Environmental responsibility

Updated 1 Apr 2010

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The main environmental effects of Cargotec's operations are related to the use of its products. For this reason, the Company is focusing on identifying product-based environmental perspectives.

Cargotec's strategic business development goals support the creation of holistic, sustainable, long-term solutions for customers. In 2008, the Company determined a clear environmental criterion for energy efficiency, according to which it undertakes to reduce the use of fossil fuels by 10 percent in its equipment over the next 6-10 years.

In product development, environmental considerations form an integral part of planning and manufacturing. Key focus areas are energy efficiency, safety and the prevention of oil leakages.

In the service business, the focus is on extending product life cycles while an extensive service network helps uphold efficient operating characteristics. In addition to product development and services, Cargotec is seeking to train its customers to use Cargotec equipment so that safety and environmental matters reach optimal level.

Environmental responsibility in Cargotecīs own processes

The most significant environmental effects associated with Cargotec's own processes are related to those originating from the operations of the various business units as well as transportation and commuting to and from work. The certified ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 quality and environmental management systems form the basis of Cargotec's environmental management. As a global operator, Cargotec has identified the challenges related to the management of environmental issues in various countries. Its aim is to achieve the best possible practices in local circumstances.

Handling environmental risks and responsibilities forms a part of continuous processes. In 2007, Cargotec began to develop the reporting of corporate-level environmental indices. These indices were collected from production units since their environmental effects are the most significant among Cargotec's operations, in addition to which preliminary information has been collected from planning and sales units. The collection of environmental indices makes the pinpointing of the best practices and solutions between the various units more efficient. It also improves the identification of corporate-level environmental challenges and enables responding to these challenges through shared targets. These environmental indices have been determined in accordance with international standards and deal mainly with the production units use of energy, waste flow management, water and materials consumption, greenhouse gas emissions and other emissions into the air.

Clinton Global Initiative

Cargotec is committed to reducing the use of fossil fuels in its equipment by 10 percent through the Clinton Global Initiative launched by the former US president Bill Clinton. Founded in 2005, the aim of the Initiative is to implement solutions to global challenges by creating networks and partnerships. Cargotec was invited to join this initiative and signed its own commitment as the first Finnish organisation in 2008.

The commitment duration was defined as 6 to 10 years. Through this commitment, Cargotec wants to contribute to the achievement of the principles of sustainable development and the development of novel products and services.

Actions taken to achieve the set environmental target include new solutions and products with technological developments on the field of fuel consumption. All business areas have launched new innovations. Read more about sustainable solutions from Cargotec's business area web pages.

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