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Environmental StatementReport Environmental Protection and Safety Danbury and Winsted 2016

General Part

Foreword 3 Message from the shareholders 3 Introduction by the Chief Executive Officer 5

Company Portrait 7 The Schaeffler Group 7 Schaeffler worldwide 11

Environmental Protection Worldwide 13 Standards on Environmental Protection and Occupational Safety 14 Schaeffler Environmental, Health and Safety Policy 15

Environmental Communication 16 Award 17 Environmentally Friendly Products 18

Location Part

Location 19 Introducing the Location in 2016 Danbury and Winsted 19 Changes at the Location 24

Environmental Impacts 25 Direct Environmental Impacts 25 Indirect Environmental Impacts 33

Health and Safety 34 Risk Management 34 Health and Safety 35 Social aspects 37

Key Indicators according EMAS III 38

Environmental Indicators 43 Input/ Output 43

Goals and Programs 47 Improvements not included in annual target planning 48 New goals 2016 49

Validation and responsibilities 50

CONTENTS

CONTENTS | 2

Message from the shareholders

Maria-Elisabeth Schaeffler-Thumann | Georg F. W. Schaeffler

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Yours,

Maria-Elisabeth Schaeffler-Thumann Georg F. W. Schaeffler

Schaeffler, which is based in Herzogenaurach (Germany), is a leading technology company and supplier to the automotive sector and around 60 further industrial sectors. The listed family-owned company has around 86,600 employees worldwide who, with their expertise, reliability, and commitment, lay the foundations for the company’s success.

The highest quality, outstanding technology, and strong innovative ability represent the basis for the Schaeffler Group’s lasting success. Sustainable management is a success factor for both the company and for our established corporate culture, which we as family shareholders represent.

For this reason, the consideration of ecological and social criteria has been an integral part of our corporate guidelines for many years.

In particular, the Schaeffler Group made a commitment to comply with a standardized, worldwide environmental management system that fulfills the highest requirements more than 20 years ago. This system has been continuously developed and now includes the topics of environmental protection, health protection, and occupational safety, which the company implements in a consistent manner.

All manufacturing locations have been validated according to the stringent EMAS regulations and certified according to ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 with regard to occupational safety. In the field of environmental protection, Schaeffler is playing a leading role on an international level and received an award from the European EMAS Commission in 2015.

We are delighted that the 2016 environmental statement documents the successful connection between cost- effectiveness, environmental protection, and social factors inside and outside the company.

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Introduction by the Chief Executive Officer

Klaus Rosenfeld

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The world is moving. And it is clearly getting faster by the day. Ongoing climate change, increasing urbanization, globalization, and digitalization will all permanently influence and change the ways in which we live and work.

These are changes that we want to play an active part in shaping. Our “Mobility for tomorrow” strategy was put in place in order to allow us to achieve this goal. Based on the four megatrends listed above, Schaeffler is focusing on four areas across divisions and regional borders: “Eco-Friendly Drives”, “Urban Mobility”, “Interurban Mobility”, and “Energy Chain”. As a globally active automotive and industrial supplier, we provide our customers with products, system solutions, and services that help to make our world cleaner, safer and smarter.

Within the Schaeffler Group too, however, sustainable management along the entire value-added chain and social responsibility are integral parts of the corporate culture that we practice. We place great emphasis on combining economic success with acting responsibly towards our customers, the environment, and our employees. We provide a safe working environment for our employees in addition to active health protection measures and services. This has its key points firmly anchored in our corporate code of conduct.

Group-wide governance guarantees that our guidelines and high standards in the fields of environmental protection, health protection, and occupational safety apply at every Schaeffler location around the world. Every one of the Schaeffler Group’s manufacturing locations works with environmental management systems according to EMAS or ISO 14001. We are always working to further develop these, and we prioritize Europe’s stringent EMAS standard as the basis wherever possible. We do not differentiate between our plants in Germany and those in other countries in Europe, the USA, or Asia; after all, we believe there is only one environment – one that is global and worth protecting. When it comes to fulfilling high environmental and social standards, we also actively involve our suppliers.

As a global family-owned company, we are joined by four central values – sustainable, innovative, excellent, and passionate – and these are the expression of our responsibility towards the environment and our customers and employees, as well as towards future generations. Our aim is to keep continuously developing Schaeffler by not losing sight of our vision, which makes a future worth living possible.

Klaus Rosenfeld Chief Executive Officer, Schaeffler AG

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The Schaeffler Group

The Schaeffler Group is a global automotive and industri-al supplier. Top quality, outstanding technology, and exceptionally innovative spirit form the basis for the continued success of the company. The Schaeffler Group identifies key trends early on, invests in researching and developing new forward-looking pro-ducts, and sets new standards in technology. Extensive systems know-how enables the Schaeffler Group to offer comprehensive solutions that are tailored to customer and market requirements. By delivering high-precision components and systems in engine, transmission, and chassis applications, as well as rolling and plain bearing solutions for a large number of industrial applications, the Schaeffler Group is shaping “Mobility for tomorrow” to a significant degree. The company already offers inno-vative products for hybrid and electric vehicles today.

With its approximately 86,600 employees, the Scha-effler Group is one of the leading global technology companies, and its network of manufacturing locations, research and development facilities, and distribution

companies consists of approximately 170 locations in over 50 countries. The group’s 75 production facili-ties are the cornerstone of its operations. As a global development partner and supplier, Schaeffler maintains stable long-term relationships with its customers and suppliers. In addition to Schaeffler AG, a publicly listed stock corporation incorporated under German law with its registered office in Herzogenaurach that acts as the group’s lead company, the Schaeffler Group includes 152 domestic and foreign subsidiaries as at December 31, 2016.

Strategy “Mobility for tomorrow”

“As a leader in technology, we combine a passion for innovation with the highest standards of quality to shape the future of mobility – for a world that will be cleaner, safer, and smarter.” This is the vision of the Schaeffler Group. To live up to this claim, Schaeffler adopted its strategy “Mobility for tomorrow” in 2016.

Vision“As a leader in technology, we combine a passion for innovation with the highest standards of quality to shape the future of mobility – for a world that will be cleaner, safer, and smarter.”

Mission“Guided by the values of a global family business, we work closely together with our customers as true partners to deliver a compelling value proposition through our best-in-class expertise in manufacturing technology and systems know-how. In doing so, we contribute to the success of our customers, the advancement of our employees, and the prosperity of our society.”

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Eco-friendly drives Urban mobility

Interurban mobility Energy chain

Under this strategy, the Schaeffler Group concentrates on 4 focus areas: Eco-friendly drives, urban mobility, inter-urban mobility, and energy chain. These 4 focus areas are based on four megatrends that will influence the business of the Schaeffler Group in the future: Climate change, urbanization, globalization, and digitalization.

On this basis, the Schaeffler Group’s Board of Managing Directors developed 8 strategic pillars in cooper ation with the Supervisory Board and senior management worldwide. These pillars define the company’s scope for strategic action for the next few years and form the basis for the continuous further development of the Schaeffler Group. The “Agenda 4 plus One” excellence program ensures that the strategy is executed; it comprises 16 strategic initiatives that have significance worldwide and have been selected from a variety of initiatives.

We want to be the preferred technology partner for our customers.

We are an Auto motive and Industrial supplier.

We are a global company with a local presence throughout the world.

We produce components and systems.

We view E-Mobility, Industry 4.0 and Digita-lization as key opportunities for the future.

We strive for the highest possible quality, efficiency and delivery performance.

We want to be an attractive employer.

We live by the values of a global family business.

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Efficient Future Mobility concept vehicles show technological solutions for regional requirements. The Efficient Future Mobility China concept vehicle is shown here.

Divisions

Automotive The Schaeffler Group has divided its business activities into the two divisions Automotive and Industrial. As a partner to the automotive sector, the Schaeffler Group leads the field when it comes to developing and manu-facturing groundbreaking components and systems for engines, trans missions, and chassis, for both vehicles with drive trains based on the internal combustion engine and hybrid and electric vehicles. The Automotive division business is organized into the business divisi-ons (BD) Engine Systems, Transmission Systems, Chassis Systems, and Automotive Aftermarket.

The Automotive division’s main products include clutch systems, transmission components, torsion dampers, valve train systems, camshaft phasing units, electric dri-ves, and bearing solutions in transmissions and chassis. The Schaeffler Group’s precision products and systems are key to helping make engines use less fuel and com-ply with increasingly strict emission requirements. At the same time, they also extend engine and transmission life and increase driving comfort and dynamics.

Its comprehensive technical expertise for the entire drive train is what sets apart Schaeffler Automotive, one of the leading automotive suppliers worldwide. As future consumption and emissions targets can only be fully met by electrifying the drive train, the Schaeffler Group offers solutions for the entire range of electrification types – from hybrid through to fully electric drive systems.

A comprehensive Aftermarket portfolio rounds out the business of the Automotive division. The product range covers applications in clutch and release systems, engine and transmission applications, and chassis applications. In addition, Schaeffler Automotive After-market offers a comprehensive variety of services such as practice-oriented training courses, advice provided by the Schaeffler repair hotline or the group’s online garage portal, as well as the development of specialized tools.


The bearings and related products manufactured by the Industrial division are used, for example, in wind turbines.

Industrial The Industrial division is primarily managed based on regions due to its wide customer and business structure. On this basis, the Europe, Americas, Greater China, and Asia/Pacific regions operate as profit centers responsible for the Industrial business in their respective markets. Within the regions, the Industrial business is grouped into eight sectors: (1) wind, (2) raw materials, (3) aerospace, (4) rail, (5) offroad, (6) two wheelers, (7) power transmission, and (8) industrial automation. Sales to distributors (Industrial Distribution) round out the Industrial division’s regional business.

The Industrial division’s product spectrum includes rol-ling and plain bearings, linear technology, maintenance products, monitoring systems, and direct drive techno-logy. The Industrial division offers a broad portfolio of bearing solutions, ranging from high-speed and high-precision bearings with small diameters to large-size bearings over three meters in diameter. Components are increasingly being integrated in system solutions, some of which are designed as mechatronic systems with data- generating sensors.

