RESULTS
This is exemplified by the results achieved in Italy since 2001: 19% reduction in VOC emissions per m² of painted surface 31% reduction in water consumption 6% increase in the recycling index (% recycled of the total waste generated). Moreover, in 2007, an analysis of the index of energy consumed per car produced yielded a number of appreciable results. Highly significant was the reduction in energy consumed per car produced, from 6.34 to 5.68 GJ at world level* corresponding to a reduction in the quantity of CO2 released into the atmosphere of ca 70,000 tons **, taking account of both direct and indirect environmental impacts. *2007 – consolidated data for the Fiat Group Automobiles sector worldwide. ** determined according to the methodology adopted by the Fiat Group. The analysis of the index of energy consumed per car produced, conducted in 2007, revealed other significant elements in terms of the ‘growing volume’ effect and in terms of operating results. Highly significant was the reduction in energy consumed per car produced, from 6.34 to 5.68 GJ at world level. The improvement is equally significant if we limit our analysis to the Italian plants of Fiat Group Automobiles: down from 9.19 to 8.65 GJ per car*. These results correspond to a reduction in the quantity of CO2 released into the atmosphere of ca 70,000 tons, account taken of both direct and indirect environmental impacts. *2007 – consolidated data for the Fiat Group Automobiles sector worldwide.