The following data are related to the manufacturing plants of Candy (Brugherio - Milan), Bessel (S.ta Maria Hoè – Lecco), Conta (Podborany – Czech Republic), Doruk (Eskisehir – Turkey), Renta (Eskisehir – Turkey), Rosieres (Bourges - France), Mayc (Bergara - Spain), Vesta (Kirov - Russia), Jinling (Jiangmen - China) and refer to the period 2000 – 2009. As compared to the figures of previous years, those of 2009 include in particular data related to the manufacturing plants of Doruk (Eskisehir – Turkey), Renta (Eskisehir – Turkey), Vesta (Kirov - Russia) and Jinling (Jiangmen - China), but not those of the manufacturing plants of Merthyr (Merthyr Tydfil – United Kingdom) and Gasfire (Erba – Como) because they were about to be closed down.
In order to obtain consistent data, environmental efficiency parameters were calculated per finished manufactured units. Data was collected and processed using GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) principles.
The parameters correspond to the elements of the Group's manufacturing activities that have a greater environmental impact and have been identified in order to measure environmental performance and thus be able to continue improving the Group's environmental policy. Data is regularly reviewed in order to determine the effectiveness of the implemented improvement actions.
Energy consumption by produced unit
*KWh per units
The collected data refers to the consumption of both energy and of different fuels used for manufacturing activities and for the heating of buildings. This important result has been obtained thanks to the progressive replacement and renewal of plants and equipment, and the rationalization of manufacturing lines (with significant investments in both electrical systems and equipment) and manufacturing volumes aimed at maximizing consumption efficiency. Other specific improvement projects, which are currently underway, will enable the Group to quantify consumption for single manufacturing phases and identify more opportunities to further reduce consumption.
Water consumption by produced unit
*mc per units
In order to save water, which is a primary natural resource, preference has been given to cooling systems with closed loops for all new manufacturing activities and saving opportunities have been identified for the existing ones. The implemented activities have enabled the Group to significantly reduce the consumption of water per manufactured unit. It is worth noticing in particular that in the last decade, that is from 2001 to this date, the consumption of water per manufactured unit has been reduced by 22%.
In the last years, there has been a reversal of this trend due to the opening of new production plants where improvement and saving plans are still underway. Furthermore, the simultaneous reduction of annual production volumes has increased the impact of some fixed variables, despite the improvements that have been implemented.
The projects being currently developed should allow the Group to further reduce water consumption in future, especially after the implementation of the further actions that are being examined.
Waste materials by produced unit
*kg per units
The figures shown in the chart are an encouraging result because they confirm that the volumes of waste produced by the single manufacturing units has decreased.
These results were achieved by closely collaborating with suppliers of raw materials that have been directly involved in the processes aimed at improving the use of resources, and through the implementation of specific projects designed to reduce processing waste thanks to a closer monitoring of the amount of waste produced in different manufacturing areas. The trend is very positive and the negative figures, registered in years 2006 and 2007 only, are related to the execution of extraordinary work (like the renewal of roofs and the dismantling of part of the plants) and to changes in the allocation of activities to the manufacturing plants. In 2009, the figure related to the amount of waste produced is significantly lower.
Percentage of recycled waste material
In addition to reducing the amount of waste produced, the Group focused on increasing recycling initiatives. The percentage of recycled waste has significantly increased in the period from 2000 to 2009 and now amounts to approximately 38%. In this period of time the Group improved waste selection criteria for each typology of waste and recycling initiatives were also further improved thanks to a more rational separation of materials and the identification of new technological solutions. The new activities implemented have also enabled the Group to further increase the amount of recycled waste during the past year.
CO2emissions
*kg per units
CO2 emissions are an essential requirement to be able to implement the Kyoto Protocol on climatic change, to which the company has adhered, specifically through its manufacturing plant of Brugherio. The positive trend in the past years is the result of the optimization of energy management in each manufacturing unit and confirms the Group's commitment to reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases. This reduction was achieved through the improvement of fuel usage and the substantial reduction of electrical energy consumption, even if the actual results have to be correlated to the climatic conditions of the individual years. The further reduction achieved in the last years was also the result of the renewal of boilers and in their conversion for the use of gas fuel. This decision has enabled the Group not only to significantly reduce CO2 emissions but also those of other pollutants. Data has been directly calculated using the methodology based on UNEP – GHG indicators and taking into account the consumption of fuel used for manufacturing and heating purposes and the consumption of electrical energy.
SOV (Volatile Organic Substances)
emission by produced unit
*kg per units
The figures shown in the chart refer to the manufacturing plants of Brugherio and S. Maria Hoè, which were the only plants of the Group where liquid paint was used for manufacturing processes. Data has been calculated taking into account the consumption of paints and solvents in order to obtain information on both punctual and diffused emissions. The increase of emissions registered in the past years was undoubtedly related to the different mix of products and to the higher amount of coloured products. The trend reversal registered in years from 2006 to 2008 originates from the decision to use paints with lower solvent percentages.
The most interesting figure is the one related to year 2009, which shows a significant reduction and thus confirms Candy's commitment to further reducing VOC emissions. This result was achieved by converting the painting process in the manufacturing plant of Brugherio and by replacing solvent-based paints with powder ones. The positive impact of this initiative will be even more evident as soon as the data on consumption of the next few years will be available.
