Plastic Omnium - 2020 Universal Registration Document

RISK FACTORS AND MANAGEMENT Financial risks related to the effects of climate change www.plasticomnium.com PLASTIC OMNIUM UNIVERSAL REGISTRATION DOCUMENT 2020 72 " # # " $ $ $ $# 2.3 $ For several years, carmakers have been committed to plans aiming at areas, which should continue to constitute one of the key drivers to continuously reducing greenhouse gas emissions for new car launches. achieve the growth targets announced for the next few years. Compagnie Plastic Omnium SE anticipated this development very early and has, for several years, made it a key feature of its Research and Development strategy. This strategy resulted in multiple innovations and proven know-how (reducing the weight of the vehicle, improving aerodynamics, fuel systems adapted to the constraints of hybrid vehicles, etc.), which enabled Compagnie Plastic Omnium SE to offer carmakers products and features that contribute directly to their emission reduction targets. These innovative products constituted one of the key components of Compagnie Plastic Omnium SE’s business growth over the last few fiscal years and contributed to its financial performance. In this context, Compagnie Plastic Omnium SE considers that market developments related to the low-carbon energy strategy of the automobile sector do not lead to any major financial risk. On the other hand, following the success achieved over the last few years, Compagnie Plastic Omnium SE is capable of intensifying its innovative efforts in these very As far as its activities are concerned, as described in chapter 4 “Statement of Non-financial Performance” of this document, as part of its low-carbon emission strategy, Compagnie Plastic Omnium SE is going to continue developing its Top Planet program launched in 2007, which aims mainly at reducing its energy consumption. Over the next few years, the development of this program should lead to the general implementation of good practices in all its activities and with investments offering quick return on investment based on the energy savings generated. In this respect, Compagnie Plastic Omnium SE is not exposed to major financial risks. Finally, Compagnie Plastic Omnium SE believes that it is not exposed to major financial risks that would result from the physical impact of climate change on its facilities.