IBERSOL Sustainability Report 2017

ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE Cooking Oils The production of cooking oil waste continues to be closelymanaged andmoni- tored, ensuring that 100%of waste produced is routed, recycled and recovered. In 2017, approximately 432 tonnes of used cooking oil were sent to biodiesel production. Energy Raising awareness for the rational use of energy improves energy efficiency performance and the environment. This awareness is reflected in a culture that encourages everyone to do their part to save energy, without affecting the well-being of customers and employees and increased productivity. How we manage energy in “on-peak times” In order to reduce power consumption, namely duringwhat are considered “on- peak times”, and the associated added costs, we continued to pursue the On/ Off plan. The plan aims at improving energy efficiency bymanaging operations to turn on and turn off electrical equipment and appliances during the day and according to operational needs. As such, in 2017, some adjustmentsweremade in the restaurants which have already implemented the system and studies were conducted at new facilities. How we capitalise on lighting • Uplamping programme, aimed at replacing energy efficient lightingwith LED bulbs and lamps (with a lifespan of up to 10 to 50 times more), has helped us save nearly 85% energy. • We installed occupancy sensors in changing rooms, toilets, warehouses and resting areas, thus avoiding having lights on when nobody is around. 42