Plastic Omnium - 2020 Universal Registration Document

STATEMENT OF NON-FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Innovation PLASTIC OMNIUM UNIVERSAL REGISTRATION DOCUMENT 2020 147 Developments and tests are currently underway with a manufacturer in Asia to use these tanks on all hybrid vehicles. Inwin and Tanktronik solutions® are covered by more than 250 patents. In 2020, the Group delivered 18 million fuel tanks and SCR systems out of a total annual market of 70 million. One out of every four vehicles sold in 2020 was equipped with a fuel tank manufactured by the Group. Hydrogen Hydrogen-powered electric vehicles are the focus of significant Research and Development at Plastic Omnium. From energy storage to flow management and power generation, the Group has expertise in the design and integration of these new technologies into the vehicle. In 2020, the teams continued their research and work on high-pressure vessels, particularly for operating pressures of 350 bars (mainly for trucks and buses) and of 700 bars (mainly for light vehicles). The first two vessels (a 350-bar and a 700-bar) have thus obtained international R134 certification, which is required for approval prior to production start-up. A first production unit has been installed and approved at the Herentals site in Belgium. In addition, Plastic Omnium is working on the fuel cell that converts hydrogen into electricity on board the vehicle, with water vapor as the only discharge. Plastic Omnium and Elringklinger announced in October 2020 the creation of a joint venture called EKPO Fuel Cell Technologies to accelerate the development in hydrogen mobility. As part of the European H2Haul program, which aims to develop the use of hydrogen in road transport by experimenting with different types of heavy goods vehicles and related infrastructure, Plastic Omnium is committed to supplying seven hydrogen vessels to the Dutch heavy goods vehicle manufacturer VDL by 2021. Storing 40 kilos of hydrogen at 350 bars, these vessels will equip VDL’s trucks. This European program is coordinated by Element Energy Limited and financed by a European Union grant, bringing together some 20 companies in the sector. The Group is also a founding member of the Hydrogen Council and as a player in the hydrogen ecosystem, is a member of Hydrogen Europe and Afhypac – the French Association for Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Stacks. In addition, Plastic Omnium is a partner of Mission H24, the program launched by the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO), organizers of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and Green GT, a Swiss engineering laboratory. This program aims to accelerate zero-emission mobility through motor racing. In 2024, Plastic Omnium will be the exclusive supplier of high-pressure vessels for hydrogen-class cars at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The goal is to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans. WITHIN INTELLIGENT EXTERIOR SYSTEMS Plastic Omnium is positioned as a pioneer in plastic tailgates, 30% lighter than metal ones. For 25 years the teams have been working to develop tailgate systems that combine performance, design and aerodynamics. Exterior plastic parts reduce environmental impact by improving aerodynamics and reducing overall weight. This enables CO 2 emissions to be reduced when in use. At Intelligent Exterior Systems, 90% of CO 2 emissions are Scope 3 during product use. The smart tailgate, a customizable and interactive tailgate, is 30% lighter than a metal tailgate, offering savings of 2.5 g of CO 2 e/km. Its aerodynamic design, associated with an active spoiler, improves its air resistance. Also wave-compatible, it is equipped with an LED screen to interact with other vehicles, a touch opening system and a rear diffuser. 2.5 g of CO 2 e/km are s a ved thanks to the smart bumper, which is 5 kg lighter (a 20% drop in weight). Furthermore, it has an active aerodynamic system which optimizes the drag coefficient and cooling of the engine or batteries. Connected and intelligent, it includes a defrosting system and a light signature and, due to its wave-compatible material, it includes and protects radars and lidars. In 2020, 22 million Plastic Omnium bumpers equipped one out of every six vehicles leaving manufacturing plants.