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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.
Schindler UK Environmental Policy
Schindler Ltd is committed to the responsible management of the company's environmental impact and shall consider the following:
  • The life cycles issues of escalators and lifts, and investigate the possibility of recycling as many parts as possible at the end of their useful life.
  • Investigate the environmental effect of regularly purchased materials and consider the use of alternative materials which are less damaging to the environment.
  • Ensure that sub contractors are aware of our environmental policy and procedures, and ensure their conformance with them.
  • Ensure that all waste oil is disposed of at a licensed tip and that transfer notes are kept of each transaction.
  • Establish a formal system of communication and training of environment issues
Environmental fact sheet
The environmental factsheet for the Schindler range of standard passenger lifts is available for download here:
Environmental fact sheet
Noise and Vibration Data
The noise and vibration datasheet for the Schindler range of standard passenger lifts is available for download here:
Noise and vibration datasheet
Further information
For more information on Schindler and the environment please visit the Schindler Corporate Citizenship website
Schindler Corporate Citizenship Website
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