Siemens 2009 Annual Report Download - page 56

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In the future, we intend to focus even more intensely on tapping
the growth potential provided by sustainable business. That’s one
reason why – as an integrated technology company – we’re invest-
ing heavily in research and development. One prime example of
our success is our Environmental Portfolio, which has already
made us the world’s leading provider of ecofriendly technologies.
Built on our unrivaled expertise in green solutions, the Portfolio
showcases how we’re fulfilling our commitment to sustainable
development.
Recent changes in our organization reflect the high importance we attach to sustainability. At
Managing Board level, Barbara Kux is now responsible for sustainability as well as supply chain
management. In her capacity as Chief Sustainability Officer, she coordinates and oversees the ac-
tivities of our Sustainability Board and Sustainability Office. The Board is responsible for developing
our sustainability strategy and program as well as for monitoring and reporting on our sustain-
ability performance.
As part of our sustainability program, we’re implementing the following strategic measures:
▪ We’re driving the Siemens Environmental Portfolio in our Sectors and establishing it
at our Regional Companies in order to achieve our targets for generating revenue and
cutting greenhouse gas emissions with Portfolio offerings.
▪ To minimize our carbon footprint, we’re analyzing the energy efficiency of more than
100 company locations worldwide. Where we find room for improvement, we’ll take
action to make our operations more energy-efficient and climate-friendly.
▪ We’re intensifying our dialogue with our stakeholders. The Sustainability Advisory
Board established for this purpose brings together leading international representatives
from the political, scientific and business arenas.
▪ To enhance transparency, we’re refining our reporting processes.
We’re gratified that our efforts are being recognized. Siemens has again been named to the
prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability Index, capturing the No. 1 spot in the Diversified Industrials
sector. The company has also substantially improved its rankings in the categories Environment
and Society. This is the tenth time in a row that we’ve has been honored by Dow Jones analysts for
our sustainable activities, and this year’s overall result is the best our company has ever achieved.
Driving sustainable business
 Introduction  Our world 36 Our company
52 Our understanding of sustainability 54 Driving sustainable business 58 Our contribution to
sustainable urban development