NowyStyl_Raport CSR_2020-2021_EN

GRI 103-2 GRI 302-4 Nowy Styl is constantly working to improve its energy efficiency. This applies to both our production processes and our factories and buildings. Through our actions, we join the fight against global warming. We aim to reduce the consumption of energy from non-renewable sources as much as possible. We are gradually increasing the share of renewable energy in our energy mix. In 2020 it was 12.67%, growing to 32.5% in 2021. 6.2 Saving energy This data does not include our German company Nowy Styl Deutschland GmbH, whose plants and offices are using 100% renewable energy (mainly from Scandinavian hydro- electric power plants). This is confirmed by the Ökostrom certificate, approved by TUV SÜV auditors. Click to see the table – GRI 302-1 We have been gradually modernising the machinery of our sewing plant by replacing machines powered by traditional motors with modern ones, powered by energy-saving servo motors to ensure lower electricity consumption. Servo motor machines consume approximately 20% less energy compared to clutch motors. We plan to replace 85% of sewing machines with a clutch motor with new ones, equipped with servo motors, by the end of 2023. A screw compressor with a dryer and a frequency converter type CSDX 165 T SFC was installed at our Wood Production Plant in Rzepedź, Poland in the first quarter of 2020. The compressor is equipped with state-of- the-art technical solutions which help save energy in various ways. By purchasing it, we made approximately 5-10% savings on the consumption of electricity needed to generate compressed air. In 2020-2021, we implemented two more CNC machining centres for processing wood, wood-based materials, plastics and composites at our Wood Production Plant in Rzepedź, Poland. Thanks to innovative technological solutions, we have managed to cut down the detail processing time, which has automatically translated into reduced electricity consumption and tool wear. We have introduced a standby state, activated when a machine is not in use, which turns off all electrical and electronic devices which are not needed. All that has allowed us to make measurable energy savings of approximately 10-15%. Taking initiative 87