CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT The Group s industrial department supports subsidiaries in the deployment of their environmental prevention and protection plans, helping in their preparation of ISO 14001 certification and monitoring their improvement programs and results.

A specialist technical watch function is charged with identifying and disseminating the best practices for environmental preservation and life cycle management identified both within and outside the Group.

SAVING WATER AND ENERGY AND REDUCING EMISSIONS Each Group site makes an annual commitment to limitation of its water and energy consumption. The use of water, vital for both hygiene and food safety, is subject to continuous optimization. Minimum yield requirements are defined for boiler houses which are covered by a comprehensive program for renovation. A master plan for

Such has been the significant fall in heavy fuel consumption following changes in energy sources.

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CAPRICE DES DIEUX: AN ENERGY PIONEER The Illoud fromagerie , which manufactures Caprice des Dieux, was the Group s 1st ISO 50001 certified site for its energy management. It is equipped with a 2,800kWh wood boiler saving 7,000 tons of CO

2 emissions per year.

Its initiative was followed by our Besse site which manufactures RichesMonts raclette cheese at the heart of the Volcans d Auvergne regional natural park. Its steam requirements are met by a dual combustion very high yield boiler built in Auvergne and fired by wood pellets also manufactured in the region.

RESPECT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION IS A NATURAL COMPONENT OF THE GROUP S INDUSTRIAL POLICY.

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