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Quality and the Environment
Quality in the Context of the Environment
Increasing urbanization and a growing global population have
meant that it has become one of our key challenges to look
after and preserve our natural resources – one we are happy
to meet head on.
Acting Responsibly
As part of the ecologically responsible and globally active
Siemens Group, we are setting the bar high. Our environmental
protection objectives are an integral part of our rigorous
quality management.
Even during the development of our products and systems,
we take a critical look at their possible effects on the environment.
So, without exception, they all comply with the EC
Directive RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances). During
this development phase, we also lay the foundations for the
highest quality: we define reliability requirements and the related
quality assurance measures from the outset - and incorporate
them into all drafts.
Pro-Active Environmental Protection
It goes without saying that we are certified to ISO 14001 – as
are all Siemens premises. Furthermore, as an active member
of ZVEI (German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association),
we pro-actively support the protection of the environment
with a wide range of measures, such as the development
of binding environmental management systems.
In 2006 – following previous awards in 1995, 1999 and 2002
– our factory in Regensburg was presented with its fourth Environmental
Award of the City of Regensburg for its strong
commitment to environmental issues. This latest prize was
awarded for the fact that we have voluntarily renounced the
use of hazardous substances in our products and for our consistent
application of this aim in our galvanic processes.
All products and systems are also subject to strict quality
specifications during production and testing. We take great
care to ensure compliance with these specifications in order to
guarantee our customers nothing but the very best quality.
Our many certificates bear witness to our success.
Pioneers in recycling
As a founder member of a non-profit association for the active
promotion of the environment-friendly recycling of disabled
LV HRC fuse links, Siemens takes a pro-active approach to recycling.
The aim of the association is to create a voluntary
system for the environment-friendly recycling of LV HRC fuse
links, which is simple and free for participating collectors. All
proceeds are used to support a range of projects in the training
and research sector.
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