Energy efficiency

Energy efficiency of production systems is a priority at the Capital Group companies. In order to ensure energy efficiency, the Company has implemented a special system of technical and organisational solutions in accordance with the ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 standards. The consumption of energy is subject to planning and monitoring. The particular business units must report their actual energy consumption, and – when the planned volumes are exceeded – the growth-cause analysis is carried out. Consumption monitoring involves measurements at utilities supply and distribution points. The readings form basis for the costs allocation to the particular sources of their origin. Consumption is measured using a dedicated system which ensures real-time control of all utilities processing devices. Data concerning their operation are transmitted to the central management point, which ensures immediate response to or correction of any deviations. In addition, as part of the environment management system, the Group has implemented the utilities saving programme and performs energy efficiency audits. Electricity is used, for example, to power production and auxiliary devices and also to illuminate halls and rooms. Natural gas is used in the processes of heat treatment and to heat rooms. The thermal energy purchased is used to heat rooms.