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REXEL, A WORLD OF ENERGYSUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOVERNANCE The strategy, implementation and follow-up of the Group s sustainable development performance involve every level of the organization s hierarchy. Subjects relating to sustainable development are brought be- fore the Executive Committee, the key au- thority on the operational implementation of the Group s strategy, by the General Secretary. In Rexel s operating countries, more than 70 environmental correspond- ents, coordinated by the Group s Sustaina- ble Development department, are in charge of implementing and running Rexel s policy in the matter. They gather, process and analyze data to monitor performance indicators and lead initiatives in the field to improve the Group s environmental performance.

MANAGING THE APPROACH Each of Rexel s areas of commitment is managed via the implementation of dedicated actions.

Rexel has developed an Environmen- tal Charter explaining its commitment and aiming to mobilize employees. The Group also encourages the rollout of Envi- ronmental Management Systems (EMS) that define procedures to master the environmental impact of the Group s activities. Finally, it supports its local sub- sidiaries in their certification processes: late 2016, close to 25% of the Group s locations using an EMS were ISO14001-certified*, including 100% of the sites in Austria. By the same token, around 20% of the Group s locations are now ISO50001-certified**.

In the social and societal fields, an Ethics Guide presents the Group s standards, beyond local regulations, in matters of ethics, transparency and anti- corruption. In every country and subsidiary, an ethics correspondent is tasked with anonymously gathering Rexel s stake- holders requests or questions, whether from employees or from partners. A Community Involvement Charter further defines a shared commitment of the Group and its subsidiaries: improving access to energy efficiency for all.

Finally, concerned about the safety and well-being of its employees, Rexel has implemented a comprehensive informative and awareness-raising campaign entitled Our safety. Our responsibility. throughout its logistics centers, its branches and its offices. Recognizable by a distinctive color code, it focuses on ten key safety principles common to all of the Group s employees and calls upon each person s vigilance and responsibility.

*Defines and frames the implementation of an EMS. **Guarantees a strict and thrifty energy management.