Sustainability at Rexel
Global leader in the professional distribution of products and services for the energy world Rexel s mission is to support customers around the globe, wherever they are, to create value and run their business better, by providing a broad range of sustainable and innovative products and services for automation, technical supply and energy management 31,000 employees Presence in 37 countries 2,600 locations 2,300 branches and 140 logistics centers 13,4 Bn sales 2012 key figures 2
The sustainability approach, an enabler of the strategic plan Energy In Motion launched in 2012: a commitment to all stakeholders The brand of choice for customers The partner of choice for our suppliers An employer of reference for our people The most attractive company for our shareholders EiM relies on 4 strategic pillars Profitably grow both organically and through acquisitions Actively manage resources for increasing returns to continually create more value Closely cooperate for mutual success with our stakeholders Effectively execute with operational excellence Fully embedded in Energy in Motion, Rexel s sustainability approach nourishes and accelerates its fulfillment 3
Global sustainability issues and Rexel s stakes Industry, commercial and residential sectors are responsible for 61,5% of European electricity consumption* contributing largely to global warming Raw material, waste generation, global warming, loss of biodiversity are more and more stringent and jeopardize natural environment and human activities Rexel provides efficient products and solutions for energy savings Rexel strives to reduce the environmental footprint of its operations SUSTAINABILITY Rexel s HR policy is committed in employees safety and social progress Decent working and economic conditions to give people a stake in lasting peace, prosperity and progress are essential to a global sustainable development Rexel develops community programs to fight fuel poverty 1.3 billion people have no access to affordable and sustainable energy * Source : European Agency of energy 4
Rexel s sustainability commitments 1. Energy efficiency We develop our expertise in energy management to help our customers consume less and better: Eco-efficient solutions Renewable energies Customer and consumer awareness 2. Low environmental footprint We improve the environmental performance of our operations: Energy efficiency of facilities Reduction of transportation-related carbon emissions Packaging optimization, waste reduction and recycling Sustainability 3. Social progress We support our employees development: Safety and welfare in the workplace Career development Social dialogue and equal opportunity Association to Rexel s performance 4. Rexel Foundation We promote access to energy efficiency for all: Improve understanding and raise awareness of energy efficiency Encourage innovation through research programs and educational projects Support charitable community-based projects 5
Rexel s framework for action ENGAGEMENT Rexel joined the Global Compact in December 2011, thereby committing to respect and endorse within its sphere of influence the 10 principles POLICIES & TOOLS The Rexel s ethics approach is a process for progress that comprises the Ethics Guide and a network of 40 Ethics correspondents The Rexel Charter for the Environment encourages all employees to adopt best practices in their everyday activities The Community Involvement Charter defines our commitment to promoting access to energy efficiency for all The Group drives continuous improvement through it s internal standard on environmental management PEOPLE ORGANIZATION The sustainable development approach is steered by the Group SD* and HR departments and implemented by ~100 local correspondents The SD* and HR departments work in close cooperation with corporate functional departments and the Country Management Committees * SD : Sustainable Developement 6
1 1. We help our customers consume less and better through our expertise in energy management 7
1. Promote energy savings to end-users by : Offering a wide range of eco-efficient products and solutions Highest efficiency rating products for light, heat, air condition and powering Automated equipment to manage and optimize consumption Customized services such as energy, profitability or environmental audits Accelerating the expansion of the renewable energies Kits and a full range of photovoltaic equipment Tailor-made solutions for the wind power market Raising customer and consumer awareness on energy issues Adapted trainings for electricians and installers Informative tools to share Rexel s expertize on energy use 8
1. Energy efficiency at Rexel: figures & achievements 773M sales of eco-efficient lighting and renewable energy solutions in 2012 80% of Rexel s subsidiaries provide training for clients or installers 180 articles published online in 2012 through the magazine www.electrical-efficiency.com 58% of consumers* plan energy efficiency improvements in their house within five years *In France, UK, Germany and the U.S. Source: 2012 Rexel international survey on general public perception of energy efficiency issues 9
