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JANUARY - DECEMBERENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT 2015

GIRBAU LAUNDRY SOLUTIONS

GIRBAU ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT Page 1 of 63

ES-V-0010 TÜV Rheinland Ibérica Inspection, Certification and Testing, S.A. (TRI ICT) Date Stamp

Contents year 2015 1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 3 2. Certifications ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 3. Presentation .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

3.1. Origins and present situation of Girbau, S.A. ........................................................................................................................................................... 8 3.2. Expansion of Girbau abroad .................................................................................................................................................................................... 9

4. Company activities ............................................................................................................................................................................. 11 4.1. Manufactured products .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 13

5. Environmental policy .......................................................................................................................................................................... 26 6. Girbau environmental management system .................................................................................................................................... 27 7. Significant environmental issues ...................................................................................................................................................... 30

7.1. Raw materials consumption ................................................................................................................................................................................... 34 7.1.1. Water: ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 34 7.1.2. Energy....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 35 7.1.3. Raw materials ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 36

7.2. Waste water generation ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 37 7.3. Waste generation ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 38 7.4. Soil pollution ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 41 7.5. Noise production .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 42 7.6. Atmospheric emissions .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 43 7.7. Indirect environmental issues ................................................................................................................................................................................. 48 7.8. Actions in case of emergency ................................................................................................................................................................................ 49

8. Chronology of actions for protection of the environment .............................................................................................................. 50 9. Girbau, S.A. environmental goals and milestones status for 2015 ................................................................................................ 54 10. Girbau, s.a. environmental goals and milestones for 2016 .......................................................................................................... 55 11. Indicators ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 57 12. Information, communication and sensitization ............................................................................................................................. 61 13. Date for the next statement .............................................................................................................................................................. 62



1. Introduction

Thinking about the future and keeping a constant line of

improvement, GIRBAU, S.A. commits to achieve, through ethical

and responsible behaviour, a series of environmental goals aimed

at the conservation and maintenance of natural resources, the

permanent improvement of health and safety at work, and the

prevention of nuisances and disturbances to residents in the

surrounding area.

We understand that Quality Management ensures our

customers quality and homogeneity in the products we

manufacture, as well as high production efficiency.

Industrial safety, work conditions and permanent training

ensure that our employees work in satisfactory conditions.

Moreover, an Environmental management system ensures

that our products have been manufactured optimizing natural

resources and in compliance with all environmental regulations

and laws.

Our company’s environmental management is a commitment to

promote constant improvement in our environmental

performance and materializes in the implementation of an

Environmental Management System, which includes the

undertaking of periodic evaluations so as to constantly assess,

document and improve its performance.

Our idea of quality does not limit itself to the manufacturing of a

good product, a good service and the searching for our

customers' satisfaction. We wish to go further on and we are also

concerned about social impact.

For this reason, we understand that this Environmental

Management System is our small contribution to leave a better

world than the one we found.

A.GIRBAU

General Manager of GIRBAU,S.A.



2. Certifications

At GIRBAU, S.A., we understand that certifications are a

starting point for the constant improvement of our products.

The present environmental statement is intended to show all

the efforts made by GIRBAU, S.A. to improve its

competitiveness and productivity while preserving the

environment.

GIRBAU, S.A. goes beyond the requirements of the regulations

and spares no efforts to contribute to a better environment.

All the documentation certifying that GIRBAU, S.A. holds

certifications DIN EN ISO 9001:2000, UNE EN ISO 14001:2004

and Regulation (CE) 1221/2009 of the European Parliament

and of the Council of 25 November 2009-EMAS is attached.



3. Presentation

GIRBAU, S.A. is a company located in the

municipality of Vic, about 50 Km away

from of Barcelona, specializing in the

manufacture and sale of laundry

equipment and textile finishing. It can

produce installations of any type and size

and is one of the world’s

leading manufacturers.

Since the company was

started, GIRBAU, S.A.

has been working to

guarantee its customers

complete satisfaction

while providing

maximum quality.

To achieve this, the company set up a

quality system that has been UNE EN ISO

9001 certified since 1994. In 2003, the

company obtained DIN EN ISO 9001:2000

certification.

Currently, on the premise that the

concept of quality also includes

environmental quality, the company

operates an environmental management

system that is certified under UNE EN ISO

14001:2004. The rules and procedures of

this system guarantee that the

company's products are

designed and manufactured in

an environmentally friendly

way.

G1 Factory



It has the following two production centres in Vic:

GIRBAU,S.A. Factory GIRBAU 1 (G1)

Factory GIRBAU 2 (G2)

Location Ctra. Manlleu, Km. 1 08500 Vic (Barcelona)

Polígon Ind. Malloles C/ Pruit 08500 Vic (Barcelona)

Contact Details Tel. 93 886 11 00 Fax 93 886 07 85 E-mail: [email protected]

Tel. 93 886 64 00 Fax. 93 889 29 86 E-mail:[email protected]

Manufactured Products Machinery for laundries

Machinery for laundries and industrial facilities

Constructed area 21,000 m2 13,600 m2



With the aim of strengthening the company's commitment to

the environment, it has taken the decision to adopt European

Union Regulation (EC) 1221/2009 of the European Parliament

and of the Council of 25 November 2009, which enables

voluntary participation by organisations in a European Union

eco-management and audit scheme (EMAS III).

This Regulation sets out three main courses of action:

In-house control of the environmental impact of the

production process.

Continuous reduction of such impact. Setting of goals and

actions for its achievement, periodically controlling the

results by means of environmental audits.

Keeping the public informed of its actions.

Through this Environmental Statement, GIRBAU, S.A. wishes to

show the work done and the objectives set to continuously

improve its activity with regard to environmental conservation

in a clear and understandable way.

G2 Factory



3.1. Origins and present situation of Girbau, S.A.

GIRBAU, S.A. was set up as a public limited company on 31

December 1971, as a continuation of the activities of Mr. Joan

Girbau i Vilageliu. The initial share capital was 13,500,000

pesetas.

It is a family company and has no foreign partners. In 2015,

the total of capital and reserves amounted to 96.54 million

Euros.

GIRBAU, S.A. has 436 employees (including subsidiaries, 714),

working in the following departments: Research, Product

Development, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic Production,

Laundry Project Office, Personnel Training, Commercial Office

and Technical Support Services.

In 2015, GIRBAU, S.A.’s turnover was 133,660,639 million

euros, of which 85% came from exports. Its main markets

include: United States, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom,

and Cuba.

GIRBAU products hold a range of certifications which guarantee

their compliance with the most demanding safety regulations:

CE (Europe), TUV GS (Germany), ETL (USA), Energy Star

(USA), AENOR, WRAS (UK), Laboratorios Labet (Cuba) and

Applus +.

In order to control the overall quality of all our products, it is

not enough to only have product and business certifications. We

need to be sure that all the components in our products are

reliable and of good quality. We therefore demand that our

products have these certifications: CSA (Canada), UL (USA),

VDE (Germany).



