ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT 2008

V e l e n j e , M a y 2 0 0 9

1. STATEMENT OF THE CREDIBILITY OF ENVIRONMENTAL DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2. COMPANY PROFILE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

3. ACTIVITIES SCOPE OF THE COMPANIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

4. DEVELOPMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

5. SUITABILITY ASSESSMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

6. IDENTIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS AND ASSESSMENT

OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

7. ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT EFFICIENCY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

7.1 Meeting Implementation Targets of Gorenje, d.d. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

7.2 Meeting Implementation Targets of Gorenje I.P.C., d.o.o. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

8. IMPLEMENTATION TARGETS IN 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

8.1 Implementation Targets of Gorenje, d.d. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

8.2 Implementation Targets of Gorenje I.P.C., d.o.o. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

9. COMMUNICATION WITH THE INTERESTED PARTIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

10. MEETING LEGAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

EMAS

EMAS Amendment of the Environmental Statement by the Gorenje, d.d., and Gorenje I.P.C. d.o.o., for the year 2008EMAS

1. STATEMENT OF THE CREDIBILITY OF ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

The EMAS environmental statement for the period from January 1st to Decem-ber 31st 2008 refers to the operation of the companies Gorenje, d.d., and Goren-je I.P.C., d.o.o. It is an addition to the EMAS statement of the companies Gorenje, d.d., and Gorenje I.P.C., d.o.o., for the year 2006. All information and facts includ-ed in the EMAS environmental statement are credible and reflect the actual con-dition of the environment management system at both companies concerned.

In 2003, the parent company Gorenje, d.d., adjusted its operations to the EMAS requirements according to the EU Regulation No. 761/2001. In 2006, the compa-ny Gorenje I.P.C., d.o.o., joined the system. Operation of the EMAS system was evaluated in April 2009 by the Slovenian Institute of Quality and Metrology (SiQ); according to its findings, the system is compliant with the requirements of the EMAS Regulation.

M a g . V i l m a F e c eDirectorEnvironment, Health and Safety

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2. COMPANY PROFILE

Company name:Gorenje, gospodinjski aparati, d.d.

Date of entry into the Court Register:December 31st 1997

Abbreviated name:Gorenje, d.d.

Registered office:Velenje, Partizanska 12

Company activities:Development, production and sales of household appliances, information and industrial equipment

Activity code:27.510 Production of electric household appliances

Name:Gorenje I.P.C., Invalidsko podjetniški center, d.o.o.

Date of entry into the Court Register:June 25th 1991

Abbreviated name:Gorenje I.P.C., d.o.o.

Registered office:Velenje, Partizanska 12

Company activities:Development, production, and sale of electrical component parts, graphic products, polystyrene packaging and assembly of component kits for household appliance industry

Activity code:27.330 Production of sockets, switches and other wiring devices

Activities of the Gorenje, d.d.

Activities of Gorenje I .P.C., d.d.

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3. ACTIVITIES SCOPE OF THE COMPANIES

ACTIVITIES OF THE GORENJE, D.D.

The EMAS system includes activities of the parent company which are performed at the following sites:

Velenje, Partizanska 12;•Šoštanj, Industrial Zone Primorska cesta and•Rogatec, Cesta 56.•

Activities of Gorenje, d.d., at Velenje site are performed in a mixed area intended for industrial, repair, crafts, and service activities. At locations in Šoštanj and Ro-gatec, activities are carried out in locations intended for industry and crafts.

The EMAS system does not include Gorenje d.d., MEKOM Program at the Hrastje 2a in Bistrica ob Sotli, which is engaged in a new activity and is only partly related to the core activity of Gorenje, d.d.

The activities include development, production and sale of household applianc-es, information technology and industrial equipment. The production companies within the parent company are:

Refrigerators/freezers program: refrigerators, freezers and combined applianc-•es;Cooking appliances program: electrical and gas cookers, ovens, cooking hobs;•Washer/dryer program: washing machines, dryers, pantry kitchen; •Mechanical components - MEKOM program: metal and plastic components;•POINT program: development, production and sale of information equipment;•INDOP program: development, production and sale of industrial equipment •

In 2007, the activities of the INDOP program were relocated from Velenje to Šoštanj; as a result, implementation goals for 2008 were adjusted accordingly.

