Environmental report 2015

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Kamstrup is a world-leading manufacturer of energy and water meters and provider of solutions for energy and water metering.

Our meters measure heat, cooling, water, and electricity. We also develop automated solutions for managing energy and water meters, collecting meter readings and analysis. For some customers we look after the entire process of installing and maintaining energy and water meters, and providing technical support.

Our products are known for their reliability and high quality. Our quality, environmental and IT certifications speak volumes about the service we deliver.

We have more than 40 years of experience in collaborating with utility companies of all sizes. So far we are represented in 65 countries worldwide by Kamstrup companies and sales offices, and by our distributors.

Climate, fossil fuels, smart energy and water metersClimate change and the long-term availability of fossil fuels are subjects of worldwide concern. Both issues are driving the development of more efficient energy systems, including distributed local power supply and storage, and smart grids for electricity distribution. Smart energy and water meters are a vital part of this development.

New metering applications include charging stations for electric vehicles, metering of local solar power production, district cooling consumption and many more. As utility meters become more advanced they will increasingly connect to home automation and grid control systems, as well as being read remotely. These and other market developments will call for new solutions from Kamstrup, and we will do our best to deliver.

Knowing–Understanding–SavingTo save energy and water you need to understand how you are consuming it, and that is only possible if you have appropriate meters installed. This is the essence of Kamstrup’s smart energy and water meters.

Data from the meters keeps our customers informed about how much energy and water they consume over different periods and across different appliances. For instance, information from all of a household’s utility meters – heat, water and electricity – can be shown on a single display. By showing energy and water consumption clearly and accurately, our products encourage end-users to protect the environment by managing their use of resources.

ValuesFor over 60 years we have led our industry through breakthrough innovation and product development. We are committed to creating more intelligent and sustainable solutions for the benefit of nature and people. We are also committed to creating a working environment that supports and develops our people. Where they are encouraged to thrive and challenge our own standards and expectations to deliver even higher value for our customers. We never settle for second best and we expect our people to always seek better ways to do what they do.

Our values of inspire, lead and deliver define the very essence of what makes us unique and ensure that we always exceed expectations. We inspire through deep customer understanding, superior quality and breakthrough innovation. We lead by being committed to creating a brighter water and energy future, always turning vision into action. And we deliver on our promises, always measuring our success by the progress we create for others. We believe this is the way to develop our company and create long-term partnerships.

Per Asmussen CEO

Nature of business

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Contents

1.1 Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

1.2 Environmental management system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

1.3 Risk Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

1.4 ISO 50001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

1.5 Environmental audits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

1.6 Management review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

1.7 Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

1.8 Environmental targets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

1.9 Environmental impacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

2. Prevention of pollution, damages and accidents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2.1 Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

2.2 Processes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2.3 Emergency preparedness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

3. Energy, water, raw materials and waste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

3.1 Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

3.2 Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

3.3 Raw materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

3.4 Waste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

4. Awareness of relevant legislation and ensuring compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

4.1 Local authorities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

4.2 RoHs directive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

4.3 WEEE directive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

4.4 REACH regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

4.5 Energy review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

5. Educating and motivating employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

6. Communication regarding environmental matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

6.1 Internal communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

6.2 External communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

7. Use of suppliers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

7.1 Environmental management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

7.2 Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

7.3 Product information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

7.4 Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

8. Contractors working onsite at Kamstrup locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

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1. Introduction

1.1 PurposeThis report is a look back at 2015, in order to describe the environmental performance of Kamstrup’s environmentally certified locations.

The data and information in the report is collected in order to map, evaluate and prioritise Kamstrup’s environmental impact, thus presenting a picture of Kamstrup’s current relationship to the environment.

1.2 Environmental management systemKamstrup maintains an environmental management system in accordance with the standard ISO 14001.

The system is certified by DNV (former DS Certification). The system at Kamstrup’s headquarters in Stilling, Denmark became certified in 1997.

Fischer-Kamstrup in Randers, and the following foreign Kamstrup locations are also covered by the certification:

• Norway

• Sweden

• Finland

• Germany

• Switzerland

• Netherlands

We are in the process of implementing ISO 14001:2015 – starting with risk management.

The total implementation is planned to be finished in 2017.

