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Management Report
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1.4.3 ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Data on the Group’s environmental impact solely covers its direct video game production and
publishing activities. To the extent that the Company does not manufacture the video games it
publishes and distributes, its direct impact on the environment is very low, whether in terms of air
emissions, water or soil pollution and with regard to noise and odor pollution. Ubisoft’s water
consumption is not significant.
The Group nonetheless takes the issues of respect for and protection of the environment very
seriously. The Company’s approach focuses on three main areas:
1) Finding the best means to reduce its carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions
- Reducing the Group’s energy consumption:
 Improving the energy efficiency of information systems (Green IT)
 Reducing the energy consumption of buildings
- Promoting videoconferencing tools and business travel policy
2) Identifying short-, medium- and long-term opportunities to reduce its environmental impact
and manage resources sustainably (excluding greenhouse gas emissions)
- For recycling:
 Life-cycle management and recycling of computer equipment
 Reduction of consumption and recycling of consumables
 Processing and recycling unmarketable products
 Processing waste
- For operations:
 Developing a responsible and sustainable procurement policy
 Involving suppliers in a responsible, environmentally friendly approach
3) Measuring and identifying areas for improvement with regard to social change to support
sustainable development
- The territorial, economic and social impact of its activities
- Links with local organizations (associations, training institutions, local populations, etc.)
- Links with commercial partners (subcontractors, suppliers, etc.)
4) Raising awareness of environmental issues among staff and the general public
- Identifying sound environmental practices suited to Ubisoft’s sector of activity, and applying
them at the Company level
- Promoting internal initiatives to help protect the environment and introducing them at other
subsidiaries of the Group
- Identifying key changes in employee behavior and encouraging change using innovative
communication tools
- Raising awareness among the general public regarding environmental problems through the
products that it markets
An internal survey is carried out every year at subsidiaries to evaluate environmental policies,
programs and indicators.
Each subsidiary manages its own action in accordance with the country’s regulations and depending
on the wishes and involvement of its staff.
The subsidiary in Montreal is a good example, as it has formalized its commitment through an
Environmental Policy that has been adopted by the management of the studio. This policy is the result
of an environmental impact assessment in the first half of 2008 and establishes short- and medium-
term action plans to minimize the subsidiary’s impact on the environment.