Sustainability Report 2016 / 2017

Assessment of Indirect Environmental Impact The most important indirect environmental aspects of our Hallein site were analyzed and assessed by our Environmental Team. The assessment serves as the basis for setting environmental targets and programs, with greater consideration given to factors with high relevance and high steering potential. As part of the internal audit, the list is regularly reviewed to make sure it is up-to-date. Of particular importance in this assessment are employee transportation, energy consumption in the ve- hicle fleet, finished goods logistics, employees’ awareness of environmental aspects and product-related environmental impact. The following paragraphs contain details. Employee Transportation. For many years our company has provided financial support to employees who hold commuter tickets for public trans- portation. Vehicle Fleet. Diesel consumption of our vehicle fleet (automobiles used by sales staff – currently 24 in Euro class 5, 12 in Euro class 6, 1 electric car) is regularly monitored to allow quick reaction to unusual changes in consump- tion patterns. According to the leasing company, our diesel consumption is below average for each vehicle category. Finished Goods Logistics. Since 2009 we have conducted a sustainability assessment in finished goods logistics with an external partner. Based on our close examination of site processes, specifically sales transport, trans- port to the central logistics warehouse in Mainz and work processes on the site, we determine harmful emissions and work out optimization measures. For us the environmental compatibility of the truck fleet is an important de- cision criterion for outsourcing to transport companies. In 2014 98.7percent of trucks in Euro class 5 and better (compared to 42percent in 2009) were used. The CO 2 e emissions per ton were reduced by about 20 percent in the same period as transport performance increased by 28percent. (Data for 2015 were not available at time of going to press.) 76 “ We can grow and succeed only if we make ecological progress – and that ’ s exactly what we like doing. ” Mag. Franz Studener Managing Director of Erdal GmbH Hallein Environmental Statement · Hallein site