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Primary energy consumption
33.5%
biogenic
Direct emissions of fossil CO 2
5.5%
Hungary
12.8%
Slovakia
9.7%
Austria
66.5%
fossil
72.0%
Russia
Climate protection at NEUSIEDLER
The world climate (greenhouse effect) constitutes a major challenge for the
entire business community. NEUSIEDLER is trying to meet this challenge by reducing
fossil CO 2 emissions arising primarily from energy generation in the production
of paper, thus optimising efficient energy use through consistent energy
management. Another major concern is the substitution of fossil energy carriers
by biomass, provided the existing infrastructure makes this economically feasible.
In order to achieve this goal, the following measures are being taken
h Preferred use of natural gas, the most eco-friendly fossil energy carrier in
terms of CO 2, as the main fuel; in addition to minimising fossil CO 2 emissions,
this results in no sulphur dioxide and dust emissions into the air.
h Consistent use of highly efficient co-generation, aiming at an almost selfsufficient
electric power supply.
h Promoting the use of bark and wood waste for the energy supply of the
Ruz˘omberok und Syktyvkar mills.
At the Russian Syktyvkar mill, NEUSIEDLER is also responsible for the supply
of heat and electric power to the local community. Thanks to the existing cogeneration
system, a highly efficient and low-emission energy supply is guaranteed
to meet the demand of the local population.
Preparing for emissions trading
In compliance with the objectives of the Kyoto Protocol, Europe is aiming to
reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 8% against the 1990 level by the year
2012. In order to achieve this goal, the EU has provided for a scheme for greenhouse
gas emission allowance trading that will start in 2005. Being an energyintensive
industry, the paper sector is directly affected by this scheme. For this
reason, NEUSIEDLER started to develop a strategy in 2003 for possible emissions
trading activities based on a detailed study of actual emissions.
The greatest potentials for increasing efficiency are being identified across the
Group. As the statutory provisions are expected to aim at further emission reductions,
the study centres on a thorough analysis of the energy supply situation in
the Austrian plants and a special investigation of the Syktyvkar plant which, due
to its size, has a particularly high savings potential. In order to increase the use
of biogenic fuel at the Ruz˘omberok mill, a special project for the reconstruction
of the residual waste boiler was developed.
18 NEUSIEDLER Sustainability Report 2003 | Environment