Groupe Renault - 2020 Universal Registration Document

159 GROUPE RENAULT I UNIVERSAL REGISTRATION DOCUMENT 2020 02 OUR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT GROUPE RENAULT GROUPE RENAULT: A COMPANY THAT ACTS RESPONSIBLY CORPORATE GOVERNANCE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS RENAULT AND ITS SHAREHOLDERS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF RENAULT ON APRIL 23, 2021 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Actions to prevent risks and serious harm DV3a Manufacturing As far as manufacturing activities are concerned, plants have, through their Environmental Management System, an organizational structure to prevent risks and environmental damage. Every year, action plans are put in place to continuously improve environmental performance and reduce risks. Obtaining ISO 14001 certification from an independent third party validates the effectiveness, pertinence and adequacy of the Environmental Management System. Other activities The largest centers that manage engineering, testing and logistics activities have the same organizational structure as the industrial sites. At the other sites, this structure is not fully deployed given the lower level of environmental risk. Climate change The physical risks associated with extreme weather events, the frequency and intensity of which are likely to change as a result of the global rise in temperature, are taken into account in the same way as other natural and industrial risks as part of the Group’s prevention policy (see “Taking account of climate change issues” in 2.2.3.A. In line with the targets set according to the COP 21 Paris Agreement, Groupe Renault is also implementing a strategy to reduce its carbon footprint throughout the life cycle of its products by reducing the CO 2 emissions from combustion engines, deploying electric vehicles and their ecosystem (second life and smart battery recharging), deploying new mobility services, developing circular economy activities and improving the energy efficiency of its industrial facility and logistics on an ongoing basis. System for monitoring the measures implemented and evaluating their effectiveness DV5a Manufacturing For manufacturing activities, several levels of control over the implementation and effectiveness of the action plan have been established: an initial level of internal control at each site is carried out within P the context of the Environmental Management System; a second level of control is performed through internal P Environmental Management System audits by teams of two to four Renault auditors from other sites. These audits cover the requirements of ISO 14001 on various environmental topics (soil, water, air, waste, energy, chemicals, legionella risk, noise and risk prevention). Upon receipt of the Audit Report, the audited entity defines the action plan to address each point of non-compliance. The completion and effectiveness of the action plan are verified during the next annual audit; a third level of control and monitoring of the implemented P measures is performed through an external annual audit carried out by an independent accredited body as part of obtaining ISO 14001 certification; finally, the environmental data for each site (quantities of waste, P wastewater and atmospheric emissions, water and energy consumption) are reported via a Group system. These data are audited and validated annually by another independent audit body. Other activities As regards to engineering and testing activities, sales and after-sales activities in Europe and South Korea, spare parts storage facilities, the largest centers managing these activities have the same organizational structure as the industrial sites. Climate change A global carbon footprint reduction indicator throughout the whole vehicle life cycle enables to manage action plans and provides a concise overview of the Group’s contribution to the decarbonization of the automotive sector. The progress of the various action plans which support this carbon footprint reduction target is measured by quantified performance indicators. The carbon footprint indicator covers Groupe Renault’s own performance and also those of its suppliers, particularly production and logistics activities. The CO 2 emissions of vehicles during the use phase account for a significant portion of the carbon footprint, so reducing these is high on the Company’s priorities. They are therefore regularly monitored at the Group Board of Management level (position with regard to CAFx regulations). Action plans, results and associated indicators are shown in sections 2.2.3 “Environmental impact: actions and indicators” (sub-sections A, B, D, C.a, E) and 2.2.2 (environmental objectives table: internal audits and ISO 14001 certifications).