CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY In 2017, the Rexel Group did not record any significant This data is calculated based on a scope representing provision in its consolidated financial statements for 100% of the Rexel Group’s sales. environmental risks. At constant scope, between 2016 and 2017, energy consumption decreased by 3% mainly due to the 4.4.2.7 Compensation paid pursuant to a decision reduction in the use of electricity 3%. The sharp of court decrease in domestic fuel consumption 20% is In 2017, no significant compensation was paid mainly due to the progressive phasing out of this pursuant to a decision of court in relation to the energy source in particular when relocating in new environment or to actions undertaken to remedy branches or warehouses. environmental damage. Energy consumption evolution (MWh), 4.4.3 Environmental aspects of the Rexel constant scope Group activities 180,000 The Rexel Group’s sustainable development 150,000 144,123148,841 approach focuses on reducing the environmental 120,000 119,325 120,607 footprint of its activities throughout the distribution 90,000 chain. 60,000 Different initiatives have been deployed within 30,000 the Rexel Group, both at international and local 7,205 9,056 0 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 4 levels, to manage the environmental impacts of its Electricity Natural gas Domestic fuel oil operations. These impacts are linked, in particular, consumption consumption consumption to infrastructures (waste, use of energy, water resources, etc.), sales activities (travelto visit suppl iers and customers, consumption of paper Measures taken to improve the sites’ energy and consumables, etc.) and logistics (del iveries, efficiency packaging, etc.). The implementation of action plans further to energy audits or ISO 50001 certifications explains the 4.4.3.1 Energy consumption decrease in energy consumption, and in particular: For the Rexel Group, energy consumption is a major • The improvements to l ighting equipment, by environmental issue to preserve resources and fight using low consumption technologies (in particular, against climate change, as well as manage costs. LEDs), and control and automation systems (home automation, presence and light detectors, etc.); In this context, the Group has engaged a voluntary approach to optimize consumption within each • The upgrade of heating, air conditioning and entity, both in terms of energy consumption on-site venti lation systems, and better management and for product and people transport. (reduction in the room temperature set point, etc.); and On-site energy consumption The management of energy consumption via • In 2017, total on-site energy consumption totaled the annual environmental reporting or specific 283,825 MWh, broken down as follows: measurement or management tools within certain subsidiaries (site by site management on a monthly Energy consumption by type of energy (2017) basis or even in real time). Other types of energy Domestic fuel oil Fuel consumption for goods transport (heat, steam etc.) consumption 3% 3% The Rexel Group’s activities require the transport of materials and goods, from suppliers to customers. Total electricity Natural gas consumption consumption 52% 42% REXEL 2017 – REGISTRATION DOCUMENT 179