Compagnie des Alpes - 2017 Registration Document

4 SOCIAL, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION Group environmental information

4.3 Group environmental information The main objective of the Group’s subsidiaries is to develop and manage exceptional activity areas in order to offer memorable leisure experiences. As such, the Group considers the environment to be an intangible asset, particularly in the ski areas, located in areas of outstanding natural beauty.

A summary of the main environmental indicators is shown in section 4.3.7. NB: the Group’s environmental information can be grouped according to three profiles: Leisure destinations (seven offering outdoor activities), Ski areas (nine) and tertiary sites (eight) which include two offices, one workshop, five museums or sites offering indoor activities (see 4.1.1. Reporting scope).

The Group continues to work towards containing its environmental impact. The three key challenges it faces relate to energy, water and biodiversity.

4.3.1

ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANISATION

Certifications and classifications For several years now, all the Ski areas of the CDA Group have adopted the QSE procedure (Quality-Safety-Environment) aimed at establishing an Integrated Management System (IMS) based on the Quality ISO 9001, Safety OHSAS 18001 and Environment ISO 14001 standards. Beyond this regulatory framework related to the environment, the Integrated Management Systems put in place are a tool of reference used to identify, manage, monitor and control environmental issues. Thanks to environmental management systems which have been in place for many years, after a decade of certification, the Group’s Ski areas are now turning towards complementary programs. Environmental practices are now part and parcel of the sites’ quality systems (ISO 9001) and effort is being directed towards new sustainability-related challenges. Green Globe z In 2015, Société des Téléphériques de la Grande Motte (STGM) became the first Green Globe certified ski lift operator in the world. This international certification, specific to the tourism sector, is based on 41 criteria relating to sustainable development. z In 2016, Société des Téléphériques de Val-d’Isère (STVI) followed in its footsteps, with Tignes-Val-d’Isère becoming the first Green Globe certified connected ski area. z In autumn 2016, Grand Massif Domaine Skiable, which connects 5 ski resorts (Morillon, Samoëns, Flaine, Les Carroz and Sixt-Fer-à- Cheval), became the first ski area with Green Globe certification, not only for all its ski lifts but also for its slopes and associated services. The certification was obtained as a result of a number of sustainable development initiatives put in place. z In 2017, it was the turn of Serre Chevalier Valley to commit to this corporate initiative.

Other initiatives z In 2014, Société des Téléphériques de Val-d’Isère (STVI) obtained ISO 50001 certification for energy management, a first for a ski area. STVI aimed to reduce its energy consumption by 15% over three years. z Some Leisure destinations (Parc Astérix, Futuroscope) are working towards ISO 50001 or obtaining the tourist accommodation Ecolabel ( Ecolabel hébergement touristique ). Organisation of the Ski areas The QSE or sustainable development managers of the Ski areas come together at a quarterly Committee meeting to share their experience and contemplate the different problems and solutions the ski areas encounter concerning the sustainability of their activities. This Committee is intended to be opened to Leisure destinations. Organisation of the Leisure destinations For the Leisure destinations, the environmental situation is more fragmented with a lesser immediate impact, given that these destinations are in more built-up areas (mostly on the fringes of urban areas). Therefore, according to the size and activity of the Leisure destination, environmental issues are not always handled by a dedicated person within the organisation. As a result, in the last two years, as part of the Compagnie des Alpes internal audit plan, specialist firms were commissioned to conduct comprehensive environmental compliance reviews of 4 Leisure destinations (Walibi Belgium, Bellewaerde, Walibi Holland and Parc Astérix). The results and improvement recommendations are monitored as part of the existing governance (Executive Management of the site, general and operational management of CDA). The Group’s subsidiaries run employee initiatives to raise awareness of environmental protection issues such as waste sorting, eco-driving of grooming machines, green behaviour, and the use of chemical products. Reminders are generally included in the induction leaflets or at the induction days for seasonal staff. Specific environmental training totalled 1,169 hours in the fiscal year.

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