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Autoneum Annual Report 2016
Sustainability
installation of LED lighting. The electricity
consumption of lights in which LED, presence
detectors and light intensity detectors are used
has been reduced by 65% in A Rúa. These
lights have accordingly also been installed since
2016 at various plants in Portugal, Russia and
China and are gradually being deployed globally
at production sites of all four Business Groups.
In addition to the long-term reduction
of energy consumption, Autoneum is seeking to
implement closed material loops by fully
recycling the raw materials and resources used
in the production process. This includes the
systematic recycling of production waste within
and outside the production sites. For example,
Autoneum has launched a program at the Swiss
plant in Sevelen for the reuse of production
waste from the manufacture of the PET-based
mono-material Ultra-Silent. The waste is almost
entirely returned into the production process.
At the British plant in Stoke-on-Trent, fiber waste
from carpet production is used by an external
partner for the manufacture of equestrian
surfaces for horse racing.
Sustainable products for humans and
the environment
In addition to resource-saving production
processes, Autoneum’s multifunctional compo-
nents in particular contribute to environmen-
tally friendly mobility. They not only reduce
vehicle noise but thanks to their lightweight
construction also contribute decisively to lower
vehicle weight and corresponding reductions
in fuel consumption and emissions. Autoneum
components therefore make a significant
contribution to compliance with statutory noise
and emission targets. As market and technology
leader, Autoneum accordingly makes conti-
nuous investments in the further development
of its product portfolio. In 2016, the Company
launched an aerodynamic underfloor system
made of Ultra-Silent that was especially devel-
oped for sport utility vehicles (SUVs). With its
lightweight components, Autoneum supports
SUV manufacturers in the development and
production of environmentally friendly vehicle
models.
Social responsibility
Autoneum aims to promote responsible conduct
not only by setting specific performance targets.
The Company also expects its employees to
align with the value-based corporate culture and
develop an awareness of social responsibility
in their daily work. This means that in addition
to social responsibility towards all stakeholders,
the Company and its employees have a
responsibility for protecting the environment.
For Autoneum this means safe-guarding ethical
business conduct, creating a trustful working
environment and investing in the safety of its
employees – by, among other things, improving
health protection at the workplace. The appli-
cable instructions are set out in the Company’s
Code of Conduct, which was updated in 2016
and is binding for all employees.
Autoneum is implementing closed material loops
by fully recycling the raw materials
and resources used in the production process.