refrigeration has also been defined. The energy efficiency of refrigeration equipment and air conditioning is systematically assessed. New equipment is designed to reduce consumption of ammonia.

PROCESSING WASTE We use technologies which make it possible both to limit losses of milk or whey, save water and energy and reduce waste water load. For example, milk or whey is concentrated to eliminate all the molecules of water. The very pure water obtained in the process is reused on site, thereby reducing consumption of tap water or well water. The concentrated milk and whey can be transported and dried, if so required, at lower energy cost.

The installation of consumption meters, of turbidity meters to assess wastewater load, of degreasing equipment and of buffer tanks, helps limit chemical oxygen demand of the wastewater treated by our purifying stations, producing biodegradable sludge which is then transformed into fertilizer in liaison with local farmers.

100% of the electricity used is produced from renewable sources.

A GREEN CONTRACT FOR ELECTRICITY IN GERMANY

OPTIMIZING TRANSPORT Most of our cheese plants are located at the heart of their milk collection zones. Our fleets of vehicles for collection and delivery are equipped with robust and economic traction units. Our drivers are trained in eco-driving. Electronic monitoring of fuel consumption and scheduled maintenance help improve environmental and economic performance.

Milk collection and delivery rounds have been optimized and the Group s tankers have been equipped with specially designed large capacity tanks. In the same way, grouped deliveries of finished products have made it possible to optimize truck loading and increase the frequency of deliveries: better service and lower CO

2 emissions.

15 tons of paper and cardboard were saved in Hungary in 2014.

A PAPER REDUCTION PLAN IN HUNGARY

OBJECTIVE CO 2 , CARRIERS COMMIT

In France, a charter designed to reduce polluting emissions and CO

2

emissions has been signed with several subsidiaries. Optimization of milk collection,

renewal of truck fleets, improvement of equipment and training in eco-driving for drivers are all actions enabling milk transporters to take an overall approach to reducing CO

2 emissions.

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