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Noise

ProductsMaterialsEnergyWater

Emissionsto Air

Waste andWastewater

Waste torecycling

1.3 Risk ManagementThe following statement has been added in Kamstrup’s Quality Manual:

Kamstrup manages risks with possible business-related consequences. This is accomplished through maintaining a risk overview, related to the company’s processes. Decisions regarding accepting, or reducing risks are taken at the appropriate organizational level.

1.4 ISO 50001We have made an agreement with DNV GL to include paragraph 4.4.3 from ISO 50001 (Energy review) in the certifications for Stilling, Randers and Karlskrona. This will take place along with the re-certification in the summer of 2016.

The main certification scope is:Development, production, sales and operation of equipment and systems for measuring, reading and the administration of energy and water consumption.

Environmental policy is documented in Quality Manual 5509-010, and environmental targets are documented in Environmental Action Programme 5509-263 supported by an action plan for each target.

The environmental management system covers the environmental impacts shown in this figure:

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Emissions to air plus noiseInstallations

Waste and waste waterWaste handling

Scrapping of products

Lithium batteries disposal

Waste water permit

Products and servicesRisk assessment (meter installation)

Controlling suppliers

Returning of meters and lithium batteriesto Kamstrup

Product Carbon Footprint reports

Product Environmental Declarations

ResourcesEnergy and water consumption recording

Controlling suppliers

Materials and components

Kamstrup A/SProduct development

Production and test equipment

Lists of environmental legislation

Environmental related communication

Environmental Action Program

List of records

Flammable liquids

Storage and handling of chemicals

Requirements for cleaning agents

Lithium battery handling

Dangerous goods handling

Priority of environmental impacts

Environmental report

Environmental complaints

Environmental non-conformances

Corrective and preventive actions

Emergency preparedness and response

The environmental impacts are monitored and controlled by the documents listed in this figure:

1.5 Environmental auditsIn 2015 internal environmental audits were held at all the ISO 14001 certified locations.

The general conclusion was that the system is well implemented and effective at all locations.

DNV came to the same conclusion during their audits.

1.6 Management reviewKamstrup’s annual management review covers the environmental system along with the other management systems at all the certified locations.

Regarding the environmental system, the subjects are:

• Review of the environmental policy and objective

• Results from follow-ups on environmental targets

• New environmental targets

• Environment related internal/external complaints

• Results from audits

• Developments in legal and other requirements

• Environmental performance of the organisation

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1.7 Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety PolicyWhilst considering business objectives, Kamstrup aims to affect the surrounding environment as little as possible.

Kamstrup aims to be a company with a high level of health, safety and well-being amongst its employees.

Kamstrup will:• Prevent pollution, damages, accidents

and work-related illness in connection with the company’s activities and products

• Manage environmental related risks, where applicable

• Use energy, water and raw materials with care

• Be aware of relevant legislation and ensure compliance

• Set up targets for continual improvements

• Educate and motivate the employees to actively participate in environmental and occupational health and safety work

• Communicate openly about environmental and occupational health and safety matters, internally as well as externally

• Use subcontractors that act in an environmentally responsible manner

• Ensure that contractors that work onsite at Kamstrup locations are in compliance with relevant legislation and the rules of Kamstrup

The next chapters deals with the environmental topics mentioned in the policy – how they are implemented – and what has been accomplished in 2014.

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1.9 Environmental impactsSignificance of environmental impacts

Type of impact

DK Stilling

DK Randers

SE Karskrona

SE Täby

FI Espoo

FI Vaajakoski

NO Oslo

NO Arendal

NL CH DE

Water Consumption High Low Low Low Low Low Low Low Low Low Low

Waste water High Low Low Low Low Low Low Low Low Low Low

Electricity consumption High High High Low Low Low Low Low Medium Low Low

Heat consumption

High High Medium Low Low Low Low Low Medium Low Low

Waste High High High Low Low Low Low Low Low Low Low

Emissions to air

Medium Medium Medium N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Low N/A N/A

Smell, noise, vibration

Low Medium Medium N/A N/A N/A N/A Low N/A N/A

Environmental target relevant

Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No No No

Date: 2015-02-03

Init: GKL

Note: See filled in 5509-307a for a detailed evaluation of each location’s impact.