With its rolling bearing, linear technology, and direct drive solutions, the Schaeffler Group offers comprehen-sive technological and application engineering expertise for complete systems from one source that are precisely matched to one another. The focus is increasingly on smart products and on connecting components. One example is the “Machine Tool 4.0”, whose sensor-equip-ped components measure and report vibrations, forces and temperatures at all relevant bearing positions.

The majority of rolling bearings is supplied by the “Bea-ring & Components Technologies” (BCT) unit as an inter-nal supplier. The bearings and related products are used in applications in drive technology, production machine-ry, and wind turbines, as well as in heavy industries. In the aerospace sector, the Schaeffler Group is a leading manufacturer of high-precision bearings for jet and heli-copter engines as well as for space travel applications.

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Environmental Protection Worldwide

At all manufacturing locations Since the mid-1990s, Schaeffler has been developing an environmental management system of which it has every reason to be proud today: Virtually all of the company’s manufacturing locations are certified according to ISO 14001 and the even more stringent EMAS regulations. New locations generally follow suit within three years.

Leading role in the application of EMAS The total number of EMAS-registered manu facturing locations, particularly outside the European Union, means that Schaeffler is playing a significant leading role. Schaeffler was the first organization to apply EMAS outside the EU, thus laying the foundation for the registration of locations in third countries that sub-sequently became possible with EMAS III (also referred to as “EMAS Global”).

Numerous awards Schaeffler’s commitment here has already garnered special awards on numerous occasions, including the Bavarian Environmental Medal, the “Ökoglobe”, and the Ford Motor Company’s “Recognition of Achievement, Environmental Leadership”, which it has also won three times in a row. Schaeffler won the EMAS Award for Germany and Europe in 2005 and, in 2015, also received an honorary award during the European EMAS Awards ceremony.

Sharing experiences Schaeffler shares its experience and expertise in this field with interested groups in numerous different ways – for example, it is a member of the Environmental Verification Committee, leads the EMAS Review working group, creates various EMAS reference documents, carries out research studies, receives visits from universities and expert groups, holds regional meetings with EMAS clubs, and takes part in numerous conferences and workshops relating to EMAS and environmental management.

Manufacturing location at Schaeffler Bühl

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Standards on Environmental Protection and Occupational Safety

ISO 14001 ISO 14001 is an international, private standard for environmental management systems. It was published in 1996. Similar to the quality standard ISO 9001, also ISO 14001 is built on the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle for the continuous improvement of systems. That cycle was developed by William Deming in the 1930s years. Like all ISO standards the current ISO 14001 chapters follow the so called high level structure. Important contents are amongst others the preparation of an environmental policy, the assessment of environmental impacts, the definition of responsibilities and the preparation of an environmental program, document control and con-ducting audits. Many bigger companies, especially from the automotive sector, require that their suppliers are certified according to this standard by an accredited certifier. Because of this it is wide spread.

EMAS EMAS stands for environmental management and audit scheme. The basis of the system is a European regulation, which was published in 1993. However the participation is voluntary. EMAS requires a system according to ISO 14001 and additionally compliance with environmental law and the preparation of a com-prehensive environmental statement. Both has to be checked and confirmed by a licensed or accredited environ mental verifier. EMAS is the superior and more ambitious of both systems. It is focusing on performance, transparency and credibility and is mainly implemented within the European Union.

OHSAS 18001 OHSAS 18001 is based on a British standard for occupational health and safety management systems. It exists since 1999 and has much in common with ISO 14001 or ISO 9001. One main element is the preparation of risk assessments. Since 2016 a draft of an ISO 45001 is available, that will replace OHSAS 18001 within the next years.

ISO 50001 ISO 50001 is a relatively young standard for energy management systems. The structure and contents is similar to those of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001. Especially because of tax incentives the number of ISO 50001 certifications has increased significantly in many countries during the last years.

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Schaeffler Environmental, Health and Safety Policy

Environmental protection, occupational health, and occupational safety (EHS) are part of our management principles. We help ensure the continuity and success of our company by creating and sustaining a work environ-ment that is safe, healthy, and conducive to performance and by actively protecting the environment. The following principles apply to all areas of our company. We are committed to taking responsibility for our employees, society, and future generations.

Efficient Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental Protection Management We actively use a global occupational health and safety and environmental management system that is under-going continuous improvement and provide our emplo-yees with a fulfilling and fruitful life until retirement age. We elaborate forward-looking holistic concepts, struc-tures, and processes that we implement in collaboration with our contractual partners. We carry out regular checks across all areas to determine the extent to which these measures have been implemented and to monitor the success of our management system.

Safe, Employee-Friendly Workplaces We are convinced that all occupational accidents and illnesses can be avoided. Motivated employees and managers help us achieve our goal of a zero-accident workplace. When it comes to protection, our employees and contractors have equal priority. When designing work centers and procedures, we take into account the latest trends and developments and place special emphasis on ergonomic design.

Reliable Actions We are committed to observing all legislation and specifications regarding work safety and environmental protection. We act in a responsible manner in accor-dance with our own regulations, which, in many cases, go beyond existing legal requirements. We configure, purchase, operate, and maintain machines and facilities in such a way as to minimize potential hazards, risks, and operational disturbances. Our technology is based on the latest state of the art.

Minimum Environmental Impact and Environmentally-Friendly Products Regardless of the activities we are carrying out, we endeavor to minimize environmental impact by taking suitable measures in advance. We consume raw materi-als and energy sparingly and make every effort to minimi-ze waste, waste water, noise, and other emissions. We manufacture environmentally-friendly products taking into account the entire product lifecycle.

Responsible Employees We hold regular information and training sessions to ensure that our employees and business partners have the expertise and knowledge to carry out their work safely in a health-promoting manner and with the minimum of environmental impact in all areas of the company.

Preventive Measures We preserve and promote the physical and psychological health of our employees. We take comprehensive pre-ventive measures to protect our employees and prevent damage to the environment. Comprehensive and effec-tive emergency measures are in place at all locations to ensure that our employees and visitors are treated properly in the event of injury.

Open Communication We conduct an intensive and trusted dialog with interested parties. We provide information about our work safety and environmental protection measures as well as the impact each of our locations has on the environment.

Chief Executive Officer, Schaeffler AG Klaus Rosenfeld

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The company’s intranet provides comprehensive infor-mation: contact persons, databases, a waste guide and much more. This information is made available to all employees worldwide.

Company newsletters and notices are also used to inform employees.

Regular Conferences Environmental protection conferences held every year allow participants to exchange information and coordi-nate goals and actions. These conferences last several days and are attended by the environmental protection coordinators from all locations.

Since environmental protection conferences were first introduced, cooperation and coordination (e. g. for planning environmentally relevant facilities) between all locations have improved tremendously.

Global Regulations: Plant Standards and Procedures All actions relevant for the environment, such as the approval of indirect materials or the specification of substances prohibited for use in products and packaging, are regulated globally by special plant stan-dards. In this way, Schaeffler ensures that hazardous materials are used only if there are no other alternatives.

Environmental Communication

The relevant departments are informed in a timely manner about the use of such materials, and the required action is taken. This means that our customers can be sure that products supplied by Schaeffler contain only approved materials.

Safety rules and regulations also apply to contractors working in Schaeffler plants. A document detailing all safety-related requirements has been prepared for con-tractors working on the plant premises. Contractors may not enter the premises to perform their work unless they have agreed in writing to comply with these require-ments.

Regular Internal and External Audits The level and progress of the company’s environmental protection are also monitored by regular internal audits at all manufacturing sites as well as external audits by an independent environmental verifier. These audits are planned and coordinated at company headquarters and carried out by the Schaeffler auditor pool. The Schaeffler Group’s internal environmental auditors participate in multi-day training courses for auditors on a regular basis.

All locations receive an audit report that includes details of the current status and recommendations for improvement.

Due dates and responsibilities are defined for all relevant measures.

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European EMAS Award 2015

Schaeffler receives an honorary award for environmental protection

In May 2015, Schaeffler received an honorary award from the European Commission for its leading role in the application of EMAS during the European EMAS Awards ceremony. Schaeffler had registered its first location in China in accordance with EMAS, and has more manufac-turing locations on the register than any other company, particular ly outside of the EU.

The award was presented by Kestutis Saduaskas, director of the European Commission’s Green Economy section, during the ceremony in Barcelona, and received on behalf of Schaeffler by Lennart Schleicher, Director of the Environmental Protection and Safety Management System.

Prior to this, Schaeffler had won the national preliminary selection in the “major companies” category.

The European EMAS Award was first announced in 2005 and even at the start was presented to Schaeffler at both the national and European level.

EMAS, which stands for European Eco-Management and Audit Scheme, is a management system designed to help organizations improve their environmental performance and communicate their results. EMAS is chiefly charac-terized by its performance, credibility, and transparen-cy, and is considered to be the premier environmental management system.

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Environmentally Friendly Products

Environmental pollution and the depletion of resources can largely be attributed to the increased consumption of products. We must change our way of thinking and in-sist on environmentally friendly products that use fewer resources and minimize the strain on the environment. Our “Integrated Product Policy (IPP)” addresses this idea and aims to promote environmentally friendly products.

Schaeffler – Always One Step Ahead This isn’t a new idea for Schaeffler; we have embraced this idea for many years. We accepted the challenge to design environmentally friendly products a long time ago. What is new is the methods and tools used to achieve this goal. How can we utilize previously untap-ped potential to improve the ecobalance of a product over its entire lifecycle?

New Inroads One way to make environmentally friendly products is to increase the efficiency of the material and energy used, thus reducing environmental impacts. We continuously evaluate and design all material and energy flows, from the time they enter the company to the time they leave as products or residual materials.

