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BIODIVERSITY The company has a mid-range impact on biodiversity, primarily due to product distribution and the operation of our units, our respect for biodiversity during the construction and opening of new units, and the use of natural resources and CO₂ emissions from products sold in our stores. 1. Protecting biodiversity during the building of units. The Vice Presidency of Real Estate has strategies, policies, procedures and contractual clauses that are aimed at protecting the biodiversity as well as achieving sustainable use of natural resources, from the purchase of the property, unit construction by third parties, and unit design. a. Environmental assessment of the properties prior to purchase or sale, so as to verify the existence of protected flora and fauna, soil contamination, and bodies of water, to determine project viability and any required mitigation and compensation measures. b. Project design adapted to environmental regulations for Green areas, permeable areas, the use of renewable energy sources, and the handling of vegetation. c. Environmental measures and compensations during the construction process. Proper waste management, flora and fauna conservation, atmospheric emissions, noise pollution, and measures set for the by the environmental authorities. d. Joint responsibility with third parties. Contractual clauses and bidding processes for construction companies and suppliers to provide materials from authorized banks, waste management pursuant to applicable legislation, wastewater management, and compliance with their responsibility in these matters. 2. Preventing water pollution and soil degradation during farming practices, fishery activities and the overexploitation of forestry resources. Wood products such as pallets come from authorized sources, either local or from abroad. Pulp products use post-consumption recycled fiber and printer paper for internal supplies are Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified. We have an established policy for the use of certified palm oil in the products we sell under our private label by 2015. Our purpose is to prevent the deforestation of tropical zones. We make sure that 100% of imported aquaculture products have Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) best practices certification. In 2014 this will be extended to include domestic aquaculture. BEST PRACTICES Exchanging best practices, driving innovation, and accessing more efficient technologies have a positive effect on environmental sustainability by raising both company and supply chain standards. With our suppliers we jointly develop projects aimed at having more efficient supply chains, both in economic and environmental terms, which in turn optimize packaging, recycling and overall energy efficiency, thus improving logistics and reducing wastes. We launched an Eco-efficient Chains portal (http://cadenasecoeficientes.net) to train micro and small companies in eco-efficiency and the exchange of best practices. Sustainability Forum 2013: United for a Better Planet. Consumer goods and green technology companies attended the forum to share initiatives and new technologies in the fields of energy efficiency, renewable energy, sustainable water management, integrated waste management, optimization of packaging, and carbon print measurements, with an audience of over 2,000 people. In Mexico, together with the IberoAmerican University, the first sustainable innovation award was given. This contest was open to all Mexican university students who presented business proposals in the fields of energy, water, and wastes. Over 180 proposals were sent in from 17 states nationwide. Two students from the Center for Industrial Design Research were judged the winners, and the top 30 projects were each presented with a recognition award. 2013 Financial and Social Responsibility Report 54
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