2 2. We improve the environmental performance of our operations
2. Improvement of the environmental performance by: Consolidating our environmental approach and stewardship Quantified objectives, progress measurement, and transparency on results Improving energy efficiency of our facilities On-sites energy audits and improvement measures: eco-efficient products, management systems, renewable energies Employee s involvement: trainings and awareness campaign thought dedicated website Reducing transportation-related carbon emissions Delivery routes optimization via better monitoring, freight commingling Fleet management with modernization of the fleet used by sales people or environmental criteria for carriers selection Reducing and recovering waste Limitation of waste production (employees awareness, package reusing ) Promotion of sorting and recycling of cardboard boxes, plastic and wood Collection of Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment and appropriate processing 11
2. Our environmental performance: figures & achievements 8 entities were ISO 14001 certified in 2012 and 14 are in line to be certified by 2014 71% of waste in 2012 are recovered Electricity consumption -18% 166GWh (-18% vs 2010) GHG emissions related to electricity consumption -22% 50 916 teqco2 (-22% vs 2010) 65 263 teqco2 196 GWh 54 182 175 166 50 916-22% of GHG emissions from transporting products on Rexel s fleet between 2010 and 2012 2010 2011 2012 12
3 3. We support our employees development
3.Support our employees development by Promoting safety and well-being at the workplace Ethics Guide and compliance with international standards and local laws Welfare protection program: Rexel Plus Protection for All Internal opinion survey : Satisfaxion 11 Promoting employee career development Trainings on technics, regulations, products, change management and innovation Annual reviews for professional growth and mobility Reinforcing social dialogue and equal opportunity The group s European Works Council as an essential operator of this dialogue and fulfillment through collective agreements Equal opportunity for all in hiring, training, compensation and professional growth Associating employees to our performance Variable compensation to recognize employees contribution Employee shareholding policy 14
3. Employees development: figures & achievements 520 employees in the Group are involved in labor representative bodies 8,000 employees became shareholders between 2007* and 2012 when Opportunity12 was launched +40% 4,2 2,5 2009 2011 Safety training received 4,2 hours/person (+40% 2009 vs 2011) 5,000 of Employees in 11 countries covered by the welfare protection program 67% the workforce benefited of an annual review 15
4 We promote access to energy efficiency through community involvement
4. Promote access to energy efficiency for all* through Rexel Foundation for a better energy future created in 2013, by Improving understanding and raise awareness of energy efficiency Publication of research studies Organization of conferences and workshops Encouraging innovation through research programs and educational projects Actions focused in education, vocational training and public housing Partnerships to leverage complementary expertise Supporting charitable community-based projects which improve access to energy efficiency for all Education, vocational training and the improvement of social housing Long term partnerships with associations, public institutions, NGOs and business partners * The strategic goal of Rexel Foundation was initiated in 2011, with the Community Involvement Charter 17
Community engagement: figures & achievements 1,5bn inhabitants of developing countries do not have access to electricity Rexel and Microsol are partnering on a study related to the feasibility of developing carbon schemes in the Andean zone of Latin America to boost access for disadvantaged people to efficient equipment using renewable energy and to accelerate deployment of eco efficient lighting for disadvantaged people In partnership with the ESTP engineering school research institute, the Rexel Foundation is providing funding for a research project on the concept of "Comfort" in commercial buildings. The aim is to develop new control strategy for the increasing of indoor environmental conditions and the reduction of energy consumptions Rexel sponsors Ashoka organization to give grant and technical support to social entrepreneurs that promote access to energy efficiency 18
Discover more Rexel corporate website www.rexel.com/ Sustainable developement section of the website www.rexel.com/en/commitments/ Rexel foundation www.rexelfoundation.com/ 2011-2012 Sustainable development report www.rexel.com/fichiers/bibliotheque/rdd_rexel_gb.pdf Web magazine on energy efficiency www.electrical-efficiency.com/ Contact us: sustainability@rexel.com 19