Legend: N/A = Not applicable

1.8 Environmental targetsFollow-up on targets 2015New targets 2016

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2.1 ProductsGeneralWhen products are developed the following rules are observed:

• Use as few different materials as possible, and give preference to materials that can be recycled

• Avoid dangerous or poisonous substances/materials (both in the product and in the production processes)

• Be aware of the RoHS directive and the substances that the directive prohibits in electronic products.

The crossed out bin symbol specified in EN 50419 is, as far as possible, being placed on products.

Instructions regarding the disposal of worn out products may be placed in either the technical manual or the catalogue sheet for the product.

Electricity meters

Product materials:

Polycarbonate with 10% or 20% glass

Iron/steel

Copper

Liquid Crystal Display

Circuit board with components

Backup source (Lithium battery or “Supercap”)

All product materials can be recycled – except backup source

Packing materials:

Recycled cardboard

2. Prevention of pollution, damages and accidents

Heat, Cooling and Water meters

Product materials:

Polycarbonate Polycarbonate with 10% glass

ABS Polyethersulfone

Brass Copper

Iron Circuit board with components

Liquid Crystal Display

Lithium battery or power supply

All product materials can be recycled – except for batteries

Packing materials:

Recycled cardboard

EPS (expanded polystyrene)

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Example of a carbon footprint report:

Carbon FootprintUsing the internationally recognised program SimaPro, we calculate the carbon footprint of Kamstrup’s products.

Carbon footprint is the total volume of greenhouse gas emissions caused by a product during its lifetime –from extracting the raw materials to the disposal of the used product.

LCA Stages

Upstream

Production

Distribution

Use phase

End of life

- Resource extraction- Suppliers- Transport

- Manufacturing- Packaging

- Shipping- Retail

- Consumer operations- Standby mode

- Disposal- Recycling

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2.2 ProcessesOur production processes are of such a kind, that there is no special risk regarding environmental impact from unforeseen incidents.

There has never been a fire, explosion or handling accident with an environmental impact.

Oil, chemical waste and flammable liquids are stored in special safe rooms and lockers.

Environmental assessment and approval of processesPrior to implementing new or changed processes (applies to mass production), the person responsible for the process must make a documented assessment of the process, and submit it to the Environmental Coordinator for approval.

The assessment only applies to processes with complete costs of more than DKK 20,000 and do not include:

• Emissions to air

• Waste water

• Dangerous waste

• External noise

The assessment is done on a standard form, and may be conducted in cooperation with the Environmental Coordinator.

Production technology

Subject Requirement/recommendation

Process choice If there is a choice between processes of the same quality, the process with the smallest environmental impact must be chosen, if it is technically/economically possible.

Environmental legislation General legislation and guides can be found in the document List of Environmental Legislation

Energy consumption There is no legislation on this parameter, but low consumption should be preferred.

Water consumption There is no legislation on this parameter, but low consumption should be preferred.

Waste water The requirements in Kamstrup’s waste water permit must be observed. The specified amounts and types of waste water must not be exceeded. If this is not possible the environmental coordinator shall become involved, in order to inform the local waste water authorities. Before the process can be accepted, a written authorization from the authorities must be in place.

2.3 Emergency preparednessWe maintain a procedure for emergency preparedness and response. The purpose of the procedure is to:

• identify potential emergency situations and potential accidents that can have an impact on the environment

• describe how to respond to emergency situations and accidents

• prevent or reduce harmful environmental impacts

• ensure periodical tests of the described emergency preparedness and response procedure

• ensure the periodical tests are documented

The most relevant emergency situation is fire. Therefore, larger stocks of lithium batteries are identified by the following sign:

REMOVE IN CASE OF FIRE

LITHIUMBATTERIES

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3.1 Energy

2015 DK

Stilling Randers

Electricity (MWh) 4.569 390

Heat, distr. (MWh) 1.096 N/A

Heat, oil (liters) N/A 4568

Mandatory energy reviewAll large companies were required, before the end of 2015, to conduct a mandatory energy review – this also applies to all large Danish companies. In Denmark, this requirement is implemented by BEK no. 1212 25/11/2014. The energy review was performed by ALECTIA in cooperation with Kemp & Lauritzen.