3.2. Expansion of Girbau abroad

On 1st January 1989, the company SA

GIRBAU was set up in France to

provide direct product distribution and

technical assistance in that country. At

the end of 1998, the company

transferred to new premises close to

Charles de Gaulle Airport. The address

is 12 Rue des Chardonnerets – Z.I.

París Nord II, BP60008, 95970 Roisy

CDG Cedex.

In 1992, the GIRBAU CARIBE branch

was opened in Cuba. The current

address is Inmobiliaria Aurea, Lonja

Comercio, Lamparilla nº2, Habana

Vieja.

In 1995, the company CONTINENTAL

GIRBAU, INC. was established In the

United States with the same

objectives as those mentioned above.

In 2000, a new building covering 3,500

m2 intended for offices, storehouse,

technical assistance and training centre

was constructed. The address is 2500

State Road 44, Oshkosh WI 54904.

In January 1996, GIRBAU, S.A. gained

control of ANGLOWEST DISTRIBUTORS

LTD., of 1, Carlisle Road, London NW9

OHZ, UK, together with the Viking

trademark. This company acts as a

distributor for GIRBAU, S.A. in the

United Kingdom.

In October 1997, GIRBAU DO BRASIL

was set up, with the same goal: to

distribute GIRBAU products in the area.

Its address is Rua Alvaro Fragoso, 140,

Sao Paulo 04223-000, Brasil.

In July 1999, GIRBAU, S.A. gained

control of ARGASA, S.A. of Hidalgo,

100 – 1405 BUENOS AIRES,

Argentina. ARGASA was already a

distributor for GIRBAU, but the

company wanted to have a stronger

presence in the Argentine market.

At the end of 2000, GIRBAU MIDDLE

EAST, FZCO, was constituted in Dubai

(UAE) with the aim to commercially

control the countries in the Persian

Gulf and other more distant countries

of Islamic influence. The address is

P.O. Box 17881, Jebel Ali Free Zone.

In the first semester of 2001, GIRBAU,

S.A. acquired a majority percentage of

the French company Jean Michel. The

acquisition of this company gives us

access to a new sector on the French

market and the chance to complete our

product line. In the last quarter of

2003, 100% of the shares were

acquired.



In January 2004 GIRBAU S.A. acquired

the share capital in its entirety of

Metal·lúrgica Vic, a company located

on an industrial estate, the Parc

d’Activitats Econòmiques, in the city of

Vic (C/Valls, núm.7-9).

On 1st March of the same year

operations begin at the German office

of GIRBAU, GIRBAU DEUTSCHLAND,

located on Vahrenwalder Str. 7 D-

30165 Hannover.

In December 2004, GIRBAU opened a

subsidiary in China with offices in Hong

Kong (Rm. 710, 7/F, TCL Tower, 8 Tai

Chung Road - Tsuen Wan) i Shenzen

(Flat F, 13/F, Construction Group

Building, nº2118. HongLin Road).

In March 2008, the subsidiary

CONTINENTAL GRIBAU WEST INC. was

inaugurated in California in order to

improve the services and the coverage

in the west of the country. Its address is

9830 Alburtis Ave, Santa Fe Springs, CA

90670.

GIRBAU ITALIA is established in

January, 2010 with the aim to

strengthen the internationalization of the

company at the same time as

consolidating the spread of its industrial

division in the market.

GIRBAU REPUBLICA DOMINICANA

was created in January 2011 in Punta

Cana, with the aim of offering a more

direct and specialised service for clients

that the company has been working with

since 1992.

In September of the same year the

company Advance Laundry Equipment

was acquired, in order to convert it into

Girbau’s subsidiary in Australia.

In July 2012 a new subsidiary opened in

Portugal. The hope with this subsidiary,

located in Vila Nova de Gaia, is to gain

in terms of closeness and provide a good

service to the portfolio of clients in this

country.

In February 2015 a new subsidiary was

inaugurated in Cancun in order to

strengthen the after-sales service and

key international accounts in the area.



4. Company activities

Our company specializes in the manufacturing and marketing of

industrial laundry equipment.

The following page shows the production processes carried out at

GIRBAU, S.A.



MANUFACTURING DIAGRAM PANEL BEATING MECANICAL SOLDERING PAINTING SUBASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY AUTOMATION FINISHING

CUTTING SMOOTHING

BORING PRESSING FOLDING BENDING BEVELING POLISHING

EDGING

SAW LATHE FILER

PLANER HOLE CUTTER

DRILLER CUTTER BORER

POLISHING BORING CUTTING BENDING ARGON SOLDER

POINT SOLDER ELECT. SOLDER

WIRING WIRING BORD

ASSY

WASHING DEGREASING

PRIMING PAINTING PRINTING

FRONT DRUM

MOTOR ASSY DOOR ETC.

WASHERS IRONERS

COVERS LABELS

ETC.

IF RAW MATERIAL

STORAGE

IF PACKAGING FINISHED PRODUCT STORAGE



4.1. Manufactured products

All GIRBAU products are manufactured in adherence to the principles of respect for the Environment.

Therefore, already in the phase of new product design, the engineering department of GIRBAU, S.A. follows the procedure established in

the Environmental Management System, by which different measures are to be taken into account in order to minimize the negative

effects on the environment.

Factors to be taken into account during the

phase of GIRBAU product design Environmental improvements achieved

Equipment that guarantees optimization of energy

resources. Energy savings

Noiseless machines Less acoustic pollution

Use of durable materials Materials last longer, therefore consumption of new materials is

prevented

Use of recyclable materials Materials can be recovered



The main products manufactured by GIRBAU, S.A. are:

Free-standing High Speed Washers

The HS-6 series was launched in 2005

and includes washers of various

capacities: 8 kg. (HS-6008), 13 kg. (HS-

6013), 17 kg. (HS-6017), 23 kg. (HS-

6023), 40 kg (HS-6040), 57 kg (HS-

6057) i 110 kg (HS-6110).

They include the latest in technology and

a wealth of features.

The MDS (Multi-Directional Springs)

system enables spinning speeds of over

350G with silent and highly stable

operation. The system absorbs up to 95%

of vibrations and considerably lengthens

the life of the shock absorbers.

These machines also include the Aquafall

system. This consists of holes in the drum

rotor blades enabling extra water to enter

the washer in a waterwheel effect, which

produces increased action and a reduction

in washing time.

The Aquamixer system improves the

washing action by mixing hot and cold

water, allowing greater precision in

setting soaking temperatures.

The HS-6 series has three control options

covering all washing requirements. COIN,

suitable for self-service coin-operated

laundries; LOGI, for commercial laundries

and INTELI, ideal for professional

processes. By using the icons developed

and registered by GIRBAU, all washing

parameters can be programmed easily

and speedily.



Hard-Mount Washer-Extractors

These machines require bolting down and reach spin speeds of up to 700 rpm.

High Speed

The MG Series are high speed washing machines (up to 700

rpm), and with a spin factor of 200g that reduces residual

moisture by between 10% and 25% compared to other washing

machines.

