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CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

GL EVENTS | COMPANY REPORT 2014 | CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Reuse: privileging use of rental equipment In 2014 GL events Live implemented a plan for opti- mising the use of inventory. This plan accordingly optimises the turnover of the Group s inventory of rental equipment. The Equalisation project was launched in the Grandstand and Seating Systems division. This solution makes it possible to scale up and com- bine inventories using accessories developed by the engineering department to be adapted to specific applications. The benefits are multiple. By reduc- ing the number of parts manufactured, the volume of materials consumed is also reduced. The modu- larity of kits also reduces transport by combining separate inventories into a larger offering. In 2014, the same metallic structures originating from the London Olympic Games, were in this way installed at the World Football Cup, and then in Lima, Peru, for COP 20.

Achieving energy efficiencies Heating venues receiving the public in the winter, cooling facilities in the summer, lighting the events: energy is a major environmental challenge in the event industry sector. GL events has several drivers for increasing energy performance efficiencies.

Gradual equipment renewal Several sites Palais Brongniart and Maison de la Mutualité, in particular have undertaken to gradu- ally replace light sources by LED lighting solutions. These fixtures consume less energy and have a longer lifespan which also reduces costs for their replacement. This very efficient technology is adapt- able both to difficult to access locations and high-use areas.

Optimised management Several factors linked to the Group s activity, char- acterised by a highly seasonal business cycle, need to be taken into account for optimising equipment management. GL events intervenes in this area with the assistance of its equipment maintenance service providers. In 2014, a call for tenders was launched by GL events Venues for 11 French sites with a twofold objective of reducing costs and harmonising maintenance prac- tices. Contractual provisions relating to sustainable development were incorporated, including tempera- ture targets, responsible management of equipment waste, the installation of recording devices, monthly reports on consumption and operating performances with reports on incidents and proposals for corrective measures.

Influencing behaviour Strict operating instructions are applied at Group sites to prevent all energy waste. Awareness-raising efforts targeting staff are carried out on a daily basis with the support of environment coordinators. In connection with ISO 14001 certification of GL events Venues sites in France, achieving energy consumption efficiencies is a key objective. Proce- dures, instructions and tracking indicators promote improvements in practices with the involvement of all staff whose activity impacts energy consumption.

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