The energy review comprises of:

• Analysis of energy consumption based on measurements

• Based on energy consumption analysis, identifying significant areas of energy consumption and the magnitude of the consumption

• Identification, prioritisation and documentation of possibilities for improvements of energy performance, including; potential energy sources, use of sustainable and alternative energy sources

3. Energy, water, raw materials and waste

Note: The graph above is based on the electricity figures from Kamstrup Stilling and Randers, DK, and the heat figures from Kamstrup Stilling, DK.

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3.2 Water

Consumption

2015 DK

Stilling Randers

Water/(m3) 4704 240

Note: The graph above is based on figures from Kamstrup, Stilling, DK.

1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

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Waste water Kamstrup has a procedure which ensures that waste water does not contain potentially environmentally harmful substances (for example NPE, LAS and DEHP). This is achieved by requiring that detergents, soaps and the like, used at Kamstrup in Stilling, are environmentally marked (Flower or swan marking).

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3.3 Raw materialsOur most environmentally damaging raw materials are:

• Flux for soldering

• Soldering paste for SMD

• Thermo paste for temperature sensors

• Solder in rolls

• Solder for wave soldering machine

• LCD displays

• Lithium batteries

3.4 WasteStilling - Denmark:

Type of waste Amount (ton)

To incineration 124

Metal 76

Used solder alloy 0,13

Household 12

Plastic (PS, PC) 13

Liquid chemicals 0,18

Used lithium cells 1,5

Cardboard 162

Electronic/electric 143

Solid chemicals 1

EPS 3,5

Office paper 4,5

Light sources 0,1

Waste overview 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Recycling % 36 49 52 61 50 74,5

Incineration % 63 50 47 38 49 25

Deposit % 1 1 1 1 1 0,5

Total (Ton) 197 256 289 336 296 541

Waste data are taken from reports from our waste receivers.

The amount of waste for recycling in 2015 increased by 24,5% compared with 2014.

This is due to an enhanced focus on waste fractions that can be recycled.

The waste that goes to incineration is being handled at “Reno Syd”, an incineration plant that uses the heat to generate electricity and district heating.

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Office paperIn early 2015 we implemented the collection of office paper for recycling. Waste bins with the label below were placed in every workplace in Stilling:

The implementation was supported by this poster:

Recyclable

Paper only+ Clips and staples allowed

No binders, plastic pockets, etc.

ReuseReduceRecycle

If you have a good idea that supports this, or if you want more information, please contact:

Geert Klemmensen, Group Quality, gkl@kamstrup.com, phone 1066

We choose to...

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Electronic wasteEarly in 2015, we made an agreement with Stena Technoworld regarding the collection and recycling of all our electronic waste.

The agreement deals with:

• Meters

• Circuit boards

• Cables

• Computer equipment

Example of recycling - Randers:

Type of waste Amount (ton)

Metal 198

To incineration 0,5

Cardboard and paper 1,3

Plastic 0,4

Foreign locations:The amount of waste is not recorded, except for Karlskrona in Sweden.

Types of waste:

• Cardboard

• Paper

• Household waste

• Electronic waste (mostly worn out office equipment)

• Batteries (mostly regular batteries – but also small amounts of lithium batteries)

Related to system projects where old meters are substituted by new, there are two types of waste:• Worn out meters of various makes

• Packing materials from the new Kamstrup meters

Metals New materials

Residue Deposit

Acid New materials

Organic Material Burning Heat

Circuit board with components

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Applicable environmental legislation regarding all the locations can be seen in list 5509-236.

The environmental system contains the requirement of annual evaluations of compliance with the legislation.

4.1 Local authorities

Waste water permitIn the summer of 2015 the local environmental authorities in Skanderborg issued a new waste water permit to Kamstrup in Stilling.

The permit required an initial analysis of the content of various substances:

• Water in the test benches

• Water led into the sewer system

All analysis results were accepted by the authorities.

Environmental reviewIn late 2015 the local environmental authorities performed an environmental review at Kamstrup in Stilling.

The review did not reveal any substantial environmental issues.

4.2 RoHs directiveRoHs II (Reduction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances) EU directive 2011/65/EU regarding limiting the use of certain hazardous substances in electric and electronic products. For example lead in soldering materials, cadmium in metal alloys plus certain flame retardants in plastic materials.

