Responsible purchasing to preserve natural • Food procurement favouring local products, resources all sourced from the European Union, with a Waste management preference for organic labels and those Our purchasing and supply policy is an important guaranteeing animal welfare. lever for reducing our impact on biodiversity beyond our operating sites. At Group level, we have establi- • Use of more effective and less environmen- shed specific environmental criteria that guide our tally harmful cleaning products, as illustrated choices: by our Group-wide choice of Diversey as our supplier, whose products include ecological and • Selection of medical protective equipment made eco-responsible components. Why do we do it? Beyond essential compliance with national from eco-labelled materials (cotton wool), under a and European regulatory requirements, Group contract with a supplier committed to sustai- we want to reflect on the value chain of our waste, nable development. As places of living and care, our homes generate several major categories of waste: integrating our responsible purchasing approach. • waste from everyday life (catering, accommodation, The optimisation of our waste management already ZOOMON ... packaging, maintenance, etc.), - known as ordinary meets two objectives: Eco-grazing: in Fouras, an original and locally rooted sustainable approach waste. • (a) to contribute positively to climate change In December 2023, our home in Fouras, France, launched an eco-grazing initiative that is fully in line • waste related to care activities, which, when it mitigation and adaptation while limiting our impact with our commitment to biodiversity. In partnership with Jérôme Tropini (Berger Maritime), a farmer poses an infectious risk, is treated separately. (do no harm approach). specialising in eco-grazing, a flock of sheep has been introduced to naturally maintain the green spaces • (b) improving our operational efficiency by optimi- in our home’s grounds. • and waste produced during the construction, extension or renovation of our facilities. sing processes and rising costs related to waste Beyond the environmental aspect, which allows us to halve our mechanical lawn mowing operations collection, transport, recovery and treatment. while promoting local biodiversity, this project is a real differentiator for DomusVi, strengthening our Optimised waste management helps reduce our roots in the local community and our contribution to the local economy. carbon footprint, improve waste recovery, preserve The sheep, a species well suited to the local environment, were quickly adopted as ‘mascots’ by our natural resources and limit our potential impact on residents. They have become the focus of a variety of enriching activities, such as wool shearing and biodiversity. Such management also reduces our watching the lambs being born, creating special moments of sharing. Eco-grazing also promotes operating costs and promotes the circular economy. intergenerational ties, particularly during visits by our residents’ grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who are attracted by the presence of the animals. This initiative extends beyond the walls of the facility thanks to external communication about the project. For example, an explanatory display raises awareness among the local community and helps to forge new links with it. This initiative thus combines ecological, economic and social benefits, embodying DomusVi’s commitment to sustainable development daily. 100 101 4202 TROPER YTILIBANIATSUSSEGNELLAHC LATNEMNORIVNE RUO