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Management Report
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9 Paper: most of the sites recycle used paper (21 sites
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in 2012/2013).
9 Used computer hardware and electrical and electronic equipment: Ubisoft actively recycles this.
Except in a few countries where services of this kind are not available (Morocco), the sites manage
the disposal of their computer equipment by calling on external service providers, specialist
organizations or companies.
During the year, twelve sites
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had their computer equipment recycled by companies specializing in
the dismantling of such equipment and for which a recovery, disassembly and recycling contract
has been signed. These activities, involving the processing of electrical and electronic waste and
the cleanup of monitors, are carried out in compliance with the applicable laws and standards.
In some cases, equipment disposed of by the Group is reused by schools or charities that may be
chosen by local authorities. IT equipment that has reached the end of its life is sometimes sold
directly to employees (whereby the proceeds are given directly to charities or schools).
9 Products which cannot be sold: sites are directly responsible for scrapping at distribution platforms.
This is organized by suppliers or sites' warehouse managers. The various destruction tasks
(grinding or compacting) are carried out under the supervision of official bodies and are outsourced
to external companies to be burnt, buried or recycled.
9 Other consumables: most sites (23 sites
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counted in 2012/2013) have collection points for recycling
and sorting waste. These collection points are generally situated in communal areas (kitchens,
cafeterias, etc.) or at the entrance to each floor.
More specifically:
- Six sites
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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,
except in Mexico and China (Shanghai) where they are thrown out;
- 18 sites
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collect and recycle their batteries at collection points located at strategic points on
the premises (reception, the entrance to each floor, etc.).
The sites conducted several initiatives during the year to reduce the waste they produce. For
example, the Red Storm Inc. studio (Cary, United States) has completely eliminated disposable
cups for coffee machines and has distributed mugs to its employers and visitors.
Lastly, the Group’s sites have declared that they do not produce any waste classed as hazardous by
applicable local legislation.
1.4.3.2.3 Noise and other forms of pollution
Since the Company does not manufacture the video games it publishes and distributes (and
associated ancillary products), its direct impact on the environment in terms of noise pollution,
olfactory pollution and other forms of pollution is low.
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Representing 77% of Group staff.
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Representing 62% of Group staff.
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Representing 73.3% of Group staff.
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Representing 35.6% of Group staff.
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Representing 49.3% of Group staff.