RESPONSIBILITY INFORMATION
3.2.7 Environmental performance
Energy consumption
Energy is mostly consumed in the framework of the industrial activity of the production sites, and the aviation activity.
in Gigajoules 2013 2014 Parent Company Consolidat- ed Parent Company Consoli- dated Energy excluding kerosene (ENE001) 619,626 931,580 521,496 847,679 Kerosene (ENE002) 224,600(*) 506,402(*) 244,473 509,691 Total 844,226(*) 1,437,982(*) 765,969 1,357,370
(*) 2013 review amended as a result of an error on declared kerosene consump- tion.
With the exception of the kerosene consumed by the aircraft, the main energy sources are electrici- ty and gas. in Gigajoules 2013 2014 Parent Company Consoli- dated Parent Company Consoli- dated Electricity (ENE001-a) 340,575 518,547 320,857 502,130 Natural gas (ENE001-b) 273,196 403,086 197,632 339,093 LPG (ENE001-c) 107 107 73 75 Domestic fuel oil (ENE001-d) 5,748 9,840 2,934 6,382 Heavy fuel oil
(ENE001-e) 0 0 0 0
Total (ENE001) 619,626 931,580 521,496 847,680 Electricity consumption reduced for the Parent Company in 2014 (by around 6%).
Gas consumption by the Parent Company is down (around 28%) as a result of actions undertaken in insulation, hangar renovation and energy man- agement optimization as well as a milder average temperature (for the sites of the Parent Company and French subsidiaries).
Water consumption
The water used comes from public supply networks, or from pumped groundwater.
in cubic me- ters 2013 2014 Parent Company Consoli- dated Parent Company Consoli- dated Mains water (EAU001-a) 113,872 158,767 110,891 150,724 Groundwater (EAU001-b) 36,424 37,016 26,159 27,020 Total (EAU001) 150,296 195,783 137,050 177,744 The reduction in consumption between 2013 and 2014 is the result of:
- better detection of leakage, - changes to production processes, - restricting the watering of green spaces, - the recovery of rainwater or industrial water.
Raw materials and other products
The aircraft structures mainly consist of alumi- num, 80% of which comes from recycled raw materials. in tons 2013 2014 Parent Company Consoli- dated Parent Company Consoli- dated Aluminum (MAT001) 6,047 (*) 6,071(*) 5,471 5,499 Titanium (MAT002) 76 (*) 77(*) 56 57 Composites (MAT003) 66 (*) 105(*) 66 103 Steel (MAT005) 149 (*) 149(*) 162 166
(*) 2013 amended as a result of changes in definitions for the Parent Company.
Variations in materials consumption between 2013 and 2014 are largely related to the setting up of materials platforms for the Parent Company.
The modernization of the machine pool and pro- cess changes have enabled significant reductions in the consumption of chemicals used, such as solvents, chemical machining products, cleaning products and cutting fluids.
Current actions on more environmentally friendly production processes will in the long time contrib- ute to reducing the consumption of materials (Eco-approach 2021 plan).
In 2014, initiatives to substitute substances of concern and reduce chemical risks were contin- ued, especially in processes using mixtures con- taining hexavalent chromium (surface treatment).
Atmospheric discharges Greenhouse gas emissions
The first inventories on emissions of Greenhouse Gases (GHG) of the Parent Company and of DASSAULT FALCON SERVICE were published in 2012 for reference year 2011, in accordance with Article 75 of the Grenelle 2 Act.
The inventory was made for direct emissions (scope 1) and indirect emissions from electricity consumption (scope 2). In tons of CO2 2013 2014 Parent Company Consoli- dated Parent Company Consoli- dated Scope 1 (AIR001-S1) 33,450 (*) 62,283 (*) 31,301 59,508 Scope 2 (AIR001-S2) 5,676 28,024 5,348 28,098 Total 1 + 2 (AIR001) 39,126(*) 90,307(*) 36,649 87,606 (*) 2013 amended as a result of an error on declared kerosene con- sumption.
GHG emissions derive essentially from combustion installations (boilers and backup generators) and aviation activity (scope 1).
The reduction in energy consumption for 2014 explains the reduction in quantities of CO2 emis- sions.
The Parent Company has continued actions to reduce GHG emissions. Note in particular the set- ting up of platforms for the distribution of raw materials which significantly reduce the emissions linked to road transport.
