2008 Registration Document - Rexel

5.3.2.1 Consumption of raw materialsThe consumption of raw materials by the Rexel Groupderives primarily from the packaging used in the handlingof orders and deliveries to customers as well as the paperconsumed in the creation of commercial publications.PackagingThe total amount of packaging (cardboard, plastic and otherpackaging) consumed by Rexel in 2008 was approximately4,600 tons, broken down as follows:distribution by type of packaging (cardboard,plastic and other packaging) In 200852%15%33%CardboardPlasticOther packaging(craft paper, labels,plastic bags, string,etc.)A significant amount of packaging is re-used in the RexelGroup: many countries have implemented a process forthe re-use of wooden pallets (including the return of palletsto suppliers), cardboard and plastic boxes used for thedelivery of small products (these boxes are returned to thelogistics centers by the branches).Total cardboard and plastic consumption for the RexelGroup have decreased by approximately 40% and 30%respectively, between 2007 and 2008, on a constantbasis.Paper consumptionThe Rexel Group’s total consumption of paper amounted toapproximately 2,700 tons in 2008.5.3.2.2 Energy consumptionEnergy consumption of the Rexel GroupThe graphs below show the energy consumption of theRexel Group; on a constant basis, energy consumptionremained stable between 2007 and 2008.Energy (raw data)7006005004003002001000117 82123Gas(GWh)157 176 313Electricity(GWh)153 169602.6Fuel(10 4 liters)2006 2007 20083.4 3.8 8.6Heatingnetwork (GWh)The highly significant increase in the fuel consumptionbetween 2007 and 2008 directly results from the changein the measurement perimeter (integration of the sites ofHagemeyer and of the sites that have not reported theirconsumption in 2007).Rexel Group’s renewable energy consumption amounted to20 MWh in 2008.Measures taken to improve energy efficiencyImproving energy efficiency is automatically taken intoaccount during site renovations, in particular through:− the set-up of motion detectors, especially in restrooms;− the replacement of incandescent light bulbs by energysaving lamps (low-consumption or LED) as well as thereplacement of classic fluorescent tubes with highefficiencyfluorescent tubes.5.3.2.3 Fuel consumptionFuel consumption (excluding subcontracting)The fuel consumption of the vehicle fleet of the RexelGroup (excluding subcontractors) in 2008 amounted toapproximately 24 million litres.breakdown of fuel consumption by type in 2008(diesel, sp premium, premium gas, lpg)80%2% 2%Transportation optimization16%DieselSP PremiumPremiumLPGIn the context of the Rexel Group’s transportation optimizationpolicy, in each of the countries where it operates, theRexel Group takes measures to optimize its logistics, bothdirectly and in partnership with sub-contractors, in orderto reduce the number of kilometres driven, while at thesame time meeting the service expectations of customers.This reduces fuel consumption and related CO 2emissionsas well as wear and tear on vehicles. These optimizationprocesses are regularly monitored (verification and followupmeasures).5.3.3 The ecosystemThe Rexel Group’s sites are generally located in industrialor urban zones and do not have a particular impact on thebiological equilibrium of the surrounding areas.5.3.4 Waste managementIn the scope of its environmental policy, Rexel seeks toreduce the quantity of waste generated by its activities andencourages recycling. Thus, especially as concerns Rexel’sREXEL 2008 | PAGE 61