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Environment
Protecting the environment is a long-standing commitment at sanofi-aventis. Our approach today is more comprehensive, enabling us to limit our impact onthe environment and protect our planet. In addition to minimizing local emissions, these principles include greenhouse gas reduction, our environmental product life cycle and the preservation of natural resources and biodiversity.
Environmental impact data from Operations
Environmental impact data from Operations| Definition | 2006 | Variation
2005-2006 |
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| Water consumption (m³) | 62,154,474 | – 5 % |
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| Energy consumption (GJ) | 15,048,474 | + 1 % |
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| Chemical oxygen demand in effluents following internal or external treatment (Tons) | 4,111 | – 18 % |
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| Discharge of residual TSS after internal or external water treatment (Tons) | 665 | – 25 % |
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| Nitrogen emissions following internal or external treatment (Tons) | 620 | – 27 % |
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| Emissions of volatile organic compounds (estimates) (Tons) | 3,185 | – 6 % |
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| Carbon dioxide emissions: | | |
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• Direct emissions (Tons) | 401,862 | – 4 % |
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• Indirect emissions (Tons) | 575,373 | + 1 % |
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• Emissions from fleet sales (estimated) (Tons) | 270,000 | + 6 % |
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| Sulfur oxide emissions (Tons) | 60 | – 52 % |
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| Nitrogen oxide emissions (Tons) | 523 | – 5 % |
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| Emissions of Ozone Depleting Substances (CFC-11 equivalent tons) | 2.3 | – 80 % |
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| Hazardous waste products as defined by locally applicable regulations (Tonnes) | 133,489 | + 12 % |
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| Other solid waste (excluding emissions and effluents) (Tonnes) | 82,282 | + 6 % |
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| Number of ISO 14001 certified facilities | 33 | + 22 % |
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