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Management Report
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PROCESSING AND RECYCLING OF CONSUMABLES
INK CARTRIDGES
Most of the Group’s subsidiaries reuse ink cartridges by refilling them several times. Otherwise, any
ink cartridges that are not reused are systematically recycled or returned to the supplier for recycling.
The Red Storm studio in the United States uses soya ink (Soy Inc.) rather than oil-based ink to print its
posters, banners and POS displays.
BATTERIES
In 90% of the subsidiaries, batteries are collected and recycled at collection points located at strategic
points on the premises (reception, the entrance to each floor etc.). The Hong Kong office has opted for
rechargeable batteries, as has the Italian subsidiary.
OTHER CONSUMABLES
Numerous initiatives have been taken in France and at international subsidiaries to reduce the
ecological impact of resources consumed by the Group in the course of its business.
For example, many sites have sought to reduce or stop the procurement of consumables. For
example, in Shanghai, Switzerland and at the US offices, disposable plastic cups have given way to
glasses or personalized mugs made of bamboo fiber (70% biodegradable).
The subsidiaries also are seeking to minimize the ecological footprint of these consumables. For
example, fruit available in the Montreuil (France) and Montreal cafeterias is certified organic, and
plates and cutlery in Montreal are made from 100% biodegradable reconstituted potato starch. Ubisoft
France includes recycled office supplies in its ordering catalogue. In France, coffee capsules are
collected and recycled.
PROCESSING WASTE
Many subsidiaries have already introduced sorting systems, often in partnership with local authorities.
For example, the studio in Montreal has removed all individual waste baskets in favor of shared
recycling bins in order to improve the sorting of waste and minimize the burying of non-recyclable
waste. The studio also implemented a pilot composting project next to the cafeteria in 2010/2011.
Following the success of this initiative, the studio decided to extend the compost collection to all levels
in 2011/2012. Montreal has held “Ici, on recycle” (We recycle here) level 2 certification since March
2010 for its efforts in the processing and recycling of waste. The Japanese subsidiaries have collection
bins in communal areas where paper, bottles and other recyclable materials as well as flammable and
non-flammable waste can be sorted .
Ubisoft’s Head Office has installed compactors at the three Montreuil sites in France for recycling
cans. 25,200 cans have been recycled since this program was introduced in 2010, equivalent to 528
kg of aluminum, 38 bicycles or 4,800 kg of CO2 emissions.
INVOLVING SUPPLIERS IN A RESPONSIBLE, ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY APPROACH
Ubisoft uses environmentally concerned suppliers. The main production facilities of Ubisoft’s
assemblers in the EMEA zone are ISO 9001 certified, which means that they comply with the “Safety
and quality” process. Two thirds of them also have ISO 14001 certification, which specifically relates to
the environment. This standard promotes the Company’s efforts to:
- minimize the harmful effects of its activities on the environment; and,
- continually improve its environmental performance.
On top of these efforts to reduce the use of paper in packaging for its games, Ubisoft has teamed up
with Technimark, Inc. to produce more environmentally friendly DVD cases for all its future PC games