Colas : Magazine Routes n°49

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ABOUT

LUC BALLY

PASSION

OUR PEOPLE HAVE TALENT!

As part of the Bouygues Picture, a global photo competition open to all employees in the Bouygues Group, Luc Bally, a paver driver at Colas, won

the jury's prize for his stunning photograph capturing a road in Alsace, France, among over 2,000 submissions from across the world.

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CONTENTS

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PANORAMA

Colas' mission is to design,

build and maintain sustainable

transport infrastructure

from our local roots,

around the world. Connecting

communities and fostering

exchanges is the Group's action.

In Morocco, we meet up with

employees from the Colas companies working together in full synergy to bring emblematic projects to fruition. We then embark on a journey to Helsinki (Finland), Nouméa (New Caledonia), Singapore, Niagara Falls (Canada) and other destinations around the world, where Colas teams are winning

new contracts, working on projects

and handing over completed

infrastructure.

CONTENTS

IN VIDEO

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FOCUS

Capitalizing on industrial

activities, in particular quarries

and bitumen, in a way that is responsible and sustainable, is part of Colas' development strategy.

Here, we are focusing

on one of Colas' three main lines of business: Materials. The Group boasts significant operations in the production, sale, and recycling of materials: aggregates, ready-mix concrete, precast concrete. Over the years, Colas has built strong positions by expanding its portfolio of quarries and recycling platforms. Committed to preserving biodiversity, promoting the acceptability of its sites, and developing recycling, Colas aims to consolidate its status as

a leading industrial player.

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WIDE ANGLE

Colas was born from

a disruptive innovation and has continuously cultivated a pioneering spirit that enables it to anticipate and provide solutions to the major challenges of today and

tomorrow. The Group's ambition

is to be the global leader in innovative, sustainable mobility solutions.

Now let's zoom in on the Technical

sector, whose expertise plays a vital role in supporting

the activities and commitments of the Group. Colas' continuous development of innovative products and solutions, from our laboratories to our construction sites, is driving the emergence of new approaches that tackle environmental challenges

and more. By reimagining

transport infrastructure, Colas is actively exploring pathways towards more sustainable, responsible mobility.

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EDITORIAL

FRÉDÉRIC GARDÈS,

Chairman & CEO, Colas

2023: A MILESTONE

IN THE TRANSFORMATION OF COLAS

"In recent months, the economic environment has demonstrated signs of stability, following an uncertain, volatile 2022. While inflation continues to remain high, it has become less volatile. Additionally, energy prices have experienced a slight decline and are fluctuating less. We remain vigilant, nevertheless.

Above and beyond the more favorable backdrop, 2023 is poised to be a pivotal year, marking

an important milestone on the path of Colas' transformation. The strategic action plans that were set in motion several years ago will finally come to fruition. A prime example is the Bitumen sector, where the delivery of two ships this spring will enable Continental Bitumen to expand its capacity in the Europe, Africa, and Middle East region. Meanwhile, McAsphalt in North America will receive a new bitumen tanker. Another priority is the Materials division, which is expected to benefit

significantly from the creation of Keystone, starting this year. The transformation of Colas is also driven by advancements achieved through our corporate social responsibility project called ACT. This initiative is the result of a genuine, consistent approach aligned with our core values, and it has garnered strong commitment from teams across all our geographies. With the Group's new carbon footprint calculation methodology, we have gained the capability to initiate measures to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions with enhanced accuracy and relevance. We are also eagerly anticipating the roll out of new, innovative low carbon solutions.

In 2023, as in every year, the exceptional talents within our organization remain at the core of Colas' success. They help drive our transformation, achieve record-breakingorder backlogs, and bolster

our remarkable potential for growth."

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