ACTIVITIES OF THE GORENJE I.P.C., D.O.O.

The EMAS system includes company activities at the following sites:Velenje, Partizanska 12,•Šoštanj, Industrial Zone Primorska cesta.•

The activities of Gorenje I.P.C., d.o.o., at the Velenje site are carried out in a com-bined area intended for industrial, repair, crafts and service activities. At the Šoštanj location, Gorenje I.P.C., d.o.o., is located in the industrial zone along the Primorska Cesta, which is intended for industry and crafts.

Company activities include the following main processes: development and pro-duction of electrical components, production of printed material, production of packaging made of expanded polystyrene and production of assemblies for household appliances. The production includes the following programs:

Packaging program: production of packaging made of expanded polystyrene;•Services program: assembly of component kits for household appliances; •Graphics program: drawing up user’s manuals for household appliances;•Electrical components program: production of wiring sets for household appli-•ances.

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4. DEVELOPMENTThe year 2008 was marked with the largest development project in the last two years in the Cooking Appliances Program, as an entire new generation of cooking appliances was developed, based on innovative technologies, excellent ergonom-ics, care for the environment and user-friendly management. Two patents were applied for and approved in this regard:

the inclination of the top oven surface – also related to this extraordinary fea-•ture of the oven is the patented original solution for the top heater placed in two height levels, in order to fit the inclination; patent related to temperature effects of oven operation on the environment – •patented cooling system of the oven enables that the cold air moves between the furniture and the oven instead of the hot air.

The development of the new minimalistic collection of Gorenje Ora-Ïto applianc-es with trendy designed in white continued the successful story with the French Designer; the white collection is expected to repeat, or even exceed the success of the black hit collection that precedes it. The appliances are ranked in the high-est, “A” energy classes and offer all modern user functions. They are distinctive for the uniform appearance of the front decorative panels which are covered entire-ly in white glass and handles made of honeycombed aluminum in stainless steel version.

The notable development achievements also include the new generation of con-denser dryers of the B energy class. The transition to the higher energy class has been enabled by the innovative technology optimizing of air flows and recycling of the hot air developed during the drying process.

In terms of development, the company Gorenje I.P.C., d.o.o., took part in the simul-taneous development of household appliances within the parent company.

Most novelties in production technology were introduced in the Cooking Appli-ances Program in Velenje. The revision included as much as 70 percent of the cooking appliances production program, thus involving a thorough technologi-cal upgrade of the manufacturing plant. Production efficiency and flexibility were greatly improved, as was the method of work, which is more worker-friendly; this, in turn, greatly decreased the probability of error and thus improved product quality. The Cooking Appliances Program technological park was upgraded with state-of-the-art equipment.

At the MEKOM Program, rejects was considerably decreased, and improvements were made in terms of use of material and equipment capacity.

At Gorenje I.P.C., information support improved the level of traceability of instal-lation of individual components. Workplaces are adapted to the level of disabled persons employed, which improved the productivity, as well as quality of prod-ucts and services.

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5. SUITABILITY ASSESSMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

The joint policy of integrated environment protection system in compliance with the ISO 14001 standard and the occupational health and safety system in com-pliance with the OHSAS 18001 standard was adopted by Gorenje, d.d., on Feb-ruary 15th 2006. Through a decision on the implementation of an integrated sys-tem of environment protection and occupational health and safety at the com-pany Gorenje I.P.C., d.o.o., and Gorenje Orodjarna, d.o.o., a policy was adopted on March 13th 2007, which reflects the unified approach at the parent compa-ny Gorenje, d.d. and the subsidiaries Gorenje I.P.C., d.o.o., and Gorenje Orodjar-na, d.o.o.

It is considered that the policy from 2007 reflects the actual status and condition of environmental impacts and the related environment protection targets; hence, it did not require any revision in 2008.

6. IDENTIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS AND ASSESSMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

In 2008, re-identification and reevaluation of environmental aspects and re-esti-mation of environmental impacts, was not required; therefore, environmental as-pects register from 2007 remained valid and effective in both companies.

Aspect Unit 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007Implemented

2008Target2008

Reduction in the quantity of- hazardous waste- secondary raw materials- disposed waste

kg/productkg/productkg/product

0.254.680.75

0.254.230.49

0.184.230.44

0.214.330.36

0.20-

0.33

0.15-

0.30

0.14-

0.31

0.14-

0.31

0.13-

0.29Effective use of energy resources:- water - electric power - thermal energy- compressed air - natural gas

m3/productkWh/productkWh/productm3/product

Sm3/product

0.2121.9515.0519.491.09

0.1821.6212.4715.09

1.02

0.1922.2413.2813.451.03

0.2022.3913.7217.471.02

0.2023.0913.4215.291.04

0.1823.00

11.4316.06

1.04

0.11224.65

-15.44

1.17

0.117 25.02

- 15.70

1.23

0.11 24.00

- 15.30

1.14Meeting environment protection targets at the Velenje site

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7. ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT EFFICIENCY

7.1 Meeting Implementation Targets of Gorenje, d.d.

Location Velenje:

Aspect Unit 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007Implemented

2008Target2008

Reduction in the quantity of- hazardous waste- secondary raw materials- disposed waste

kg/productkg/productkg/product

0.254.680.75

0.254.230.49

0.184.230.44

0.214.330.36

0.20-

0.33

0.15-

0.30

0.14-

0.31

0.14-

0.31

0.13-

0.29Effective use of energy resources:- water - electric power - thermal energy- compressed air - natural gas

m3/productkWh/productkWh/productm3/product

Sm3/product

0.2121.9515.0519.491.09

0.1821.6212.4715.09

1.02

0.1922.2413.2813.451.03

0.2022.3913.7217.471.02

0.2023.0913.4215.291.04

0.1823.00

11.4316.06

1.04

0.11224.65

-15.44

1.17

0.117 25.02

- 15.70

1.23

0.11 24.00

- 15.30

1.14Meeting environment protection targets at the Velenje site

The volume of hazardous waste generated in the year amounted to 0.14 kilograms per product, which is the same as in the year before. The target value of 0.13 kil-ogram per product was not attained. The deviation from the target amounted to 7.7 percent. The reason for this is slower-than-expected decrease of the amount of waste sludge from the Central Wastewater Treatment Plant, as volatile produc-tion orders (resulting from the economic crisis) does not allow the optimization of the waste water treatment process. The quantity of disposed waste exceeds the planned goal by 6.9 percent; however, it has remained at the 2007 level. In 2008, additional 15.54 tons of waste was generated in oil separators due to the develop-ment of a part of a land lot during the construction of the new warehouse.

In the field of effective use of energy resources, we approached the target wa-ter consumption, with deviation amounting to only 6.4 percent. The use of natu-ral gas was 11.8 percent higher than planned; the use of compressed air is 2.6 per-cent over the target value; and power consumption was 4.3 percent over the tar-get level. The reason for the excess of actual consumption over the planned val-ues is the volatile household appliance manufacturing throughput resulting from the initial impacts of the global economic crisis.

The deviations from the target values did not call for any corrective measures.

Location Rogatec:

Aspect unit 2006 2007 Implemented 2008 Target 2008Reduction in the quantity of- hazardous waste - disposed waste

tt

22.769.4

22.365.2

23.757.2

21.066.0

Meeting environment protection implementation targets at the Rogatec site

A comparison in the quantity of hazardous waste indicates an increase compared to the year before and excess over the target value by 12.9 percent. The volume was increased due to higher humidity in the waste sludge from the waste water

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treatment plant, which is a result of poorer operation of the chamber filter press. We have launched the preparation of a draft plan to solve this problem.

In terms of disposed waste, we performed better than planned by 13.3 percent and the volume was reduced by 12 percent compared to the year before, owing to more consistent waste sorting.

The deviations from the target values did not call for any corrective measures.

