| Use of Energy/Sales (kWh/CHF) |
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Energy: The relative energy use (to sales) was reduced by 6% from 2001 to 2005. So we have been able to achieve our stated goal of a 1% per annum reduction of our energy consumption. The absolute energy consumption was increased by 2 % (without including the energy use of Leica Instruments Singapore of which 50% used to belong to Leica Geosystems until 2004). The relative reduction was achieved through moving to new facilities where the air-conditioning systems could be optimized. |
| Use of Water/Sales (m³/CHF) |
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Water: The water consumption could be reduced relatively by 19%, and absolutely by 12%. This was possible by closing an open water circuit for an environmental simulation process. |
| Use of Solvents/Sales (g/CHF) |
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Use of Solvents: The use of solvents could be reduced by 38%, if calculated in relation to sales. The consumption could be reduced absolutely by 33%. This big reduction is due to the outsourcing of some processes in which a lot of solvents were used. |
| Comment: This environmental data is not comparable with the environmental data from the last reporting in 2003 since Leica Instruments Singapore is not included anymore in this reporting. |
