Porsche 2007 Annual Report Download - page 81

Effective environmental protection not only requires
modern technology, but also effective environmen-
tal management that relies heavily on the support
of every single employee. As a corporate manage-
ment instrument, environmental management con-
tributes to the ongoing development of environ-
mental protection. It governs processes, respon-
sibilities and competencies, and ensures that each
employee knows and takes into account the im-
pact of their activities on the environment.
Internal environmental audits are conducted an-
nually, focusing in particular on compliance with
environmental laws, Porsche’s environment policy,
the functioning of the environmental management
system and the monitoring of environmental per-
formance indicators. The results are positive across
the board, and verified by an external expert. This
ensures the high quality of the Company’s environ-
ment management.
Seal of quality for Zuffenhausen
In June 2008 the main plant in Zuffenhausen was
certified for the third time in accordance with
ISO 14001, as well as receiving its fourth validation
in accordance with EMAS. The criteria were met
for both certifications. In its latest “2008 Environ-
ment Statement”, Porsche demonstrates that it
has not only met the ambitious targets set in 2005,
but even exceeded them in many respects. The
Company set new environmental targets for fiscal
2008/09 in the course of the management by
objectives process. The achievement of these
objectives is guaranteed by the fact that environ-
mental protection forms an integral part of the
continuous improvement process.
In the field of logistics, internal transport from plant
2 to plant 3 via a bridge was replaced by the new
multifunctional hall for engine assembly, thus re-
ducing CO2emissions. The relocation of wheel and
tire processing from Korntal-Münchingen to Zuffen-
hausen has also reduced transport distances. At
the upholsterer, solvent emissions have been re-
duced by means of a new exhaust scrubbing plant
with regenerative afterburning, bringing them well
under statutory limits.
Weissach focuses on nature conservation
The Research and Development Center in Weissach
was successfully certified for the second time
in accordance with ISO 14001 in the year under
review. Ambitious environmental targets have for-
med an integral part of the Company’s vehicle
design process for many years. Operational impro-
vements are also underway at workshops, test
benches and checking equipment.
The rural location of the development center makes
it essential for operation and expansion to be
environmentally friendly. This is why the Company
works together closely with the local branch of
the “BUND Weissach” nature conservation society
when launching new projects. This has demon-
strated that both sides – and more importantly,
the environment – benefit from cooperation. The
site-earmarked for the new development project
in Schellenberg was assessed in collaboration
with “BUND”.
The Company’s standardized waste management
concept has also proved itself at Porsche’s facilities
in Ludwigsburg. The new “Active for the environ-
ment” notice boards enable employees to quickly
classify waste and deposit it in the designated con-
tainers.
Landscape conservation in Leipzig
Porsche Leipzig GmbH was successfully certified
in accordance with ISO 14001 in June 2008. The
site is currently being redesigned in preparation
for the fourth model series, the Grand Turismo Pan-
amera, which is to roll off the line in 2009. New
production halls and facilities have also resulted in
changes to environmental activities.
One of the most important objectives is to maintain
the ecological balance of the land in Leipzig to-
gether with its plant and animal life. Meadows have
been created to compensate for the effect of the
landscaped off-road circuit, and these were expand-
ed in 2008. The introduction of aurochs and wild
horses was part of a comprehensive landscape
protection concept. The area is home to a great
many hares, foxes and deer, and bats benefit from
the number of insects found in the biotope.
Following a construction period of less than one
year, the first wing of the new central spare parts
warehouse in Sachsenheim was commissioned.
Porsche’s high environmental standards were also
applied here, with an environmentally friendly com-
bined heat and power plant supplying a substantial
share of the energy and power for the facility.
The warehouse is incorporated in Zuffenhausen’s
environment management system in accordance
78 Environment
To our shareholders
The Company
The new Panamera
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