Herning Statements 2008/2009 Energy consumption Total in kWh kWh pr. m 2 Electricity 5,689,071 1.47 Natural gas 21,961,071 5.66 0 0 Oil 1) Natural gas - energy production 2,619,177 - Truckgas 138,463 0.04 2007/2008 Total in kWh 6,304,504 23,901,878 509,927 4,054,633 144,466 kWh pr. m 2 1.37 5.20 0.11 - 0.03 2006/2007 Total in kWh 6,202,945 25,301,287 - 4,415,279 139,172 kWh pr. m 2 1.49 6.07 - - 0.03 Water consumption Water Total in m 3 80,170 Litres pr, m 2 20.7 Total in m 3 90,296 Litres pr, m 2 19.7 Total in m 3 92,042 Litres pr, m 2 22.1 Consumption statements Pile Yarn Ancillary materials Dyeing Dyes Auxiliary chemicals Acid Backing Latex Filler Auxiliary chemicals Textile back Operation, cleaning items & maintenance Oil Various chemicals Chemicals/waste water Packaging Cardboard carpet tubes Plastic carpet tubes Wrapping foil Cardboard Total kg 3,481,873 25,181 19,467 93,590 40,909 2,641,664 4,170,740 216,835 1,270,051 Significant 2,788,845 1,348 7,417 42,823 40,909 2,641,664 0 104,730 1,270,051 Total kg 4,275,759 25,365 23,560 132,183 44,125 2,682,993 4,182,471 228,896 1,416,804 Significant 3,543,954 820 9,019 71,348 44,125 2,682,993 0 112,280 1,416,804 Total kg 3,959,977 24,082 23,099 128,881 35,865 2,405,041 3,927,178 203,183 1,284,062 Significant 3,172,018 4,080 8,630 70,866 35,865 2,405,041 0 9,360 1,284,062 3,247 26,155 110,799 5,407 201,998 71,217 95,518 3,247 12,263 110,799 0 201,998 71,217 0 2,027 19,092 114,025 4,985 176,804 55,681 106,014 2,027 7,119 114,025 0 176,804 55,681 0 3,638 19,458 102,886 2,034 187,820 61,402 92,223 3,638 7,027 102,886 0 187,820 61,402 0 Waste 2) Recovery Wooden pallets Cardboard/paper Plastic packaging Iron and metal Cable waste Electronics Thermic recycling Incineration waste Latex sludge Refuse depot Non incineration waste Latex sludge Dye works sludge Destruction Var, hazardous Truck batteries Accumulators Waste water in m 3 Total kg 3,060 34,140 52,164 70,200 0 5,080 981,990 171,660 0 47,110 33,420 12,538 0 0 58,642 Significant 3,060 34,140 52,164 70,200 0 5,080 981,990 171,660 0 47,110 33,420 12,538 0 0 58,642 Total kg 0 57,770 28,035 9,320 0 2,300 1,050,458 166,000 140 52,743 72,020 3,079 0 0 74,422 Significant 0 57,770 28,035 9,320 0 2,300 1,050,458 166,000 140 52,743 72,020 3,079 0 0 74,422 Total kg 0 38,480 33,830 35,560 281 680 881,362 117,606 320 52,340 95,040 5,786 5,372 101 78,807 Significant 0 38,480 33,830 35,560 281 680 881,362 117,606 320 52,340 95,040 5,786 5,372 101 78,807 Consumption of materials comprises both raw material and semi-finished products for the item groups: Oil and chemicals for operation, purchased quantities are indicated. For a number of item groups, no data are available, These are marked with: - 1) 2) The oil tank is emptied and subsequently filled with sand. The oil has been applied as supplement to natural gas in November and December 2007 . Waste is considered essential if comprised by general legislation. 29
ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT 2008/2009 1
Contents P R E FA C E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I N T R O D U C T I O N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C O M PA N Y D E S C R I P T I O N . . . . . . . .
Preface There is no doubt that we, as society, are facing a number of complex environmental challenges in the years to come. The challenges concern us all as indi- viduals, organisations and communities. As an organi- sation, we at egetæpper wish to take our share of this responsibility. Therefore,
Introduction Responding to environmental challenges in todays society is a global effort. As an organisation we are determined to take active share in the responsibility and consequently, we have implemented systematic environmental manage- ment in our efforts to reduce environmental impact. Systema
A sustainable journey from the cradle to the grave At egetæpper a/s, we work systematically at adjusting both production methods and resource consumption to the needs of future generations. This means that we constantly optimise the design, production, use and disposal p rocesses of our products. I
Company description The ege group The parent company of the ege group is located in a scenic area in Birk just outside the city of Herning in Denmark. The group is today an international company in constant development. The growth of our business means that we have a broad surface of contact and the
Tufted and woven carpets At egetæpper a/s, we have longstanding tradition of applying the latest technology available within carpet produc- tion. In Herning and Gram, carpets of both pre-dyed and natural white undyed yarns are manufactured. Carpets made of natural white undyed yarns are dyed in full
Environmental Policy Policies At egetæpper a/s, we work systematically at reducing the environmental impact of the organisation and its prod- ucts. This goes for the external environment which surrounds us, the working environment and the indoor climate in environments in which our carpets are insta
Environmental policy egetæpper a/s environmental policy is valid for the activities of the group in connection with development, produc- tion and sale of: tufted and woven carpets at the factories in Herning and Gram yarns at the factory in Vejle Environmental policy egetæpper a/s will, through
Working environment policy uarantee a good, healthy working environment. G Continually improve the working environment. Work on activities promoting latitude and health. In addition, the general objective of the working environment policy is to ensure a healthy and safe working environ- ment
Not only is it prohibited to drink alcohol and to use other drugs during working hours, but you are neither allowed to meet at work drunk nor drugged. Violation of the companys rules regarding alcohol/drugs will lead to dismissal/eviction. The rules apply for the entire group. Smoking policy Smoking