The results of 2013 energy pre-diagnostics ena- bled actions to be initiated to reduce the Parent Company’s carbon footprint, such as reducing the energy footprint and incorporating energy perfor- mance requirements in multi-technology contracts with service providers.
As it does every year, the Parent Company pro- duced a CO2 emissions declaration for its aviation activity in the framework of the “Emissions Trad- ing Scheme” regulations.
Emission of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)
in tons of VOC 2013 2014 Parent Company Consoli- dated Parent Company Consoli- dated Total quantity (AIR004) 66 168 60 167
Halting the chemical machining of titanium pro- cess (SPF-DB) in 2014 contributed to the Parent Company’s VOC environmental performance. Other atmospheric discharges
Phasing out the heavy fuel oil boilers restricted SO2 and NOx emissions to just the discharges from the aviation activity (kerosene).
Wastewater
The production sites likely to generate industrial wastewater are equipped with detoxification sta- tions or wastewater treatment installations of the “zero liquid discharge” type.
This equipment gives us heavy metal discharge rates lower than the value limits set by the regu- lations.
Out of all establishments involved in the monitor- ing of the Release of Hazardous Substances in Water (RSDE), only the Mérignac site is subject to continuous monitoring.
In order to prevent accidental pollution, the sites are equipped with hydrocarbon separators, strip- ping areas and containment basins for fire- extinguishing water.
Sites situated over water tables have instituted monitoring of the water quality (piezometer) when their activities so require.
Waste
The waste generated is divided into Non- Hazardous Waste (paper, cardboard, metals, etc.) and Hazardous Waste (contaminated packaging, oils, metal hydroxide sludge, solvents, etc.).
in tons 2013 2014 Parent Company Consoli- dated Parent Company Consoli- dated Non- hazardous (DEC001-a) 6,612 8,121 6,680 8,434 Hazardous (DEC001-b) 1,520 2,125 1,491 2,132 Total (DEC001) 8,132 10,246 8,171 10,566 Recycling % (DEC002) 84.8 ND 87.7 ND
Three main channels are used for the recycling and reuse of our waste:
- recycling of metals, - energy recovery,
- recycling of non-metallic materials and bio- waste.
Each facility has a specific collection area, fitted to prevent accidental pollution.
Land use conditions
Excluding the historic Saint-Cloud and Argenteuil sites, which are located in urban zones, the sites of the DASSAULT AVIATION Group have been laid out with a view to preserving green spaces. The average proportion of sealed surfaces (devel- oped land and roads) amounted to 48% in 2014 for the Parent Company (SOL001 indicator), and was in the order of 51% for the subsidiaries.
Noise and vibrations
In the production facilities, noisy equipment is isolated geographically or physically, and devices likely to generate vibrations are set up on anti- vibration mountings.
Ground tests and flight operations are conducted in compliance with applicable regulations.
Transport
Travel by DASSAULT AVIATION Group employees has been minimized by the implementation of collaborative tools, videoconferencing or business centers/lounges.
The industrial streamlining carried out by the Par- ent Company has provided the opportunity to optimize inter-site transport for persons and goods.
The arrangements for ferrying personnel by bus have been optimized in terms of circuits and ca- pacity in order to match actual needs.
Three facilities (Saint-Cloud, Istres and Argen- teuil) have drawn up a Company Travel Plan re- stricting the use of private cars, including:
- awareness campaigns for the use of electric vehicles,
- encouragement to carpool through the provi- sion of a “matchmaking” noticeboard,
- promotion of electric bikes and the conversion of specific parking areas.
- use of an internal shuttle minibus.
The DASSAULT FALCON SERVICE establishment in Le Bourget is voluntarily committed to an Inter- Company Travel Plan initiative after signing up to the “PRO’MOBILITE LE BOURGET” charter with: - setting up an intercompany shuttle,
- carpooling.
Finally, distribution platforms for chemicals and materials contribute to the reduction of transport flows.
Biodiversity
The activities of the DASSAULT AVIATION Group have no known impact on biodiversity.
Our facilities are situated within dedicated indus- trial or airport zones.
Only the sites at Istres, Biarritz, Martignas (Parent Company) and Reno (Dassault Falcon Jet) are close to outstanding natural areas (BIO001 Indi- cator).