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SOCIETAL, SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
SECTION 4 - ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
ENVIRONMENTAL INDICATORS
4.2.3. Sustainable Use of Resources
4.2.3.1. WATER CONSUMPTION AND SUPPLY
Water consumption from the public supply network and measures
taken to adapt water consumption to local constraints
GRI UNGC OECD
DMA EN Water aspect,
EN8, EN9, EN21 7, 8, 9 VI, VI.1.a, VI.6.d
Under the Reporting Protocol, this indicator has for the first time been
redefined and consolidated into the current form. Due to the assorted and
incomplete nature of the data reporting for this indicator in 2012, it has
only been possible to assess water consumption from the public network
at 538,000 m3.
Specific monitoring has been put in place in regions where the supply
of water may present particular constraints. Accordingly, in the Agadir
and Marrakesh regions, Maroc Telecom is continuing its initiatives for
optimized and rational consumption of water resources.
4.2.3.2. CONSUMPTION OF RAW MATERIALS AND
MEASURES TO IMPROVE THEIR EFFICIENT USE
The following information on raw materials is considered relevant in view
of the Group’s activities:
✱ purchases of paper for external use (e.g., publications, letters to
shareholders and miscellaneous reports);
✱ purchases of plastics and acrylics incorporated in consumer
products; and
✱ purchases of packaging and cardboard used for the sales of consumer
products.
Purchases of paper for external use, purchases of plastics
and acrylics incorporated in consumer products, purchases of
packaging and cardboard used for the sales of consumer products
GRI UNGC OECD
EN1, EN26 - VI.1.a
In 2012, these indicators have been included for the first time in the
information collected by Vivendi’s entities. This initiative is based on the
Group’s decision to concentrate environmentally sensitive consumption
measurements on raw materials that have a direct relationship to the key
activities of its businesses.
✱ The information on the purchases of plastics incorporated in consumer
products will enable their use in DVD and CD packaging to be
quantified, especially at UMG. In 2012, the Group estimates the use
of polycarbonates for the sale of UMG’s products worldwide at just
over 1,000 tons.
✱ To improve the Group’s reporting on the use of raw materials,
it will include the figures for the plastics used in the manufacture of
other elements in its product range, in particular TV service boxes and
Internet Access Provider (IAP) boxes, as well as the games and toys
produced by Activision Blizzard.
✱ The use of packaging materials and cardboard has also been measured
for the first time this year. Vivendi aims to improve the collection of
data for this indicator as it considers the use of these materials as
an important element in its activities affecting the environment. The
Group has identified total purchasing (not consumption) of 18.8 tons
for these two segments in 2012. The most significant contributions
have come from Activision Blizzard (82% of the total), whose products
are highly dependent on cardboard and packaging for retailing to the
public. Similarly, but to a lesser degree, UMG and SFR use packaging
products for their CDs, DVDs and boxes (8% and 9% of the total,
respectively).
✱ The purchase of paper for external use this year was close to
7,000 tons. SFR contributes substantially to this total (83%), mainly
due to the greater maturity of its data collection process.
For these three indicators, Vivendi’s aim is to constantly improve its
information consolidation process. As this process becomes more
mature and covers a greater scope, the Group will be able to obtain more
homogeneous information.
Measures taken to improve energy efficiency and the use of
renewable energy
GRI UNGC OECD
EN4, EN5, EN7 7, 8, 9 VI.6.b & d
The Group’s various entities have adopted measures to improve the energy
efficiency of their activities, including, for example, the use of renewable
energy (please refer to Section 4.1.2. of this chapter).