High quality cables to ride the perfect wave

Presentation to CRU Wire & Cable Conference 2016 Dr. Volker Wendt, Director Public Affairs Milan, 21 June 2016 Europacable, 58 Rue Marie de Bourgogne, 1000 Brussels www.europacable.eu

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Introducing Europacable

The leading European wire and cable producers

World’s largest cable makers providing global technology leadership

Highly specialized SMEs from across Europe

70.000 people globally of which more than 50% in Europe

Over € 20 billion turnover in 2014

Product scope covers full range of energy & communication cables

Listed in EU transparency register 453103789-92 & CENELEC Partner

We are THE VOICE of the wire & cable industry in Europe

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Introducing Europacable

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Associated Industry Partner

Our Members: Europe´s Leading Wire & Cable Producers

The perfect wave: EU creates cable demand

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1) Europe needs more electricty grids

European Energy Union sets concrete targets

EU Interconnection Target 10% of installed capacity by 2020 and 15% by 2030”

To be realisied via Projects of Common Interest (PCIs)

Best practice: German cable legislation Dec 2015 Priority to undergrounding for new HVDC projects

16 pilot projects for HVAC partial undergrounding

2014 ENTSO-E TYNDP 44.700 Km EHV power lines to be built/refurbished by 2030

€ 150 billion of investment by 2030

Expected EHV cable demand

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2) Europe needs more bandwith

Digital Single Market sets concrete targets

2020 Targets 30 Mbps connectivity to every European 100 Mbps to 50% of the households

€ 6 billion EU Structural Funds programmed for ICT-related activities - including broadband during 2014-2020 alone

Completing DSM expected to contribute € 415 billion per year to Europe's economy, create jobs and transform EU public services

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3) Europe calls for higher performances

EU sets concrete requirements for cable products & production

Construction Product Regulation (CPR) Agreed Date of Application (DOA): 10 June 2016 Mandatory fire safety requirements for fixed cable installation CE mark to allow free movement of goods in the EU Wider scope than existing CE mark under the LV Directive

EU HSE regulation & legislation on products and production REACH, RoHS, WEEE, etc. environmental footprint, circular economy, sustainable manufacturing, etc.

EU legislation & regulations will drive demand for high performance cables and “clean” cable production

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High quality cables to ride the perfect wave

• EU policy framework creates significant demand for wire and cable products

• Europacable member companies are ready to ride this perfect wave

• We now focus on the right kit: High quality cables!

Introducing the Europacable Industry Charter

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The Europacable Industry Charter

“This Charter expresses a collective

commitment to our shared principles and

objectives of ethical, sustainable and high-

quality cable development and

manufacturing.”

The purpose is to demonstrate

that our industry is committed to quality

that quality comes at a cost

there are the “good and bad boys”

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Our 22 Signatories

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Our Commitment

1. Product compliance and innovation

Supply safe and reliable cables and systems, in line with the relevant EU or equivalent international regulations and standards for safety and reliability.

Develop and apply advanced technological solutions for cables and systems on an effective, efficient and sustainable basis worldwide.

Supply cables and systems that meet customer specifications.

2. Business ethics and social responsibility

Implement CSR commitments as the vehicle for a sustainable development strategy within their company.

Voluntarily commit to supporting and implementing the 10 universally-accepted principles of the United Nations Global Compact in the areas of human rights, labour, the environment and anti-corruption.

Establish Codes of Ethics and Business Conduct.

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Our Commitment

3. Heath and Safety

Ensure working conditions for employees in accordance with EU Health and Safety standards for the workplace.

4. Environment and climate change

Fulfil a key role as a knowledge partner in implementing sustainable electricity and future-proof telecommunication infrastructures in the EU.

Develop and maintain policies and strategies which create a sustainable basis for business, in accordance with relevant EU Directives.

Demonstrate a proactive environmental approach to materials across the wider supply chain and throughout the product life cycle.

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Europacable Member‘s endorsement

Europacable members making the Charter visible

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The European wire and cable industry has the unique opportunity that

Europe´s future will be ever more electrified and digitalised.

High quality cables will be the key to make this a reality.

Conclusions

Thank you for your attention The European Association of Wire and Cable Manufacturers and National Associations

Dr. Volker Wendt Director Public Affairs v.wendt@europacable.eu Europacable 58 Rue Marie de Bourgogne, 1000 Brussels www.europacable.eu

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