B and C vehicles. It will provide effective solutions in terms of modularity and versatility, equipment and reduced CO 2 emissions, from the end of 2018. In 2016, Groupe PSA and Dongfeng Motor signed a new agreement to develop an electric version of the CMP platform (e-CMP) which will make it possible, from 2019, to offer a range of 100% electric, segment B and C vehicles worldwide, with the highest performance. Mass Already a market leader in terms of average vehicle weight, the Group is continuing to develop more lightweight vehicles, making this a major lever in reducing its environmental footprint. This involves optimising vehicle architecture, using lower density materials and innovative techniques that help to lighten the car body, whilst improving shock resistance. The new Peugeot 3008, named 2017 car of the year, benefits from the new EMP2 platform architecture, combined with genuine optimisation of the weight/size/performance ratio at every level, making it possible to gain an average of 100kg on the previous generation of vehicles. Equipment, aerodynamics and driver assistance Overall vehicle energy efficiency also means optimising aerodynamics, as well as components and sub-assemblies: tyre rolling resistance, losses through mechanical friction (brakes, bearings, bushings, etc.), power consumption (sensors, actuators, motors), air-conditioning system. The Group also offers on-board eco-driving assistance to help drivers to optimise the use of their vehicles. CO 2 performance of vehicles sold 2.2.1.1.2. by the Group DPEF.26 The Group is committed to reducing by 55% the average emissions level of its vehicles marketed globally between 2012 and 2035. In 2017, despite a slight increase in average emissions by passenger cars in Europe, due to the reduction in sales of diesel vehicles and upscaling, the Group remains well below the market average. Globally, for all passenger and light commercial vehicles, the Group reduced average emissions by 3.8% compared to 2016.

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