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1 Ahrend. Because your world matters Ahrend and CSR in 10 steps Contents 1 Our green 'roots 2 Responsibility in the supply chain 3 Working together on sustainable solutions 4 Less for longer 5 People, Planet, Profit 6 CO 2 -neutral production and closing the loops 7 Certification 8 Ecodesign en EcoBase 9 Services 10 CSR: key points and ambitions 2

2 Being neighbour at both plantsa good Structured environmental management Focus Focus proceses products1st environmental report 1st Ecodesign: A220 chair Our green roots until 1997 ECŌindicator measuring ISO 1401 certification 3 Our green Nominated for EU enviirnonmetalprize roots L TA1 (energy eficiencyemas-validation LTA2 (energy eficiency) MJA2 ISO 1401 certification E conomielight (Dutch environmental projectorganisation) 4

3 Our green Integral CSR approachclosed recycling loops by 2020 (C2C) CO2ṉeutral EMAS-Award by 2020 roots 2004 until now Cradle to cradle certificates C2C in design phase Als enige en/of eerste in de branche in Nederland Green roots results Reductions between 1990 en % CO 2 emissions 88% hazardous waste 94% odor emission 95% solvent emission 59% degree of wastewater pollution 85% water use Greenhouse Broeikasgas- emission uitstoot CO2 2 (ton) Odour Geuruitstoot emission (geureenheden) ,4 Gevaarlijk Hazardous waste afval (ton) Solvent Oplosmiddelen emission uitstoot (ton) % -88% % -95% 5,8 Besides reduction in the production, Ahrend reduced emissions throughout the chain. Vervuilingsgraad Degree of wastewater afvalwater pollution (ve) (pe) % Water Waterverbruik consumption (m 3 ) %

4 Working together on sustainable solutions It s time to make a breakthrough towards sustainable solutions. We need to act together to tackle the global challenges and to protect our planet for future generations. We set ourselves ambitious goals. In 2020 we want our product and production loops to be closed and have CO 2 -neutral production. I know that if we want to be responsible in our daily business that we will reach our goals step-by-step. J.A. de Bruin, CEO Koninklijke Ahrend N.V. 7 Because your world matters your world Products Concepts what we offer CO 2 -neutral production our world Closed recycling loops Improve sustainability of our plants what we do

5 CO 2 -neutral production & closed loops Reduction energy use a Sustainability of our plants a 100% green electricity a Ecolease car-programme a By 2020 compensate as last resort Close recycling loops a Cooperation with EPEA a cradle to cradle products a Next Life programme a Ecodesign Goals 2020 CO 2 -neutral production Lowest CO 2 emission as possible Closed production and product loops According to Cradle-to-Cradle principal Take back system for furniture 9 Our certificates Type Focus What we offer Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) Environmental management Certified, Ahrend won EMAS award 2008 ISO ISO (certification not possible) ISO (participant in the normcommission) Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) Environmental management Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Management of forestry Management of forestry Certified Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Advise on ISO norm Certified under CU-COC Certified under PEFC

6 Our certificates Type Focus What we offer NEN norms (NL) Products and design process Certified Cradle to Cradle Nature inspired principles C2C products LEED rating system Green buildings Calculation of scores that will help you get LEED certified Long Term Agreement Energy efficiency Low CO2 11 Because your world matters your world Products Concepts what we offer CO 2 -neutral production our world Closed recycling loops Improve sustainability of our plants what we do 12

7 Ahrend Ecodesign Ecodesign and C2C principles: a avoid use of hazardous substances a use recycled and recyclable materials a cut material consumption a improve process efficiency a optimise distribution a design for disassembly 100% 40% 32% 1985 Ahrend recent 1994 Ahrend /2006 Ahrend 230 Steel Plastic Transport Waste 13 Cradle to cradle products 3 cradle to cradle products Ahrend 500 table (fixed height, HA, HAwC) Ahrend 250 desk chair Ahrend 230 desk chair

8 Ahrend EcoBase EcoBase gives an insight into the environmental loading caused by products. a Used in product development. a Environmental load of product (or component) can be expressed in terms of 9 weighted indicators. Normalised environmental profile Your benefits: a Gives information about performance in production and delivery chain a Insights into greenest products a Provides basis for C2C scores 15 Because your world matters your world Products Concepts what we offer CO 2 -neutral production our world Closed recycling loops Improve sustainability of our plants what we do 16

9 9. Ahrend Facility Care Ahrend Facility Care offers sustainable services and concepts to extend the lifecycle of products. Next Life a Re_fresh a Re_fit a Re_turn Use a Ergonomics a Instruction & training a Logistic management a Cable management a Advice Concept a Concept development & workplace innovation a Interior architecture a Advice a Financial solutions a Asset management Installatie a Logistic management a Cable management a Asset management 17 Sustainable furnishing What is it? With the right work environment, space (m³/m 2 ), materials, energy and costs can be saved Benefits Choose the most sustainable concept Focus on cost reduction Offer Ahrend advises to achieve the most sustainable work environment Cell type Office Open plan Office Combi-Office Flex-Office 18 -

10 Ahrend Green Lease What is it? a Green Lease focuses on the use of working environments, not the ownership Benefits a Lower Total Cost of Ownership a Optimal flexibility a Total care of maintenance a Reduces environmental impact a Option to buy, re-lease or give back of furniture 19 Next Life Re_Fit What is it? a Product Life Extension a Closure of recycling loops (controlled material recycling) a Analysis of furniture a Reuse of furniture and components Benefits a Lower Total Cost of Ownership a Less environmental impact of your furniture solution (up to 95% with cupboards) a Change of design and functionality possible 20 -

11 Next Life Re_Fresh What is it? a Healthy, fresh, representative workplace a Cleaning of chairs Benefits a Lower Total Cost of Ownership a Lifecycle extension a Chair free of dust, stains and allergens (bacteria and Offer Ahrend refreshes existing furniture 21 -

12 Material innovation Ahrend a Alternative for formaldehyde a Now: 10 times more expensive a Alternatives a Biomimicry: Glue a bone-glue a Rendac a Flax a Rubberwood 1965 Ahrend Hoechst Trespa Ciranol a Powdercoating a With DSM a UV a Infra-red CO2 neutral production 3 scenarios Agentschap.nl (Senter Novem) and Cogen Projects, 1. CO2 neutral by dieselmotor on biodiesel 2. Selfsupporting with big motor for ALL enery (energy for 6000 households extra) 3. Buy green gas

13 Biodiversity a Biodiversity: a Thousand year forest: Biggest cypress forest of Europe (with art-fund) a CREM and Diversion a Walking route a Return of the Kingfisher a Dommel waterboard Product innovations Indication on energy savings for Smart-buildings a Up to 40% sunroofs a Up to 50% individual controls per room a Up to 60% lighting controls a Philips a Up to 60% ventilation controls New ways of desinging workplace: a Personal comfort a Indoor Air Quality improvements a Intelligent workplace a TNO

14 CSR ambassadors 40 people from the Ahrend organization a sales a plants

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