Nowy Styl Sustainability Report 2018-2019

for their safety. In addition, those internal tests are reviewed periodically by an independent auditor. Formaldehyde emissions from plywood produced by our company and purchased wood-based materials have been halved compared to the value required by the Euro- pean emission standard Class E1, thus meeting the strict requirements of the German Prohibited Chemicals Regula- tion (ChemVerbotsVO). Also our suppliers of wood-based components are required to confirm reduced formaldehyde emissions in their products. Our furniture systems and chairs hold hygienic certif- icates of the Polish National Institute of Hygiene, which confirm they are safe for health, environmentally friendly and can be used in office and public spaces. Nine product lines have undergone the Schadstoffgeprüft Certification, carried out by TÜV SÜD. tion of raw materials and generate environmental profiles for products. We work exclusively with suppliers who do not use ozone-depleting freon gases (CFC and HCFC) or heavy metals and bromine substances in foams. We continue our efforts to reduce emissions of volatile or- ganic compounds (VOC). We reduce the consumption of adhesives in our products and replace solvent adhesives with VOC-free water-based adhesives. In 2018, our Metal Factory in Jasło replaced a sol- vent-based separating agent, previously used in the pro- duction of polyurethane foams, with a safer water-based agent. The change brought double benefits: we reduced its consumption by about 40% and reduced VOC emissions into the atmosphere by as much as 77%. To ensure product safety and minimise the impact on the environment, we pay attention to choosing the right rawmaterials and components. Strict control of formalde- hyde emissions is key here. Since 2016, an internal labora- tory has been working at our Wood Factory in Rzepedź to continuously test plywood and wood-based components Many of our trading partners have systems in place to man- age and monitor their environmental impact in all aspects of their business. We collect material declarations from our suppliers, so we can comprehensively report the consump- Reducing volatile organic compounds emissions A documented safety standard confirming the absence of dangerous substances in materials and textiles for home. Toxproof (Schadstoffgeprüft) 2018 2019 Direct emissions Emissions connected with the production of electricity 182.5 165.8 Emissions connected with the production of heat and with the technological process* 1,234.2 1,636.0 Emissions connected with the cooling and steam processes generation 1,298.4 1,225.1 Emissions connected with the transport of materials, products and waste – internal transport** 600.5 606.7 Total 3,315.6 3,633.6 Indirect emissions Emissions connected with the transport of materials and products – external transport (estimates concerning 7 main carriers)** 2,750.5 3,800.3 Total direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions (t CO 2 e) GRI 305-3 GRI 305-1 * Data based on emission measurements, National Center of Emission Balancing and Management (KOBIZE) emission indexes, raw material consumption and plant up time. ** Data estimated based on fuel consumption and KOBIZE emission indexes. Data for Nowy Styl GmbH and Nowy Styl – Majencia SAS have been omitted from the table due to their negligible significance considering the scale of our organisation. 100 Table of contents