Interventions in the strategic area In order tomeet our commitment to the environment and to bring added value through our activity, we implemented sustainability, firstly, in the strategic area, through specific goals, targets and action plans. Therefore, the main engine of our activities to support environmental protection and the communities of whichwe are part is our goal to reach climate neutrality by 2040. For this purpose, in the first stage, the total greenhouse gas emissions shall be reduced by 30% by 2030, by reference to the benchmark year 2019. Accordingly, PENNY Romania shall continue to take consistent measures in order to prevent or reduce the greenhouse gas emissions. Key performance indicators Goal Reduction of total greenhouse gas emission at company level (REWE Group) Reduction by 30% by 2030 by reference to 2019 Climate neutrality at company level (REWE Group) Climate neutrality by 2040 The most important interventions made in 2021 in this respect are: z The energy efficiency programs through the implementation of which we have reached the goals set for 2022 z The development of the ”Green buildings” programme and the BREEAM in Use certification of newly opened stores z Entering into specific partnerships in order to meet the sustainability goals assumed, and to comply with the law z Digitalisation and technical innovation through the improvement of operational technologies, such as the ventilation systems, and the improvement of IT infrastructure SUSTAINABILITY REPORT PENNY ROMANIA 2021 92/168 CONTENT ABOUT PENNY SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY SUSTAINABILITY STEP BY STEP SUSTAINABLE ASSORTMENT ENERGY, CLIMATE AND RESOURCES EMPLOYEES AND SOCIETY REPORT ASSURANCE GRI & SASB INDEX
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