Comprehensive Data Management The company’s own environmental data coordinator handles inputs and outputs of material and energy flows for all processes and products at the respective plant. Material flow analyses help further integrate environ-mental management into the company’s corporate units, such as Logistics, Manufacturing and Financial Control-ling. Existing processes and technologies are questioned thoroughly, and additional opportunities for improving processes are recognized and put into practice.

Information Networks Environmental impacts occur even when resources are extracted. To make products even more environ-mentally friendly, Schaeffler stays in close contact with its suppliers and customers. A shared network is used to record and analyze environmental information along the entire product chain. The insights gained allow new solutions to be recognized for environmentally friendly products and sustainable development.

Recycling We try to ensure that manufactured components are recycled at the end of a vehicle’s service life. This is why LuK and INA are founding members of the Partslife recycling system.

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Introducing the Location in 2016Danbury und Winsted

The Barden Corporation 200 Park Avenue Danbury, CT 06810 USA

Total manpower: 365

Facilities Plant: Barden Danbury Date of aerial photo: 2004 Site area: 74,867 m² Building area: 20,500 m²

The Barden Corporation 159 Colebrook River Road Winsted, CT 06098

Total manpower: 50

Facilities Plant: Barden Winsted Date of aerial photo: 2004 Site area: 72,641 m2 Building area: 4,250 m2

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About Barden/FAG Barden was founded in 1942 by Theodore Barth and Carl Norden (hence the name „Bar-den“) to make precision ball bearings for the Norden bombsight. The bearings they manufactured were of exceptional quality, featuring tolerances beyond the scope of the technology then available. In the mid 1950’s Barden had grown consi-derably and relocated to its current location in Danbury, Connecticut.

In 1968, Winsted Precision Ball was acquired by The Barden Corporation a leading designer and manufacturer of super precision ball bearings

In 1991, The Barden Corporation became affiliated with FAG, and formed the nucleus of its Aircraft and Super Precision (ACSP) Division. Included are facilities in Schweinfurt, Germany and Stratford, Canada, and its subsidiary Barden U.K., a manufacturer of precision ball bearings, based in England.

The Schaeffler Group acquired FAG Bearing Company in 2002. The integration of the INA and FAG sales teams takes place the same year.

The Barden Corporation’s designs include machine tool, aircraft, automotive, special machinery and medical applications. Barden specializes in the design and manufacture of super precision ball bearings for safety-critical and harsh environment applications in a broad range of market sectors, from aerospace bearings to high performance machine tools. The company‘s activities are supported by sister sites, The Barden Corporation (US) based in Danbury, USA, and the Winsted Precision Ball Company in Connecticut, USA.

Original Equipment Manufacturers’ (OEM) customers are served directly by Barden/FAG, Maintenance Repair and Operations (MRO) customers are served by a network of over 1,000 distributor locations.

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Plant Location The location of the Danbury plant is in an area with limi-ted housing in a light industrial zone. There are retail and commercial properties adjacent to the site. The Danbury plant is located within a quarter mile of a municipal air-port and a major interstate highway. Danbury is located approximately 60 miles north of New York City.

The Winsted plant is located in a rural area with limited housing in a light industrial zone. There are no retail or commercial properties adjacent to the site. The Winsted facility is approximately 60 miles north of Danbury.

Barden operates an extensive Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) program consisting of Environmental, Health and Safety Coordinators, emergency response teams for spills as well as medical emergencies. Other staff members include a Registered Nurse, Physical The-rapist and a Doctor.

The Company is an advocate of a safe and environmen-tally friendly work place and supports the Employee En-vironmental, Health and Safety Committees. The majority of the committee members are from the hourly workforce and are joined by the EHS staff, the Human Resources personnel and supervisory personnel.

Occupational Heath Nurse

Physical Therapist/ Ergonomic Specialist

EHS Coordinator Winsted

EHS/Safety Specialist

Director Human Resources

Another active program is Energy Conservation. A team of individuals work together in an effort to take advan-tage of energy incentives offered by the power company as well as to inspire others to think about saving energy. The Company actively seeks opportunities for energy conservation through employee involvement and the continuous improvement program at Barden.

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Products Traditional Barden products are predominantly radial, single row, super precision angular contact (separable and non-separable) and deep groove ball bearings. Bearings are classified as either instrument or spindle bearings, and are made to exacting Annular Bearing Engineers Committee (ABEC) specifications ABEC-7 or ABEC-9 standards which

Barden routinely exceeds. The Barden Corporation also manufactures ball screw support bearings, cylindrical roller bearings and double direction angular contact thrust ball bearings.

Barden super precision bearings are used wherever the need to meet critical tolerances, high speeds and performance under demanding operating conditions are required. Since they exceed ABEC tolerances, Barden bearings offer long life and reliable performance.

The Winsted plant manufactures balls from chrome alloy steel, stainless steel, ceramics, glass and will also manu-facture balls to specifications. The facility is a qualified United States source of M-50 balls for jet aircraft engine bearings.

The Winsted segment manufactures balls for machine tool spindle bearing and aerospace applications.

Production Processes includes Raw Material Receiving and Inspection Raw materials are received and inspected prior to release to production to ensure conformity to standards. The raw materials are received in tubes, round bars, coils and blanks.

Examples of the raw material are Steel – M-50, 52100, T-15, M-62, Stainless Steel Silicon Nitride, Glass

CNC turning The process is performed on automatic multi spindle tur-ning machines. This operation requires the use of water based coolant, compressed air and electricity to perform the machining.

Welding Process requires the use of electricity to perform operations.

Heat Treatment Furnaces require the use of a variety of raw materials including nitrogen, methanol, natural gas, electricity and quench oil.

Precision grinding and honing Processes require the use of electricity, water and oil based coolants, hydraulic oils and compressed air.

Washing Processes During the process parts are washed multiple times in dedicated aqueous washers. Prior to assembly all parts are cleaned again. During the washing process Barden uses various cleaning agents, water, electricity and com-pressed air.

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Clean room assembly During the assembly of the bearings there are functional checks, precise measurements made and visual in-spections. Once the assembly of the bearing is complete parts are prepared for shipment. Assembly processes require the use of greases and oils for lubrication, solvent, compressed air and electricity.

Heading Manufacturing of the balls starts with the raw material of either a coil or bar stock. This is followed by the flash and grind processes. Processes requires the use of electricity, water and oil based coolants, hydraulic oils and compressed air.

Lapping Process Process requires use of water and oil based coolant and electricity.

Inspection Operations such as Non-destructive testing (NDT), visual and dimensional checks, etching and passivation are conducted to confirm product quality. All operators are highly skilled in the details of the inspection process. Va-rious inspection processes require the use of chemicals, electricity and compressed air.

Certifications>> ISO14001 Environmental Management System >> OHSAS18001 Health and Safety Management System>> EMAS Validated Statement>> ISO50001 Energy Management System>> ISO9001 Quality Management System>> NADCAP – NDT, Chemical Processing>> AS9100 Quality Management System for

Aerospace Industry

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Changes at the Location

Energy Savings Danbury and Winsted each have an Energy Coordinator and an Energy Team. The Energy Coordinator leads the energy conservation projects at each site. Extensive do-cumentation of the Energy program are retained at each site individually. Energy is considered at the locations including: new equipment purchases and any other alte-rations at the sites that may affect energy consumption. During the last external Energy, Environmental, Health and Safety audit both sites received the ISO50001 Ener-gy Management System Certification.

Both sites continue to replace fluorescent bulbs with light emitting diode (LED) lighting in production and office areas. Not only are LEDs a more efficient lamp but they are also RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Subs-tances) compliant. The lighting output gives the same lumens with fewer watts and is currently the preferred lighting.

In Danbury a new compressor was installed in the boiler room and is controlled by an energy management system.

Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) hydraulic pumps: The use of VFD hydraulic pumps to replace constant pressure hydraulic pumps hydraulic pumps are being implemen-ted with machine rebuilds or as part of the TPM Program. The VFDs cycle with the machine’s requirement for the hydraulic system to operate. This results in a reduction of the operating temperatures of equipment, prevention

of hydraulic oil degradation and therefore a reduction in Kwh (kilowatt-hours) consumption.

Protection of storm water: During a Storm Water site in-spection in Danbury it was noted that three catch basins had deteriorated to the point of near collapse. All three catch basins have been repaired.

Remove Environmental Aspect: In Danbury an aging underground storage tank of a petroleum product was re-moved eliminating a potential environmental impact. The petroleum was used for heating and has been replaced with a cleaner fuel, natural gas.

Safety: Both sites engage employee participation in an Environmental Health and Safety Committee. These committees meet regularly to discuss health and safety trends and identify leading indicators to prevent injury and illnesses. Committee members conduct monthly surveys which identify potential hazards. In response to the surveys supervisors and managers are responsible for corrective actions as needed.

Portions of the parking lot in Danbury had heaved and cracked causing a potential danger for a trip and fall. These areas of the lot have been replaced.

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Environmental Impacts

There are no known complaints from neighbors regarding noise, traffic or industrial operations during the reporting period. This may be due to the location and surrounding type of properties adjacent to the facilities. Both sites are located in a light industrial zoned location with City Ordinances allowing 70 dB in the area of the plants.

Water A waste water treatment discharge permit has been is sued to the Danbury plant by the State of Connecticut with required monthly testing and reporting. Industrial waste waters pass through multiple stages of the pre-treatment system prior to discharge to the City of Danbury Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW). Annually the State inspects the system, documentation and gathers samples to confirm compliance with the parameters and requirements of the permit. During this reporting period all relevant limits were met.

There are no water treatment facilities at Winsted.

Both Danbury and Winsted are permitted by the State of Connecticut for the discharge of storm water from an industrial site which requires biannual testing and reporting. Storm water samples are tested for hydrocar-bons, chemical oxygen demand, pH, and various metals, during the reporting period all limits have been met. There are also annual inspections by the State where all records are reviewed and a general inspection of the property is conducted. Each site has a team who reviews the plan, documents and inspects the grounds twice per year. Meeting records are kept and all open items are addressed. Both sites have met all requirements for the storm water permit.

