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Controlling the risk of pollution
The BBP, PISAS and EDM sites emit solvents into the atmosphere which are regulated. These emissions are primarily generated by the production of magnetic tickets for urban transportation. The demand for this product has
a direct impact on our VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) emissions, which is why we measure the ratio between our solvent consumption and revenue.
Risk
FAILURE TO RESPONSIBLY MANAGE WASTE AND EMISSIONS OF POLLUTANTS
OBSERVATION
VOC emissions
BBP
PISAS
EDM
Consolidation 22/23
Consolidation 21/22*
Use of solvents in kg
Magnetic ticket revenue
Ratio of solvent use/ mag. tick. rev.
Site revenue in k€
37,137 45,518 4,354
87,009 102,950.8
21,161 14,769
4.11 6.97
89,282 67,385
BBP 0% PISAS 0% EDM 0%
We also offer our clients more environmentally-friendly alternatives to magnetic tickets. Many cities are now implementing our digital ticketing solutions for smartphones (mTicket) as well as our Tap and Pay solution, which notably allows people to pay and validate their travel ticket using a contactless bank card.
We also offer support to a host of cities and regions in the transition towards alternative solutions. This is the case in the Greater Paris region where we work closely with the transportation authorities to replace magnetic tickets and Navigo travel passes with contactless cardboard tickets and cards.
Percentage of water-based magnetic tickets produced
2022/2023
Target 2023/2024
70%
1%
8,000 6,251
4.64 7.28
6,910
0.63
0%
22,431 54,492 12,359
In 2022, following the mass return of passengers to public transport after the pandemic, the demand for magnetic tickets returned to normal. This year, sales of this product increased, in part thanks to price adjustments. Despite the increase, our use of solvents did not rise, which led to an improvement in our ratio, thus showing that we use solvents more efficiently.
* For EDM, 2022/2023 was the first year this measurement was taken. The notable difference in the ratio can be primarily explained by the technology we use to manufacture and apply the coating.
ACTION PLAN
In November 2022, we officially launched our new water- based magnetic ticket at our Hull site. The aim was to completely eliminate the use of solvents in our production processes, unlike traditional tickets. This new ticket has been adopted across the British rail network.
However, due to some technical issues, the test phase was delayed by 6 months. We finally began full-scale production in Autumn 2023, with a view to roll-out the new tickets by the end of the calendar year. Our next objective is to expand this initiative to the PISAS and EDM sites.
INDICATOR
Ratio of kg/k€: 4.11 (6.97 in 2021/2022) equating to a reduction of 41%
TARGET
Ratio of kg/k€: < 4%
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