2012 Sustainability Report
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During 2012 Prysmian implemented a
new drum recovery system - “Where
is my drum” - for optimising drum
consumption and cutting the relevant
logistic costs.
The Prysmian Group works with more than 4,000 suppliers
of direct materials around the world. The principal raw
materials used in the Group's production processes are
copper, aluminium and various petroleum derivatives, such
as PVC and polyethylene. Certain products also use lead and
other metals.
Among all suppliers, those considered most significant
in terms of their impact on the environment, local
communities and product safety are:
- suppliers dependent in petroleum-based products;
- suppliers dependent on mining and extraction
activities, and the use and transformation of natural
resources;
- suppliers that are heavy energy users.
In terms of sourcing, the Group is committed to applying
its Code of Ethics when selecting suppliers, trying where
possible to verify the origin of materials and how they are
processed. When joining the List of Suppliers, each supplier
must accept and sign the Group's Code of Ethics, in full
awareness of the related rights and obligations.
With regard to the packaging of products, special
importance is attached to the drums used to wind and
transport cables. Small diameter drums are made from
plastic/plywood, wood is used up to 3 metres in diameter,
while larger drums are made from steel. In general, the
drum material selected depends on the diameter and length
of the cable, criteria for the optimisation of logistics in
order to reduce the carbon footprint, specific requests from
the customer and regulatory aspects in the destination
country.
The Prysmian Group is heavily committed to maximising
the re-utilisation of drums and lowering their
environmental impact. For example, this involves using
wood from replanted forests and implementing lagging
solutions that reduce the recourse made to quality
materials, while continuing to use recyclable materials.
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2012 Sustainability Report