Hazardous Waste Danbury and Winsted are classified by the federal government as Large Quantity Generators (LQG) of hazardous waste. The sites are required to comply with the following requirements: track waste using a manifest system and land disposal restriction documents, proper storage and labeling of waste and periodic reporting to state and federal agencies. All employees handling

hazardous waste are trained in accordance with the state and federal regulations. Each year all documents are reviewed and training for all employees involved in the waste program is conducted. During the training any re-gulatory changes are discussed and waste handling pro-cedures are reviewed. Each participant must also pass a competency exam to remain in the program. There are periodic inspections by the State of Connecticut which include an in depth review of paperwork, waste storage, waste handling and training requirements. During the period of this report all requirements have been met.

Hazardous Materials Danbury and Winsted are registered with the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) as an offeror of hazardous materials for shipment. Each employee who is designated as an offeror of hazardous materials participates in training.

Air The Danbury site operates two natural gas fired boilers which are used for heating and are covered under an air permit and registration with the State of Connecti-cut. A General Permit to Limit Potential to Emit (GPLPE) has been issued by the State that restricts emissions from the boilers. Natural gas consumption is monitored monthly to ensure compliance with the permit.

Winsted operates small natural gas units for heating which do not require permits.

Other Materials:

Recycled The State of Connecticut requires Barden to recycle oil, cardboard, plastic, paper, glass and batteries. Contai-ners are easily accessible throughout the facility to fulfill this obligation to recycle.

Domestic Waste All domestic waste is sent to a local transfer station where it is segregated and sent to its final destination for disposal.

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Inputs/Outputs of Production

Inputs

Water

Compressed Air

Production Lubricants

Bearing Compenents

Packing Materials

Steel & Raw Materials

Coolants

Methanol & Nitrogen

Natural Gas

Electricity

Outputs

Energy

Emission

Scrap Metal

Hazardous Waste

Bearings & balls

Oil & Lubricants

Water

Recycle Materials

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Activities/Aspects Nature of Environmental impacts FutureThe use of disposable goods such as paper goods in the cafeteria and disposable shop towels in production have been replaced with china dishes and laundered shop towels.

The impact on the environment taxes the landfills with unnecessary waste. This impact is alleviated somewhat by repla-cing the disposables with articles which may be re-used. The environment benefits also with a lesser amount of truck hauling waste to the landfill and therefore redu-cing CO2.

Continue to assess the quanti-ty of disposable goods used at the facilities and replace with items which may be re-used or renewed.

Electricity is used in production are-as, offices and other non-production areas. The production of electricity using fossil fuels directly affect the environment by producing CO2 which is a greenhouse gas known to in-crease global warming.

Excessive amounts of greenhouse gases are a negative impact to the environment with adverse effects.

Control electricity usage by ins-talling high efficiency equip-ment, LED lighting and power monitors.

Emissions from heat generating equipment create negative effects on the environment.

The emissions are an added effect to global warming and air pollution.

Continue with periodic mainte-nance on existing equipment and investigate more efficient and environmentally friendly alternatives.

Waste water from production must be disposed of or recycled to reduce the amount of waste.

Offsite hauling of wastes creates CO2 emissions. Processing of industrial waste water onsite uses electricity and com-pressed air which are monitored inputs.

Filtration and regular solution testing of production wash wa-ters may add to the longevity of the tanks. Seek new efficient equipment when replacing existing.

Bearing lubricants are utilized du-ring assembly and maintenance of equipment. Overstocking of lubri-cants increases their production and increases the transportation required to deliver unnecessary product.

Inventory control is employed and stock is replenished as needed thus decreasing the manufacturing impact of the lubri-cants and the transportation impact to the facility.

Required inventory is carefully monitored and inventory limits are established.


Permits and Requirements Periodic checks and reviews of the permit requirements are conducted; any discrepancies in the requirements are corrected immediately. During the reporting period all relevant limits were met.

The Danbury plant maintains compliance with two permits issued by the State of Connecticut. The site has a waste water discharge permit for industrial waste water and a General Permit for air emissions. The requirements for these can be compared to the parameters of the Schaeffler sites in Germany.

Waste Water Discharge limits:

DanburyParameter pH Hydrocarbons Pb Cu Cr Co Ni Zn Sulfide AOX CODUnit mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/lLimit 6.5-10 100.00 0.50 2.00 2.00 NA 2.00 2.00 NA NA NA

Waste WaterParameter pH Hydrocarbons Pb Cu Cr gas Co Ni Zn Sulfide AOX CODUnit mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/lLimit 6.5-10 10-20 0.50 0.50 0.50 1.00 0.50 2.00 1.00 1.00 –Source: limits from actual valid legal permits for waste water treatment facilities operated by Schaeffler in Germany

Selected German limits for waste water discharge and emission sources:

General Air Permit General Air Permit:

Unit Process Parameter Limit Parameter Parameterlbs/day lbs/day lbs/day

Gas boilers heating

NOx

47.06

SOx

0.28

VOC

Diesel generators emergency 219.09 14.41Gas Generator emergency 313.8 0.08Gas Heaters heating 2.81 0.02Used Oil burner heating 1.64Solvent Cleaning production 113.59Solvent Cleaning production 131.22Solvent Cleaning production 143.11

Air EmissionsPara-meter

PM CO NOX SOX VOC

Source Gas heater

Oil heater

others/ general

Gas heater

Oil heater

Gas heater

Oil heater

others/ general

Gas heater

Oil heater

others/ general

others/ general

Unit mg/m3 mg/m3 mg/m3 mg/m3 mg/m3 mg/m3 mg/m3 mg/m3 mg/m3 mg/m3 mg/m3 mg/m3

Limit 5.0 50 20 50 80 0.10-0.15

0.18-0.25

350 10-350 850 350 50

Source: limits from the German „TA-Luft“


List of Regulatory Obligations General Note: Legal requirements are checked and reviewed twice per year. Any deviations are corrected immediately. During this reporting time period all pertinent limits were met.

It is imperative that Barden maintain requirements listed to be in compliance with the Agencies of the United States. The Company pays strict attention to the requirements to ensure that the limits are maintained at all times.

The regulations pertaining to the operations at the Barden sites have been rated accordingly: 0 = currently not relevant, 1 = little relevance, 2 = medium relevance, 3 = high relevance

Legal and Other Requirements RelevanceEnvironmentalHazardous Waste Management – All wastes generated must be evaluated under the Resource Conser-vation and Recovery Act (RCRA) to determine if it is a hazardous waste. The rules are very extensive and complex. Barden is classified as a large-quantity generator of hazardous waste (1,000 kg/month) and must comply with all requirements.

3

Connecticut (CT) Regulated Waste - In addition to the federal government regulating hazardous waste, Connecticut regulates a category of materials called „Connecticut Regulated Wastes“.

3

Connecticut Solid Waste Recycling - Recycling is required in Connecticut. Municipalities are required to create recycling plans and adopt and enforce a recycling ordinance. Waste haulers or disposal facilities must notify the municipality if a person has discarded recyclable items. Municipalities may fine violators.

3

Universal Waste Rule - Universal waste rules include the handling and disposal of electronic devices, lamps and computers. The Company must follow all rules for a small quantity generator.

3

Management of Used Oil - EPA regulates whether Used Oil is hazardous or not; the Company must follow the federal and State requirements. Used Oil may be burned for energy recovery, reprocessed or recyc-led.

3

Clean Water Act - The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) - Bureau of Water Management protects the waters of the state primarily by issuing and enforcing discharge per-mits. All discharges require one of several types of permits administered by the DEEP. These include the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for direct discharges, a pretreatment permit State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) for indirect discharges to a Public Owned Treatment Works (POTW), and general permits for storm water discharges.

3

Clean Air Act - The CT air permit program follows the federal standards but in some cases is more strin-gent. CT prohibits the construction, modification, or operation of any stationary source without first obtaining a permit or DEEP approval.

3

Asbestos - CT regulates asbestos according to federal rules plus additional requirements for abatement contractors and the disposal of asbestos. The state rules also apply to smaller projects that fall below the federal minimum threshold amount. The major concern is for „friable“ asbestos, however, some materials that are considered non-friable, such as vinyl-asbestos floor tile, can also release fibers when sanded, sawed or otherwise disturbed.

3

Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know - This Act is intended to provide local governments and affected communities with information concerning potential chemical hazards and accidental relea-ses of hazardous substances.

3


Legal and Other Requirements RelevanceEnvironmentalHazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) - The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has issued these regulations to protect workers that may be exposed to hazar-dous substances including Department of Transportation (DOT) regulated hazardous materials, hazar-dous wastes, and substances listed under Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA).

3

Hazardous Material Transportation - Hazardous waste transporters must follow both EPA and DOT regu-lations. While EPA regulations focus upon hazardous waste and the manifest system, DOT governs how hazardous materials are packaged, marked, and labeled before transport.

3

Aboveground Storage Tanks (AST) - Aboveground storage tanks must be monitored for leaks, corrosion, fire, vandalism, and damage by collision. A plan must be in place to ensure the security of the tanks as well.

3

Spill Prevention, Containment, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan - Facilities that store specified amounts of oil must have a SPCC plan to prevent any harmful quantities of oil from discharging into navigable waters of the United States.

3

Other Requirements -The National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) standards are referenced into the state fire code and environmental regulations concerning the storage of flammable and combustible liquids, tank tightness testing standards, and criteria for the design, installation and maintenance of new tanks. Building fire code criteria are also specified.

3

Safety - Employees have the right to petition, amend or repeal a standard that was adopted as either a national consensus or established by Federal statutes or regulations. Employees have the right to work in a safe environment.

3

General 3Walking-Working Surfaces - Employees have the right to a safe walking and work surfaces. 3Exit Routes, Emergency Action and Fire Prevention Plans - Plans should be in effect for emergency action and fire prevention. Exit routes should be maintained and easily identified.

