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233.2 Important environment-relevant projects in the 2012–2014 period 3.2 Important environment-relevant projects in the 2012–2014 period Historical figures are one thing, but what is more important are projects that serve to improve our environmental footprint in the long term. Here are some examples: One of the steps in the whey treatment process involves increasing its dry mass from 30% to 60%. MEGGLE uses a new energy-efficient high concentrator for this at Wasserburg. Energy requirements are cut significantly by switching from the previous thermal vapour compression method to a mechanical one. Annual energy savings are around 27,400 MWh per year. This equates to the heat requirements of around 1,500 households. CO2 emissions are also cut by around 5,000 t per year. ‚25-tonne high concentrator‘ in Wasserburg Fire protection at the MEGGLE Group Fire protection policies are not just about keeping employees safe, they are hugely important for environmental protection and ensure lower insurance premiums, too. Between 2012 and 2014, we worked closely with our fire insurance company, FM Global, to complete 34 projects aimed at improving fire protection.These projects included organisational steps, such as regular maintenance, tests and checks on relevant systems or the thermographic monitoring of the systems. The package of measures also included closing wall and ceiling openings, installing fire alarm and extinguishing equipment, as well as thermographic examinations of electrical systems. Central cooling system in Wasserburg A central cooling system offers ecological and economic benefits. It can be adjusted to meet the specific needs of the consumers allowing optimised compensation of peak loads at different times. These were the reasons why we developed and installed a central cooling system at our site in Wasserburg in a three-stage process. Ammoniac is used as a cooling agent because it is a climate-neutral medium that does not impact on the ozone layer or contribute to the greenhouse effect. Introduction of an energy management system in compliance with DIN ISO 50001 MEGGLE has been able to make significant energy savings in the past, thanks to internal projects. Between 2012 and 2014, we also intro- duced DIN ISO 50001-certified and site-specific energy management systems at our German sites in Wasserburg and Gebesee. We believe that the systematic inclusion of all employees, and consistent efforts to raise their awareness, will lead to continuous further savings.