They are available with two types of control to adapt to any

requirements:

- COIN: for self-service laundries; this can work with

different payment systems and is easy for users to use.

- LOGI PRO: makes it possible to set all the washing

parameters. It incorporates the Just in Load function,

which adapts water consumption and proportional dosing

time according to the weight of the load and the program

selected.



Medium Speed

The MS-6 series consists of rigid medium speed washers (600

rpm).

They are robust, reliable and versatile, offering optimum features

and achieving maximum productivity and performance.

They include the latest technology, such as the Aquafall and the

Aquamixer systems. The MS-6 series has two types of controls,

COIN and LOGI.

MS-6 series



Low Speed

LS series washers are strong, reliable, versatile and silent. Both

the drum and the casing are AISI-304 stainless steel, as are the

front and top panels. The chassis is structurally reinforced in

order to prolong the life of the machine.

The characteristics of these models, together with their excellent

features and simple operation, have made them one of the most

popular brands for customers requiring bolted down washers.



Wall-type ironers

The PB/PBP wall-type ironers combine productivity, ergonomics

and safety, and provide the best ironing quality and profitability.

Girbau’s exclusive cinematic strap tensioning system maintains a

uniform ironing cylinder pressure, thereby achieving an

exceptional finish for the item.

They incorporate the Autospeed system that automatically

adjusts the ironing speed depending on the type of fabric and its

degree of moisture.

PBP models incorporate a photocell system at the linen input and

output that calculates the total length of the article and allows

completely automatic folding.



Rotary dryers

The ED series of the Ecodryer range of dryers incorporates the

latest technological advances to reduce energy consumption and

increase performance in one of the most expensive processes in

the laundry.

The Transflow system helps the hot air to penetrate the clothes

while making fullest use of the temperature.

These dryers also incorporate the Care Touch Drum system; the

orifices in the drum are pressed, preventing the linen from

coming into contact with sharp edges and thereby lengthening

the life of the fabrics.

The door, with its double glazing and double panel Heat Capture

Technology, ensures that a greater use is made of energy and

there is a lower impact on the environment.



Heavy duty laundry equipment:

TBS-50 Batch washer

New mechanical features, highly efficient, maximum flexibility,

optimum control. GIRBAU’s TBS-50 batch washers have reduced

dimensions, and its technical features guarantee a long

mechanical life.

Each machine is fitted with microprocessors connected by a data

transmission network to a main PC.

The PC controls the whole installation, both the process

parameters (washing, pressing and drying) and the system

parameters (motor operation, cycle times, drying temperatures).



SPR-50 Press

Suitable for pressing batches of linen from a batch washer.

Manoeuvrable, simple and reliable operation. Loading capacity 50

kg (110 lbs.) All parts in contact with the laundry are made of

superior grade AISI-304 stainless steel or corrosion-resistant

material.

For each load of laundry, the press forms a round cake with a flat

base. With high capacity drainage facilities, a quick, gentle and

excellent extraction of water is achieved for all types of clothing.



ST-100 dryers

With a load capacity of 100Kg, the ST-100 batch dryer has been

designed for drying and conditioning textiles and similar

products. The warm airflow enables an optimum ratio to be

obtained between air circulation and extracted humidity. This

makes it a highly efficient batch dryer using very little energy.

It loads and unloads laundry automatically.

The ST-100 batch dryer complies with the strictest operating and

safety standards.



ST-1302 dryers

The ST-1300 dryer has been designed for the complete drying

and conditioning of clothes and textile products and is suitable

for processing cakes from a batch washer and for commercial

laundries by adding the suction loading option.

Its consumption of 1kWh per litre evaporated positions it as a

market leader in terms of efficiency and makes it the most

environmentally friendly dryer.

The Axial-Flow system (patented by Girbau) ensures that

100% of the hot air passes through the clothes, achieving

extraordinary performance; the Spirotilt system (also

patented by Girbau) increases energy savings due to the fact

that unloading is carried out without having to use the

turbine.

As an option it is possible to incorporate the Suction Loading

System, a system that makes it possible to load manually in a

simple, easy and ergonomic way in less than 30 seconds.



Multi-Cylinder Flatwork Ironers (Calenders)

PC-80

PSN-80 Flatwork Ironers guarantee efficiency, functionality,

safety and productivity.

The multi-cylinder flatwork ironers have been designed to conform

to European Safety Standards for Industrial Laundry Machinery.

The pressure components are certified in compliance with the

ASME code.

They include a double safety hand guard and daily self-check.

With great evaporation capacity and high ironing output, they

deliver the perfect finish.

The PSN-80 gas-fired Flatwork Ironers have the advantage

of being high-performance, accessible and easy to maintain. The

gas-fired version is currently available.

Direct transmission to each roller ensures that their power

consumption is reduced. There is minimal heat loss due to the

thermal insulation fitted to various parts of the machine.

The PC80 flatwork ironer incorporates PLC technology that allows

maximum control of the process. It is possible to have a program

for every customer or for every requirement. A capacity of 100

programs ensures that ironing can be customised to the

maximum. Its design complies with the world's strictest safety

regulations.



PC-120

The PC-120 ironer-dryer is proof that not everything has already

been invented in ironing. With the spirit of constant improvement

and with performance, quality and efficiency as its goal, GIRBAU

presents an ironer that is indispensable in businesses with high

production levels, and where profitability is not incompatible with

quality.

This ironer’s durability and performance is combined with the

extensive programming features, including Inteli control, which

allows the user to control speed, temperature, motor

consumption, speed differences between rollers, oil temperature

or output of fumes.

PC-120



5. Environmental policy

• Compliance with all laws and regulations for ecological and

environmental protection, together with other requirements

related to environmental matters.

• Use of appropriate resources to reduce energy consumption

and waste generation, applying measures that minimize the

effects of the company's activities on the environment.

• Design of new products that enable production with minimal

occupational risk and environmental pollution. At the end of

the life of the product, its disposal is guaranteed, and waste

materials will be recyclable as far as possible.

• Information for the administration, employees and the whole

community on the risks that products and equipment or

machinery may pose to health, occupational safety and the

Environment, as well as on the protective measures

implemented.

Consideration of the possibility of participating in public or

private voluntary initiatives to improve health, occupational

safety and the Environment.

• Environmental information for users on machine operation,

maintenance and handling, as well as final disposal and

removal from service.

• Constant evaluation of the effects on health, occupational

safety and the Environment that our products, production

procedures and waste may have.

• Collaboration with our goods suppliers and subcontractors in

order to improve their Environmental procedures.

• Appropriate information and training for all employees so that

they develop and use good Environmental operating practices.

• The company's top level management accepts all the

commitments set out in these principles and will provide all

the resources required for their fulfilment.

Vic, 03-04-2006 General Manager of GIRBAU, S.A.



6. Girbau environmental management system

Since 2000, GIRBAU, S.A. has been establishing an Environmental

Management System (EMS) in G1 and G2 to ensure all its

environmental commitments are met.