3

Powered Platforms, Man lifts and Vehicle-Mounted Work Platforms - Installations shall meet all requirements. Safety equipment must be easily accessible and regular maintenance performed.

3

Occupational Health and Environment Control - Workplace should be safe for all employees. Regular monitoring of the work space shall be performed to keep health and environmental risks at a safe level.

3

Hazardous Materials - All requirements shall be met regarding the use, handling, storage and transporting for all hazardous materials. MSDS should be available for all employees.

3

Personal Protective Equipment - Employer shall ensure that all employees are instructed to use, and given appropriate protective equipment.

3

General Environmental Controls - The environment of the workplace shall be kept sanitary and all areas shall be easily identified. Permit is required for confined space.

3

Medical and First Aid - Medical personnel shall be available for all employees. First aid training available. 3Fire Protection - Sprinklers, smoke detectors and fire extinguishers should be ready for use. Evacuation plans should be in effect and exits are clearly marked.

3

Materials Handling and Storage - Employees shall be trained in proper handling of materials. All equipment used shall undergo routine maintenance and safety inspections.

3

Machinery and Machine Guarding - Employees shall be trained in proper use of the machines. Guards and safety devices should be put in use where necessary.

3

Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Other Hand-Held Equipment - Employer is responsible for the safe condition of the tools.

3

Welding, Cutting and Brazing - Fire watch must follow FM Global protocol. 3


Legal and Other Requirements RelevanceEnvironmentalElectrical - Qualified employees shall be trained in equipment techniques. Those qualified shall be aware of risks and hazards associated with the equipment and usage.

3

Toxic and Hazardous Substances - Employer shall train employees in proper handling of substances, pro-vide necessary personal protective equipment, clearly label the substance and identify risks associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the employer to keep an employee’s exposure to any hazardous or toxic substance limited in accordance with the requirements.

3

Inspections, Citations, and Proposed Penalties - Employers must comply with occupational safety and health standards.

3

Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses - Employers are required to report work related injuries or illnesses.

3

Safety and Health Regulations for Construction - Ladders - General safety requirements for the use of ladders

3

Energy - there are limited energy regulations that pertain to our activities with the exception of refrigerant phase outs beginning in 2020 (monitoring for legislative updates).

2

Risk of Potential Environmental Incidents All company employees are trained at the beginning of their service on accident prevention. Key points are reviewed such as proper personal protective equipment, material handling devices, safe chemical handling and basic ergonomic training. In the event of an accident employees are instructed how to report the emergency and obtain medical attention. Spill prevention is also discussed and the importance of working carefully and not causing spill incidents. The discussion further re-views the importance of protecting the environment and energy conservation.

Emissions Sources of emissions at the sites are closely monitored and tracked to reduce emissions to the environment. Careful reviews of the chemicals are considered prior to the use in production lines.

Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from employee transpor-tation vary depending upon the length of the commute and type of vehicle driven by employees. Currently there exists no regular public transportation to the Winsted facility; however in Danbury there is limited bus service available.

Design engineers use new technology to contribute to energy savings worldwide, the wind energy generation and turbocharger bearing systems assist in the reduction of emissions and improve fuel economy in diesel trucks.

Raw materials (steel) purchased to manufacture products contains a relatively high (average >75%) recycled steel content. Raw materials are delivered to the plants via diesel freight trucks and the finished parts are distribut-ed in a similar manner. Another mode of transportation, sea freight is used for overseas orders. Barden minimizes transportation impacts by maximizing truckload capa-cities and scheduling deliveries. Balls are transported between the plants via inter-company vehicles.

Barden suppliers have a variety of potential environmen-tal impacts ranging from packaging, chemicals and their processes. The Schaeffler Group has adopted the Compa-ny wide norm to eliminate and reduce certain hazardous substances. Prior to purchasing chemicals, it is required that suppliers provide detailed information about their materials and are required to conform to environmental standards. New chemicals are thoroughly investigated prior to their acceptance and allowance on to the site.


Waste Management Waste is carefully maintained to comply with regulations and to ensure that no spills or incidents occur. After re-viewing the options for disposal treatment it is clear that waste should be recycled as much as possible. The majo-rity of the sites’ wastes are currently in that category.

All sources of energy are monitored on a continued basis to verify optimum efficiency of associated equipment. The Danbury site has a Building Management System (BMS) which monitors the use of electricity, compressed air and Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems. This in combination with daily checks allows the site to better control the use of energy.

Maintenance The maintenance team consists of highly skilled trades-men which include electricians, stationary equipment mechanics, machine mechanics and general mainte-nance workers. This groups recognizes the significance of a proactive approach when responding to equipment requirements. Generally the corrective and preventative work is generated internally as a maintenance function resulting from inspections and other predictive measures.

Usage of chemicals and substances as well as semi-finished parts and purchased parts Chemicals are maintained in a safe manner and are stored in secure areas. Affected employees are trained on safe chemical handling and use as well as proper disposal rules set by the environmental team at the sites. The sites have no reason to suspect ground or ground water contamination.

The sites do not manufacture all parts needed for the production of bearings. Semi-finished and purchased parts are specifically ordered based on use and quality. These are stored at the plants for future orders. Chemi-cals are carefully screened prior to use including taking into consideration the corporate policy on prohibited chemicals for use in the products and the Barden strategy to reduce the impact on the employees and the environment.


Indirect Environmental Impacts

Environmentally Sound Purchasing The Barden Corporation purchases concentrated general cleaning products such as a general purpose cleaner for our facilities. A metering system reduces chemical and water usage. This reduces the need to order and trans-port large quantities of chemicals to the plants.

The company utilizes a laundry service to wash shop towels and gloves; this affords us the opportunity to decrease costs associated with disposal and reduces the need for raw materials. This results in immediate waste reduction and ISO14001 compliance advantage by not sending waste to landfills.

The Purchasing of office paper includes products that contain at least 10% post-consumer recycled content.

Service contractors are required to read and sign The Barden Corporation Environmental Health and Safety Guide for Contractors prior to services performed at the site along with providing a copy of their Certificate of Insurance. The Company expects all vendors to perform their duties in a safe and environmentally responsible manner and to adhere to all health, safety and environ-mental rules.

Contractors on The Barden property can also contri-bute to environmental impacts indirectly through spills, accidents, fires and mishandling of waste. The Barden Corporation has developed a safety and environmental brochure as a tool to assist contractors in addressing potential impacts. Contractors are trained on these requirements and are required to comply with the rules and policies.

To reduce potential off-site impacts from waste handlers, The Barden Corporation uses certified waste disposal facilities and transporters to handle and dispose of wastes, minimizing risk to our company and the envi-ronment. Periodic site evaluation of their activities is conducted by the Environmental and Safety team.

Packing The packing department recycles the materials used to pack within the cartons; there is no longer the need to use peanuts to prevent movement within the box. This reduces transportation to the plant because packing ma-terial are recycled from within the building. The exterior cartons must conform to shipping specifications but can ultimately be recycled at the destination.


Fire protection In Danbury there is a full time Fire Department that will respond to our needs. They are equipped to respond to fires, explosions, chemical events and other related emergencies. Winsted has a volunteer Fire Department that will also respond to an emergency at the plant. The response time to both plants is within an acceptable time period.

The buildings are equipped with sprinkler systems and suppression systems on select equipment. Fire extin-guishers are located throughout the facilities for use by trained employees only. Our fire insurance company inspects the facilities on an annual basis and reviews the function of suppression systems, sprinkler performance and perform risk assessments for the prevention of fire incidents.

Plant fire brigade The sites have no fire brigades and rely on the city to respond.

Fire-fighting equipment As required by code the sites have adequate portable hand held fire extinguishers. A select group of emplo-yees are trained in the use of these extinguishers. There is equipment throughout the building that has dedicated fire suppression systems. In the manufacturing and office areas there are water sprinkler systems and or smoke detection units.

Training and exercises Employees practice evacuation drills annually for all shifts. Training sessions are conducted on fire extin-guishers to a select group employees.

Plant security

Risk Management

Access control All employees are issued identification/security badges which allow them access to the building and other key areas as needed. All visitors and contractors are issued badges depending on their type of business and areas of access. Both visitors and contractors sign in and out each day and are briefed on the security rules by their Company contact.

Contractor Management The Schaeffler Group requires that the environmental, health and safety measures be followed by all Con-tractors during the performance of work, to ensure the protection of Contractor’s personnel and the Schaeffler Group employees and property. The Contractor is solely responsible for ensuring that itself, its agents, sub-contractors and employees act in compliance with the Environmental, Health and Safety measures at the site.

All contractors must wear Identification badges at all times when performing work on the premises. The site representative will review all security and evacuation measures with the contractor upon arrival. Contractors are required to report to a designated area for headcount during evacuation and may not leave the property until the drill is completed.

Checkup The Company contact reviews and completes a checklist with the contractor at various intervals; this includes the review of any hazards and the proper measures to be taken.

Emergency plans and management The sites have an extensive Emergency Plan which inclu-des: plant evacuation procedures, fires, chemical spills, medical emergencies, aircraft intrusion, bomb threats, earthquake response, security measures including active shooter and power interruption. These are periodically reviewed by the Environmental, Health and Safety Coor-dinator in conjunction with other key personnel. Training on certain regulatory topics is conducted annually.

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Through programming and training the goal is to prevent accidents and to keep employees engaged in safety at work and at home. Overall the Company has seen a reduction in incidents at the Danbury plant with the exception of 2013. In Winsted the site has realized a downward trend leading to “zero” reportable incidents in 2014 and 2015. Targets are set as a result of the type of injuries or near misses reported at the sites.

Health and Safety

Danbury Incident Rate

3.0

2.5

2.0

1.5

1.0

0.5

02011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Winsted Incident Rate

8

6

4

2

02011 2012 2013 2014 2015

The Health and Safety Program at The Barden Corporati-on defines the measures and time periods taken to reach the specific health and safety objectives and targets. It also defines which function and organizational unit is responsible for implementation of each measure. In addition, programs are developed periodically such as ergonomics, electrical safety and safe chemical hand-ling.

