ICA Gruppen reduces carbon dioxide emissions by 31 %

In 2006, ICA Gruppen set a target to reduce its carbon dioxide emissions by 30%
by 2020. This target has now been reached, six years ahead of schedule. The
reduction has been achieved, among other things, by measures to reduce energy
consumption, a transfer to renewable electricity in stores and warehouses, lower
emissions from transports and by changing refrigerants.
“It is highly gratifying that we have reached our ambitious climate target ahead
of time. This is excellent proof that our joint efforts have yielded results. We
will now work on a new long-term climate objective,” says Per Strömberg CEO of
ICA Gruppen AB.

ICA Gruppen has reduced its direct* greenhouse gas emissions by 31 %. This means
that the Group achieved its long-term climate target in 2014. The Group’s direct
carbon dioxide emissions decreased by 13% in 2014 compared with 2013.

The target was largely achieved through long-term efforts with several measures
within energy, refrigerants, transports and business travel.

A number of important events during the past year contributed to this target
being met. All Norwegian warehouses and ICA-owned stores switched to purchasing
solely renewable electricity. In Sweden, the logistics operations increased the
proportion of goods transports with vehicles that use alternative fuels. Efforts
in the warehouses such as more effective control and adjustment of lighting and
a changeover to LED lighting provided good results.

A large part of the reduction also comes from energy-saving measures in stores,
including a large number of stores putting lids and doors on refrigerators and
freezers. As a result, energy consumption in relation to store space has
decreased despite an increase in total store space. Other measures that have
contributed are a higher proportion of Swedish stores using renewable
electricity. In 2014 several employees at ICA stores attended training which
included practical advice on how the stores can reduce their electricity
consumption.

* Direct climate impact relates to the operation of stores and warehouses, goods
transportation between warehouses and stores, and business travel. The climate
impact from the product range is not included.

Fact climate target:
ICA Gruppen will reduce its direct climate impact by 30% by 2020 compared with
2006.

For more information
ICA Gruppen’s press service, telephone: +46 10 422 52 52

ICA Gruppen AB discloses the information provided herein pursuant to the Swedish
Securities Market Act and/or the Swedish Financial Instruments Trading Act. The
information was submitted for publication at 8:30 CET on Wednesday, 11 February
2015
ICA Gruppen AB (publ) is a leading retail company with a focus on food and
health. The Group includes ICA Sweden and Rimi Baltic which mainly conduct
grocery retail, ICA Real Estate which owns and manages properties, ICA Bank
which offers financial services and, since January 2015, Apotek Hjärtat which
conducts pharmacy operations. The Group also includes ICA Norway which is being
divested, the wholly owned portfolio company inkClub and the partly owned
portfolio companies Cervera and Hemtex. For more information see icagruppen.se