egetæpper and the environment We have implemented the environmental management system ISO 14001 and EMAS to ensure that our environmen- tal policy is carried out effectively. According to these systems, new environmental objectives are set on an annual basis. To comply with EMAS, at least one new, q
Resources The consumption of resources is carefully monitored at ege. As a production company, we are aware that we have a high consumption of energy. Therefore, it is all the more important to optimise consumption of electricity, gas and water. Production One of the objectives of our environmental
Handling of waste for tufted carpets 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Recycling Thermal recycling Landfill Destruction Herning Gram Vejle Best method of disposal Disposal In 2005, a new environmental objective was set with the purpose of gaining an overview of the quantity and types of waste generated
Enquiries No enquiries have been made to Herning, Gram or Vejle concerning environmental problems. Information 2008/2009 has been a year of environmental focus at ege. To provide our clients and other stakeholders with an overview of our efforts within the environmental area, we have published an en
Packaging The packaging used for our products covers carpet tubes and other packaging of cardboard, plastic and plastic foil for wrapping of carpet rolls and yarns. Packaging of plastic products is made of polyethylene and polypropyl- ene and is considered to have a significant environmental impact
Quality and Environment Each single carpet leaving one of our factories has been approved of and tested according to some of the most stringent, European quality and environmental standards on the market. Our systems and focus areas: ISO 9001 quality management ISO 14001 environmental manageme
Process description Flow yarn production - carded wool yarn Stock of raw materials The following raw material types are used for production of carded yarn: Wool, synthetic fibres and spindle oil. Flow tufting production Stock of raw materials The following raw material types are used for production
Environmental objectives and targets Environmental objectives and targets are established on the basis of a wish to improve corporate environmental conditions and to reduce environmental impact. The objectives established to achieve improvements are based on policies as well as environmental improve
Objectives and targets for 2008/2009 - Herning Reduction of the energy consumption The energy consumption for heating and ventilation of the north hall should be reduced by the end of 2007/2008. This will be achieved through implementation of new operating form and control update. For electricity, s
Improvement of the working environment in the tufting department In 2008/2009, a new tufting plant is built for contract qualities 10 tufting machines will be installed. The building will be carried through with optimum focus on environment and working environment in order that conditions such as l
Objectives and targets for 2008/2009 Gram Reduction of energy consumption For the next financial year 2008/2009, energy consumption for room heating (meter 1) in administration, tufting, staff room and hot water tank is expected to be reduced by 4 compared to the financial year 2006/2007 . Result:
New objectives and targets for 2009/2010 Improvemenet of cleaning of discharge water In 2009/2010 we will work on a better cleaning of the discharge water in order that the contents of COD will be heavily reduced. The target in 2009/2010 is to reduce the COD-contents in the discharge water by more t
Later, we will decide whether the projects are to be fully implemented. However, it has been decided to replace the oldest fittings without HF-ballast as well as establishng new control of the fittings in the connecting corridor with move and light sensors in 2009/2010. Working environment The follo
ENERGY Consumption Statements, Waste and Discharges The statement period for all consumption statements is the financial year 1 May 30 April with the exception of CO 2 emission which follows the calendar year. The consumption of electricity, gas and water is calculated based on invoices from the su
Vejle Natural gas is primarily used for steam production or thermo fixation, process heating, drying on fixation plant and room heating. Energy consumption Energy consumption in kWh per m 2 Energy consumption in kWh per m 2 Energy consumption in kWh per m 2 kg 2008/2009 2007/2008 2008/2009 2007/2008
Thermal recycling This means waste for incineration and includes e.g. yarn remains, cardboard bobbins, carpet remains, edge cut- tings, sludge from the backing plant as well as packaging which is not recyclable. The quantities of each waste type are registered as a whole. Refuse depot For deposit, w
The framework approval of 18 October, 1996, will in its full extent still be valid for all other activities in the facotry whereas the approval of 18 June, 1997 regarding set-up and operation of gas motors and operation of gas mo- , tors is withdrawn by a new environmental approval for power and hea
Herning Statements 2008/2009 Energy consumption Total in kWh kWh pr. m 2 Electricity 5,689,071 1.47 Natural gas 21,961,071 5.66 0 0 Oil 1) Natural gas - energy production 2,619,177 - Truckgas 138,463 0.04 2007/2008 Total in kWh 6,304,504 23,901,878 509,927 4,054,633
Gram - Statements Energy consumption Electricity Natural gas Truckgas 2008/2009 Total in kWh 2,726,470 14,660,448 85,509 kWh per m 2 1.04 5.59 0.03 2007/2008 Total in kWh 2,810,244 15,542,373 109,880 kWh per m 2 1.03 5.70 0.04 2006/2007 Total in kWh 2,491,212 13,611,78
Vejle - Statements Energy consumption Electricity 1) Natural gas 1) Diesel 2) Truckgas 2008/2009 Total in kWh 5,307,854 4,321,350 245,487 9,867 kWh per kg 1.089 0.887 0.071 - 2007/2008 Total in kWh 5,715,053 4,161,201 276,960 7,868 kWh per kg 1.095 0.797
Head Office egetæpper a/s Industrivej Nord 25 DK-7400 Herning Tel. +45 97 11 88 11 Fax: +45 97 11 95 80 E-mail: egeege.dk www.egecarpet.com