Biometric screenings are conducted annually providing employees with basic health information such as blood pressure, height, weight, body mass index and choleste-rol numbers. Employees can follow up with the Company Nurse or their private physician for further information.

Occupational Health Injuries range from minor lacerations and abrasions to employees being referred to external medical facilities. All injuries and medical situations are evaluated in the Medical Department in Danbury by the nurse or First Aid staff members before being sent off site. In Winsted the employees report all injuries to the First Aid team and at that point the decision is made as to the appropriate care required.

The Nurse supports both facilities’ First Aid Teams by providing annual first aid and CPR/AED (cardiopulmo-nary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator) training classes. The Team consists of committed and enthusiastic individuals, including several supervisors and managers. Although the nurse is only available three days a week the team has proved invaluable throughout the year.

Every year most of the employees take advantage of In-fluenza vaccinations offered at the Danbury and Winsted facilities. Our employees are very generous in supporting the annual Red Cross Blood drives sponsored by the Medical department.

A Stress Management Seminar was offered to all emplo-yees at the Danbury facility. The participants reported the information was not only enlightening but encoura-ging. This seminar provided the proper steps needed to cope with the challenges in everyday life, both at work and home.

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The Medical Department has a part time Physical Thera-pist who is readily available for treatment of work related injuries, consultation regarding non-work related injuries and as a general medical resource for the employee. This inherently reduces cost as it eliminates the need for the worker to leave the job site, eliminates down time for their job process and the clinical fee.

The Medical Department assists in maintaining several other health and safety programs on site. The Hearing Conservation Program is maintained in cooperation with the nurse and the Environmental, Health and Safety Coordinators. In Danbury the nurse coordinates the prescription eye glass program as well. At the Winsted site the Environmental, Health and Safety Coordinator is trained to perform visual acuities for select employees. The Medical Department conducts eye exams for Non-Destructive Testing and administers Medical Surveillance Programs. The medical director evaluates all work related injuries and is available to all employees for consultation.

The nurse is a member of the Employee, Health, Safe-ty, and Environmental Committee and participates in monthly safety audits. The Medical Department is an integral part of the company and its part-time employees are kept active and inspired by the health and well being of fellow employees.

Ergonomics Basic ergonomic assessments are conducted in conjunc-tion with risk assessments. Supervisors are trained to evaluate their employee’s workstations and body mecha-nics. The Environmental, Health and Safety Coordinators assist with body alignment, adjustment of stools, chairs, workstations height and ergonomic tooling selection. Employees are encouraged to participate in the work-space assessment and to offer feedback when adjust-ments are made.

Periodic ergonomic assessments are conducted to ensure the safety of the employee in the work space. The assessment may also include the evaluation of an entire department or a single job process with emphasis on work flow and cross training within the department. Departmental training programs are an educational method tailored to the demands of a specific depart-ment or job process. Individualized training programs are conducted at a specific work station and may be followed with a training bulletin to all employees. New hire employees are trained in basic ergonomics during the orientation period.

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Barden employees participate in annual food drives which benefit local shelters. Employees also have an opportunity to donate blood through the American Red Cross twice a year.

There are several luncheons held for employees at Thanksgiving, St. Patrick’s Day, safety luncheons and a Fourth of July Barbeque.

In December there is a Children’s Christmas party with Santa as the guest of honor.

As the Company meets milestones with no accidents there have been free ice cream and popcorn giveaways which is always popular with the employees. The Winsted site went 1,000 days without an accident and received fleece jackets in honor of their accomplishment.

The Barden Corporation has supported the local technical high school and their Manufacturing Technology programs for many years. Each year approximately twenty students arrive at the Danbury facility for a tour through the production floor with a concentrated discussion in the tool room followed by a question and answer period.

The technical high school students participate in the toolmaker apprentice program. The student is mentored with a senior toolmaker and monitored and coached in task assignments. Upon graduation they can become full time emplo-yees and work toward becoming a certified toolmaker. The Toolmaker Apprentice program takes approximately 4 years to complete.

Barden introduced the Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Apprenticeship Program for Turning and Grinding. The CNC program is a 3 to 3 1/2 year commitment depending on

completion of all requirements. Both programs are registered through the State of Connecticut and will require selected educational courses along with On the Job Training (OJT) time with a mentor or journeyperson.

Social Aspects

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Key Indicators according EMAS III Danbury

Absolute Relative*Database 2013 2014 2015 2013 2014 2015Reference dataAdded value in Mio. Dollar [Mio] 30.0 24.4 31.0General DataTotal headcount [EMP] 406 370 385Size of property [ac] 18.5 18.5 18.5Total sealed surface [ac] 5.00 5.00 5.00 0.167 0.205 0.161 [ac / Mio $]Biodiversity [%] 73 73 73

InputWater [gal] 4,773,588 4,315,999 5,167,998 159,226 176,711 166,753 [gal / Mio $]Electricity from external supply [kWh] 11,884,800 11,452,800 11,524,800 396,424 468,916 371,864 [kWh / Mio $]>> percentage of renewable energies

(only from external supply) [%] 18.0 18.0 19.5>> Amount of electricity from

renewable energy (only external supply) [kWh] 2,139,264 2,061,504 2,247,336 71,356 84,405 72,513 [kWh / Mio $]

>> Amount of electricity generated inhouse (conventional) [kWh] 0 0 0 0 0 0 [kWh / Mio $]

>> Amount of electricity generated inhouse from renewable energy [kWh] 0 0 0 0 0 0 [kWh / Mio $]

Electricity ∑ [kWh] 11,884,800 11,452,800 11,524,800 396,424 468,916 371,864 [kWh / Mio $]>> Percentage of renewable energy

with regard to overall consumption [%] 18.0 18.0 19.5Natural gas [kWh] 4,370,677 5,767,475 6,288,987 145,786 236,140 202,923 [kWh / Mio $]>> Amount from renewable energies [kWh] 0 0 0 0 0 0 [kWh / Mio $]>> Percentage of renewable energies [%] 0 0 0Light fuel oil [gal] 2,964 2,574 2,916 99 105 94 [gal / Mio $]>> Amount from renewable energies [gal] 0 0 0 0 0 0 [gal / Mio $]>> Percentage of renewable energies [%] 0 0 0Fuels for internal logistics Diesel [gal] 284 747 177 9,47 30,6 5,71 [gal / Mio $]

>> Amount from renewable energies [gal] 0 0 0 0 0 0 [gal / Mio $]>> Percentage of renewable energies [%] 0 0 0 Gasoline [gal] 0 0 0 0 0 0 [gal / Mio $]

>> Amount from renewable energies [gal] 0 0 0 0 0 0 [gal / Mio $]>> Percentage of renewable energies [%] 0 0 0District heating [kWh] 0 0 0 0 0 0 [kWh / Mio $]>> Amount from renewable energies [kWh] 0 0 0 0 0 0 [kWh / Mio $]>> Percentage of renewable energies [%] 0 0 0Propane / LPG [lbs] 2,016 1,440 1,184 67.2 59.0 38.2 [lbs / Mio $]Metanol [lbs] 46,025 56,444 65,412 1,535 2,311 2,111 [lbs / Mio $]Energy input ∑ [kWh] 16,502,362 17,491,965 18,097,599 550,446 716,179 583,944 [kWh / Mio $]>> Amount of renewable energy with

regard to total energy input [kWh] 2,139,264 2,061,504 2,247,336 71,356 84,405 72,513 [kWh / Mio $]>> Percentage of renewable energy with

regard to total energy input [%] 13.0 11.8 12.4

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Absolute Relative*Database 2013 2014 2015 2013 2014 2015Emulsion concentrates [lbs] 26,056 14,718 10,716 869 603 346 [lbs / Mio $]Processing oils [lbs] 10,699 10,195 12,801 357 417 413 [lbs / Mio $]Solvent - VOC [lbs] 25,520 27,847 27,840 851 1,140 898 [lbs / Mio $]Solvent - non VOC [lbs] 0 0 0 0 0 0 [lbs / Mio $]Metal raw materials [lbs] 383,437 364,934 350,380 12,790 14,942 11,305 [lbs / Mio $]Metal semi finished products(external supply) [lbs] 323,953 310,808 341,106 10,806 12,726 11,006 [lbs / Mio $]Other raw materials [lbs] 0 0 0 0 0 0 [lbs / Mio $]

OutputWaste ∑ [lbs] 1,550,628 1,178,790 898,657 51,722 48,264 28,996 [lbs / Mio $]non hazardous waste ∑ [lbs] 1,128,359 723,401 564,613 37,637 29,618 18,218 [lbs / Mio $]

>> waste water [lbs] 905,560 504,480 360,438 30,205 20,655 11,630 [lbs / Mio $]>> waste oil [lbs] 140,301 159,950 133,350 [lbs / Mio $]>> grinding swarf / sludge [lbs] 48,160 31,956 37,837 1,606 1,308 1,221 [lbs / Mio $]>> solvon PB [lbs] 17,600 14,400 18,000 587 590 581 [lbs / Mio $]>> others [lbs] 16,738 12,615 14,988 558 517 484 [lbs / Mio $]

hazardous waste ∑ [lbs] 5,045 3,190 5,260 168 131 170 [lbs / Mio $]>> sulfuric acid [lbs] 2,400 1,200 1,900 80.1 49.1 61.3 [lbs / Mio $]>> hydrochlord acid [lbs] 960 880 820 32 36 26.5 [lbs / Mio $]>> nitric scid [lbs] 900 800 1,300 30 32.8 41.9 [lbs / Mio $]>> others [lbs] 785 310 1,240 26.2 12.7 40 [lbs / Mio $]

Scrap (ferrous + non-ferrous) ∑ [lbs] 417,224 452,199 328,784 13,917 18,515 10,608.67 [lbs / Mio $]