As of 2014, all Kamstrup products were without lead and the other substances that the directive deals with.

Based on the parts list (bill of material) it is ensured that none of the components and materials contain the substances mentioned in RoHS II in higher concentrations than specified in the directive:

• Lead (0,1 %)

• Mercury (0,1 %)

• Cadmium (0,01 %)

• Hexavalent chromium (0,1 %)

• Polybrometed biphenyls (PBB) (0,1 %)

• Polybrometed diphenylethers (PBDE) (0,1 %)

Unless the directive contains an exemption.

New substances restricted by RoHSCommission Delegated Directive (EU) 2015/863 of 31 March 2015 amending Annex II to Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the list of restricted substances.

Amends four new substances (found in plastic materials) for restrictions:

• Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) (0,1%)

• Bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (0,1%)

• Butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP) (0,1%)

• Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (0,1%)

• Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (0,1%)

The restrictions of the new substances apply to Kamstrup as of 22 July 2021.

Kamstrup will investigate if any of the substances are present in the plastics used in its products, and ensure that if so, the use of such plastics is discontinued.

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4.3 WEEE directiveWEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) EU directive 2002/96/EF regarding producer responsibility for disposal of waste from electric and electronic products).

Based on guidelines from the Danish Environmental Agency and “Frequently Asked Questions on RoHs & WEEE” issued by the EU, we have evaluated that Kamstrup’s meter products, in general, are not within the scope of WEEE (see appendix 3). But products like the ”Wireless M-Bus” module, for sale in retail shops, is within the scope of WEEE. Therefore, Kamstrup holds a registration at the Danish body DPA-system, with annual reporting and payment of a minor fee based on total weight of sold modules.

4.4 REACH regulationRegulation 1907/2006 on the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation of Chemicals (REACH)

Some customers require documentation regarding Kamstrup’s compliance with the regulation.

Therefore, a standard statement has been written. The statement can be delivered to customers and interested parties upon request

The statement says:

Kamstrup A/S hereby declares compliance with the applicable requirements of the REACH Regulation.

Kamstrup A/S does not import substances, preparations or articles covered by the REACH Regulation.

Kamstrup A/S products do not contain substances from the “Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern”.

In order to preserve the supply chain, Kamstrup A/S makes sure that all suppliers of goods covered by REACH and used for production, or otherwise contained in Kamstrup A/S products, are taking the proper measures to maintain the applicable registrations.

The Candidate List is a dynamic document. The official, and updated list can be seen on ECHA’s (European Chemicals Agency) homepage.

Internally in Kamstrup we compare the content of our chemical data base with the candidate list twice per year. New chemicals are also compared with the candidate list before implementation.

4.5 Energy reviewAll large companies were required, before the end of 2015, to make a mandatory energy review – this also applies to all large Danish companies. In Denmark, this requirement is implemented by BEK nr. 1212 25/11/2014. The Energy review was performed by ALECTIA in cooperation with Kemp & Lauritzen.

Energy review comprises:

• Analysis of energy consumption based on measurements

• Based on energy consumption analysis, identifying significant areas of energy consumption and the magnitude of the consumption.

• Identification, prioritisation and documentation of possibilities for improvements of energy performance, including; potential energy sources, use of sustainable and alternative energy sources.

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5. Educating and motivating employees

Inspire• Communicate both what and why

• Acknowledge other people’s knowledge

• Take time to listen

• Continue to develop and optimize

Deliver• Follow agreements and plans

• Be forward looking

• Create frames

• Stay abreast of new theories and technologies

Lead• Lead by example and take initiative

• Be precise, clear and informative

• Continuously develop new skills

• Be dynamic and agile

All new employees attend a mandatory environmental system introduction.

In late 2014, Kamstrup introduced new values as a part of a branding process. The values have the headings: INSPIRE – LEAD – DELIVER

For Kamstrup’s environmental department this means:

This environmental report may be handed out to interested parties – such as customers and authorities.

The Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety Policy and the ISO 14001 certificates can be seen on Kamstrup’s homepage kamstrup.com.

We maintain two procedures for environmentally related communication – one for Kamstrup DK, and one for the foreign locations. The procedures deal with internal as well as external communication.

