Annual Report 2010/11 - Sonova
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Annual Report 2010/11 - Sonova Annual Report 2010/11 - Sonova

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40 notwithstanding the currently applicable exemption for medical devices. This directive prohibits the use of substances that are damaging to the environment such as heavy metals or halogenated compounds in electrical and electronic equipment. Since financial year 2008/09, Sonova has only used lead-free components and therefore fully complies with the directive. WEEE compliance To optimize the use of raw materials and improve eco-efficiency, the Sonova Group extended its recycling measures to incorporate the entire product life cycle in 2006, thereby complying worldwide with the EU directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). This directive requires electrical and electronic consumer devices to be returned individually to the manufacturer for environmen- KEY ENVIRONMENTAL DATA Energy tally friendly disposal, rather than being disposed of as household waste. Sonova has signed up for a series of recognized disposal systems in different countries. In regions not covered by the systems, the company takes back the devices for proper disposal at the headquarters in Switzerland. REACH-compliant suppliers In financial year 2009/10, Sonova made sure that its suppliers could prove their compliance with the REACH ordinance (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) for the safe manufacture and use of chemical substances within the European Union. An inspection of the suppliers is planned for fiscal year 2011/12. Other measures relevant to the REACH ordinance are planned at Sonova starting in 2013. 2010/11 2009/10 2010/11 2009/10 2010/11 2009/10 Unit Switzerland Group Companies (excl. Switzerland) Sonova Group Total energy consumption MWh 10,046 6,687 18,109 14,633 28,155 21,320 Mineral oil MWh 2,067 1,842 15 13 2,082 1,856 Natural gas MWh 517 69 2,682 2,410 3,199 2,479 Electricity MWh 7,463 4,776 15,476 12,209 22,939 16,985 Greenhouse gases (CO2-equivalents) Carbon footprint (absolute) t CO2eq t CO2eq/per 1,642 1,137 12,054 9,792 13,696 10,929 Carbon footprint (per employee) employee 1.41 0.92 2.56 2.92 2.33 2.38 Direct emissions (fossil energy) t CO2eq 650 502 536 481 1,185 983 Indirect emissions (electricity) t CO2eq 993 635 11,518 9,311 12,511 9,946 Air emissions Volatile organic compounds (VOC) l 170 158 4’243 3’109 4’413 3’267 Water Water consumption m3 15,858 14,646 51,132 35,747 66,990 50,392 Waste Normal waste t 130 164 1,005 404 1,135 568 Hazardous waste Disposal t 11 16 5 7 17 23

The key environmental data shown in the table above cover all Sonova production sites in Switzerland, the Operation Centers (OC) in China and Vietnam and the most important Group Companies (GC) worldwide. Country-specific emission factors from Ecoinvent and data from the Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) were used to measure the carbon footprint. Total energy consumption of the Sonova Group increased by 32% to 28,219 MWh in financial year 2010/11. This was driven primarily by growth and acquisitions, which led to a rise in the energy needed by the Group companies and Operation Centers. The increase, however, can also be attributed to more comprehensive measurement. A growthdriven increase in energy consumption of 50% to 10,046 MWh was also recorded for the Swiss sites. The increase can be mainly explained by the expansion of production capacities and the acquisition of additional offices at the Stäfa site. The energy data for the Sonova Group is reflected in its carbon footprint, which shows a similar trend. Owing to a more precise method of calculation the emission values for 2010/11 increased from the previous year by 25%. However, with emissions currently totaling 13,696 tons of CO 2 equivalents (CO 2eq), the environmental impact remains minimal. This represents a slightly lower emission value of 2.33 tons of CO 2eq per employee. The measurement of energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions is continuously being expanded. Water consumption, waste volume and emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) also increased last year. The quantity of hazardous waste disposed, on the other hand, was lower throughout the Group. INTRODUCTION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM THAT SATISFIES THE ISO 14001:2004 STANDARD Sonova relies on professional environmental management in its endeavors to consolidate its environmental achievements and expand them to meet the set targets. Last year, a milestone in these efforts was reached at Sonova’s headquarters in Stäfa: in June 2010, Phonak AG Stäfa, which is the most important site in the Group, became the first site to successfully achieve ISO-14001 certification. The certificate issued by the French company LNE/G-MED guarantees that the environmental management system SUSTAINABILITY and the underlying processes satisfy the requirements of the international standard. The ISO 14001:2004 standard sets forth the requirements for operational environmental management systems. Key elements include defining a binding environmental policy, setting voluntary annual environmental targets and creating programs, and implementing a management system to manage workflows. The focus is on a continuous improvement process to achieve individual goals and targets. There is thus a permanent internal employee who handles environmental issues at Phonak. The Group benefits from the minimization of risks and environmental impact. Phonak’s recently implemented environmental management system is based on environmental activities from previous years and brings together proven strategies with new projects and goals. The result is a systematic sustainability management system that meets the highest quality standards. The experiences thus far will make it easier for Sonova to evaluate ISO-14001 certification for other sites over the next few years. STATE-OF-THE-ART ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AT THE STäFA SITE Environmental protection is a long-standing tradition at the Stäfa site in Switzerland, which is home to both Sonova’s headquarters and the Group's most important manufacturing center. Industrial ecology plays a crucial role in research and development. Production specifications and standards have been binding for all Group companies since 1988 and are also applied at the Operation Centers in China and Vietnam in particular. Sonova’s commitment to the environment goes beyond simply complying with legal requirements. The environmental management processes within the company affect various business units and subject areas. The following summary of planned and initiated measures provides an overview of what environmental protection means at Phonak/Sonova. Natural resources The specific values for overall consumption of energy, mineral oil, natural gas, electricity, water, and paper will be monitored and lowered over the long term. In the coming financial year, a modern measurement system for energy data will be introduced at the Stäfa site which will consid- 41

