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Siemens ET D1 · 2018/2019
Introduction
Quality and the environment
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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 tomeet head on.
Acting responsibly
As part of the ecologically responsible and 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 spec-
ifications during production and testing. We take great care to
ensure compliance with these specifications in order to guar-
antee 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.
Environmentally-friendly development and design of
DELTA products
Environmentally friendly product design is a fundamental ele-
ment of our product development. Starting with the selection
of materials that are as low-emission as possible, over the pro-
tective use of resources, through to the development of suit-
able recycling strategies, we take all phases of the product cy-
cle into account. For example, our inserts are free of cadmium
and nickel, and our DELTA socket outlets are free of PVC and
halogens. Our galvanic coatings are manufactured using
Chrome-6 free passivation techniques and heavy metal free
pigments and we have ceased using PVC and halogens for our
design components. This has two advantages: our product
ranges are ideal even for allergy sufferers and there are no
noxious fumes in the event of a fire. Furthermore, all components
can be disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner.
It goes without saying that our switch and socket outlet ranges
comply with all common standards as well as the EC Directive
RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances).
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' Asso-
ciation), we pro-actively support the protection of the envi-
ronment with a wide range of measures, such as the develop-
ment of binding environmental management systems.