May 21, 2018 Green Week 20018 : LVMH is investing in greener cities

'Green cities for a greener future': That is the theme of the 2018 edition of Green Week, May 21-25, 2018. LVMH is once again participating in the event. For the Group, it is an opportunity to showcase how it is contributing to the emergence of sustainable cities by cutting its greenhouse gas emissions, protecting natural resources, and protecting biodiversity.

With 70 Maisons worldwide, which have opened more than 1.5 million m2 of floor sales area, LVMH is a major urban player. Committed to protecting natural resources since the day it was formed, the Group strives to minimize the impact of its activities in cities. This policy has intensified in recent years. LVMH initially launched LIFE (LVMH Initiatives For the Environment), a global, unifying program to step up its progress towards environmental excellence. Since 2016, with LIFE 2020, the Company has been rallying its145,000 employees around some highly ambitious goals for 2020, such as cutting its CO2 emissions by 25% relative to 2013. A number of initiatives launched to tackle these new environmental challenges are contributing to the development of tomorrow's green cities.

Eco-friendly stores and sites powered by renewable energy

To reduce its carbon footprint, LVMH is rolling out a policy of sustainable construction and renovation which has produced administrative and retail sites that respect the environment. The Group relies on its own 'LIFE IN STORES' program, created in 2015, and on the most respected international certifications such as HQE®1, BREEAM®2, and LEED®3. A training program for architects, 'LIFE Influencers Agency', will be rolled out starting September 2018. The objective is to have environmental principles taken into consideration at every stage of the Group's real estate projects. From building design to construction and maintenance, the objectives are the same: to reduce Light Power Density (in W/m²), encourage the use of recycled materials or site energy recovery, and reduce power consumption.