IBERSOL | 2019 Sustainability Report

SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2019 ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE For the Ibersol Group, environmental sustainability is more than a goal, it is a practice that is in constant development. That’s why we systematically seek environmentally-responsible solutions throughout the organisation’s value chain. We are increasingly committed to a vision of a circular economy that encourages a dissociation between economic growth and the increased con- sumption of resources. This vision has led to the pursuit of strict environmen- tal management practices in their various facets. In this regard, every day the Ibersol Group strives to reduce the environmen- tal impact of its business, namely regarding: • Waste production: organic waste, packaging and used cooking oils; • Contribution to the circular economy: by reducing single-use plastic prod- ucts; • Consumption of resources: energy and water; • CO 2 emissions; ... and to involve all stakeholders in complying with environmental sustainabil- ity and in the circular economy. Reflecting these concerns, in 2019 theGroup renewed its NPEN ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental Management Systems certification. This certification attests to the commitment of the entire structure to reinforcing its environmental performance in managing the impact of its operations, namely by optimising the use of natural resources, protecting the environment and reducing the business’s ecological footprint. Ensuring the principles of efficiency and a circular economy are aspects that we uphold in our relationship with suppliers and in process and product de- velopment. It was based on these principles that we held a session on the Cir- cular Economy in 2019, a joint initiative with the Ministry of the Environment and Energy Transition. We respect and improve the world around us 41