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132 2014 | ANNUAL REPORT
Sustainability Disclosure
In EMEA, Mopar Parts and Service increased the use of reusable containers in 2014, leading to a year-over-year
reduction of more than 1,000 tons of cardboard and wood used in packaging and shipping, and generating €150,000
in cost savings.
In addition, increased use of reusable containers on international routes to and from NAFTA resulted in a further
reduction of 201 tons of wood between July and December 2014.
We have also set targets for increased use of low emissions and alternative fuel vehicles in our fleet, which will further
improve environmental performance and costs.
In 2014, the Group purchased 24 new Euro VI trucks for transport operations in EMEA and ordered 179 compressed
natural gas trucks for FCA Transport fleet in NAFTA.
FCA is also engaging external carriers through Green Clauses in contracts, questionnaires, workshops and
certifications.
Eco-sustainable dealers
In 2014, the Group continued a number of initiatives to extend its environmental commitment to the dealer network.
In Brazil, the Sustainability Program for Dealerships was launched, with 559 dealerships (accounting for 84% of the
FCA network in Brazil) participating in the first step of the initiative.
In Italy, Group-owned dealerships implemented measures that led to a 19% reduction in energy consumption and
avoidance of 1,500 tons in CO2 emissions versus 2012. Over the same time period, 6,600 tons in CO2 emissions were
avoided through the use of electricity generated from renewable sources, resulting in both environmental benefits and
cost savings. During 2014, specific initiatives to monitor energy and water consumption were implemented at Group-
owned dealerships in other European countries.
Offices
During the year, the Group continued its program of replacing electronic office equipment (computers, monitors and
printers) with energy-efficient equipment certified by Energy Star, as well as the migration from physical to virtual
servers. For the period 2010-2014, these initiatives led to a reduction of more than 33,400 tons of CO2 emissions.
New and existing initiatives provided the opportunity for employee involvement and training on issues relating to
personal health, the environment (waste management, water consumption, energy savings) and good practices
in the workstation environment. The ultimate objective of these initiatives is to generate awareness of sustainable
practices applicable both in the office and at home. One example is the Better Office initiative - implemented at various
facilities in Italy and covering approximately 2,300 employees - through which employees are given tips on sustainable
practices in the office and at home via information leaflets, videos and signage. In 2015, the initiative will be extended
to other sites and countries.
Another initiative is the Zero Waste to Landfill program instituted at the FCA US Headquarters and Technology Center
in Auburn Hills (Michigan, U.S.), where more than 14,600 people work. Of a total 7,626 tons of waste generated at the
Auburn Hills complex during 2014, zero waste was disposed of via landfill.
At the same site, in 2014, manual cooling demand-matching controls were replaced with automatic controls, reducing
annual electricity consumption by 12 million kWh, eliminating 9,000 tons of CO2 emissions and saving over €525,000.