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Corporate Responsibility
D.5
Managing the corporate environmental footprint and tackling climate change
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solutions, but the volume of emissions largely depends on where
by continuously improving the energy efficiency ratios of Atos’
is used.
the solutions are implemented and of the local energy mix that
For category 11 “Use of products sold”, progress is being made
Intensity CO
2
emissions
[G4-EN18]
with high-intensity datacenter activities).
trends and progress achieved at constant scope but have been in
are more significant than absolute figures to understand the
of the new entities entering the Group (new major acquisitions
2016 significantly impacted by the carbon high-intensity profile
Carbon intensity figures (emissions per revenue or employees)
Based on the new 2016 enlarged scope including new entities
intensity emissions covering Scopes 1, 2 and 3 - part A were
and new activities (through new major acquisitions), Atos’
(respectively 17.81 and 2.17 based on the previous 2015
22.14 tons CO
2
per € million and 2.90 tons per employee
reduced scope).
[G4-EN19]
Carbon-saving initiatives
The amount of CO2 emissions saved in the offices and data
overview section.
centers due to energy-saving initiatives can be found in the KPI
[G4-EN19]
Decarbonized energy
to low-carbon electricity (renewable and decarbonized energy
migrate from carbon-based electricity (generated by fossil fuels)
the Group’s carbon emissions.
including nuclear). The main objective is to progressively reduce
Atos has launched a program to gradually and when possible
progressively switch to renewable energy.
availability, end of contracts, technical and economic feasibility),
Atos’ ongoing objective is, wherever possible (local offer
datacenters operated by Atos (co-location excluded), and to
to consume 100% of decarbonized electricity in the strategic
energy sources (renewable or nuclear) and/or towards the less
must systematically consider a shift towards decarbonized
impacting energies.
contracts, Atos Division managers and Procurement managers
Concretely, upon the renewal of energy and electricity supply
consideration local, national or international environmental
regulations and tax regulations such as carbon tax for instance.
constraints. At local level, the program implementation depends
also strongly conditioned by local energy market capacities and
availability and price per KWh. It also implies taking into
on several criteria such as the type of local supply or the
The progress accomplished in recent years is very significant but
Offsetting Program for Atos but also for its client through
Responsibility report 2016, especially regarding Carbon
“carbon neutral hosting” services.
Netherlands and the United Kingdom, are mainly being supplied
datacenters and offices, such as Brazil, France, Germany, the
refer to section D.5.1 and Environment Chapter of the Corporate
with decarbonized electricity. For 2016 achievements, please
At the end of 2016, several large countries hosting main
[G4-EN3] and [G4-EN5]
Energy consumption and intensity ratios
D.5.3.3
for all their office sites and datacenters.
growth of its activities and the energy required. All countries in
monitors this challenge and in particular, aims to decouple the
Since 2008, as part of its Environmental Program, Atos closely
all Business Units measure and report their energy consumption
Offices: Energy efficiency and saving initiatives
[G4-EN5] and [G4-EN6]
the migration, the closure of existing offices or the opening of
been underway in the Offices. Each year the program leads to
new ones.
Since 2014, a global consolidation and optimization program has
10% (10% in 2015) of the real-estate expenditure.
(449 locations in 2015). In 2016, this program saved more than
integration of Bull’s and Xerox ITO’s and newly acquired Unify
In 2016, the optimization program continued, with the further
1.2 million m² distributed in more than 516 locations worldwide
sites. At the end of 2016, Atos sites represented more than
Business Units must apply the Policy guidelines. In particular,
strict guidelines and processes for real-estate management. All
new locations and for the extension and rationalization projects.
the policy promotes energy-efficiency criteria for the selection of
The global Real-Estate/Logistic and Housing Policy promotes
Energy-efficiency criteria such as smart design and low-energy
standards (LEED; BREEAM; HPE; THPE; DGNB); highly
building techniques; “efficiency-label” certifications and
considered.
energy-efficient appliances or public transport availability are
positively contribute to the environmental footprint of the offices
home mobile and co-working. These new ways of working
and employees. Thus, the reduced number of square meters
of working, such as open spaces, desk-sharing, digital tools,
In addition, the Atos Smart Campus concept includes new ways
heating or cooling needs.
used for performing specific activities also reduces the lighting,
numerous actions have been taken by the sites.
consumption. Over the years, in terms of energy optimization,
certification program and closely monitor their energy
All Atos’ main office sites also benefit from the ISO 14001