IBERSOL | Annual Report 2021

Environmental Performance Resource Consumption Recent increases in Electricity and Gas prices are, to a certain extent, sure to continue in the near future, and since part of the Electricity used in Europe is generated from natural gas this effect was also felt on electricity prices. Given the volatility of energy prices, the Ibersol Group is looking into the production of photovoltaic energy to offset the higher prices of energy in the short run and guarantee a greater degree of self-suffi- ciency in the medium and long run. With the increase in energy prices, energy management becomes more important and begins in the project phase, with the design of more energy efficient buildings and the choice of more efficient sys- tems and equipment. The increase in the number of electrical vehicles in circulation pre- sents a new opportunity to serve customers, who take advantage of their time in the unit’s car parks to charge their batteries. To this end the installation of chargers in the drive restaurants is be- ing studied both for the mainland and the islands. Lighting The Ibersol Group adopted the use of LED lighting in new stores and replacing lighting in existing stores with LED lightbulbs. Based on increasing efficiency, and to achieve adequate lighting of the space, thereby reducing and optimising energy consumption, the Group decided upon: - Preferential use of natural light, through the use of glass walls; - Turning off lights in rooms that are not being used, adopting movement sensors in the halls, changing rooms and warehouses; - Frequent cleaning of lightbulbs and accessories to ensure a good lighting without increasing power usage; - Verifying outside lighting and timers. 144