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CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) 5 Health, safety and environmental information

Measures to save energy and promote alternative energy As energy consumption often results in gas emissions and discharges into the air, several of the following measures are described in section 5.2.3. Reduction of energy consumption in storage terminals As the energy consumed by the storage terminals is derived from the same source as the energy generating CO 2 (pumps and boilers), the actions taken by Rubis Terminal to reduce energy consumption on sites, in terms of both existing and new heating systems, are described above (section 5.2.3). Energy savings in gas stations As part of the renovation work in gas stations, station lighting, particularly of canopies, was in many cases replaced by LED lights. LED technology not only helps generate significant savings in power consumption, it also offers a significant reduction in maintenance expenditure, the

in 2017, Vitogaz France led a program to raise awareness of electricity efficiency in overseas departments (Réunion, Martinique, Guadeloupe and Guyana). The promotion of LED lighting through the sale of over 150,000 bulbs to gas station customers in these territories made it possible to communicate easy-to-implement, eco- friendly practices adapted to meet the immediate needs of each household. Reducing household energy consumption is no longer simply a matter of political will, it affects everyone and Vitogaz France has, for a long time now, been at the heart of the environmental protection movement; it is not by chance that it adopted the slogan En avance par Nature (“Moving forward naturally”). Promoting alternative energy The Group is involved in the promotion and increased use of alternative energy in several of its business lines. This contribution is described in section 5.2.3.

life of the equipment being estimated at over 100,000 hours (20 years). A recent analysis showed that, at a single Ca- ribbean station open 24/7, annual electricity consumption could be cut from 50,000 kWh to 15,000 kWh, reducing the electricity bill by US$15,000 per year (local cost of US$0.44 per kWh), while significantly improving the light intensity in the distribution area, also im- proving personal safety. Supporting consumers in energy savings programs The system of Energy Savings Certificates was introduced by the Energy Act of July 13, 2005 (POPE Law) with the aim of making energy savings in certain of sectors: construction, small and medium-scale industry, agriculture and transportation. In practice, the Energy Savings Certificates system is producing additional financial leverage when it comes to energy management projects. Under this system, Vitogaz France supports, advises and provides funding for energy-saving initiatives through its Vitozéco program. Furthermore,

5.2.6.3 CONSUMPTION OF RAW MATERIALS

As Rubis’ petroleum product storage and distribution activities do not involve industrial transformation processes, consumption of raw materials is residual.

In the refining activity, the raw materials used are essentially transformed and for the most part not consumed (refined crude oil, blended fuels, etc.). In 2017, the volume of

raw materials processed was down 10.9% on 2016 due to unscheduled shutdowns.

Raw materials used (in tonnes) 2017 2016

Refining activity (Rubis Énergie)

575,760

645,899

5.2.6.4 LAND USE Rubis’ activities do not involve extensive land use. Furthermore, the Group’s main facilities (storage facilities, refinery) are located in

industrial areas. As a result, to date, there have been no significant land-use conflicts

with the various natural ecosystems or with agriculture.

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