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MembersŃews VGB PowerTech 7 l 2021 sity of the production portfolio by 25 %. Climate change, however, demands a more radical and faster approach, and for this reason ČEZ presented its accelerated strategy in May of this year. The strategy has been designed to achieve ambitious targets in the sphere of decarbonisation and environmental protection by the end of the decade. Specifically, for example, the ČEZ Group will by 2025 reduce CO 2 emissions on the MWh of electricity generated by 33 % in comparison with the year 2018. In addition to the environment, the new vision also considers social relations and the method of governance at the company. The Sustainable Development Report has for the third year now provided detailed information about how the ČEZ Group is run in more than 130 indicators according to the international methodology of GRI Standards and how successful it has been in achieving individual targets. “Our new Vision 2030 Clean Energy for Tomorrow is built on ambitious targets that fully reflect the necessary transformation of the energy industry towards low emissions. At the same time, however, it takes account of our efforts to date in terms of sustainable development, which set out clear parameters within which the set targets can actually be achieved. We have, for example, undertaken to reduce the share of electricity generation from coal from almost 40 % to around 12 % within a decade. At the same time, we are preparing for the construction of large renewable energy sources in the Czech Republic. We want to deploy these clean sources, with a capacity of up to 6,000 MW, within ten years,” says Daniel Beneš, Director General and Chair of the Board of Directors at ČEZ. Emissions of greenhouse gases and other substances that pollute the air are for that matter the most significant values which ČEZ monitors in its Sustainable Development Reports. We succeeded in reducing emissions of SO 2 by 32.2 %, NO x by 16 %, and solid harmful pollutants by 16.8 % yearon-year. The key events having an impact on the reduction of emissions from combustion sources in 2020 included, for example, the permanent shutdown of the Prunéřov I coal power plant, with an installed output of 440 MW, the transfer of Block B9 at the Mělník power plant and Block B2 of the Dětmarovice power plant to back-up source regime, with an actual limitation of generation, and the replacement of heat generation using coal sources with gas sources at the Dvůr Králové heat-production plant and the Dětmarovice power plant. Water is fundamental in the generation of electricity, and for this reason we have long focused on the effective use of this essential material. We reduced water consumption by more than 10 % in 2020 and reduced the volume of water used for generated electricity and heat by more than 6 %. Helping save resources and achieving clean transport in cities In addition to reducing its own emissions, the ČEZ Group helps others with climate measures, for example by making energy savings for clients in industry, for municipalities, and for state administration. Energy-saving projects (EPC) from ČEZ ESCO saved customers CZK 232 million in 2020, and from the environmental perspective, the energy saving represents a reduction in CO 2 emissions of 36,700 tons. ČEZ ESCO carried out the biggest energy-saving project in the Czech Republic in its history for the Czech Technical University in Prague. There were 660 photovoltaic units and 514 heat pumps installed in 2020 with the aim of making energy savings. ČEZ also confirmed its position as the operator of the largest network of public charging points for electric cars in the Czech Republic in 2020. In spite of the complications brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic, we increased the tempo of deploying charging points, with the amount of energy supplied to electric cars via ČEZ charging points rising by 24 %. In the future, ČEZ plans to expand its business activity in the production of batteries, electromobility, and hydrogen. We devote energy to care for employees, customers, and the needy Although climate measures are outwardly the most visible and most frequently observed criteria, ČEZ also devotes considerable attention to other aspects of sustainable business activity. These are defined by ESG criteria (Environment, Social, Governance). Last year, ČEZ put a great deal of effort into education and other support for