IBERSOL Sustainability Report 2017

SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2017 Energy Certification and Indoor Air Quality Electricity is the vector with the most weight on overall energy consumption. Due to the nature of its business – and that kitchen and catering equipment are major power users –, investing in energy efficiency is a top priority for the Ibersol Group. As such, during 2017, several measures were implemented at the Group’s units. In general, andwhenever the domestic network allows, we favour natural gas (with less consumption and less environmental impact). Total power consumption at the Ibersol Group’s facilities in 2017was 49,339,701 GWh, which reflects an energy capitation of 72% in power consumption and 28% in gas (propane and natural gas). We’ve made our equipment more efficient • We purchased class A, A+ and A++ equipment, which are the most energy efficient. • We’ve reduced power/temperature loss by eliminating joints between refrig- eration equipment. • We recalibrated equipment to make it more efficient, such as thermostats and the monitoring systems of cooling equipment, dishwashers, ovens and hot water cylinders. • We implemented eCube, a devicewhich enables a reduction of around 60% in cooling cycles, and 10% to 20% energy savings. Placed on thermostat probes, eCube takes an accurate reading of food temperature, thereby reducing the need for the cooling system to kick in. 49