|
Life Cycle Assessment
Schindler's strategy of continuous reduction of its impact on the environment is based on a comprehensive life cycle assessment of standard elevators. All life cycle phases are analysed from development and production to transportation and utilisation.
Over a life cycle of 20 to 30 years, the power consumption of an elevator causes at least two-thirds of the total environmental impact. By far the largest potential for reduction in the environmental impact lies therefore in the utilisation phase.
To minimise its environmental impact, Schindler has reduced its energy and material consumption over the past 10 years in the standard product range. In addition to this, the transportation of raw materials and use of packaging is minimised. Schindler Corporate Development and Strategic Corporate Purchasing are accredited to ISO14001.
|