Sustainability Report - FY 2023

Environmental Information Climate Change

 Chart E illustrates the most impactful actions by 2025: the decarbonisation of electricity and the energy efficiency of IT equipment, with estimated reductions of 195,768 and 594,901 tCO 2 e respectively over the period. These actions are followed by measures such as employee transportation. Interestingly, changing the sales mix to reduce the share of hardware products appears to have a significant effect, highlighting the importance of a shift to less emissive products and services (Cloud). The actions of external stakeholders, such as suppliers and consumers, also play a significant role.  Chart F for 2030 shows a similar trend with even greater emission reductions through improved energy efficiency and the decarbonisation of electricity. In addition, the significant decrease in emissions due to the decarbonisation of manufactured goods indicates that changes in the Company’s production or supply have considerable potential to reduce emissions in the long term. In both cases, the Company’s internal actions (EXN actions) are crucial to achieving decarbonisation goals, but the actions of external stakeholders are also essential or even more significant to reduce the Company’s overall carbon footprint. This illustrates the importance of working collaboratively with the entire value chain, including suppliers, distributors and customers, to achieve a substantial reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. Climate Trajectory and SBTi Commitment Based on the simulations aligned with the SBTi initiative, the results of which have been presented above, Exclusive Networks commits through this report and through its SBTi commitment to reduce:  Scope 1 and 2 absolute emissions of GHGs (Greenhouse Gases) by 40% in 2030, compared to base year 2022; and  Scope 3 emissions per unit of value added revenue (emissions intensity Scope 3) by 33% in 2030, compared to base year 2022. Emission reduction: strategies by scope Exclusive Networks’ strategy is based on targeted measures, the implementation of which is prioritised according to their potential impact and estimated cost. It is important to remember that Scope 3 carbon emissions represent 99% of Exclusive Networks’ total carbon footprint.

The key actions identified by scope are:

Scope 1: Direct Emissions 1. Transition to Electric or Hybrid Vehicles

With the aim of reducing emissions from mobile sources by 10%, Exclusive Networks plans to gradually replace its current fleet with electric or hybrid vehicles, aiming for an estimated emission reduction of 300 tCO 2 e per year. 2. Energy Efficiency Improvements in Operations: A 10% reduction in emissions from stationary combustion is expected, which would represent a reduction of 270 tCO 2 e per year. Scope 2: Indirect Emissions from Purchased Energy 1. Switching to Renewable Energy The aim is to eventually use 80% of electricity produced from renewable sources, which could reduce emissions by 1,200 tCO 2 e per year. 2. Advanced Energy Management Systems By adopting a smarter use of energy, Exclusive Networks aims for an additional 10% reduction.

Scope 3: Other indirect emissions 1. Air Freight Optimisation

Although costly, this measure is essential to reduce the carbon impact of transporting products. The Company plans to adopt greener logistics solutions and improve the efficiency of delivery routes. These efforts could reduce emissions by an average

of 1,300 tCO 2 e per year. In light of the fact that:

 the products marketed are imported from the suppliers’ manufacturing sites, mainly located in Asia, and  whereas there are few stocks due to the very large number of references and the speed with which this equipment evolves to ensure its efficiency, it is not yet possible to use rail and inland waterway transport; 2. Packaging Reduction & Recycling Exclusive Networks aims to minimise the use of packaging and promote recycled materials. This action is moderately expensive and has a multiplier effect, reducing waste and the carbon footprint associated with the production of new materials.

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2023 Sustainability Report