Location Šoštanj:

Aspect unit 2006 2007Implemented

2008Target 2008

Reduction in the quantity of- hazardous waste - disposed waste

tt

1.932.3

0.4532.2

9.235.5

10.840.0

Rational use of energy/fuels- water consumption- power consumption

m3

kWh2,994

1,372,9732,790

1,981,5743,419

2,771,0673,900

2,945,000

Meeting environment protection implementation targets at the Šoštanj site

In 2008, the INDOP Program was operating at its new location in Šoštanj for over a year, following the relocation from Velenje. The volume of hazardous and dis-posed waste generated in 2008 reflects the annual production at the Šoštanj lo-cation and it is very close to the target values.

The quantity of hazardous waste is lower than planned by 14.8 percent and the quantity of disposed waste is lower by 11.2 percent. The quantity of water used is lower than planned by 12.3 percent and power consumption is 6 percent low-er. Deviations are a result of the fact that actual production throughput was low-er than planned.

The deviations from the target values did not call for any corrective measures.

7.2 Meeting Implementation Targets of Gorenje I.P.C., d.o.o.

Location Velenje:

Aspect unit 2004 2005 2006 2007Implemented

2008Target 2008

Reduction in the quantity of- hazardous waste- disposed waste

kgkg

--

045,000

1,13882,800

1,20064,612

1,12065,317

1,15063,000

Effective use of energy resources:- water - electric power - compressed air - natural gas

l/productkWh/productm3/productm3/product

1.5940.0440.0860.229

4.8290.0570.1000.130

3.8970.0600.1030.131

2.4920.0580.1000.125

2.5250.060

0.1010.127

2.4900.0570.0990.124

Meeting environment protection implementation targets at the Velenje site

The hazardous waste quantity was lower than planned by 2.6 percent while the quantity of disposed waste was higher by 3.6 percent.

The targets of rational use of energy were not entirely attained as the use of wa-ter was actually increased by 1.5 percent, power consumption rose by 5.3 percent, use of compressed air rose by 2.0 percent and the use of natural gas rose by 2.4 percent.

Aspect Unit 2004 2005 2006 2007Implemented

2008Cilj 2008

Reduction in quantity of- hazardous waste- disposed waste

kgkg

--

1,77080,000

16232,200

0.048,718

4537,057

5047,000

Racionalna raba energentov– poraba vode– poraba električne energije

l/koskWh/kos

--

0.0990.039

0.1110.037

0.0970.034

0.0610.036

0.0960.033

Meeting environment protection implementation targets at the Šoštanj site

Aspect Unit 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Target 2009Reduction in quantity of- hazardous waste- disposed waste

kg/productkg/product

0.250.75

0.250.49

0.180.44

0.210.36

0.210.33

0.150.30

0.140.31

0.140.31

0.100.29

Effective use of energy resources- water - electric power - heat - compressed air - natural gas

m3/productkWh/productkWh/productm3/product

Sm3/ product

0.2121.9515.0519.491.09

0.1821.6212.4715.09

1.02

0.1922.2413.2813.451.03

0.2022.3913.7217.471.02

0.2023.0913.4215.291.04

0.1823.00

11.4316.06

1.04

0.1124.65

-15.44

1.17

0.11725.02

-15.71.23

0.1124.00

-15.30

1.14

Implementation targets of Gorenje, d.d., at the Velenje site

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Location Šoštanj:

Aspect Unit 2004 2005 2006 2007Implemented

2008Cilj 2008

Reduction in quantity of- hazardous waste- disposed waste

kgkg

--

1,77080,000

16232,200

0.048,718

4537,057

5047,000

Racionalna raba energentov– poraba vode– poraba električne energije

l/koskWh/kos

--

0.0990.039

0.1110.037

0.0970.034

0.0610.036

0.0960.033

Meeting environment protection implementation targets at the Šoštanj site

The quantity of hazardous waste was lower than planned by 11 percent while the quantity of disposed waste was reduced by 21 percent. This is a result of more consistent and committed waste separation and constant activities at the Graph-ics Program. Use of water is lower than planned by 36 percent and the use of pow-er is higher by 9 percent.

