CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY factors in 2017. This change in emission factors gas emissions through initiatives to reduce energy reduces GHG emissions related to electricity consumption at its sites, optimize logistics and consumption by about 12%. (see paragraph 4.4.5 upgrade its vehicle fleet (see paragraph 4.4.3.1 “Note on methodology and summary table” of this “Energy consumption” in this Registration document). Registration document). In addition to these reductions in consumption, the Greenhouse gas emissions from heat production Rexel Group has implemented actions to reduce decreased by 66% between 2016 and 2017, while GHG emissions, in particular by increasing the use heat consumption decreased by 3%. This decrease of renewable energy sources, with the instal lation is explained by the transfer of heat production to of photovoltaic panels or the connection to heating lower greenhouse gas-emitting solutions. networks from biomass power plants. Increasing numbers of the Rexel Group subsidiaries subscribe Greenhouse gas emissions related to energy to electricity supply contracts that guarantee consumption its renewable origin (photovoltaic, hydoelectric, Direct greenhouse gas emissions linked to the on- biomass, etc.). In 2017, 16% of electricity consumption site combustion of primary energies are estimated came from contracts guaranteeing renewable at 26,439 tonnes CO equivalent in 2017.2 sources or the installation of photovoltaic panels on Indirect emissions l inked to the production of site. electricity purchased by the Rexel Group totaled Thus, the total scope 1 and 2 emissions decreased nearly 29,247 tonnes CO equivalent in 2017 and those2 by 9.3% at constant scope between 2016 and 2017. linked to heat production 973 tonnes CO equivalent.2 4 This data was calculated based on a scope of Evolution of total GHG emissions (scope 1 + scope 2), reporting representing 100% of the Rexel Group’s constant perimeter (t. COe)2 sales. At constant scope, the total emissions (direct 120,000 113,566 and indirect) due to energy consumption decreased 103,037 by 12.5% compared to 2016. 100,000 36,536 29,352 80,000 Greenhouse gas emissions related to the transport of goods by the internal fleet 60,000 Some of the Rexel Group subsidiaries have an 40,000 73,685 77,030 internal fleet of vehicles to transport goods between Rexel sites and to customers. 20,000 0 In 2017, greenhouse gas emissions l inked to the 2017 2016 transport of goods by this fleet totaled 20,703 tonnes Total GHG emissions – Total GHG emissions – CO equivalent. This data was calculated based on a scope 1 scope 2 2 scope of reporting representing 100% of the Rexel Group’s sales. At constant scope, these emissions Since 2010, reference year of the commitment of were stable compared to 2016. the Group to reduce emissions for its operations (scopes 1 and 2) by at least 30% by 2020, Rexel has Greenhouse gas emissions related to business travel reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 35.3% by company cars based on this scope as early as in 2017 and thus These emissions are linked to professional travel achieved its initial 2020 target. either in the owned or leased car fleet by the Rexel Group subsidiaries. Indirect greenhouse gas emissions (known as scope 3) In 2017, these emissions represented 27,000 tonnes For the third time, a quantification of indirect GHG CO equivalent. This data was calculated based on a2 emissions (known as scope 3), was carried out in scope of reporting representing 100% of the Rexel early 2017 on the basis of 2016 figures. Group’s sales. At constant scope, these emissions decreased by 9% compared to 2016. This work was carried out in collaboration between the Rexel Group’s teams and external experts. As Measures taken to fight against climate change for scopes 1 and 2, the calculations are based on Although its impact on climate change is relatively the methodology established by the GHG Protocol small, the Rexel Group seeks to limit its greenhouse standard. REXEL 2017 – REGISTRATION DOCUMENT 185