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A.T.U.

A.T.U. Auto-Teile-Unger Holding GmbH (A.T.U.), founded in 1985, is Germany’s leading operator of automotive retail stores and repair shops. A.T.U has an international footprint of 645 sites in a total of six European countries (Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Netherlands, Italy, and Switzerland), and approximately 13,000 employees. The majority (~95%) of A.T.U.’s business operations are located in Germany.

The information and data below relate to A.T.U.’s German footprint which includes its headquarters, operational sites, and Estato Recycling business, as well as the fuel for the company’s truck fleet in the two German logistic centers, Werl and Weiden, and its entire car fleet.

Key Environmental Performance Areas:

• Greenhouse Gas Emissions (Facilities)
• Greenhouse Gas Emissions (Fleet)
• Waste Reduction (Tire Recycling)

Greenhouse Gas Emissions (Facilities)

In 2010, A.T.U. continued actively measuring energy consumption in its stores, offices, and distribution centers as part of the Green Portfolio Program. A.T.U. has calculated its energy use since 2004-2005, illustrating its commitment and long-term focus on this effort.

In absolute terms, GHG emissions from these sources have decreased by approximately 7% compared to a 2008 baseline. Over the same time period, efficiency has improved by approximately 6% (GHGs/€1000 revenue) at its facilities. This improvement in efficiency helped A.T.U. avoid approximately €980,000, almost $1.3 million, in costs and more than 3,500 metric tons of GHG emissions since 2008.

Results

A.T.U.: Facility Energy Efficiency Results (2008 Baseline)

Actions

In 2010, A.T.U. achieved these results by implementing the following practices:

• Installed a streamlined IT system leading to a significant reduction in electricity costs
• Replaced old CRT monitors with energy-saving monitors In addition, management has assessed the current lighting infrastructure and the implications of alternative lighting technologies, such as LEDs, with plans to further pursue lighting solutions in 2011 and 2012

Future Plans

Throughout 2011 and 2012, A.T.U. is continuing to focus on improving the energy efficiency of its facilities. As such, the company is considering or actively implementing the following practices:

• Review of the performance of existing lighting upgrades, determining whether efficient control equipment has been incorporated to installations and assessing the cost / benefit of additional efficiency measures (e.g. replacement of workshop lighting using HF T5 fluorescent low-bay fittings with integrated lighting controls)
• Review of the cost / benefit of variable speed drives and other control equipment for motive power sources and devices
• Continue the installation of a new IT-system, whose completion is expected at the end of 2012. The system is expected to significantly reduce electricity costs

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Greenhouse Gas Emissions (Fleet)

In 2010, A.T.U. began actively measuring the efficiency of its distribution truck fleet and car fleet through the Green Portfolio Program. In absolute terms, GHG emissions from the distribution fleet and car fleet decreased by approximately 4% compared to a 2009 baseline. Over the same time period, efficiency improved by approximately 8% (GHGs/€1000 revenue), helping A.T.U. to avoid approximately €515,000, approximately $656,000, in fuel costs and approximately 1,400 metric tons of GHG emissions since 2009.

Results

A.T.U.: Fleet Efficiency Results (2009 Baseline)

Actions

A.T.U. achieved their 2010 fleet results by continuing to invest in a centralized fleet management and procurement process. This process has implemented a more eco-friendly company car policy, which changed the fleet composition to include more fuel-efficient vehicles.

Future Plans

In 2011 and 2012, A.T.U. is continuing to focus on improving the efficiency of its fleet and will be actively implementing a “Green Fleet” policy, which comprises the following activities:

• Further optimization of the fleet composition (e.g. towards compliance with EURO 6) and car policy
• Regular internal collection, documentation, and reporting of fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of the fleet through the company’s online management system “ComFleet”
• Additional driver training to reduce fuel consumption and emissions, while also improving safe behaviors on the road
• A.T.U.s “Green Fleet” policy will be audited by an independent audit organization in order to maximize its impact

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Waste Reduction (Tire Recycling)

In 2010, A.T.U. focused on recycling tires from its facilities and customers. These activities are driven by the Estato GmbH, an A.T.U. subsidiary that acts as a service provider to A.T.U in the area of recycling, distribution and consulting. Estato collects tires, metal scrap, used batteries, oil, and paper/cardboard from both A.T.U sites and external parties. The core of the business is centered around the collection and recycling of tires.

To measure the financial and environmental impacts of its improvements, it measured recycling rates against a 2008 baseline. Since 2008, A.T.U. has increased its recycling in absolute terms by approximately 6%, while also improving its recycling efficiency by more than 6% (tons of tires/€1000 revenue). These efforts have helped A.T.U. recycle more than 105,000 tons of tires and earn an estimated €16.6 million, or approximately $21.7 million, in additional revenue since 2008.

Results

A.T.U.: Waste Recycling Results (2008 Baseline)

Actions

In 2010, A.T.U. achieved these results through the following practices:

• Recycling of approximately 51,000 tons of tires, and using the 3 main components rubber, steel, and textile
  • Rubber (~60%) is typically used in a multitude of applications, including filling material for artificial grass courts, track-laying and isolation material for railways, playground figures and fall-protection-mats
  • Steel wire (~17%) is typically sold to the scrap trade
  • Textile (~23%) is typically sold to the cement industry
• In addition to the tire recycling, Estato collected, recycled, and/or sold for re-use roughly 3.6 million liters of used oil, 8,500 tons of used batteries, 5,700 tons of paper/cardboard, and 26,500 tons of scrap metal

Future Plans

In 2011 and 2012, A.T.U. is continuing its focus on recycling waste and is considering or actively implementing new programs, including:

• Expansion of the trading business of textile, steel wire, and rubber granulate from tire recycling
• Optimization of the tire granulation systems to improve efficiency and reduce idle times in certain production steps
• Considering opening of a new tire recycling facility to enhance output
• Expansion of the paper/cardboard recycling activities

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A.T.U. enrolled in the Green Portfolio Program in 2011 and is reporting into the program for the first time. Please visit A.T.U.'s website for further details on its activities.