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SAAB ANNUAL REPORT 2012 39
use of the substances regulated by the directive. Our work with
hazardous substances corresponds well with the requirements of
the EU’s chemicals law – Registration, Evaluation and Authorisa-
tion of Chemicals (REACH).
In 2011-2012, Saab acquired and tested an IS/IT tool to man-
age information on the chemicals contained in its products. Im-
plementation will begin in 2013. The tool will also be used be used
to verify that the products meet current chemical requirements
imposed by legislation and customers. Environmental issues cov-
ered by legislation are disclosed in Note 48.
Demands on suppliers
Saab has many suppliers around the world. Because a large
share of the components and subsystems used in our products
are manufactured by other companies, our suppliers have a great
impact on our environmental work. We therefore require that our
suppliers act responsibly and follow our requirements as well as
those of the EU and our customers. The general environmental
requirements imposed on our suppliers are available on our sup-
plier portal. Developing environmental requirements for suppliers
and monitoring compliance is a continuous process. In 2011 and
2012 this work was given higher priority, especially since Saab is
currently introducing uniform procurement and supplier processes.
External environmental collaborations
Saab is one of the main suppliers to Clean Sky, a Joint Technol-
ogy Initiative nanced equally by the EU and the industry. Clean
Sky aims to bring the European aviation industry together to meet
the 2020 environmental goals set by the Advisory Council for
Aeronautic Research in Europe (ACARE). This includes reducing
CO2 emissions per passenger km own in European airspace by
50 per cent, oxides of nitrogen by 80 per cent and noise levels
around airports by half. The project is now halfway complete and
the results are beginning to be released. The project includes the
development of a future wing that will utilise innovative design
and construction technology to reduce wind resistance, thereby
cutting fuel consumption by up to eight per cent. Initial produc-
tion testing was conducted in 2011 and 2012 and a full-scale test
is being prepared. The wing will be tested on an Airbus aircraft in
2015. In 2012, along with other main suppliers to Clean Sky, we
initiated a dialogue with the EU on a Clean Sky 2, to commence
in 2014.
Emissions of volatile organic
solvents (VOCs), tonnes
37
41
38
50
47
20122011201020092008
The increase in the emission of VOCs
during 2012 is due to increased produc-
tion. Saab Barracuda, Aeronautics and
Support & Services have the largest
emissions.
Consumption of trichloroethylene,
tonnes
1
2
2
11
14
20122011201020092008
Trichloroethylene is used in Aeronautics
and Electronic Defence System. The
decrease in consumption is due to the
installation of new tri-degreasing equip-
ment. The increase in 2012 is due to a
temporary increase in the consumption
at one plant.
CO2 emissions within the Saab Group
10 11 12
60,000 3.6
3.0
2.4
1.8
1.2
0.6
0
50,000
40,000
30,000
20,000
10,000
0
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 200908070605
Total emissions (tonnes CO2)
Relative target for greenhouse gas emissions, 20% reduction between 2007
and 2020
Relative emissions (tonnes CO2/MSEK sales)
Energy consumption in Saab’s operations, GWh
201220112008 2009 2010
169 166 165
172
186
141 132
130
122
129
Electricity Heating
Saab is working actively to improve efciency in the use of electricity and
thermal energy. However, savings are not visible in the total consumption
gures due to the Group continuously expanding with new operations. New
activities have been added in recent years, including those in the U.S. and the
Czech Republic.
CO2 emissions by source within Saab, %
The graph shows that personal travel and purchased electricity represent
more than 50 per cent of Saab’s total carbon dioxide emissions.
Purchased goods freight, 5
Leased premises, 1
Owned heating/processes and
accidents, 4
Owned vehicles and aircraft, 15
Purchased electricity, 22
Purchased district heating, 17
Purchased personal travel, 36