The GIRBAU, S.A. Environmental Management System uses three

important tools to control and promote the fulfilment of its

environmental objectives:

An environmental management handbook and associated

procedures: gives an account of all responsibilities and

activities in order to achieve the established objectives of the

environmental policy.

Regular inspections: ensure procedures are correctly

implemented and carried out.

Regular environmental audits verify and ensure system

efficiency.



The environmental committee is the body responsible for the

monitoring of the EMS and consists of the following members:

General Managers

Technical Director

Environmental Coordinator

Committee Secretary

Manufacturing Director

Employees’ representative

GIRBAU´s General Manager supervises the EMS on an annual

basis once he has received the system review report drawn up by

the Environmental Coordinator.

The environmental committee is in charge of monitoring the

issues related to environmental management; it considers all the

problems that may arise and makes pertinent decisions.

The Environmental Coordinator, together with the person in

charge of each department, identifies the environmental effects

of each activity carried out in the department and then assesses

them under both normal and emergency conditions.

Each activity is assessed and rated with a risk index under both

normal and emergency conditions (in accordance with EMS

Procedure for Environmental Control RMPR 002). On the basis of

the results obtained, the procedures for operational control are

established.

All employees are involved in the correct functioning of the EMS.

The department managers ensure that all established procedures

are followed in order to achieve good Environmental

management.

In order to train new staff members and increase their

awareness regarding environmental management issues,

GIRBAU, S.A. is considering setting up various activities to

convey to staff:

The importance of complying with the environmental policy and

with EMS procedures and requirements.

The significant effects and benefits of better personal behaviour

for the Environment.

Their functions and responsibilities in meeting environmental

requirements and the response to be given in the event of an

emergency situation.



Girbau’s Environmental Management system ensures basic

compliance with the main regulations applicable, which are

indicated below:

Law 20/2009 and Law 9/201198, concerning

environmental licensing, Appendix II. 2. exempt from

periodical controls as a result of having the EMAS, in

accordance with modifications to Law 3/98, Law 20/2009

of December 4th, Law 9/2011 of December 22nd and Law

5/2012 of 2013.

Registration in the Industrial Registry.

Low and high voltage installations.

R.D. 379/2001, approving the regulations concerning

storage of chemical products, and their Complementary

Instructions. APQ 01. record EPQ 08/2435 and APQ 05

exped. EPQ 08/2434 valid until 11-2015.

R.D. Regulations concerning the Hydraulic

Public Domain, and R.D.L.1/2001 approving the Water

Law. Catchment permission granted by the ACA for the

waters extracted from Girbau’s 2 wells in April 2010.

At Factory 1, permission granted by the Osona Dictrict

Council in Resolution 23-01-14 for disposal of the waste

liquids generated.

At Factory 2, permission granted by the Osona Dictrict

Council in Resolution 29-10-13 for disposal of the waste

liquids generated.

R.D. 208/2005 modified by R.D. 110/2015, about

electrical and electronic devices and the management of

their waste products. Declaration of producer of waste

Products from Electrical and Electronic devices RAEE 28-

02-06, registered at the Ministry of Industry, Tourism and

Commerce (Ministeri d’Industria, Turisme i Comerç) as

manufacturer nº 3533 dated 09-11-10

R.D.919/2006, approving the technical regulations and

those for the distribution and use of gas fuels their

complementary technical instructions ICG 01 to 11.

Gasification station ITC-MIE-AP 10.

Environmental audit



7. Significant environmental issues

A Culture of Respect for the Environment

In matters of Environmental protection,

GIRBAU, S.A. does not wish to limit its

practice to merely complying with current

standards and regulations. At GIRBAU,

S.A. there is a culture of respect for the

Environment and on many occasions the

company has engaged in voluntary

Environmental protection work.

For example, the company's files contain

records for waste control dating from

1988, atmospheric emission

measurements from 1989 and control of

waste water pollution parameters from

1993.

In addition to this, since 1974 the

company has been carrying out regular

inspections in order to improve health and

safety conditions.

The two basic premises for the culture of

Environmental conservation at GIRBAU,

S.A. are to work with materials that are as

non-aggressive as possible and minimize

waste generation at the source.

The fact that the products manufactured by

GIRBAU, S.A. do not produce a high level

of pollutants (neither during the

manufacturing process nor at the end of

their useful life) makes the application of

corrective measures for Environmental

protection easier.

The information that follows proves that the

objectives in the environmental policy of

GIRBAU, S.A. have already been achieved.



Evaluation Method for Direct and Indirect Environmental Issues

Despite the established good practices, we are aware that

GIRBAU’s production activity involves a series of environmental

effects. An operating method has therefore been implemented

that enables the direct and indirect environmental impact of

activities, products and services to be assessed.

According to the procedure for environmental control (RMPR002)

in the EMS, an inventory of the different departments and

activities has been carried out in all GIRBAU centres. This

procedure includes an appendix highlighting the most significant

environmental issues.

For each of these activities, all actions involved have been

described and all related direct and indirect environmental issues

have been identified and assessed, as follows:

Atmospheric emissions

Soil pollution

Noise pollution

Consumption of raw materials and of other materials

Transportation

Subcontracting

Other (visual impact, offensive odours, etc.)

When assessing these issues, both existing and new or changed

situations have been considered.

The direct and indirect environmental aspects of GIRBAU’s

activities that we consider significant are the following:

Discharge of waste water

Non-hazardous waste generation

Hazardous waste generation



DIRECT ASPECTS:

ACTIVITY OPERATION SECTION ASSOCIATED IMPACTS

Transportation Loading machines External transports Atmospheric pollution Noise pollution

Treatment of surfaces Liquid printing Painting Atmospheric pollution

Treatment of surfaces Cleaning and rinsing parts Painting Waste liquids

Maintenance and preservation

Heaters and boilers Maintenance Atmospheric pollution

Checking washers and ironers Checking washers Checking Waste liquids

Polishing ironer parts and rods Polishing Machining‐tooling Atmospheric pollution

Turning of parts

Spinning lathes Metal working Noise pollution

Maintenance and preservation Preservation work Maintenance

Atmospheric pollution Noise pollution Waste liquids Soil pollution

Company vehicle fleet Technical assistance, commercial management ATS, Sales department

Hazardous waste generation Fuel consumption Noise pollution Atmospheric pollution



INDIRECT ASPECTS:

ACTIVITY OPERATION ASSOCIATED IMPACTS

Transportation Delivery of the machines to the client’s premises Fuel consumption Noise pollution Atmospheric pollution

Suppliers of assorted material Purchase of assorted material (electrical, mechanical, etc.) that we cannot manufacture in our workshops.

Atmospheric pollution Noise pollution Waste liquids Soil pollution

Suppliers of various items Electricity, water, natural gas and propane gas supplies

Atmospheric pollution Depletion of non‐renewable resources Soil pollution

Company vehicle fleet Technical assistance, commercial management

Hazardous waste generation Fuel consumption Noise pollution Atmospheric pollution



7.1. Raw materials consumption

7.1.1. Water:

In the G1 factory, water is supplied

from two wells belonging to the

company, one 50m deep and the other

90m. Water is analysed yearly, always

with correct results.