>> Waste for recycling (without scrap)

[lbs] 16,881 3,390 5,200 563 139 168 [lbs / Mio $][%]

>> Waste for disposal / removal

[lbs] 145,502 125,661 114,638 4,853 5,145 3,698.95 [lbs / Mio $][%]

CO2-equivalents ∑ [lbs] 8,739,261 9,121,334 9,171,689 291,503 373,458 295,937 [lbs / Mio $]>> CO2-emissions from combustion

processes at this site [lbs] 2,084,465 2,719,098 2,957,378 69,529 111,329 95,424 [lbs / Mio $]>> CO2-emissions from electricity obtai-

ned from external sources [lbs] 6,405,907 5,955,456 5,992,896 213,673 243,836 193,369 [lbs / Mio $]>> CO2-emission factor per kWh

electricity obtained from external sources

[lbs / kWh] 0.539 0.520 0.520

>> CO2-emissions from district heating obtained from external sources [lbs] 0 0 0 0 0 0 [lbs / Mio $]

>> CO2-equivalent from the refrigerant agent amounts refilled due to leakages [lbs] 248,888 446,780 221,415 8,302 18,293 7,144 [lbs / Mio $]

SO2 - emissions from combustionprocesses at the site [lbs] 81 88 86 2.7 3.6 2.8 [lbs / Mio $]NOx - emissions from combustionprocesses at the site [lbs] 928 1,205 1,310 31 49 42 [lbs / Mio $]Particulate matter emissons ∑ [lbs] 51.6 51.97 51.98 1.721 2.1278 1.6773 [lbs / Mio $]>> from combustion processes

at the site [lbs] 2.6 2.97 2.98 0.087 0.1215 0.0963 [lbs / Mio $]>> from production an other

processes [lbs] 49 49 49 1.63 2.01 1.58 [lbs / Mio $]VOC-emissions [lbs] 18,337 17,517 17,901 611.64 717.20 577.60 [lbs / Mio $]* In relation to added valueSources for evaluation of emission factors are the ProBas data bank (http://www.probas.umweltbundesamt.de - status: September 22nd, 2011) as well as the GEMIS 4.8 data bank (http://www.oeko.de/service/gemis/).

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Key Indicators according EMAS III Winsted (BCW)

Absolute Relative*Database 2013 2014 2015 2013 2014 2015Reference dataAdded value in Mio. Dollar [Mio] 5 4 4General DataTotal headcount [EMP] 54 49 52Size of property [ac] 18 18 18Total sealed surface [ac] 4 4 4 1 1 1 [ac / Mio $]Biodiversity [%] 78 78 78

InputWater [gal] 391,603 447,707 462,295 81,584 101,752 105,067 [gal / Mio $]Electricity from external supply [kWh] 1,823,040 1,805,750 1,801,440 379,800 410,398 409,418 [kWh / Mio $]>> percentage of renewable energies

(only from external supply) [%] 18.0 18.0 19.5>> Amount of electricity from

renewable energy (only external supply) [kWh] 328,147 325,035 351,281 68,364 73,872 79,837 [kWh / Mio $]

>> Amount of electricity generated inhouse (conventional) [kWh] 0 0 0 0 0 0 [kWh / Mio $]

>> Amount of electricity generated inhouse from renewable energy [kWh] 0 0 0 0 0 0 [kWh / Mio $]

Electricity ∑ [kWh] 1,823,040 1,805,750 1,801,440 379,800 410,398 409,418 [kWh / Mio $]>> Percentage of renewable energy

with regard to overall consumption [%] 18.0 18.0 19.5Natural gas [kWh] 1,547,516 1,072,441 1,300,909 322,399 243,737 295,661 [kWh / Mio $]>> Amount from renewable energies [kWh] 0 0 0 0 0 0 [kWh / Mio $]>> Percentage of renewable energies [%] 0 0 0Light fuel oil [gal] 0 0 0 0 0 0 [gal / Mio $]>> Amount from renewable energies [gal] 0 0 0 0 0 0 [gal / Mio $]>> Percentage of renewable energies [%] 0 0 0Fuels for internal logistics Diesel [gal] 0 0 0 0 0 0 [gal / Mio $]

>> Amount from renewable energies [gal] 0 0 0 0 0 0 [gal / Mio $]>> Percentage of renewable energies [%] 0 0 0 Gasoline [gal] 0 0 0 0 0 0 [gal / Mio $]

>> Amount from renewable energies [gal] 0 0 0 0 0 0 [gal / Mio $]>> Percentage of renewable energies [%] 0 0 0District heating [kWh] 0 0 0 0 0 0 [kWh / Mio $]>> Amount from renewable energies [kWh] 0 0 0 0 0 0 [kWh / Mio $]>> Percentage of renewable energies [%] 0 0 0Propane / LPG [lbs] 132 99 106 28 23 24 [lbs / Mio $]Methanol [lbs] 0 0 0 0 0 0 [lbs / Mio $]Energy input ∑ [kWh] 3,371,327 2,878,769 3,102,968 702,360 654,266 705,220 [kWh / Mio $]>> Amount of renewable energy with

regard to total energy input [kWh] 328,147 325,035 351,281 68,364 73,872 79,837 [kWh / Mio $]>> Percentage of renewable energy with

regard to total energy input [%] 10 11 11

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Absolute Relative*Database 2013 2014 2015 2013 2014 2015Emulsion concentrates [lbs] 12,437 9,215 11,428 2,591 2,094 2,597 [lbs / Mio $]Processing oils [lbs] 23,080 16,199 17,332 4,808 3,682 3,939 [lbs / Mio $]Solvent - VOC [lbs] 36,480 30,000 42,840 7,600 6,818 9,736 [lbs / Mio $]Solvent - non VOC [lbs] 0 0 0 0 0 0 [lbs / Mio $]Metal raw materials [lbs] 103,617 86,615 96,165 21,587 19,685 21,856 [lbs / Mio $]Metal semi finished products(external supply) [lbs] 0 0 0 0 0 0 [lbs / Mio $]Other raw materials [lbs] 20,175 17,131 14,050 4,203 3,893 3,193 [lbs / Mio $]

OutputWaste ∑ [lbs] 464,891 390,414 331,750 96,852 88,730 75,398 [lbs / Mio $]non hazardous waste ∑ [lbs] 361,494 304,450 271,007 75,311.25 69,193.18 61,592.50 [lbs / Mio $]

>> domestic waste [lbs] 30,865 31,526 32,460 6,430.21 7,165 7,377.27 [lbs / Mio $]>> oily water [lbs] 268,579 212,224 176,747 [lbs / Mio $]>> grind sludge [lbs] 54,000 50,000 52,000 [lbs / Mio $]>> rags and oil [lbs] 6,450 8,500 5,500 [lbs / Mio $]>> nPB [lbs] 1,600 2,200 4,300 333.33 500 977.27 [lbs / Mio $]>> others [lbs] 4,903 1,200 780 [lbs / Mio $]

hazardous waste ∑ [lbs] 35,054 28,860 27,331 7,303 6,559 6,211.59 [lbs / Mio $]>> nital etch [lbs] 17,417 11,200 10,000 3,628.54 2,545.45 2,272.73 [lbs / Mio $]>> passivation [lbs] 12,800 12,800 15,600 2,666.67 2,909.09 3,545.45 [lbs / Mio $]>> waste oil sludge [lbs] 2,000 3,200 1,600 416.67 727.27 363.64 [lbs / Mio $]>> spent sodium bisulfate [lbs] 400 400 20 83.33 90.91 4.55 [lbs / Mio $]>> others [lbs] 2,437 1,260 111 507.71 286.36 25.23 [lbs / Mio $]

Scrap (ferrous + non-ferrous) ∑ [lbs] 68,343 57,104 33,412 14,238 12,978 7,593.64 [lbs / Mio $]

>> Waste for recycling (without scrap)

[lbs] 6,614 7,694 8,040 1,378 1,749 1,827.27 [lbs / Mio $][%]

>> Waste for disposal / removal

[lbs] 30,865 31,526 32,460 6,430 7,165 7,377.27 [lbs / Mio $][%]

CO2-equivalents ∑ [lbs] 1,703,442 1,515,524 1,515,299 354,884 344,437 344,386 [lbs / Mio $]>> CO2-emissions from combustion

processes at this site [lbs] 688,243 476,984 578,550 143,384 108,405 131,489 [lbs / Mio $]>> CO2-emissions from electricity obtai-

ned from external sources [lbs] 982,619 938,990 936,749 204,712 213,407 212,897 [lbs / Mio $]>> CO2-emission factor per kWh

electricity obtained from external sources

[lbs / kWh] 0.539 0.520 0.520

>> CO2-emissions from district heating obtained from external sources [lbs] 0 0 0 0 0 0 [lbs / Mio $]

>> CO2-equivalent from the refrigerant agent amounts refilled due to leakages [lbs] 32,580 99,550 0 6,788 22,625 0 [lbs / Mio $]

SO2 - emissions from combustionprocesses at the site [lbs] 6 4 5 1.3 1.0 1.2 [lbs / Mio $]NOx - emissions from combustionprocesses at the site [lbs] 295 205 248 61 46 56 [lbs / Mio $]Particulate matter emissons ∑ [lbs] 0 0 0 0.08 0.06 0.07 [lbs / Mio $]>> from combustion processes

at the site [lbs] 0 0 0 0.08 0.06 0.07 [lbs / Mio $]>> from production an other

processes [lbs] 0 0 0 0 0 0 [lbs / Mio $]VOC-emissions [lbs] 1,846 2,089 1,347 384.58 474.77 306.14 [lbs / Mio $]* In relation to added valueSources for evaluation of emission factors are the ProBas data bank (http://www.probas.umweltbundesamt.de - status: September 22nd, 2011) as well as the GEMIS 4.8 data bank (http://www.oeko.de/service/gemis/).