6.1 Internal communication• Environmental non-conformances

• Internal audit

• Management review

• Environmental system

• Environmental targets

• Environmental policy

• Environmental report

• Environmental legislation

• Records

6.2 External communication• Certifying body

• External complaints

• Installation subcontractors

• Interested parties and the public

• Customers

• Environmental legislation

6. Communication regarding environmental matters

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We work to reduce the known environmental impacts caused by our products and services throughout their complete lifecycle. In order to be able to do that, we need to consider the entire supply chain. Good supplier collaboration is a high priority in these efforts.

To ensure compliance with Kamstrup’s requirements and continuous environmental improvements we perform on-site audits and evaluation of suppliers. We don’t require that our suppliers are ISO 14001 certified, but it is regarded favorably.

7.1 Environmental managementKamstrup requires the supplier to fulfill the following minimum requirements:

• Environmental policy based on the supplier’s current environmental position

• Consideration of environmental aspects of activities

• Environmental improvement programme, with objectives and action plans

• Awareness of, and compliance with, relevant environmental legislation

• Employees must have adequate environmental competence

• Signing of the Supplier Statement on Kamstrup’s Supplier Information Form

The requirements are described in a leaflet, designed to inform suppliers:

This is the supplier statement that all suppliers must sign:

The undersigned with the necessary authority to sign this statement hereby confirms that the below-mentioned company:

• makes sure it is not complicit in human rights abuses

• does not use any form of forced and compulsory labour

• does not use child labour

• does not discriminate in respect of employment and occupation

• works against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery

• complies with all relevant environmental and occupational health and safety laws

• urges its suppliers to observe the above principles

• only delivers products in compliance with the RoHS II directive and is aware of the legal requirement that possibly prohibited materials and materials subject to declaration must, without prior request, be communicated to Kamstrup

• only delivers products not containing: (1) Substances listed in the REACH Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern for Authorisation – ECHA, as published at the echa.europa.eu website (2) “Conflict minerals” as defined in Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (2010) and its implementing regulations

The undersigned hereby agree to notify Kamstrup in case of non-compliance with any of the above requirements and the necessary actions taken to address the issue.

7.2 ManufacturingThe supplier must be able to demonstrate environmentally sound manufacturing practices.

Products delivered to Kamstrup must be in compliance with the RoHS II directive, and not contain substances listed in the REACH Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern for Authorisation, as published at the echa.europa.eu website.

7.3 Product informationThe supplier must be prepared to declare the material content of products delivered to Kamstrup, and be prepared to provide information concerning the end of life treatment of delivered products.

7.4 TransportThe supplier is expected to reduce environmental impact from transport by using surface transport (road, sea or rail) whenever possible.

The supplier is expected to use fuel-efficient vehicles when transporting goods or providing services for Kamstrup.

The supplier must be prepared to provide information about environmental aspects of transport of goods to Kamstrup, for example, mode of transport and packing materials.

7. Use of suppliers

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DK-8660 Skanderborg · info@kamstrup.com · kamstrup.com

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For more informationPlease visit www.kamstrup.com for all Kamstrup’s policies:

• Quality management

• Environmental management

• Occupational health and safety management

• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

and Kamstrup’s certificates for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 and ISO 27001 certifications.

If you have questions to the requirements in this document, please contact us.

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An instruction booklet is handed out to all external personnel/contractors that are to perform work/tasks at Kamstrup’s locations in Stilling.

The booklet is written in Danish, and deals with the following subjects:

• General rules

• Prior to start of work

• Cleaning and waste

• Chemicals

• Fire hazard

• Emergency equipment

• Production stops

• Noise and vibration

• Mobile phones and photos

• Electrostatic safe areas

• Smoking, food and beverages

• The surroundings

• Accidents

• Policy information

• Contact persons

8. Contractors working onsite at Kamstrup locations

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Kamstrup A/SIndustrivej 28, StillingDK-8660 SkanderborgT: +45 89 93 10 00F: +45 89 93 10 01info@kamstrup.dkkamstrup.com

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Kamstrup A/SIndustrivej 28, StillingDK-8660 SkanderborgT: +45 89 93 10 00F: +45 89 93 10 01info@kamstrup.dkkamstrup.com