95% of the well water is used by the

quality control department.

In addition, water from the Aigües Vic

public water supply is used in toilets

and showers, as well as in coffee

machines and as refrigerated drinking

water.

The water supplied from the public

water mains is used in the surface

finishing processes (in the de-greasing

and rinsing baths), for demineralising,

air-conditioning and eye-baths.

At the G2 Factory, water is supplied from the Vic water main is used in the industrial

processes and for cold drinking water, beverage machines, washrooms and air

conditioning.

2013 2014 2015

G1 Factory G2 Factory G1 Factory G2 Factory G1 Factory G2 Factory

Aigües Vic 2,623 m3 2,451 m3 3,331 m3 2,457 m3 3,239 m3 2,182 m3

Own supply 4,568 m3 * Not

available 6,334 m3 * Not available 6,104 m3 Not

available TOTAL CONSUMPTION 7,191 m3 2,451 m3

9,665m3

2457m3 9,343 m3 2,182 m3

OF WATER

Figure 7.1.1. GIRBAU S.A. water consumption



7.1.2. Energy

In 2013, 2014 and 2015 manufacturing activity required the

following consumption of electricity and natural gas.

Year G1 Factory G2 Factory TOTAL CONSUMPTION

2013 1,709,902 Kwh 414,001 Kwh 2,123,903 Kwh 2014 1,783,206 Kwh 562,354 Kwh 2,345,560 Kwh 2015 1,895,902 Kwh 682,157 Kwh 2,578,059 Kwh

Figure 7.1.2.1.GIRBAU S.A. electricity consumption (according to invoices)

Year G1 Factory G2 Factory TOTAL CONSUMPTION

2013 3,403,694 Kwh 1,807,755 Kwh 5,211,449 Kwh 2014 3,422,452 Kwh 1,598,070 Kwh 5,020,522 Kwh 2015 3,790,648 Kwh 1,582,798 Kwh 5,373,446 Kwh

Figure 7.1.2.2.GIRBAU S.A. Natural Gas consumption (according to invoices)

GIRBAU, S.A. uses electric power for machine operation and

lighting in general.

Natural gas is also used for the operation of ovens, hot air

generators, steam generators and heating.

From 1999 onwards, Natural Gas consumption increased over

and above fuel oil consumption. GIRBAU, S.A. decided to

change the fuel used for burners in G1 and G2 as soon as the

pipeline reached its plants, thus opting for a cleaner and more

environmentally friendly source of power.

The environmental benefits of the incorporation of natural gas

are clear from the reduction in atmospheric emissions (see

point 7.6.).

GIRBAU, S.A. also uses propane gas, but its consumption is

minimal. It is used only for testing ironers.



7.1.3. Raw materials

Figure 7.1.3.1. lists the quantities of the principal raw materials

purchased:

Metal raw materials 2013 2014 2015

T cast iron 193.8 201.78 193.0 T stainless steel 2,012.59 5,257.48 3,168.6

T steel 2,561.50 3,980.73 1,792.45 T aluminium 47.99 63.42 63.44 T copper 0.02 0.02 0.02 TOTAL RAW MATERIALS 4,815.90 t. 9,503.43 t. 5,217.51 t.

Figure 7.1.3.1. Consumption of Metal Raw Materials

Raw Materials Paint

2013 2014 2015

Primer paint 6,485 6,932 4,530

Grey powder paint 12,094 16,482 14,464

Light coloured powder paint 3,411 3,404 4,121

Yellow paint 910.1 825 1,653 Solvent 7,727 7,947 6,143 TOTAL RAW MATERIALS 30,627 35,590 30,911

Figure 7.1.3.2. Paint Consumption

Raw material: wood

2013 2014 2015

Wood 1,174 m³ 1,222 m³ 1,270 m³ TOTAL RAW MATERIALS 1,174 m³ 1,222 m³ 1,270 m³

Figure 7.1.3.3. Wood consumption



7.2. Waste water generation

The waste water generated by G1 and G2 is directly discharged to the municipal main sewer and from there it goes to the purifying plant

for treatment.

GIRBAU, S.A. carries out an exhaustive control of waste water by means of annual internal testing (following the RMPR 001 procedure for

water control and management) and inspections by the Agència Catalana de l’Aigua (Water Catalan Agency), which are normally carried

out on an annual basis.

Concerning the degree of contamination in the residual water generated, regular analyses carried out indicate to GIRBAU, S.A. that the

concentration levels of contaminants are in all cases much lower than the levels outlined in local government legislation, Consell Comarcal

d’Osona, as shown in the following table.

Figure 7.2.1. Data relating to nature of the waste

(the data is taken from the samples analysed by Vic Water Laboratory)

PARAMETER LIMIT

G1 G2 G1 G2 G1 G2

YEAR 2013 YEAR 2013 YEAR 2014 YEAR

2014 YEAR 2015 YEAR 2015

Legal Maximum Outlet 1 Outlet 2 Outlet 1 Outlet 2 Outlet 1 Outlet 2 G2

Total Nitrogen 90 mg N/l 40.32 24.64 96.22 26.4 - - 79 27.4 -

Phosphorus - 4.5 3.6 -

COD 235 76 -

SOL (conductivity)

6000 S/cm 1,892 2640 5430 793 - - 1796 803 -

Chlorides >500 mg/l - - - 154 - - 230 120 -



7.3. Waste generation

The quantities and nature of the waste generated by GIRBAU, S.A. in 2013, 2014 and 2015 are shown below.

Nature of 2013 2014 2015 Treatment

Waste Factory 1 Factory 2 Factory 1 Factory 2 Factory 1 Factory 2

Cast iron and steel 570,120kg. 14,360 kg. 644,420kg. ‐ 760,860kg. Valorization

Copper 1,002 kg. 1,260 kg. 2,180kg. Valorization

Aluminium 1,880 kg. 2,580 kg. 1,300kg. Valorization

Stainless steel 131,820 kg. 144,530kg. 170,500kg. Valorization

Batteries 70 kg. 70 kg. 100kg. Valorization

Fluorescent Lamps 60 kg. 50 kg. 60kg. Valorization

Cardboard 40,500 kg. 20,040 kg. 36,960 kg. 19,770 kg. 34,760kg. 33,110 kg. Valorization

Toners 16 kg. 14 kg. 40kg. Valorization

General waste Factory * 79.66 m3 31.64 m3 90.51 m3 56.7 m3 129.5 m3 62.65 m3 Controlled Disposal

Oils 1,200 kg. 1,440 kg. 2,600kg. Valorization

Plastic Drum 252 un. 336 un. 70kg. Valorization

Metal drum 25 l. 432 un. 422 un. 360 u Valorization

Coolant liquid ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐ ‐ Incineration

Absorbent filter 1,400 kg. 1,140Kg 1,340kg. Incineration

*An average ratio of 3,5 m3/t is considered.



