Sustainability Report 2016 / 2017

➲ Process and Heating Energy The higher energy use resulted from the burning of natural gas for our steam and hot water production. These media are used as process energy to heat raw materials and input materials. The increase of 51 percent per kilogram and 34  percent per piece in 2015 arose primarily from the need for process steam in the manufacture of shoe polish, starting in October 2015. It was necessary to conduct additional experiments in color optimization and for- mula consistency in order to assure uniform quality at the new production site. The required adjustments account for the higher energy use. Additional increases are anticipated when the production of shoe polish tubes begins in Hallein. When the number of degree days is taken into account (i.e., a climate-neutral environment), usage develops as shown in the bar chart to the right. Since 2012 the consumption of heating energy per degree has declined continuously. In mid-2014 multi- glazed windows were installed in the production buildings. In 2015 when part of the roof was replaced, insulation was added and the external warehouse was insulated. These actions led to a reduction in energy use of 12  percent (absolute) and 20  percent in reference to degree days. 68 CO 2 emissions (g) per filling amount (kg) CO 2 emissions (g) per filling amount (piece) CO 2 Emissions from Generation of Process and Hea- ting Energy, Electricity Consumption and Refrigerant Loss per Filling Amount 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 18.17 7.36 20.16 7.42 17.66 26.64 6.37 8.39 2012 2013 2014 2015 “ Our company always deals with sustain­ ability in mind. It gives me great pleasure to contribute to ensuring consistently high quality in the supply chain. ” Birgitta Ratzenböck Head of Quality Assurance Erdal Gesellschaft m.b.H. & Co KG Environmental Statement · Hallein site