TRACKING OUR PROGRESS

What Gets Measured Gets Managed

In 2009 and 2010, ThyssenKrupp Elevator increased the rigor and efficiency in which we collect and mange our environmental performance data through the implementation of an environmental management system, which helps us to better understand our performance and develop the appropriate reduction strategies. We have already seen the benefits of our environmental management systems in the areas of energy, greenhouse gases, water, waste, materials and toxics.

Our environmental management systems collect data in alignment to requirements within the ISO 14001 certification, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) sustainability reporting framework, and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) annual information request. We also find value in using these standards to inform our management processes and broader strategies.

• Expanding Our Scope

Through the implementation of our upgraded environmental management systems and the deployment of new measurement processes with accountability across the organization, we have been able to expand the scope of the data we collected.

With regard to energy use and greenhouse gas emissions, the process of responding to the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) for our customers in 2009 and 2010 enabled us to provide more robust measurement of our progress. For our 2010 CDP submission, we expanded the scope to include all known sources of ThyssenKrupp Elevator’s Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions for our corporate buildings, manufacturing facilities and branch offices in the prior year.

In contrast to the 2009 CDP submission, the scope for CDP 2010 has increased, due to the increased availability of data. Data reported in the 2009 CDP was limited to Middleton and Walnut facilities, and the service fleet. Also, Scope 2 emissions from our field offices were not included in 2009.

• Achieving Results

In 2009 and 2010, we are proud to announce our progress towards reducing our energy, greenhouse gases, water, and waste within our operations.

Learn more about our performance in the following areas:

	Energy Efficiency
	Understanding Our Emissions
	Reducing Our Water Use
	Reducing Our Water Use

Additional information can also be found in our “Environmental Performance Chart.”

• Energy Efficiency

Our energy reduction targets are set through our parent company ThyssenKrupp AG’s Energy Climate and Innovation (ECI) Initiative. ECI targets are applied to all facets of our energy consumption, such as electricity, heat, oil, gas and coal. Our current energy efficiency target set by ThyssenKrupp AG is 55% reduction in energy consumption by 2020, with a 7% annual improvement using fiscal year 2008 as our base year.

• Key Performance Indicator:

Trend: Decreasing (While Expanding Operations)

Electricity consumption within our operations increased in 2009 because we expanded the scope of collection to include our large corporate Germantown office. In 2010, our absolute consumption decreased in spite of expanding our largest manufacturing facility to 650,000 square feet to accommodate our Salvagnini and powder coat systems. We have further to go to reach our goals and are focused on continuous improvement to increase energy efficiency within our operations.

• Understanding Our Emissions

ThyssenKrupp Elevator is committed to understanding and reducing our emissions, particularly those from greenhouse gases. We are also committed to decreasing our emissions from volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which are linked to health risks. In 2010, we reduced our VOC emissions by nearly 70% from 2009 levels. Evaluating our most significant emissions sources and collaborating with individual facilities to provide guidance on reduction targets informs our strategy on emissions management.

• Key Performance Indicator:

Trend: Decreasing (While Expanding Scope)

Our absolute greenhouse gas emissions decreased from 2008 to 2010 while expanding the scope of our operations and data collected. In 2009, we added a new production line. These additional emissions from the new production line were offset by reductions resulting from our energy efficiency initiatives and reduced fleet emissions. We are committed to reducing our absolute greenhouse gas emissions and are using our upgraded environmental management systems to monitor our progress and reveal the greatest opportunities for reductions.

Note: Scope 1 and 2 emissions are limited to the ThyssenKrupp Elevator’s corporate buildings, manufacturing facilities and branch offices within the United States, and does not include distribution centers which are not owned by ThyssenKrupp Elevator but contribute to our Scope 3 emissions.

• Reducing Our Water Use

Our current water efficiency target, which is set by our parent company ThyssenKrupp AG, is a 50% reduction in water consumption by 2020, with a 7% annual improvement using fiscal year 2008 as our base year.

• Key Performance Indicator:

• Trend: Stabilizing (Due To Conservation Efforts and Tracking Systems)

In 2009, we experienced a below-slab water leak at Middleton during the expansion. Fortunately, our environmental management systems enabled us to identify the leak early and prevented additional water usage. In 2010, we reduced our water use significantly through our water treatment plant at our Middleton manufacturing facilities.

• Momentum Towards Zero Waste

Our current waste efficiency target, which is set by our parent company ThyssenKrupp AG, is a 55% reduction in waste-to-landfill by 2020, with a 7% annual improvement using fiscal year 2008 as our base year. In 2010, we achieved a 43% reduction in waste consumption.

• Key Performance Indicator:

• Trend: Decreasing (Due To Program Implementation)

Waste generation in corporate and branch offices is estimated based on per person averages. In 2008, we retained a solid waste management advisory firm to help us develop methodology to calculate our manufacturing waste generation. In 2010, we dramatically reduced waste to landfill through the implementation of recycling programs in alignment with our “Waste Nothing” goal.