8. IMPLEMENTATION TARGETS IN 2009

8.1 Implementation Targets of Gorenje, d.d.

Aspect Unit 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Target 2009Reduction in quantity of- hazardous waste- disposed waste

kg/productkg/product

0.250.75

0.250.49

0.180.44

0.210.36

0.210.33

0.150.30

0.140.31

0.140.31

0.100.29

Effective use of energy resources- water - electric power - heat - compressed air - natural gas

m3/productkWh/productkWh/productm3/product

Sm3/ product

0.2121.9515.0519.491.09

0.1821.6212.4715.09

1.02

0.1922.2413.2813.451.03

0.2022.3913.7217.471.02

0.2023.0913.4215.291.04

0.1823.00

11.4316.06

1.04

0.1124.65

-15.44

1.17

0.11725.02

-15.71.23

0.1124.00

-15.30

1.14

Implementation targets of Gorenje, d.d., at the Velenje site

Aspect Unit 2006 2007 2008 Target 2009Reduction in quantity of- hazardous waste- disposed waste

tt

22.769.4

22.365.2

23.857.2

22.654.3

Implementation targets of Gorenje, d.d., at the Rogatec site

Aspect Unit 2006 2007 2008 Target 2009Reduction in quantity of- hazardous waste- disposed waste

tt

1.932.3

0.4532.2

10.935.5

10.333.7

Effective use of energy resources- water consumption- power consumption

m3

kWh2,994

1,372,9732,790

1,981,5743,419

2,771,0673,248

2,772,000

Implementation targets of Gorenje, d.d., at the Šoštanj location

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8.2 Implementation Targets of Gorenje I.P.C., d.o.o.

Aspect Unit 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008Target 2009

Reduction in quantity of- hazardous waste- disposed waste

kgkg

--

045,000

1,13882,800

1,20064,612

1,12065,317

1,11665,250

Effective use of energy resources- water - electric power - compressed air - natural gas

l/productkWh/productm3/productm3/product

1.5940.0440.0860.229

4.8290.0570.1000.130

3.8970.0600.1030.131

2.4920.0580.1000.125

2.5250.060

0.1010.127

2.5200.0590.0980.125

Tabela: Izvedbeni cilji Gorenja I .P.C., d.o.o. na lokaciji Velenje

Aspect Unit 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008Target 2009

Reduction in quantity of- hazardous waste- disposed waste

kgkg

--

1,77080,000

16232,200

0.048,718

4537,057

4437,050

Effective use of energy resources- water consumption- power consumption

l/productkWh/product

--

0.0990.039

0.1110.037

0.0970.034

0.0610.036

0.0600.035

Implementation targets of Gorenje I .P.C., d.o.o., at the Šoštaj site

9. COMMUNICATION WITH THE INTERESTED PARTIES

Gorenje was featured 6,005 times in Slovenian media in 2008; environmental is-sues were the central topic in 115 of these contributions. Hence, the share of envi-ronmental issues in Gorenje’s media appearances in 2008 amounts to 2 percent. Among the environmental issues, the media paid particular attention in 2008 to the ERICo Institute (44 features), followed by announcements and releases on the Earth Day when Gorenje presented 21 trees to the citizens of Velenje. This event was featured in the media 21 times.

In terms of environmental issues, reporting on Gorenje and its activities was en-tirely positive in all of the features (Gorenje was listed as an example of sound practice in terms of environment protection, it was listed among the environ-ment-friendly companies, company environmental policy was praised, etc.); to our knowledge, there were no negative opinions or reports on Gorenje in terms of ecological issues in 2008.

In 2008, Gorenje, d.d., was addressed by 22 groups or individuals seeking more information on environment protection and environment management; mostly, they sought answers to various survey questions; others visited Gorenje as well. In June 2008, Gorenje, d.d., received a complaint from the inhabitants of Stara Vas (Koroška cesta, Velenje), warning of the problem of noise and light pollu-tion caused by the night shift at the steel sheet warehouse at the Washer / Dry-er Program. The report relating to excessive noise was also submitted to the In-spectorate of the Republic of Slovenia for the Environment and Spatial Planning which carried out an inspection at Gorenje, d.d., and found that operating activi-ties of Gorenje, d.d., are in compliance with the legislation. Despite this conclusion,

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Gorenje implemented minor changes to the work process of the night shift in or-der to adjust there activities to the requests of the nearby residents.

