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98 Report on Operations
Other measures to ensure a responsible approach to environmental management include the development and application of an Environmental
Management System (EMS) that conforms to ISO 14001 standards. Adopted at all plants worldwide, the EMS consists of a system of
methodologies and processes designed to prevent or reduce the environmental impact of the Group’s manufacturing activities through, for
example, reductions in emissions, water consumption and waste generation and conservation of energy and raw materials. At year-end 2013,
100% of Group plants included in the 2012 scope of reporting were ISO 14001 certified.
Energy Consumption and Emissions
The Group is continuously researching new solutions to reduce use of fossil fuels and greenhouse gas emissions in response to increasingly
strict regulations. Over time, this has also resulted in significant energy-related cost savings.
A total of approximately 2,400 energy-related projects developed during the year as part of WCM contributed to a reduction of approximately
2,000 terajoules of energy, with a corresponding reduction of approximately 180,000 tons in CO2 emissions. One example is the new paint
shop at the Group’s Sterling Heights Assembly Plant near Detroit, Michigan. In auto manufacturing, painting is the most energy-intensive
process. Natural gas, electricity and water are used to meet stringent process control requirements. The new paint shop at the Sterling Heights
plant (which covers 100,000 square meters) uses a highly-efficient “Cascading Air/Recirculating Air” process to significantly reduce energy and
water usage, recirculating 90% of air. This innovation provides annual energy savings of approximately €1.3 million, avoiding approximately
24,000 tons of potential CO2 emissions through direct and indirect energy reduction, while also resulting in a significant reduction in water use.
Despite those energy-related initiatives, the increase in production volumes for mass-market and premium brands in NAFTA together with
extreme temperatures throughout the year were the main contributors to a year-over-year increase in energy consumption of 5.4%. However,
consumption in 2013 remained well below levels recorded for 2010 and 2011.
Direct and indirect energy consumption
Fiat Group worldwide (TeraJoules) 2013 2012 2011
Total energy consumption 48,322 45,692 48,875
Total CO2 emissions from manufacturing processes also increased over 2012 (+5%), but remained well below levels recorded for 2010 and 2011.
Total CO2 emissions
Fiat Group worldwide (thousands of tons of CO2)2013 2012 2011
Total CO2 emissions 4,178 3,965 4,196
In 2013, utilization of energy from renewable sources at Group plants increased to 20.9% of total energy consumed(1) (20.5% in 2012).
Water Management
In many parts of the world, scarcity of water resources is currently one of the greatest challenges faced by governments, businesses and
private households.
(1) Includes all plants of Fiat Group Automobiles, Ferrari, Maserati, Comau, Magneti Marelli and Teksid.
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