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Sonaecom Improvements in electrical energy consumption In 2006, 94% of electrical energy consumption was for the mobile telecommunications network infrastructure, Sonaecom is aware that it needs to tackle this area, but it is proving to be very difficult since the infrastructure is very disperse, and economically viable alternative technologies do not yet exist. Sonaecom installs and optimises Building Management Systems (BMS) Sonaecom installed BMS systems in Technical Buildings, Data-Centres, Offices and Call Centres. These systems make it possible to integrate and manage all equipment in a building, leading to energy savings and control over environmental conditions. All of these systems are subject to constant evaluation and adjustment in order to optimise the eco-efficiency of different systems, such as air conditioning, power supply and lighting. Changing lamps The substitution of halogen lamps by energy saving ones in Sonaecom’s retail shops led to a reduction of around 20% in energy costs, while maintenance costs will also be reduced due to the longer life of these lamps. lighting system functions, leading to savings of around 1,100 €/ and 16,500 kWh per month. As far as indirect costs are concerned, Sonaecom has also managed to reduce related maintenance and air conditioning costs of the building. Electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) Waste Management Optimus has different procedures to ensure the most appropriate final destination for the equipment that it sells, in accordance with the types of materials involved. Mobile phones that are handed in by customers at retail shops are sent to Fonebak PLC, an authorized waste and recycling operator that is ISO 14001 certified and is also EMAS registered as a specialist in the re-marketing of equipment. Sonaecom uses outdoors, internet and other communication media to inform consumers about the offer of 10 € for each mobile phone that is handed in at the time of purchase of a new one. Also, some electric and electronic wastes generated at Technical Assistance Centre facilities are being sent to an authorised Portuguese waste and recycling operator. Other measures also include the installation of presence sensors, reflective film on glass windows, ceiling insulation, the installation of skylights, shaded areas and energy saving lights, among others. Project Greenlight In 2004, Sonaecom joined GreenLight, a voluntary European programme (http://www.eu-greenlight. org/) where public and private companies and other organisations commit to improve the lighting of their premises, always in cases in which the savings in energy justify investments made. The installation of centralized technical management systems as well as improvements made in the Sonaecom headquarters as part of the Greenlight project enabled direct energy consumption to be reduced by 6% between 2005 and 2006. This project was undertaken with the goal of improving the lighting of the headquarters office building in Matosinhos which has a surface area of 4,760 m 2 , in which the following improvements were introduced: . Installation of pre-timed pressure switches which allow staff to light up areas where they wish to work during hours in which the building’s main lighting has been switched off. . Integration of the building’s lighting into the Building Management System. It allows the set up of time zones for lighting according to the hours of use of different areas and floors of the building. With the improvements implemented, a considerable reduction has been noted in the number of hours that the Each year, Sonaecom collects an increasing number of pieces of equipment in retail shops and sends them for recycling at Fonebak PLC. Equipment collected at retail shops Units 80,000 60,000 40,000 20,000 0 2004 35,000 2005 50,000 2006 58,000 The Electronic Invoice at Optimus The electronic invoice - digital extract - launched by Optimus in 2003, has allowed costs and related paper consumption to be reduced by around 50%. This service also includes an analysis programme tailored to the specific needs of each customer, allowing more efficient management of the budget that each customer sets for telecommunications. The goal is to broaden the use of this service to 90% of customers. 44 Sonae SGPS, S.A. Sustainability Report 06
Sonae Capital Troiaresort* - demolition work best practices The urban and environmental improvement of the Troia peninsula involved the demolition of 40% of previously existing buildings, including two tower blocks. Several measures were taken in relation to waste management. The buildings to be demolished were emptied of reusable material and equipment and, if suitable, these were donated to charitable institutions. Then, the buildings were stripped of all hazardous and recyclable waste. Since 98.5% of the total waste was made up of concrete and ceramics, a recycling facility was installed on site at Troia. The recycled material is being used in the construction work of the Troiaresort as a base for roads and for landscaping. Destination of demolition waste (by weight %) 1 0.5 Storage on site for later reuse Sent off site for reuse / recycling Landfill 98.5 Waste Management at Contacto Construções Waste management at Contacto, a civil construction company operating in Portugal and Spain, gives priority to reuse and recycling. Some of the measures taken in this area are: . the reuse of construction and demolition waste coming from the demolition of buildings and viaducts carried out on a motorway widening project; . the placing of “eco-points” in offices to separate plastic, batteries, CDs, bulbs, toners and print cartridges; . the setting aside in each construction site of an area for separating waste including specific containers for each type; . the recycling of obsolete computer and electronic equipment (specifically computers, mobile phones and related accessories); . the waterproofing and sealing of flooring in warehouses containing dangerous waste on construction sites in order to avoid soil contamination due to possible spillage; . awareness and training actions to encourage the correct separation of waste. *Troiaresort - a tourism complex, comprising hotels, apartments, villas, marina, casino, golf course and other leisure facilities under development by Sonae, located between the Sado Estuary Nature Reserve and the Serra da Arrábida Nature Park.
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