Nature of 2013 2014 2015 Treatment

Waste Factory 1 Factory 2 Factory 1 Factory 2 Factory 1 Factory 2

Powder paint 5,820 kg. 7,740 kg. 7,590 kg. Incineration

Wood waste 46,420 kg. 14,920 kg. 71,160 kg. 15,420 kg. 81,700 kg. 13,200 kg. Incineration

Solvent 2,880 kg. 2,560 kg. 2,550 kg. Valorization

Computing and electronic material 860 kg. 1,470 kg.

1,990 kg. Valorization

De‐greasing water 10,660L 11,040 L 14,780 L

* Waste management has been centralised at G1

Figure 7.3.1. Waste produced by GIRBAU S.A.



All waste generated in GIRBAU, S.A. is treated by waste managers

authorized by the Junta de Residus de la Generalitat de Catalunya

(Waste Board).

Most of the cans and plastic containers that hold the raw materials

are reused for keeping waste paint produced by GIRBAU S.A..

Therefore, the number of containers not reused is minimal.

The cardboard boxes containing raw materials are also reused to

resend parts. The remaining paper and cardboard is collected by

an occupational workshop so that it can be recycled.

Wood packaging waste is sent to the nearby thermal power

station, where it is used to generate thermal energy.



7.4. Soil pollution

The ground on which GIRBAU, S.A. industrial activity takes place is watertight

and, therefore, there is no possibility of contamination.

As an additional measure to prevent possible filtrations to the subsoil in the

area of the fuel oil tank in the G1 factory, GIRBAU, S.A. proceeded to clean

the tank of sediments and fuel remains. The waste was given to an authorized

waste manager. After checking that there were no filtrations, the area was

covered and asphalted.

In the G2 factory, the fuel tank has been filled with gravel (inert) and is not

used. Furthermore, since it is kept in tanks, the risk of contamination is

minimal.



7.5. Noise production

In accordance with the Environmental Management System procedure, GIRBAU, S.A. has drawn up a sonometric map and regularly

carries out measurements of the noise generated inside all areas of the company, according to R.D. (Royal Decree) 1316/1989 and R.D.

176/2009. With regard to the control of external noises, these do not exceed the values established in the municipal regulations of Vic

City Council

2013 2014 2015 Sonometric

values G1 G2 G1 G2 G1 G2 Límit Legal

[1]

North morning 59.8 52.4 59.60 59.40 59.40 59.70 70

North afternoon 59.8 57.1 59.50 59.40 63.90 55.8 70

North night - - 57.30 - 58.50 - 60

South morning 49 57.2 51.30 58.20 56.30 58.00 70

South afternoon 50.9 59.3 55.90 56.20 52.00 51.90 70

South night - - 53.80 - 46.80 - 60

East morning 59.2 54.4 56.80 57.40 57.60 59.90 70

East afternoon 52.6 54.4 59.20 59.90 63.10 60.00 70

East night - - 57.20 - 56.50 - 60

West morning 54.5 58.9 54.30 73.70* 55.40 74.10* 70

West afternoon 50 59.5 54.60 73.80* 53.40 67.60* 70

West night - - 49.70 - 47.10 - 60 Figure 7.5.1. Sonometric Measurements in dB of GIRBAU, S.A.

* the increase in these values is caused by the level of the sound produced by the neighbouring company



It should be taken into account that the G1 factory is close to a road with a high volume of traffic. Sonometric measurements thus

collect not only the noise generated by GIRBAU, S.A.’s production activity, but also the noise from the volume of traffic on the

aforementioned road and from the activity of neighbouring companies.

7.6. Atmospheric emissions

At present, there are 20 sources of atmospheric emissions to the outside at the G1 factory and 7 at the G2 factory.

Emissions produced by combustion gases are checked on a monthly basis. The sources of industrial processes, except those from

heating, generating these emissions also undergo checks every 5 years by an inspection and control body from the Department of

Industry and Energy of the Generalitat of Catalunya Department of the Environment. Every 3 years an organisation carries out checks

on atmospheric emissions of contaminating gases produced by industrial processes. In both cases, the results obtained are recorded in

the relevant registers.



G1 Factory Emission Sources. Atmospheric emissions produced by combustion gases

SOURCES PARAMETER EMISSION LEVEL LEGAL LIMIT

Source 6 CO (ppm) 1 100

Treatment Tunnel NOx (mg/Nm³) 56 450

(Registry nº 08870) %CO2 8.7

Source 7 CO (mg/Nm³) 5 100

Treatment Tunnel NOx (mg/Nm³) 53 450

(Registry no. 08869) %CO2 8.1

Source 8 CO (mg/Nm³) 3* 100

Humidity Drying Oven NOx (ppm) 33* 300

(Registry no. 08871) %CO2 8.4*


Polymerizing Oven NOx (ppm) 12 300



Steam Generator NO (mg/Nm³) 58 450



Paint Polymerizing Oven NOx (mg/Nm³) 52 450



Heating Hot Air NO (mg/Nm³) 31 450


*Measurements performed on 16/09/2015





Steam Generator quality control department NOx (mg/Nm³) 52 450



Heating Hot Air NOx (mg/Nm³) 32 450












Hot Water Generator for the drying of degreased surfaces NOx (mg/Nm³) 44 450



Hot Water Boiler for quality control department NOx (mg/Nm³) 56 450


Figure 7.6.1. G1 Emission Sources of Combustion Gases (*N.D: Not Detected)

Measurements performed by Girbau in accordance with RITE Regulation (February 2015)



G1 Factory Emission Sources

Atmospheric emissions produced by industrial processes


mgC/Nm3 mgC/Nm3 gC/h Source 3 Painting of metal parts (Registry nº 10872)

COT 6.33 63 100

Source 4 Painting of metal parts (Registry nº 10871)

COT 47.63 523 100

Source 5 Drying oven (Registry nº 10374)

VOID

Source 22 Plate Satinating (Registry nº 12289)

PST 15.4 mg/m3N

0.073 Kg/h

150 mg/m3N

Source 23 Ring Satinating (Registry nº12285)

PST <2.6 mg/m3N

<0.010 Kg/h

150 mg/m3N


COT 40.84 214 100


COT 32.88 331 100

Figure 7.6.2. G1 Industrial Processes Emission Sources (analyses carried out by an ECA)



G2 Factory Emission Sources.

