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were marketed in 2017 with 7,264 equivalent tonnes of CO 2 (29.7%), and finally, emissions linked to waste from electrical

and electronic equipment with 141 equivalent tonnes of CO 2

(0.6%).

Other indirect emissions (scope 3)

Unit

31 January 2018

31 January 2017

Emissions related to freight transportation

Teq CO 2

9,185

10,683

Emissions related to business travels

Teq CO 2

7,880

6,285

Emissions related to the use of franking machines sold (a)

Teq CO 2

7,264

7,608

Emissions related to WEEE treatment (b)

Teq CO 2

141

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TOTAL SCOPE 3 24,724 Emissions were calculated for the countries where franking machines are placed on the market. The calculation is based on the annual (a) consumption of the franking machine during its use, multiplied by the average duration of the leasing contract, multiplied by the number of machines placed on the market in 2017 in a given country and multiplied by the emission factor of the country. Emission estimates based on the quantity of electrical and electronic equipment waste reported in 2017, multiplied by the quantity of CO 2 (b) generated per tone of waste treated for the end of life scenario corresponding to the French model. Teq CO 2 24,470

Land use The surface area of the buildings occupied by the Group for carrying out its production and commercial activities is the only use of land under the Group’s control.

Committing to circular economy procedures Innovating and designing sustainable products In order to reduce the impact of its products throughout their life cycle, Neopost actively and successfully implemented an ecodesign policy as of 2006, which has now become an integral part of the Group’s CSR strategy. (For more information, see the White Paper, “A sustainable approach for sustainable development”, which can be viewed on the Group website). Demonstrating the compatibility of economic and environmental aspects, the Company defined a strategy, methods, tools and processes allowing it to obtain very promising results concerning the environmental impact of its new generation of products. Today, all new ranges benefit from this ecodesign approach. Forever driven by innovation, the Group has designed and developed an automated packaging solution that makes made-to-measure parcels in real-time. Beyond its productivity performances, this solution named CVP-500, saves up to 20% on packaging materials and reduces the volume of parcels thus produced by 50%. In 2016, Neopost stood out among logistics and packaging professionals by obtaining three prestigious prizes in France and the US, which are listed below: Stratégies Logistique de l’Innovation Durable (Logistics • Strategies in Sustainable Innovation) awards companies in the transport, logistics and supply chain sectors for accomplishing outstanding and innovative achievements in terms of the environment, sustainable development and CSR; Pack Experts’ Innovation Award. As part of Neopost • Shipping’s participation in the ALL4PACK exhibition, held in mid-November, the CVP-500 system was chosen among 42 innovations. Originally, 250 applications were submitted by th exhibitors, and a panel from the specialized international press performed a rigorous selection process, eliminating 208. The 42 successful innovations were exhibited at the PACK INNOVATION space for the length of the trade show. And, among these innovations, nine were singled out by the Pack Experts Committee to receive the 2016 innovation awards, including Neopost Shipping's CVP-500 solution. The panel’s verdict was unanimous: “The right packaging to meet the needs of e-commerce and designed for all of supply chain, through to the end customer”;

There was no extraction of resources present on or in the land.

Air, water and land emissions Given the Group's activities, the only emissions that significantly affect the environment are greenhouse gases (GHGs) as defined in the paragraph relating to the Group's carbon footprint. Regarding water used in the Group’s processes, only water mixed with safe cleaning products is discharged into the sewage system, in accordance with local regulations. Water mixed with hazardous chemicals are collected and treated as hazardous waste. In 2017, no accident or work resulting in the pollution of water, air or soil was reported. Noise pollution No noise pollution from activities carried out on Group production sites in 2017 was identified. Protection of biodiversity Taking into account the activities of the Group and the geographical location of each of its sites, no significant impact has been identified with regard to the protection of biodiversity in 2017. Fight against food waste Given the nature of its activities, the Group has no significant impact on food waste.

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