ANNUAL REPORT 2009 - Saab

ADMINISTRATION REPORT > SAAB AND THE ENVIRONMENTSaab AB has operations subject to licensing in Malmslätt, in themunicipality of Linköping, as well as in Arboga due to surface treatmentprocesses (Malmslätt) and to the size of the manufacturing facilities,firing range activities and the pre-treatment of electronics(Arboga). The environmental impact of these operations primarilyarises from VOC emissions into the atmosphere and of metals intowaterways, as well as industrial wastes and noise. The operations subjectto licensing in Malmslätt predominantly entail manufacturing.The license for the operations in Malmslätt was granted by the CountyAdministrative Board in 1993, and the license for the operations inArboga was granted by the County Administrative Board in 1994.The supervisory authorities have decided on additional terms forthe operations in Tannefors and Malmslätt in the municipality ofLinköping against the backdrop of the EU’s IPPC directive.With the exception of a few exceeded limits, Saab AB did notexceed any conditions on their permits or injunctions in 2009.OPERATIONS SUBJECT TO PERMIT REQUIREMENTSThe operations carried on by Linköping City Airport AB are subject to licensingaccording to the Environment Code and are covered by the permit issued bythe National Licensing Board for Environmental Protection in 1990 for SaabAB’s collective operations in the Tannefors industrial zone in Linköping. Thispermit also covers the operations of Saab Bofors Dynamics AB in the area,despite that they are not subject to licensing and notification requirementsaccording to the Environment Code.Saab Bofors Dynamics AB and Saab Bofors Testcenter AB carry on operationsin Karlskoga that are subject to licensing according to the EnvironmentCode. Saab Bofors Dynamics AB and Saab Underwater Systems AB carryon similar operations in Eskilstuna and Motala, respectively. In addition, SaabBarracuda AB carries on operations subject to licensing in Gamleby.The environmental impact from subsidiaries subject to licensing primarilyconsists of emissions of VOCs and emissions from aircraft into the atmosphere,emissions of metals and de-icing solvents into waterways, generationof industrial wastes and noise disturbing local surroundings.In 2009, none of Saab’s subsidiaries exceeded any conditions of their permitsor injunctions.OPERATIONS SUBJECT TO NOTIFICATIONREQUIREMENTSSaab AB has operations in Gothenburg, Kista, Ljungbyhed, Nyköping andÖstersund that are subject to notification requirement in accordance with theSwedish Environment Code. The Group also has operations subject to notificationrequirement in two Swedish subsidiaries: Saab Training Systems ABin Huskvarna and Saab Natech AB in Jönköping. The environmental impactof these operations is very limited.saab ANNUAL REPORT 2009 51