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Input Danbury

Electricity Reduced consumption of kWh is due to energy efficiency measures that were put in place for compressed air and chiller optimization. Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) were installed on all chillers and cooling towers. A new energy efficient compressor with controls was installed in 2014.

Water Consumption Water consumption was steadily reducing from 2011 through 2014. In 2013 into 2014 evaporating tower optimization programs were installed utilizing Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) fan controls and sequencing controls further reducing the consumption of water. In 2015 a faulty water treatment valve which controls tower blow down was allowing water to go directly to drain. This went unnoticed for a period of time and has since been rectified.

[MWh] Electricity [kWh/VA]

13,000

12,500

12,000

11,500

11,000

10,5002011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Electricity [MWh] | kWh/VA

0.50

0.40

0.30

0.20

0.10

0

[Gallons *1,000] Water Consumption

5,200

5,000

4,800

4,600

4,400

4,200

4,0002011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Water [Gallons*1,000]

[MWh] Natural Gas

7,000

6,000

5,000

4,000

3,000

2,000

1,000

02011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Natural Gas [MWh]

Natural Gas After several years of a downward trend for natural gas usage the site experienced a higher than normal use. The site removed an aging underground storage tank of #6 fuel oil in the fall of 2013. The site has only used natural gas for heating since the last quarter of 2013.

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OutputDanbury

Non-Hazardous Waste The majority of the waste generated at the site is classi-fied as non-hazardous. In 2011 there was an excessive amount of waste oil shipped off for disposal. The site has successfully targeted the reduction of waste oil disposal over the years. Overall the quantity of waste generated through production is steadily declining.

[Pounds] Non-Hazardous Waste

2,000

1,500

1,000

500

02011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Non-Hazardous Waste [Pounds*1,000]

[Pounds] Hazardous Waste

7,000

6,000

5,000

4,000

3,000

2,000

1,000

02011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Hazardous Waste [Pounds*1,000]

[Pounds] VOC Emissions

20,000

18,000

16,000

14,000

12,000

10,000

8,000

6,000

4,000

2,000

02011 2012 2013 2014 2015

VOC Emissiona [Pounds]

Hazardous Waste Hazardous waste at the site has been decreasing over the years as less hazardous material replacements are substituted for old chemistries. The hazardous waste streams are mainly acids and flammable liquids which are used in specific operations. In 2015 there was a slight upturn in hazardous waste disposal due quality standards in the inspection areas requiring more fre-quent tank changes.

VOC Emissions Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) emissions fluctuated due to mechanical failures of aging equipment. Preven-tive maintenance checks are conducted regularly and efforts to remove VOCs from production are in place. In the event of a leak maintenance is called immediately to make repairs as some spare parts are available at the site.

The usage is monitored monthly based on the equipment activity.

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Input Winsted

Electricity In 2014 and 2015 a number of new machines were ins-talled replacing aging inefficent equipment. The newer machines are capable of running larger lot sizes in the same amount of time which is a more efficient method of producing balls.

Water Consumption There is an ongoing investigation as to the accuracy of the metered water through the town owned meter. The Town of Winchester and the site are actively involved in resolving this issue.

[Gallons] Water Consumption

500

450

400

350

300

250

200

150

100

50

02011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Water [Gallons*1,000]

[MWh] Electricity

1,850

1,800

1,750

1,700

1,650

1,600

1,550

1,5002011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Electricity [MWh]

[MWh] Natural Gas

1,600

1,400

1,200

1,000

800

600

400

200

02011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Natural Gas [MWh]

Natural Gas Outsourcing Heat Treat activities began in 2014 due to an aging furnace. In 2015 the site began to increase Heat Treating in house however a Management decision was made to stop all Heat Treating effective August 2015. The site now outsources 100% of Heat Treating activites.

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OutputWinsted

Non-Hazardous Waste Attempts to increase process efficiency has led to the decrease in non hazardous waste.

[lbs] Non-Hazardous Waste

400,000

350,000

300,000

250,000

200,000

150,000

100,000

50,000

0

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Non-Hazardous Waste [lbs]

[lbs] Hazardous Waste

35,000

30,000

25,000

20,000

15,000

10,000

5,000

02011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Hazardous Waste [lbs]

[lbs] Scrap

80,000

70,000

60,000

50,000

40,000

30,000

20,000

10,000

02011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Scrap [lbs]

Hazardous Waste It was necessary to conduct maintenance on an obsolete water treatment system therefore the waste disposal increased hazardous waste for 2013. During 2014 and 2015 hazardous waste remains stable.

Scrap Scrap has continued to be reduced due to improved processes and yields.

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Environmental goals Environmental program Completed? ActionsSecurity System >> Installation of new security system >> Installation of new card readers,

software and employee badges Environmental and Safety Program

>> Committee conducted monthly audits

>> Employees conducted 252 Envi-ronmental and Safety audits, all findings were closed out

ISO 50001 Certification >> Prepare Energy program >> Documentation of energy use and programs for reduction, create site energy team

Reduce injury rate and lost work days from previous year

>> Safety programming/awareness >> We continue to strive to meet the goals set for us through training opportunities

Safe chemical handlingprocedures

>> Safety programming/awareness >> Periodic reviews and training

Communication >> EHS programming >> Continue with classroom training and the Read and Understood pro-gram which promotes departmen-tal discussion and meetings. Near Misses and Lessons Learned assist in enhancing communication

Goal has been achieved. Part of goal has been achieved. Additional actions planned. Goal not achieved.

Goals and Programs

Numerous environmental protection actions have been implemented at the locations since the last complete environ-mental statement. Many small steps have helped to achieve our environmental goals, not all of which can be docu-mented here. The list below includes only those actions that were published in the last environmental statement.

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Improvements not included in annual target planning

Environmental goals Environmental programs Responsible CompletionReplacement of rooftop air conditioning units

>> Replacement of R-22 Maintenance before 1/1/2020

Global Harmonization >> Health & Safety EHS 12/31/2015Improve security systems already in place and develop new ones as needed Security

>> Security Maintenance 12/31/2017

Notification procedure for terminated employees. An official method of no-tifying employees of a termination.

>> Security Human Resources

12/31/2016

Adjust room temperature set point of shop floor and adjoining areas as part of the energy savings program and CO2 emissions

>> Energy/Air Maintenance 2015

Insulation of Hot and Cold Water pipes

>> Energy Maintenance 2015

Upgrade storm water structures >> Storm Water Management Assembly 2015Ipsen Furnace installation >> Reduce CO2 emissions PV

Manufacturing2016

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New goals 2016

Setting specific and realistic goals is the only way to protect the environment in the long run. Environmental programs must include actions that can be implemented. We have selected the most important actions for the next three years. Responsibilities for implementing these actions have been clearly defined. The successful completion of environ-mental programs further relieves the environment within the specified time.

Environmental goals Environmental programs Responsible CompletionEnhance identification badge system >> Security

>> New system has updated pictures and access software installed

Maintenance 2015

Global Harmonization final implementation

>> EHS>> Create new labeling system>> Train employees>> Implement program

EHS 2016

Energy reduction >> Energy Management System>> Reduce Operating Hours for the HVAC Systems>> Personal fans- automatic turn off because of

plant air conditioning >> Reduce individual AC units from office in the

production area>> Reassess lighting requirements.>> Install energy efficient reflective roof

Maintenance 2016-2018

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Validation and Responsibilities

VERIFIER‘S DECLARATION:

Dr-Ing. R.Beer, with EMAS environmental verifier registration number DE-V-0021, accredited or licensed for the scope 25 and 29.32 (NACE Code), declares to have verified the site

The Barden Corporation 200 Park Avenue | Danbury, CT 06810 | USA 159 Colebrook River Road | Winsted, CT 06098 | USA

as indicated in the environmental statement: release 2 from 07 July 2016 of the a. m. organization and confirms that the site meets all requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1221/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25. November 2009 on the voluntary participation by organizations in a community eco-management and audit scheme (EMAS).

By signing this declaration, I declare that

>> the verification and validation has been carried out in full compliance with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1221/2009.

>> the outcome of the verification and validation confirms that there is no evidence of non-compliance with applicable legal requirements relating to the environment.

>> the data and information of the environmental statement: release 2 from 07 July 2016 of the site reflect a reliable, credible and correct image of all the sites activities, within the scope mentioned in the environmental statement.

This document is not equivalent to EMAS registration. EMAS registration can only be granted by a Competent Body un-der Regulation (EC) Nr. 1221/2009. This document shall not be used as a stand-alone piece of public communication.

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The next consolidated (entire) Environmental Statement will be published in April 2020 at the latest.

In the years between, an annual update of the Environ-mental Statement will be compiled for validation by the environmental verifier.

Done at The Barden Corporation, on 5th February 2016

Dr-Ing. R.Beer Environmental Verifier

Responsible for environmental protection at the Barden Corporation - Danbury location:

Dennis J. Miller Vice President / General Manager

Responsible for environmental statement at the Barden Corporation - Danbury location:

Janice Zuvich Environmental Protection Coordinator

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Questions about environmental Protection at the Barden Corporation:

Dennis J. Miller 200 Park Avenue Danbury, CT 06810 USA

www.bardenbearings.com [email protected]

USA: From other countries: 203 744-2211 +00-1 203 744-2211 203 794-8227 +00-1 203 794-8227

Questions about environmental protection by Schaeffler:

Norbert Hörauf Industriestraße 1-3 91074 Herzogenaurach

www.schaeffler.com [email protected]

Germany: From other countries: 09132 822058 +49 9132 822058 09132 82452058 +49 9132 82452058

The structure and contents of this report correspond to the requirements stated in Annex IV of Regulation (EC) No. 1221 / 2009 of the E uropean Parliament and the Council dated November 25, 2009 regarding the voluntary participation of organizations in the eco-management and audit scheme (EMAS).

Moreover, the report contains information about issues pertaining to occupational safety, plant security and fire protection as well as general information on social benefits pr ovided by the company and this location.

© Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG · 2016 This publication or parts thereof may not be reproduced without our permission.

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