Plastic Omnium // 2021 Universal Registration Document

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Technical and sustainable development glossary

TECHNICAL AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GLOSSARY

A ACT FOR ALL TM

Plastic Omnium SE CSR policy. This global program aims to mobilize the Group’s stakeholders around three areas: a responsible company, care for people and sustainable production. The ARPEJEH Association (Supporting the Implementation of Study Projects for Young Pupils and Students with Disabilities) is a general interest association, governed by the law of July 1, 1901, bringing together private and public professional organizations (businesses, public institutions, public offices, local communities) in all sectors, and committed to an active policy in favor of the employment of people with disabilities, equal opportunity and diversity.

ARPEJEH

C CASE

Connected/Autonomous/Shared/Electrified

Circular Economy

The circular economy is an economic concept that is notably inspired by the ideas of the green economy, the economy of use or the economy of functionality, the performance economy and industrial ecology. It aims to produce goods and services whilst significantly limiting the consumption and waste of raw materials, and the use of non-renewable energy sources.

CMR

Carcinogenic, Mutagenic and toxic for Reproduction

CNG

Compressed natural gas

Composite

A composite material is an assembly of at least two immiscible components (but with a high penetration ability) with properties that complement each other. This process enhances the material’s performance for certain uses (lightness, rigidity, etc.).

Carbon dioxide, or carbon gas, mainly from the combustion of hydrocarbons and coal (industry, energy generation, transport, etc.).

CO 2

CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility)

CSR for Plastic Omnium is structured around three focus areas with the aim of becoming the leading partner for sustainable mobility:

sustainable production; attention to employees; responsible entrepreneurs.

E EcoVadis

A CSR assessment aimed at observing the inclusion of sustainability principles in a company’s business.

EDEW

European Disability Employment Week

ESG

Environmental, Social and Governance Criteria

F FR1

Workplace accident frequency rate with lost time: number of workplace accidents with lost time multiplied by one million, divided by the number of hours worked (including temporary staff). Workplace accident frequency rate with and without lost time: number of workplace accidents with and without lost time multiplied by one million, divided by the number of hours worked (including temporary staff).

FR2

Fuel cell stack

This is an electrochemical device that produces electricity by reverse electrolysis of water.

G GDPR

General data protection regulation. The goal of the GDPR is to strengthen supervisory practices regarding the collection and use of personal data.

GHG (Greenhouse gases) Greenhouse gases (GHG) are gas components that absorb the infrared radiation emitted by the Earth’s surface, and contribute to the greenhouse effect. Their increased concentration in the Earth’s atmosphere is one of the factors causing global warming. GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) A not-for-profit organization that aims to develop directives applicable worldwide with respect to corporate sustainable development policies and reporting. www.globalreporting.org H HSE (Health, Safety and Environment) A function that deals with workplace Health, Safety and Environment issues. Hybrid This is a general operating principle which consists of combining an electrical engine (often reversible as a generator) with a combustion engine to propel a vehicle. Hydrogen “Hydrogen vehicle” refers to any type of transport that uses the chemical transformation of hydrogen as a propulsion energy source. Hydro-soluble paint Paint that uses water and not solvents as thinners.

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