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notwithstanding the currently applicable exemption for<br />

medical devices. This directive prohibits the use of substances<br />

that are damaging to the environment such as heavy<br />

metals or halogenated compounds in electrical and electronic<br />

equipment. Since financial year 2008/09, <strong>Sonova</strong><br />

has only used lead-free components and therefore fully<br />

complies with the directive.<br />

WEEE compliance<br />

To optimize the use of raw materials and improve eco-efficiency,<br />

the <strong>Sonova</strong> Group extended its recycling measures<br />

to incorporate the entire product life cycle in 2006, thereby<br />

complying worldwide with the EU directive on Waste<br />

Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). This directive<br />

requires electrical and electronic consumer devices to be<br />

returned individually to the manufacturer for environmen-<br />

KEY ENVIRONMENTAL DATA<br />

Energy<br />

tally friendly disposal, rather than being disposed of as<br />

household waste. <strong>Sonova</strong> has signed up for a series of<br />

recognized disposal systems in different countries. In<br />

regions not covered by the systems, the company takes<br />

back the devices for proper disposal at the headquarters<br />

in Switzerland.<br />

REACH-compliant suppliers<br />

In financial year 2009/10, <strong>Sonova</strong> made sure that its suppliers<br />

could prove their compliance with the REACH ordinance<br />

(Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction<br />

of Chemicals) for the safe manufacture and use of chemical<br />

substances within the European Union. An inspection of the<br />

suppliers is planned for fiscal year 20<strong>11</strong>/12. Other measures<br />

relevant to the REACH ordinance are planned at <strong>Sonova</strong> starting<br />

in 2013.<br />

<strong>2010</strong>/<strong>11</strong> 2009/10 <strong>2010</strong>/<strong>11</strong> 2009/10 <strong>2010</strong>/<strong>11</strong> 2009/10<br />

Unit Switzerland Group Companies<br />

(excl. Switzerland)<br />

<strong>Sonova</strong> Group<br />

Total energy consumption MWh 10,046 6,687 18,109 14,633 28,155 21,320<br />

Mineral oil MWh 2,067 1,842 15 13 2,082 1,856<br />

Natural gas MWh 517 69 2,682 2,410 3,199 2,479<br />

Electricity MWh 7,463 4,776 15,476 12,209 22,939 16,985<br />

Greenhouse gases<br />

(CO2-equivalents) Carbon footprint (absolute) t CO2eq t CO2eq/per 1,642 1,137 12,054 9,792 13,696 10,929<br />

Carbon footprint (per employee) employee 1.41 0.92 2.56 2.92 2.33 2.38<br />

Direct emissions (fossil energy) t CO2eq 650 502 536 481 1,185 983<br />

Indirect emissions (electricity) t CO2eq 993 635 <strong>11</strong>,518 9,3<strong>11</strong> 12,5<strong>11</strong> 9,946<br />

Air emissions<br />

Volatile organic compounds (VOC) l 170 158 4’243 3’109 4’413 3’267<br />

Water<br />

Water consumption m3 15,858 14,646 51,132 35,747 66,990 50,392<br />

Waste<br />

Normal waste t 130 164 1,005 404 1,135 568<br />

Hazardous waste Disposal t <strong>11</strong> 16 5 7 17 23

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