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Aulnay Lanester Marans Rio de Janeiro TotalElectricity (in MWh) 11,844 18,726 7,965 1,996 40,531Gas (in MWh) 6,738 47,651 1,221 55,610Fuel (in m3) 549 549Technological innovationsIn 2012, work focusing on innovating our processes was strengthened. Initiative to recover iodine forinternal recycling in our manufacturing processes reached new operational milestones. A more ecologicaland economical process has been implemented at the Lanester site. This more sustainable process inparticular made it possible to substitute certain hazardous solvents and reduce the associated emissions.The Marans and Lanester sites continued their investment projects for the transformation of channels usedto process their effluents.These improvement programs are based on:- Reinforcing waste separation collection measures at the source;- Identifying and implementing new separation techniques;- Recycling/recovery of solvents;- The evolution of certain manufacturing processes;- Continuing measures to reduce VOC emissions.In 2012, these measures were the focus of regular exchanges with supervisory authorities.d) Contributions to measures against global warmingThe Group has adopted measures to analyse its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions since 2010 using the“carbon assessment” tool (CarbonEM) made available by French Pharmaceutical Companies Association(LEEM). In 2012, the analysis performed of its emissions confirmed a reduction of 5% per unit producedbetween 2010 and 2011.GHG emissions related to energy consumption represent nearly 70% of the 26,000 Mt CO2e emitted by theGroup. These emissions originate from the 4 manufacturing sites, the distribution centre of Gonesse andthe Group's head office.Guerbet's objective is to reduce energy-related emissions 20% by 2016 (fossil fuel and electricityconsumption).To achieve this goal, Guerbet will pursue its actions focusing on efficiently managing energy consumption atits manufacturing sites, awareness-raising initiatives for employees about environmentally responsiblepractices and responsible transport methods.In December 2012, the results of the 2011 carbon assessment were published at Guerbet's corporatewebsite.e) Protection of biodiversityIn 2012, environmental impact studies were conducted by the Lanester site within the framework of theevolution of its treatment process for effluents. The studies contribute to a better understanding of receivingenvironments and their sensitivity to all forms of emissions in the natural environment. They also contributeto demonstrating the effectiveness in the management of environmental impacts in terms of ecotoxicity orbioaccumulation.Finally, in 2012 Guerbet Group pursued work to ensure the registration of substances falling under thescope of the REACH regulation (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicalsubstances). The Group is also concerned by the 2013 and 2018 deadlines for the registration ofsubstances with the European Chemical Agency (ECHA).68