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and economic study will be sent to the authorities in the first quarter of 2018. Measurements of air emissions were carried out in the first and third quarters of 2017. The results confirm air emission readings bearing on the operation of the facilities and in particular the conformity of the new emission point corresponding to the dust collector of the B4 furnace. CATE Wastewater from the enamel activity is pretreated directly on site by a conventional physicochemical process. Thedehydration sludge is sent to a suitable treatment company, and pre-treated water is discharged into the mains network. An external laboratory carries out monthly analyses. Work was carried out in early 2017 with a view to improving the auto- mation of the installation, reducing sedimentation effluent in the works and increasing wastewater storage capacity in the event of systems fai- lure. Inspections of structures carried out during shutdowns show the absence of sedimentation due to the work carried out. Beyrand The site has a water treatment station at the exit of the washer/scou- ring sluice. It uses a physicochemical process. Silver recovery units have been installedat theexit of the filmdevelopers. Analysis of the conformity of the discharge of wastewater in the public network is carried out every year. Porcelain and Enamel As illustrated above, Hermès is gradually taking concrete measures to reduce its energy consumption and carbon footprint. In addition, the Group decided, in 2012, to establish a voluntary carbon offset system in order to reduce its overall impact. Since 2013, the Group has been equipped with the tools needed to carry out an annual update of the overall assessment of greenhouse gas emissions from its production and distribution sites. This work is carried out with the help of an independent external specialist, using the Bilan Carbone ® method. In compliance with the requirements of the applicable regulations (Article75of law2010-788of12July2010), inDecember2015Hermès published its Bilan Carbone ® , as per the method and scope indicated by the legislation (direct emissions generated by fixed and mobile sources, and indirect emissions associated with the consumption of electricity, heat or steam). 2.5.7 REDUCTION OF THE CARBON FOOTPRINT AND OFFSETTING

tankwas built on the site based on the recommendations of the technical and economic study on wastewater treatment plant carried out last year. A similar study was conducted on the Tanneries du Puy site during the year to optimise current treatment. Already, equipment operation has been modernised and made more reliable particularly at the level of the decanter and the electrical installations. The treatment plant of the Annonay Tannerie also underwent further improvements. The tanneries division’s air emissions primarily result from the opera- tion of the boilers, the dry degreasing activity and the finishing booths. The verifications of such equipment, as identified in the prefectural orders or site permits, are performed in compliance with the applicable regulations. Finally, each year, in keeping with regulations, the French sites prepared a management plan for their solvents. Textiles The sites subject to self-monitoring of effluents benefit from regular and controlled adjustments, the sampling and analysis processes are reviewed regularly in collaboration with the stakeholders (metropolis, water agency, DREAL).Regular maintenance and preventive mainte- nance programmes are in place for all of our water treatment equipment. The treatment plant renovation project has been launched at SIEGL. It will make it possible to reduce discharge and increase water recycling for the process. Perfumes In 2017, releases of VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) were well below the emission limit of 5% set for the perfume industry. These VOCs prima- rily consist of ethanol, a product that is not bioaccumulative, presents no measurable risk to animal and plant life, and vaporises and biodegrades quickly. Crystal Industrial wastewater, pre-separated in the respective workshops and collected at a single point, has been purified by a new phytotreatment facility since 2015. An awareness programme is ongoing, to educate users in the treatment of water to sustain the performance of the new facility. To further improve the quality of wastewater discharges and anticipate potential regulatory changes, a study has been conducted with the water board and an external partner. Following this study, a pre-treatment pro- cess for effluents from the most volume-producing workshop was deve- loped and tested for three months on site using a pilot facility. Parallel investigations also led to a better understanding of the physico-chemical mechanisms and properties of our effluents to further improve the qua- lity of our effluents before discharge. The conclusions of the technical

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