Atmospheric emissions produced by combustion gases

SOURCES PARAMETER EMISSION LEVEL LEGAL LIMIT Source 1

Heating Hot Air (Registry nº 14201)

CO (ppm) 0 500 NO (mg/Nm³) 59.0 450

%CO2 9.4 Source 2


CO (ppm) 0 500 NO (mg/Nm³) 68.0 450

%CO2 10.70 Source 3

Vapour generator for laboratory tests (Registry nº 14206)

CO (mg/Nm³) 1 100 NOx (mg/Nm³) 51.0 450

%CO2 9.4 Source 4

Heating Boiler (Registry nº 14205)

CO (ppm) 2 500 NO (mg/Nm³) 31.0 450

%CO2 7.2 Source 5


CO (ppm) 0 500 NO (mg/Nm³) 39.0 450

%CO2 8.6 Source 6


CO (ppm) 0 500 NO (mg/Nm³) 40.0 450

%CO2 8.9

Source 9

Hot water boiler (Registry nº 19405)

CO (mg/Nm³) 0 100 NOx (mg/Nm³) 56.0 450

%CO2 10.4 Figure 7.6.3. G2 Emission Sources of Combustion Gases * (analyses carried out onFebruary 2015)

*At the G2 factory, no atmospheric emissions are produced by industrial processes

Measurements performed by Girbau in accordance with RITE Regulation



7.7. Indirect environmental issues

GIRBAU, S.A. is aware of the fact that its activity generates both direct and

indirect environmental issues. Therefore, and as mentioned above, environmental

criteria were incorporated into the product design some time ago, with the aim of

achieving objectives such as energy efficiency and reduction in noise pollution.

In addition, GIRBAU, S.A. also takes into account any environmental issues raised

by its distributors (including carriers). Purchasing procedures (P010) under ISO-

9001/2000 therefore include an assessment system for suppliers, covering various

aspects of environmental management.

For GIRBAU, S.A. subcontracted tasks, suppliers must also comply with

environmental requirements.

The Environment Coordinator ensures these requirements are met.



7.8. Actions in case of emergency

For significant environmental issues, GIRBAU, S.A. has developed

and implemented various working procedures based on the

environmental regulations to be followed in both normal and

emergency situations. Emphasis has been put on possible

accidental spills of chemical products, especially liquids, which

could adversely affect not only health and safety but also the

Environment. For this reason, procedure RMPR028 has been

developed.

The guidelines for action include:

Prevent the spill from reaching the sewage system, using

absorbent products from the emergency equipment.

Stop the spill and, if applicable, use the bag to cover cracks

from the emergency equipment.

Use absorbents, hoses or sheets from the emergency kit to

prevent the spill from spreading.

If the spill cannot be controlled, alert maintenance staff or the

treatment plant in Vic indicating the nature of the spill and the

quantity involved.

Deliver collected waste to maintenance staff for its proper

management.

The guidelines in case of fire, explosion, etc. are described in the

company's Emergency Plan.

8.



8. Chronology of actions for protection of the environment

1988: Regular waste controls began.

1989: Measurement of atmospheric emissions began. Although

fuel-oil was being consumed, boiler performance was

monitored.

1990: GIRBAU, S.A. sponsored a campaign for selective paper

collection in the companies, organized by Osona District

Council. Selective collection was implemented at GIRBAU,

S.A.

1993: Waste water controls began.

It was agreed that fibre or cement roofing material used in

GIRBAU, S.A. factories must not contain asbestos, despite

the difficulty and additional expense involved compared with

traditional materials.

The use of trichloroethane is replaced with trichloroethylene,

which reduces the time that waste stays in the atmosphere.

1998: The use of trichloroethylene is replaced with other aqueous

products. This was applied to 80% of the production process

for surface treatment.

1999: Since part of the G1 factory was being expanded, trees

surrounding the car park area were transplanted to a city

park in Vic. The operation was neither easy nor cheap, but it

was an environmental success: all trees survived the

transplanting process.

It was agreed that from then on, the design of factory

modifications and expansion would include roofing enabling

the use of 60% more daylight. Underground water tanks

were also built holding 250m3 in order to recover 50% of the

water from the quality control department when washers can

be tested without water.

Aqueous waste was eliminated from the paint booths,

replacing the water curtain booths with dry filter ones.



2000: Chlorine derivatives were no longer used in the company’s

production processes.

2001: A solvent distiller was put in operation, allowing the

regeneration of solvents used in production.

UN-EN-ISO-14001 certification was obtained.

2002: Reduction in testing time for each machine. This meant a

saving of 25% in electrical power in the quality control

department of G1 factory.

Four destratifiers were fitted, and skylight openings were

covered. This represents a saving of 30% of the energy

required to heat one plant in the G2 factory.

Existing fluorescent lighting was replaced by triphosphor

fluorescents (recyclable and not classed as special waste)

and magnetic reactances were replaced with electronic ones

(their tube lasts 3 times longer).

A tank was constructed with a capacity of 100 m3 to recover

85% of water from the quality control department of the G2

factory.

2003: The G2 factory extension, a two-storey building measuring

4300 square metres per floor, was inaugurated. The upper

floor was designed so that work could be done using natural

light for most of the day.

2004: In February 2004, GIRBAU received confirmation of its

registration in the EC's Eco Management and Audit Scheme

(EMAS).

The technical department of GIRBAU 2, (Large Facilities),

thanks to joint research with a detergent manufacturer, was

able to reduce the amount of water needed per kilo of

laundry washed, cutting the normal use of 9 litres of water

per kilo of laundry down to only 5.

2005: A closed circuit water cooler was purchased and installed for

a point soldering machine. This implies an annual saving of

603,000 l. of water.

Four skylights were opened in the manual painting section

with the aim of improving working conditions and saving

power.



2006: The Factory 1 Contaminated Soil Statement was presented

as stipulated in R.D.9-2005. The building work underway for

the calender laboratory provided the opportunity to check

that the soil was not contaminated in that area (this work is

being carried out in the old machine plant, where there was

more likelihood of subsoil contamination, as large quantities

of oil and lubricant were used).

Putting into practice proposals contained in the

Environmental Programme led to a significant reduction in

paper usage in the goods reception and sales departments.

An ongoing process of computerising the distribution system

for job orders and plans.

Battery use was reduced by changing the type of torches

used by the Quality Control Department.

A significant energy saving was achieved by extending the

unloading bay, thereby enabling all types of trucks to back

close up to the plant and avoiding large winter heating bills.

A significant saving in water (600,000 l/year) was achieved

in the soldering section by purchasing a second closed circuit

water cooler for another point soldering machine.

2007: Reduction in atmospheric emissions of paint powder particles

during the manual painting process, thanks to the purchase

and installation of a more efficient filter for paint powder

particles.

Water savings during the series 6 tests with the construction,

in Factory 2, of a washer checking space with two different

drains: one for recovering the water used in the tests and

another for evacuating the water. This represents a saving of

80%, with only 20% waste water.

Study for the installation of photovoltaic panels: the

installation of a number of solar panels on the roof of the

warehouse, as part of the extension work on the building.

2008: Important environmental improvements are incorporated

into the new series of Washers (Series 6) as well as in the

Batch Washers, resulting in a considerable decrease in

electricity and water consumption.



2009: Tests begin to find ways of avoiding the atmospheric

emission of VOCs (volatile organic compounds).

In the painting section tests begin to find ways of eliminating

the use of primer type paint with solvents.

2010: The installation of collective printers with double feeders, one

for clean sheets and the other for the reuse of the blank side

of used sheets of paper.

In the painting section tests continue with new products to

try to reduce phosphates in the washing process and

eliminate VOCs during the primer processes.

