2015 Activity and Sustainable Development Report4

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As a global leader in the professional distribution of products and services for the energy world, Rexel is an intermediary between manufacturers, installers and electrical solutions end-users. Aware of its pivotal role, the Group is key to the implementation, promotion and dissemination of responsible practices all along the value chain.

MATERIALITY ANALYSIS In order to prioritize the many issues its sustainable development policy aims to address, in 2015 Rexel conducted a vulnerability analysis and a materiality analysis covering respectively 30% and 100% of its activities. Around 15 external partners

(NGOs, experts, customers, suppliers, work councils) were asked what they thought Rexel s priorities in this field should be. Around 15 Group operational managers were also consulted in order to assess the impact of a sustainable development approach on business growth. This collaborative process, a first for Rexel, helped establish its strategy and involve its managers. Three main strategic priorities have been defined based on this assessment, along with operational targets: Developing energy management solutions for our clients and society; Fostering sustainability in our value chain; Improving the social and environmental performance of our operations.

Underlying strategic commitments

At least double sales of energy efficiency products and services (2011 baseline)

Reduce by at least 30% the carbon emissions of our operations (2010 baseline)

COMMITTING TO OUR EMPLOYEES AND THE ENVIRONMENT