Sustainability and Environmental Responsibility Report - Catalog - Page 14
ENVIRONMENTA L /
Crown’s Facilities and Processes
Consolidation and
conservation improve
efficiency
In Suzhou, China, Crown made lean
improvements in welding and machining processes that reduced lift truck
travel within the facility by 178 km/year
and saved 40 m2 of space. The effort
also improved part flow, quality of parts
and operator ergonomics, making the
processes more efficient.
in manufacturing through the improvement of a washer system. Flow meters
were installed to allow better control of
the rinse water flow rate. This resulted
in a 70 percent reduction of water use
saving nearly 1.9 million gallons per
year. In addition, half of the remaining
water used in the system (approximately
390,000 gallons) is now reused.
Crown Australia consolidated seven
Crown saves
nearly 1.9 million
gallons of water
per year at its
facility in Suzhou,
China, due to
washer system
improvements.
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Crown Suzhou also reduced water use
separate buildings into one central office
to benefit employees, customers and
the environment. The 26,000m2 brownfield facility provides more opportunity
for face-to-face employee communication and is conveniently located next to
a major transportation hub for an easy,
sustainable employee commute.
The regional headquarters includes
eco-friendly features such as:
• Carpet composed of recycled fiber
• Tinting on all windows to help
moderate interior temperature
• Energy-efficient LED lighting
• State-of-the-art lighting controls,
telephone systems and video
conferencing
GLOBAL SUSTAINABILIT Y
Awards and recognition for
sustainability across the globe
Crown has been recognized for smart
business practices with more than 20
sustainability awards from numerous
industry journals, trade associations,
and professional, government and environmental organizations such as the National Pollution Prevention Roundtable.
The Environmental and Clean Energy
Award earned by Crown in Queretero,
Mexico, is just one example.
