Environmental awards

OSRAM has received these awards for its dedication to environmental protection.

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2006 - Siemens Environmental Award

The OSRAM plant in Sonepat (India) received the award that honors environmental awareness and customer focus for the successful introduction of an integrated management system with a BEST 4 certificate. BEST 4 stands for "Business Excellence Sustainability Task" and thus comprises the compliance with the following international standards: ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environment), OHSAS 18001 (occupational safety) and SA 8000 (social responsibility).

 
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2006 - Recognition for joining EPA's National Partnership for Environmental Priorities

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized the OSRAM SYLVANIA fluorescent lamp plant in Versailles, KY, for joining the National Partnership for Environmental Priorities (NPEP) and committing to significantly reducing the elemental mercury content of their linear fluorescent lamps. Since the OCTRON T8 fluorescent lamps were introduced as a replacement for standard T12 fluorescents, usage of the lamps has prevented the dissemination of over 382 million pounds of CO2. The growth of T8 usage has saved customers more than $26 billion in electricity costs and conserved enough electricity to run all five boroughs of New York City for 4 years.

 
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2006 - ENERGY STAR Partner of the year

In 2006, OSRAM SYLVANIA was awarded the ENERGY STAR Partner of the year for the fifth time in a row for its contribution to decrease greenhouse gases. Together with the Department of Energy, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) thus rewards the production and promotion of energy-saving products. What is more, OSRAM SYLVANIA has voluntarily reduced energy consumption with the installation of highly efficient lighting systems.

 
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2004 - New Hampshire Governor's Award

The Hillsboro plant (New Hampshire, USA) received the New Hampshire Governor's Award 2004 for its initiative to economize resources. As a result, 13.6 million liters of water, 600,000 kWh of power and 1 million cubic meters of nitrogen are saved each year. This leads to a reduction of operational expenses of $300,000.

 
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2004 - Bavarian Energy Award

OSRAM Opto Semiconductors received the Bavarian Energy Award for its innovative energy concept. The award primarily recognizes the division's efficient use of energy, as in the warming of ultra-pure water from 10 to 20 degrees using warm exhaust air from air compressors and process coolers.

 
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2003 - Environmental Award of the City of Regensburg

2003 Environmental Award of the City of Regensburg. The award recognizes the environmentally sound energy use of OSRAM Opto Semiconductors GmbH.

 
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2003 - SIEMENS ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD

First prize in the 2003 SIEMENS ENVIRONMENTAL AWARDS in the category "environmentally friendly processes".

 
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2003 - Environmental Award of the City of Regensburg

2003 Environmental Award of the City of Regensburg. The award recognizes the environmentally sound energy use of OSRAM Opto Semiconductors GmbH.

 
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2002 - Excellence Award

In November 2002, OSRAM SYLVANIA received the coveted Excellence Award for the second time. The award is conferred by Businesses for the Bay, a voluntary group of companies, industries, government agencies and other organizations that are committed to implementing pollution prevention in their daily operations.

 
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2002 - Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence

On September 25, 2002, the OSRAM SYLVANIA plant operated by the Precision Materials and Components division in Towanda, Pennsylvania was officially honored with the Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence. The award was presented by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection in acknowledgement of the company's voluntary decision to reduce nitrate emissions into the Susquehanna River.

 
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1999 - Munich Environmental Award

The award recognizes outstanding contributions in the area of environmentally friendly business practices. OSRAM was honored for its comprehensive environmental management system for all company divisions.

 
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1997 - SIEMENS Environmental Award

Special award for a "recovery plant for pickling acid and molybdenum" at the first "Siemens Environmental Award" ceremony in 1997.

 
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1996 - European Better Environmental Award for Industry

First prize for OSRAM CITY LIGHT DS in the "Eco Design" category of the "European Better Environmental Award for Industry '96" hosted by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the European Commission.

 
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1996 - Environmental Award of the Industry

First prize in the category "Environmentally Compatible Products" in the "1996 Environmental Award of the Industry" hosted by the Federation of German Industries (BDI).

 
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1995 - Berlin Environmental Award

The award is for outstanding achievements in environmental protection. OSRAM received this honor for the "recovery of molybdenum and mixed acid from waste acid used for pickling lamp filaments".