2011: Lighting tests with LED-type tubes. Energy efficiency improvements in the batch washer and

washing machines.

2014:

Implementing the 400v transformer at Girbau 1.

Smoke extractors in the welding area.

Introducing new folders.

2015:

Refurbishing the facades with insulation for better energy

management.

Other improvement actions

• Specific staff training directly related to the Environmental

Management System

• Reuse of containers

• Progressive implementation of e-mail use to encourage

paper saving

• “Emergency Plan – Fire h training for all staff



9. Girbau, S.A. environmental goals and milestones status for 2015

OBJECTIVES AND MILESTONES ACTIVITIES RESPONSIBLE PERIOD STATUS

Annual auditing plan.

Assessment of the level of compliance with SGMA. Standard ISO‐14001:2004 and Regulation (EC) No. 1221/2009‐ EMAS. ISO standard and EMAS regulation certification

‐Environmental Coordinator ‐Person responsible for documentation.

According to 2014 Auditing plan

Executed

Reducing risk to the environment Removing the fibre cement panels from the façade of the G1 factory

‐Environmental Coordinator

Year 2015 Executed

Energy savings Establishing an efficiency unit for supplying power to G3 ‐Environmental Coordinator ‐Maintenance team

Year 2015 Executed

Energy savings New automated blinds in the office area, to obtain a more precise regulation, thereby saving on air conditioning and heating

‐Environmental Coordinator ‐Maintenance team

Year 2015 Executed

Reducing risk to the environment

Installing an automatic draining system in humidifiers. To ensure the risk of legionnaire’s disease is eliminated

‐Environmental Coordinator ‐Maintenance team

Year 2015 Implementing prototypes



10. Girbau, S.A. environmental goals and milestones for 2016

Once all significant environmental issues generated by GIRBAU S.A. production activity have been analysed, a series of goals are set.

These goals are set and reviewed at least once a year at Environmental Committee meetings.

Objectives derived from the environmental suggestions and proposals made by the company’s employees can also be included. The

environmental goals set by GIRBAU, S.A. for 2016 are the following:

OBJECTIVES AND

MILESTONES ACTIVITIES RESPONSIBLE PERIOD STATUS

Annual auditing plan.

Assessment of the level of compliance with SGMA. Standard ISO‐14001:2004.

and Regulation (EC) ‐Environmental Coordinator According to 2016

Auditing plan In‐house/external team

Optimising paper Machine manuals in digital USB thumb‐drive format ‐Environmental Coordinator

Implementation: 2015 – ED dryers 2016 – washers

In‐house/external team



Water savings

Changing the manual water valves in the G1 washing machine checking area Replacing 50% of the lawn in the enclosure, thereby saving on irrigation watering New water‐softening system in the testing area New demineraliser in the painting area

Year 2016 In‐house/external team ‐Environmental Coordinator

‐Maintenance team

Energy savings

New outdoor lighting with LED technology Light sensor in the warehouse area, to optimise lighting times. Replacing and unifying the programmers for the heating boilers, for a unified and more accurate management

‐Environmental Coordinator

Year 2016 In‐house/external team

‐Maintenance team

Reducing risk to the environment

Constructing a new area for storing clean oils outside. A new system for removing burrs from items that have been cut.

‐Environmental Coordinator Year 2016 In‐house/external team

‐Maintenance team

Figure 9.2. GIRBAU S.A. environmental goals for 2016



11. Indicators

In this Environmental Declaration, and as indicated by European Regulations EMAS III, the use of indicators designed to enable

assessment of the organisation's environmental conduct were established in 2009. The number of machines taken as a reference are

the following: 9.748 in 2011, 9.437 in 2012, 9.419 in 2013, 10.414 in 2014, and 12.349 in 2015.

Indicators:

1. Energy efficiency:

Electricity:

Mwh/number of machines manufactured

2013: 0.21

2014: 0.23

2015: 0.21

Natural gas:

Mwh/number of machines manufactured

2013: 0.55

2014: 0.48

2014: 0.44

TCO2/number of machines manufactured

2013: 0.10

2014: 0.10

2015: 0.08



2. Efficiency in consumption of materials:

Painting:

Tonnes of paint purchased/number of machines

manufactured

2013: 0.00243

2014: 0.00265

2015: 0.00201

Sheet metal:

Tonnes of sheet metal purchased/number of machines

manufactured

2013: 0.361

2014: 0.320

2015: 0.350

3. Water:

M³/turnover (in millions of Euros)

2013: 130.44

2014: 146.19

2015: 86.23

4. Waste products:

% Rejected material

% Waste managed

2013:

Rejected material: 31.08 T 3.80 %

Managed: 804.71 T 96.20 %

2014:


Managed: 1,038.54 T 97.57 %

2015:


Managed: 1,126.00 T 96.16 %



Kg of metal waste/number of machines manufactured

2013: 76.35

2014: 76.13

2015: 75.70

Kg of priming cabinet filter waste/number of machines

manufactured

2013: 0.15

2014: 0.11

2015: 0.11

Kg of powder painting waste/number of machines

manufactured

2013: 0.62

2014: 0.74

2015: 0.61

Kg of solvent waste/number of machines manufactured

2013: 0.31

2014: 0.25

2015: 0.21

The amount of waste managed has changed due to the type

of machine made; although the number of units produced is

very similar, larger machines are being built (batch washers

and flatwork ironers).

Biodiversity:

We do not use this indicator, since we have all the surface

area of Factory 1 and Factory 2 built upon.



5. Emissions: Combustion gases:

Kg CO/number of machines manufactured

Kg NO2/number of machines manufactured

2013:

CO: 0.21

NO2: 2.29

2014:

CO: 0.19

NO2: 2.07

2015:

CO: 0.16

NO2: 1.78

The limited increase in the indices is a reflection of is a

reflection of the policy for optimising resources applied in the

company.

VOCs

Kg C/number of machines manufactured

2013: 0.32

2014: 0.29

2015: 0.30

The increase in the machines manufactured, and in their

type, as well as the items painted in the painting section,

were larger, and this has caused the variation in this index.

.



12. Information, communication and sensitization

With the aim of keeping a permanently open line of communication for queries and information on the relationship between GIRBAU S.A.

and the environment, the Company's General Managers, Mr. Antoni Girbau and Mr. Pere Girbau Pous, are responsible for maintaining a

dialogue between the company and all those with an interest in the issue.

The General Manager will also ensure that this statement is

delivered to Vic Town Council, the Generalitat and to all those

who may require it.

Where deemed appropriate, requests made by external

interested parties will be considered when setting

improvement goals.



13. Date for the next statement

The GIRBAU, S.A. Environmental Statement will be validated on

an annual basis. The data in the statement will be updated

annually and can be consulted on the Internet at :

www.girbau.com

This environmental statement is the first validation of changes

in respect of the content of previous Environmental Statements.

Checked by:

General Manager of GIRBAU, S.A.:

Mr Guillem Coflent Suñer

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