2010 - Embraco

Interview Profile ManagementdifferentialsSustainaBIlityEnergyEffICIencySupply valuechain ChaINSoCIalinvestmentInternalPublICMATERIalItyGRIContent44CompleteParcialIt is important to note that the total consumption in Brazil includes, in addition to the compressor factory, located in Joinville(SC), two other units that provide materials for thecompany`s global operation; a foundry, also in Joinville, and a component factory, in Itaiópolis. The graphs below represent the share of each unit in the consumption.Direct Energy91.4%3.1%5.5%Indirect Energy61.0%2.0%37.0%Compressors Foundry ComponentsEN5Energy savings due to improvements in conservation and efficiency.We carried out several projects aimed at energy efficiency in our units, such as the campaign to reduce the consumption of compressed air in the Brazil plant, for example, butthere is no exact information on the savings from these initiatives. In China’s case, we were able to quantify the savings in 17,754 GJ in the year as a result of monitoring.A plan focused on increasing eco-efficiency of the factories is in progress and aims to reduce by 10% the electricity and natural gas used in the manufacture of each compressorin 2010. For more information, see the answer of the indicators EN3 and EN4.