Impact of the Group on the climate change
Energy consumption and transport are fundamental indicators at PPR. In fact, energy consumption and logistics represent a significant charge for the stores, in addition to major environmental indicators. In addition, these indicators enable an evaluation of the Group’s impact on climate change via the calculation of its direct greenhouse gas emissions relating to natural gas and transport fuel consumption.
The PPR Group’s direct CO2 emissions have two sources: fuels burned used for energy purposes (natural gas and heating oil) and fuels used in transport (diesel, kerosene, fuel oil, etc.). Transport is nevertheless the primary source of emissions. Hence, in 2007, the PPR Group’s direct CO2 emissions totalled 399, 375 tonnes, 89 % of which derived from transport.
Energy consumption and related CO2 emissions
In 2007, total PPR energy consumption amounted to 707 GWh. With a consumption of 485 GWh, electricity is the Group’s main energy source. Considering PPR’s retail activity, it is mainly used for lighting selling areas, highlighting products and operating warehouses.
As the Group realises that electricity is one of the main levers for improving energy consumption, it encourages any programme that enhances the energy performance of its sites. Accordingly, the Group companies have adopted significant measures to limit electricity consumption. This reduction mainly involves employee awareness-raising initiatives (eco-gestures to prevent wasting), the use of low-energy bulbs to light sales areas, and the modernisation of equipment in sales outlets (e.g. timers or automatic regulation for heating and air conditioning).
Moreover, certain Group entities have pledged to reduce overall greenhouse emissions by encouraging the use of electricity produced from renewable energy sources. This is the case of the Puma head office, for which 20% of the electricity consumption is from renewable sources.
Total direct CO2 emissions relating to the Group’s 2007 consumption of gas and fuel amounted to 43, 184 tonnes.
Transport and related CO2 emissions
Group transport flows are developing steadily as a result of PPR’s growth. The Group’s position on new markets and the development of the supply chain in terms of the number of suppliers and supply countries requires the reorganisation and constant adaptation of logistics models and new distribution channels.
Aware of the impact of their logistic systems on the environment, the Group branches have prepared action plans to optimise their transport flows, as is the case of Fnac which uses a specific software designed to optimise the loading of its containers.
Other than the emissions arising from the transport of goods, PPR’s genuine desire to limit its atmospheric discharges at all levels led the Group to review its vehicle policy.
Hence, the Group decided to encourage a reduction in the CO2 emissions of company vehicles, by recommending a maximum CO2 emission rate for each type of vehicle.