Operations

We work to increase our resource efficiency by reducing the consumption of energy in our production. Trelleborg’s initiative for systematic energy optimization, Energy Excellence, has been introduced at all production units and resulted in lower energy consumption, costs and CO₂ emissions.

Trelleborg’s “20 by 20” climate target was achieved by a very good margin at the end of 2020, mainly by switching to green electricity and continuous energy efficiency improvements during the period. Trelleborg achieved a reduction of 32 percentage points since the base year of 2015.

We work to reduce the consumption of raw materials in our production, and by finding ways to improve the recovery of materials from production waste that we cannot reduce or avoid.

In addition to energy-related emissions – such as carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides, the company’s emissions to air primarily comprise volatile organic compounds (VOC).

Our total water consumption includes water used in production and, for example, sanitary water. Water consumption is critical only in areas of physical and economic water scarcity.

We take into account the effects of the chemical substances used in our products and processes on the environment, health and safety. The responsible management of chemicals includes phase-out of those deemed as being of high concern.

We safeguard the health & safety of all our employees by maintaining good health & safety standards wherever we operate and by working to minimize the risks and effects of accidents.