In 2008, the Inspectorate for Environment and Spatial Planning made two more visits at Gorenje, d.d., of which one was related to the liabilities of Gorenje, d.d., with regard to the Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control scheme, of which Gorenje, d.d., is a part, while the other visit was paid to Gorenje, d.d., Program ME-KOM, Rogatec plant. During the first inspection, the following aspects of environ-ment protection were reviewed: waste water treatment, treatment of waste water from oil separators, air emissions, waste treatment, packaging and waste packag-ing treatment, noise released into the environment, handling of ozone-depleting substances, storage of hazardous substances and measurements of electromag-netic radiation. During the inspection at the Rogatec plant, the following aspects were reviewed: waste water treatment, air emissions, waste treatment and noise released into the environment. No decree has been issued.

At Gorenje I.P.C., d.o.o., the Inspectorate of the Republic of Slovenia for the Envi-ronment and Spatial Planning did not perform any inspections in 2008.

Within both companies, internal communication is in place focusing also on envi-ronment protection. This communication takes place through the Worker’s Coun-cil, “Iskrice” system of submitting and rewarding useful proposals, the 20-key sys-tem, internal magazines and coordinators for environment protection and occu-pational health and safety. In order to improve the efficiency of communication, an independent Environment Protection portal was set up on the Gorenje Group Intranet. Employees are also informed of the activities and policies in the field of environment protection through articles in internal magazines: the “Črno na Be-lem” weekly, the bi-monthly “Pika na G” and the GIB bulletin.

Periodical training in occupational health and safety, fire safety and environment protection for employees was carried out as planned in 2008. The introductory seminars for the newly employed workers and for practical training of high school and university students were carried out in cooperation with the human resource department. Thus, 2,100 employees attended periodical training at Gorenje, d.d.; 1,100 employees took part in the training upon reassignment to another work post, and 977 employees in administration were trained through the e-education system. At Gorenje I.P.C., d.o.o., 399 employees attended the training.

Gorenje Professional Fire Squad teamed up with the Velenje Volunteer Firemen Society to prepare a drill in fire extinguishing and evacuation at the premises of Gorenje I.P.C., Packaging Program. In cooperation with the Volunteer Firemen So-cieties of the Firemen Association Šmarje pri Jelšah, a fire extinguishing and evac-uation drill was organized at the Rogatec plant of the MEKOM Program.

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10. MEETING LEGAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Based on continuous monitoring of legal (in the field of emissions into water, emis-sions into air, waste, noise, packaging, chemicals, energy resources, building con-struction and protection against natural and other disaster) and other require-ments related to environment protection, careful environmental assessment of company operations, results of environment monitoring and results of inspection reviews, we estimate that operations of the companies Gorenje, d.d., and Goren-je I.P.C., d.o.o., are in compliance with the legal and other requirements defined by the requirements of the ISO 14001 standard and EMAS regulation.

The company meets legally stipulated limit values in the area of wastewater, emis-sions into air and noise released into the environment, specifically defined for our areas of activity. For other previously listed areas, no limit values have been de-fined by law.

On August 29th 2008, the Ministry of the Environment and Spatial Planning, En-vironmental Agency of the Republic of Slovenia, issued an environment protec-tion permit to Gorenje, d.d., for the operation of its plant which will perform activi-ties that could cause major pollution. The license relates to the operation of equip-ment for surface treatment of metals, using electrolysis or chemical procedures, with a total volume of work tubs (without rinsing) of 215.4 m3. The environment protection license defines the measures and requirements for prevention and re-duction of emissions, waste treatment and efficient use of energy, tolerable mar-ginal emission values, liabilities of the operator with regard to operative monitor-ing and reporting and conditions of operation that must be met by the operator in order to ensure appropriate environment protection.

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