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In particular, during 2012 Prysmian implemented a
new drum recovery system - “Where is my drum” - for
optimising drum consumption and cutting the relevant
logistic costs. Besides reducing the environmental impact
along the entire supply chain, this tool allows for recovering
and reusing the drums in the production process, and
setting up an online drum warehouse. Thanks to the latter,
users can check availability and submit specific queries to
access information on the drum features and localisation,
so as to arrange transport in an efficient manner.
As regards transport, Prysmian not only gives preference
to local suppliers but is also committed to optimising the
carriage of goods by air and by sea, as well as to selecting
road hauliers that seek to implement sustainable policies
and actions.
In recent years, the Group has increased efforts to
minimise the adverse effects of transportation on the
environment.
With reference to product packaging, Prysmian’s actions
in the areas of packaging and storage promote the use of
environmentally-friendly materials and their subsequent
recycling. In particular, a recycling system continued to
operate during 2012 for wooden drums used by customers in
the Electrical Utilities sector. The dual aim is to reduce the
environmental impact and cut the costs of disposal.
The wooden drums are collected, repaired and then
returned for reuse; this programme is being conducted in
collaboration with both the Group's suppliers of wooden
drums and its principal customers in the sector.
The Group's focus on respect for the environment and
sustainability is translated into positive action in many
areas. For example, ecological materials are used and
packaging products are recycled. Used drums and pallets
are also gathered up and re-used.
Packaging materials - Drums
2010
2011
86%
14%
25%
88%
12%
23%
10%
90%
20%
2012
Other materials
Wooden
re-used
Wooden
