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RAW MATERIALS CONSUMED BY THE GROUP
Metals
Composites
Ingredients
Chemical products
Other (paper, yarns, tapes, oil)
57.0%
1.5% 1.1%
20.7%
19.7%
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.
Prysmian’s actions in the areas of packaging and storage
PACKAGING MATERIALS: DRUMS
2011
12%
2012
79%
21%
27%
86%
14%
25%
88%
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0
23%
2013
In reusable wood
In wood
Other materials
promote the use of environmentally-friendly materials
and their subsequent recycling. 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, and specific requests
from customers associated with regulatory aspects in the
destination country.
