Daikin Europe N.V. Environmental Objectives

1. Use energy sustainably
Daikin Europe N.V. is constantly seeking ways to decrease the energy consumption of its production facilities and to make use of sustainable energy sources.

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Shutdown of air compressors during breaks saves energy.

2. Reduce environmental impact from refrigerants and improve the energy efficiency of our products
Daikin Europe N.V. is committed to reducing the greenhouse gas emissions of its products by reducing the impact of refrigerants and improving energy efficiency.
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Checking refrigerant charge.
3. Increase product recycling and waste reduction
Daikin designs in recyclable materials at the product development phase making use of the principles of Lansink’s ladder*. This concern for recycling and waste reduction continues through all phases of the product (production, transport and logistics, installation, maintenance…), up to and including responsibly dealing with the product at the end of its useable life.
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Daikin Europe's waste storage area.
4. Manage chemical substances and preparations
Daikin Europe N.V. strives for optimum safety with respect to the handling and storage of chemicals. This includes the search for newer and safer products to replace existing technologies.

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Storage of chemicals at Daikin Europe N.V.

5. Develop products with reduced environmental impact
Daikin is committed to complying with all environmental legislation. In addition, its green procurement guidelines further ensure that its products are state of the art with respect to reduced environmental impact.
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RoHS self-inspection process at Daikin Europe N.V.
6. Continue efforts at European level
Daikin Europe N.V. continually adapts its environmental policy to the changing global, European and local legislative frameworks. It stimulates and promotes the strict application of all relevant legislation and formulates recommendations to facilitate implementation.
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Voting of environmental legislations.
7. Be a model of environmental responsibility
Daikin intends to be a model company by providing training and information on the environmental impact of its activities. It supports and dialogues with external organisations, its neighbours and the community at large, and is represented in working groups within the relevant industries.
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Daikin Europe's Environmental Conference.
* Lansink’s ladder: principles or methods of waste management established by a Dutch Member of Parliament – Ad Lansink – represented in a ladder with a number of rungs. The rungs represent a hierarchy of increasingly better ways to deal with waste in an environmentally responsible manner.