employees in connection with the Covid-19 pandemic; for example, training, a psychological telephone line, and the chance to discuss medical issues with experts. As far as diversity is concerned, we were able to increase the proportion of women in management and control bodies at the ČEZ Group from 11 % to 14 %, and we want to continue this trend into the future. The planned closure of coal operations means that we are also involved in the transfer of employees to other work positions and in providing them with the required retraining. As has become the tradition, we involve employees in sustainable activities, such as volunteer days and helping those in need. We are systematically improving customer services, too, and last year defended our position as the most trustworthy brand of energy supplier. In spite of the restrictions of the Covid-19 pandemic, we were able to ensure quality care for our customers and keep the level of customer satisfaction at 96 %. The download of ČEZ´s Sustainable Development Report for the year 2020 is available on the website, www.cez.com. LL www.cez.com (212251407) ČEZ started security screening of potential bidders for a new nuclear unit in Dukovany (cez) CEZ Group’s Dukovany II power plant has today sent out letters and started a security screening of three potential bidders for a new nuclear unit. The letters were sent to EdF of France, Westinghouse of the USA, and KHNP of South Korea. The potential bidders will submit all relevant information to ČEZ by the end of November, and the Government will then decide which potential bidders will be invited to participate in the tender. The purpose of the security screening is to assess all potential vendors and obtain information needed to protect relevant security interests. The procedure aims at clarifying the ownership structure, supply chain, relations of the entities with their respective governments, project implementation issues, charges and other issues, if any, in nuclear source projects, technology and know-how transfer and other aspects. In order to facilitate answering questions in the security screening, the potential bidders will receive complete preliminary documentation, which will speed up the subsequent processing of bids submitted by those bidders who will eventually be invited to take part in the tender. LL www.cez.com (212251409) EEW Energy from Waste platziert erfolgreich die erste grüne Anleihe eines thermischen Abfallverwertungsunternehmens (eew) Die Debütemission des EEW Green Bonds über 400 Millionen Euro dient der (Re-)Finanzierung nachhaltiger Projekte und stieß auf eine sehr hohe Investorennachfrage „Die Resonanz war überwältigend. Die Investoren sind vom nachhaltigen Engagement der Unternehmensgruppe überzeugt. Wir freuen uns sehr, dass unsere Vision der Kreislaufwirtschaft und Ressourcenschonung nun auch auf der Finanzierungsseite das Bild komplett macht“ beschreibt Markus Hauck, Chief Financial Officer und Mitglied der Geschäftsleitung der EEW Energy from Waste GmbH (EEW), die erfolgreiche Emission der ersten grünen Anleihe des Unternehmens. Im Mittelpunkt habe dabei die bereits gelebte Nachhaltigkeitsstrategie des Unternehmens und deren Beitrag zum Schutz der Umwelt gestanden, wobei die Innovationskraft von EEW auf diesem Gebiet auch bei den internationalen Investoren sehr gut ankam. „Wir sind“, so Markus Hauck auch im Namen seiner Kollegen Bernard M. Kemper und Dr. Joachim Manns, „sehr stolz, dieses Resultat erzielt zu haben. Es unterstreicht 12
VGB PowerTech 7 l 2021 MembersŃews konkret, dass die strategische Ausrichtung von EEW als elementarer Bestandteil einer nachhaltigen Kreislauf- und Ressourcenwirtschaft die Investoren überzeugt hat. Wir werden die Emissionserlöse vor allem für nachhaltige Investitionen in die Kreislaufwirtschaft und die Energieeffizienz unserer Anlagenflotte nutzen. Mit dieser weltweit ersten und sehr erfolgreichen grünen Anleihe eines thermischen Abfallverwertungsunternehmens hat der internationale Finanzmarkt auch ein wesentliches Zeichen für die gesamte Branche in Richtung Gesellschaft und Politik gesetzt: Weltweit ist thermische Abfallverwertung die nachhaltigste Behandlungsform für Abfälle, für die es keine stoffliche Verwertung oder kein nachhaltiges Recycling gibt - um dann daraus grüne Energie für regionale Kunden zu erzeugen. Denn der nachhaltige Einsatz moderner thermischer Abfallverwertungsanlagen • hygienisiert nicht-recyclebare Abfälle, wodurch nachteilige Auswirkungen