Vivendi

Francis Borensztein, Vice President in charge of Administrative Services (ASDR 2009)

Environmental initiatives at Vivendi Headquarters

« In 2009, Vivendi’s Corporate headquarters obtained EMAS (Eco-Management and Audit Scheme) registration. As part of the process, several environmental protection initiatives were implemented during the year. A sustainable development clause is now included in new supplier contracts, in order to include environmental protection in contracted activities. To raise awareness, a brochure on ecodriving, aimed at limiting CO2 emissions and fuel consumption, was sent to all employees of Corporate Headquarters.
ODS (Ozone Depleting Substances) have been totally removed from equipment at Headquarters, and as part of the prevention of pollution risks related to WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment), 45 kg of obsolete and used professional telephony equipment was collected by a specialized company for recycling.
Finally, the choice of office supplies has led to an increase in the number of “green” products in the catalogue available to employees (33% “green” products in 2009 compared to 20% in 2008). Vivendi’s Corporate headquarters is pursuing these actions and plans to extend the collection of WEEE to employees’ personal cell phones during 2010. »