Untitled Document

Application of energy innovation standards in the construction and expansion of distribution hub facilities in Palafolls (Barcelona), Zaragoza and Meco (Madrid), generating energy savings of 15%.
Training managers in energy use and cost control, to encourage them to become involved in emissions reduction and energy efficiency efforts. Courses for the entire workforce aimed at fostering awareness of the efficient use of electricity.

Agreements with Inditex’s transport vendors.
Environmental audits of logistics activities.
Pull and Bear pilot scheme.
“Re-use Me” programme.
Zara Euro5 truck fleet.
Training of professional staff in efficient driving practices. Efficient Driving Manual.
R&D project for ECO Trucks.
Efficient systems for the maintenance vehicle fleet.
Information for employees on sustainable travel.
Information for customers on how to reach stores by sustainable means.

This project tracks the life cycle of footwear and reviews the materials used in the production process to gauge their potential risk to the environment.
Development of a tool to analyse footwear’s eco-efficiency.

The company has an agreement with the Galicia Regional Government to create high-genetic- value forest biomass areas.
Pull and Bear’s “Pull and Bear Forest” initiative conveys to shoppers the retailer’s commitment to environmental protection:

Pull and Bear ended the paper version of its catalogue.
The retailer is sponsoring reforestation of an area of Mexico’s Sierra Gorda Biosphere Reserve.

The Group opened its first eco-efficient store, known as ZARA Korai, in Athens, Greece.
The store has reduced the number of hours its window displays are lighted. Store thermostats are adjusted.
Exclusive use of biodegradable plastic bags made with d2w additives, which cause the bags to break down faster following disposal.
Exclusive use of paper bags with FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) or PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) seals, which certify that the raw material used to make them comes from sustainably-grown forests.
Training personnel in the rational use of water and energy conservation.

Paper bags are FSC- or PEFC-certified.
The store uses biodegradable plastic bags containing d2w additives, which cause them to break down faster after use.
Improved energy-saving lighting units.
Environmentally-friendly paints, lacquers and varnishes.
All wood used in the store is FSC- or PEFC-certified.
Electrical lifts.
Escalators go into “sleep mode” when no one is using them, lowering their energy consumption.
Photo displays are printed on a new material: polyester, using water-based ink and a semi-removable adhesive which makes them easier to install and remove.
LEDs are used for façade lighting.
Most of the establishment’s stone and paving materials are recyclable and do not contain polluting or toxic chemicals.

Movement sensors dim storeroom lights by 80% when employees are absent.
In less-trafficked areas (bathrooms, locker rooms, etc.), movement sensors turn lights completely off when facilities are empty.
Storefront lighting is activated with an external light sensor and turned off on a timer.
Thermostats are automatically set to a comfortable temperature, whether in winter or summer.
The ventilation system uses a heat recovery mechanism.
Windows and the shop front feature double glazing and an air chamber for maximum insulation.
Mixer taps and double-flush cisterns in bathrooms.
Air curtains with variable temperature controls that adjust to the temperature inside the store and block the entry of cold or hot air from outside.
Shop window lights are sensor-controlled to dim display lighting on cloudy days, which avoids excessive use of energy for lighting.
The store’s interior has a double wall with an air chamber to enhance insulation.
The establishment uses the most efficient reverse heating/cooling technology on the market: a variable refrigerant volume (VRV) system.
Control systems and processes.
Store access is controlled via employee access codes.
Levels of access are determined by the type of duties each store employee performs:

Level 1: Access for cleaning staff. Only 33% of store lighting is activated, while other systems are left off.
Level 2: Access for sales staff. Full shop lighting may be activated during store opening hours.
Level 3: Access for loading and delivery staff. Only storeroom lighting and lights over the path from the entrance to the storeroom are activated.

The following lighting schedules may be used to complement or restrict the aforementioned programming based on access codes:

Schedule 1: Full shop lighting coincides with opening hours, with lights set to come on five minutes before the store opens and to turn off 30 minutes after the store closes.
Schedule 2: Air conditioning is activated five minutes before the shop opens and is turned off 15 minutes before closing time.
Schedule 3: Shop window lighting schedule. Display lighting activates when the store opens and turns off on an adjustable schedule, depending upon a given establishment’s surroundings.

INDITEX Group