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the consequences to a minimum. This plan
proved its worth in dramatic fashion in fiscal
year 2008/09. On 3 July 2009, a heavy thun-
derstorm caused substantial flooding at various
parts of the facility at the Zuffenhausen loca-
tion. The GAO contingency plan ensured that
the emergency measures were carried out
in exemplary fashion, resulting in rapid contain-
ment of the damage and any adverse impact
on the environment.
In the reporting period the environmental ma-
nagement system in place at our locations in
Zuffenhausen, Weissach, Sachsenheim and
Leipzig was further fine-tuned. Regular environ-
mental audits identify potential improvement,
focusing in particular on compliance with en-
vironmental laws, Porsche’s environment policy,
the functioning of the environmental manage-
ment system and the monitoring of environ-
mental performance indicators. These are con-
ducted in conjunction with an external environ-
mental auditor.
In June and July 2009 reaudits pursuant to ISO
14001 or EMAS were conducted at our loca-
tions in Zuffenhausen, Sachsenheim and Weis-
sach. The environmental management system
was investigated by TÜV inspectors over a pe-
riod of three days who placed their focus on the
organization, its environmental goals and on
any processes relevant to the environment. The
high level of environmental protection attained
by our locations was once again confirmed.
In Leipzig the environmental management sys-
tem was also reviewed pursuant to ISO 14001
in June 2009. At the Leipzig facility, which
is being expanded to house production of the
fourth series, all machines and equipment,
parts of the building, fixtures and facilities
were all subject to a thorough reassessment.
Improvements in environmental
performance
Our environmental performance was improv-
ed significantly in the past fiscal year by opti-
mizing processes. The installation of additional
meters ensures that consumption in the existing
paint shop is continuously measured and ana-
lyzed. The results are being considered in the
planning of the new paint shop. The new con-
struction, which is one of the most modern and
most environmentally friendly paint shops world-
wide, uses the most advanced technologies,
particularly in terms of environmental pro-
tection. As it is totally encapsulated, the paint-
ing process is fully protected from dust. This
method not only improves the already high
quality of the paint job but also reduces require-
ments for treating the air of the hall. A parti-
cularly efficient energy management system
also provides special benefits for protecting
the environment.