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Siemens ET A1 · 10/2008
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 environmen-
tal 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 environ-
ment. 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: from the very outset, we define reli-
ability requirements and the related quality assurance mea-
sures, and these are incorporated into all drafts.
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 train-
ing and research sector.
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 en-
vironment with a wide range of measures, such as the devel-
opment of binding environmental management systems.
In 2006 – following 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.
© Siemens AG 2008