auf die menschliche Gesundheit und die Umwelt vermieden werden, • nutzt die in nicht-recyclebaren Abfällen enthaltene Energie und substituiert dadurch Primärenergieträger wie Gas, Kohle oder Erdöl, • gewinnt aus den Resten der Verwertung durch stoffliches Recycling Baustoffe und Metalle zurück, • vermeidet die Deponierung von nichtrecycelbaren Abfällen und verringert somit hohe und klimaschädliche Methanemissionen, • vermeidet die unkontrollierte Verbrennung oder die wilde Ablagerung von Abfällen und ist damit eine der wesentlichen Maßnahmen zur Vermeidung der Meeres- und Umweltverschmutzung durch Mikroplastik. LL www.eew-energyfromwaste.com (212251413) EDF, Meridiam and SIFCA sign with Proparco and EAIF the financing agreements for the largest biomass plant in West Africa (edf) EDF, Meridiam and the agro-industrial group SIFCA, united in the BIOVEA Energie (Regrouping EDF: 40 %, Meridiam: 36 % and SIFCA: 24 %) project company, have signed with Proparco (AFD Group) and Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (PIDG Group) the financing agreements** for a 46 MW biomass power plant project in Côte d‘Ivoire. Under the terms of the agreements, Proparco and EAIF are providing € 165 million in debt and € 13 million in grants, corresponding to 77 % of the total project cost estimated at € 232 million. The balance will be provided by the shareholders of Biovea Energie. Located in the town of Aboisso, 100 km east of Abidjan, Biovea will be the largest power plant in West Africa powered by agricultural waste and will meet the renewable electricity needs of the equivalent of 1.7 million people per year. Construction of the biomass plant is scheduled to begin in September 2021 and is expected to be commissioned in 2024. This plant will contribute to Côte d‘Ivoire‘s ambition to achieve 42 % of its energy mix from renewable energy sources by 2030. It will contribute to reducing the country‘s greenhouse gas emissions by 4.5 million tonnes of CO 2 (The project has been certified by the UNFCCC under the Clean Development Mechanism) over the duration of the concession (25 years after commissioning). A true circular economy project, the plant will generate positive impacts on the agricultural sector and the Ivorian agro-industrial sector, in particular through the development of a local biomass sector using waste. Indeed, the biomass fuel will come from the residues of palm leaves from the local crop. The project will improve the living conditions of rural populations and increase the annual income of nearly 12,000 planters by up to 20 %. It will also contribute to the fight against deforestation and extensive agriculture by promoting good agricultural practices and increased yields in village plantations. Finally, the planters will benefit from the provision of combustion ashes which will be used as natural fertiliser. This project, which is in line with EDF‘s raison d‘être and reinforces Meridiam‘s commitment, as a mission-driven company, to build sustainable infrastructure with a positive impact, contributes directly to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations, including: • Building resilient infrastructure, promoting inclusive and sustainable industrialisation that benefits all and fosters innovation. • Provide accessible and clean energy. The project will produce 348 GWh/year, equivalent to the consumption of approximately 1.7 million people, increasing renewable energy production in Côte d‘Ivoire by 10 %. • Promote decent work and economic growth for all. By improving the living conditions of 12,000 village planters, the project fully meets this objective contributing to the achievement of full and productive employment and decent work. The project provides a safe and secure working environment for its employees by complying with the best international standards and by implementing action plans on working conditions and health and safety rules. LL www.edf.com (212251415) KRAFTWERKS- SERVICE UND ANLAGENBAU ↘ Engineering und Konstruktion ↘ Verfahrenstechnische Berechnungen ↘ Serviceverträge für Revisionen und kontinuierliche Instandhaltung ↘ Lieferung und Montage von Ersatzteilen und Austauschkomponenten ↘ Reparatur-, Wartungs- und Umbaumaßnahmen ↘ Unsere fahrende Werkstatt zum sofortigen Einsatz bei Ihnen. IHRE 24-H-HOTLINE 0172 - 4380 330 www.borsig.de/bs BORSIG Service GmbH Tel.: 030 4301-01 Fax: 030 4301-2771 E-Mail: info@bs.borsig.de 13
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