
Production
(raw materials,
energy and
water consumption)
Distribution
(energy consumption
for transporting
the item)
Disposal
(energy consump
for recycling)
Operation
(water, energy
and chemical use)
4 – 9% < 0.5% < 0.5%90 – 95%
Raw materials
errous metals,
steel, plastic,
glass, other)
*
Percentages expressed in the above diagram apply to appliances sold in Europe. Percentages for distribution and disposal may vary
for other countries. Source: BSH Household Appliances, Munich – 2009 Environmental Report.
Household appliances product life cycle.
Based on appliances sold in Europe, about 90% of the total environmental
impact of household appliances occurs during the appliance’s long service life.
This is why the development of resource-saving products is Siemens’ most
enduring contribution to protecting the environment.
* According to product
**According to product and usage
Reduced power and water consumption
with Siemens home appliances.
Consumption per load/place setting
1998: 12 place settings
2013: 13 place settings
¹ Based on a normal program setting in accordance with EU
regulation 1059/2010 (guideline 2010/30/EU), comparison of
consumption values for Siemens dishwasher SN 26V893EU/
SN 56V593EU from 2013 with values for a comparable
standard Siemens appliance from 1998 based on a standard
economy 50°C cycle.
Percentages expressed in the above diagram
apply to appliances sold in Europe.
Source: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte
GmbH
up to
–60 %
up to
–50 %
0,10
kWh
0,05
kWh
0,54
Litre
1,33
Litre
20131998 20131998
Energy
consumption
*
Water
consumption
*
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