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Responsible Consumption

We are aware of the importance of responsible consumption of natural resources to minimise ecological harm. We aim to implement resource-efficient construction methods, utilising consumable materials and integrating circular economy principles into our operations to minimise

Water Consumption

Water is a precious resource, and we are serious about consuming it responsibly. Our biggest areas of water consumption are our service areas along our motorways and in our operations and offices. Water consumption is Monitored in service areas at APRR , with the aim of reducing use and minimising waste. Sensors have been installed in certain areas to identify abnormal consumption and detect leaks more quickly. In our operations, specific measures can be put in place for specific projects, to either recycle or use non-potable water. For example, watering construction tracks is necessary to limit the spread of dust, and rainwater stored in protective basins can be used for this.

Waste and the Circular Economy

As large infrastructure providers, all our businesses have the potential to use large quantities of materials that could lead to the depletion of natural resources. For example, asphalt used for road surfacing contains bitumen, which is derived from fossil fuels. Aggregate is derived from quarries, as is the sand and cement required to make concrete. We also use steel, aluminium and copper in structures such as bridges and gantries, guardrails, tolling equipment and in signage and electrical cables. The operation of our roadways also generates significant waste, ranging from construction and maintenance residue to the waste generated by customers, especially at service and rest areas and along the roadways. These issues are particularly significant for our largest business, APRR, where there are more construction and maintenance projects, along with more service areas. APRR takes a wholeof- value-chain approach to managing this challenge. Their management solutions cover a range of practices from procurement and purchasing principles, to material recycling and reuse.

Low-carbon asphalt set to minimise use of natural resources

APRR has begun testing a range of low-carbon asphalt alternatives that will reduce the reliance on fossil-fuel derived bitumen in road surfacing. Ongoing operational testing continues of Biophalt®, a plant-based asphalt, as well as Optimised Rolling Resistant Asphalt (ORRA), a low-rolling resistance asphalt to help improve vehicle fuel efficiency. ORRA has been used across a two kilometre area on the A49, and its performance is being monitored for three years. An asphalt with plant-based binder, Vegeroad, was also used in the summer of 2024 on the A48 and will be applied on the A43 in the summer of 2025. Asphalt-treated sand, as wearing course to limit cracking, was also used on the A6 Beaune in 2024 with 30% of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP); its performance will also be monitored for three years.

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The waste generated by customers is more complex to manage. APRR has installed recycling containers and appropriate signage at motorway service areas, however, customer sorting is often imperfect, which can impact the potential for further processing. APRR has been testing a specific bin-sorting system, across 27 service areas, to make identifying the correct bin easier and improve recycling outcomes.