Fiat Group fully understands the role of large industrial enterprises in contributing to global energy demand and has confirmed its commitment to reducing use of fossil fuels and limiting greenhouse gas emissions by optimizing its energy performance, and promoting the use of renewable energy.
During the year, the Group continued activities set out in the Group Energy Action Plan which includes the following targets for 2014:
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up to an 18% reduction (with specific percentages for each Sector) in energy consumption per unit over 2009
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up to a 20% reduction (with specific percentages for each Sector) in CO2 emissions per unit over 2009
The principal technological and process solutions adopted to reduce energy consumption include:
- high-efficiency lighting systems (LED or traditional technology) for production facilities, offices and external areas, combined with light intensity regulators and remote controls (FGA and Comau )
- flue gas heat recovery systems (FGA)
- high-efficiency engines, electric motor inverters and variable speed air compressors (Magneti Marelli and Fiat Powertrain)
- heating systems with heat exchangers, air destratifiers and automatic management systems (FGA, Magneti Marelli and Teksid)
- hardware and software innovations at Fiat Powertrain for machinery used in metal component processing
To achieve the objectives set in the 2009-2014 Energy Action Plan and spread the use of best available technologies, during 2010 the Group accelerated the process of incorporating energy-saving requirements in the technical specifications for production plant and equipment which will also enable a more effective evaluation of operating costs.
In 2010, the Group continued the reporting by source of direct and indirect energy consumption and CO2, emissions initiated in 2009, following the standards and guidance set out in the GHG Protocol and, for the calculation of indirect emissions, using the emissions factors published by the International Energy Agency in November 2010.
As a result of the creation of a single energy management center in 2010 to serve all Sectors, the Group has achieved significant synergies, through greater sharing of best practice, increased engagement and awareness among plant employees, and the launch of over one thousand improvement projects.
Standardization of procedures and detailed monitoring of consumption was further aided by the extension of the Energy Monitoring & Targeting (EMT) system to all Sectors (active at 29 Group plants worldwide at year-end 2010). Classroom training and an online course were also provided on the EMT system and energy consumption management.
