| Objective |
Status |
| Systematic assessment of the environmental compatibility of the raw materials used in cosmetic products. |
Assessments are already available for substances used in major quantities and are considered in product assessments; the system is now being systematically expanded to cover all existing and new substances. |
| Development of a nanoceramic coating process as an alternative to iron phosphating in the automotive industry by the end of 2008. |
Intensive development in collaboration with partners. |
| Elimination of nickel from rinse water in car body pretreatment in the automotive industry, thereby helping to protect water resources. |
We have implemented two plants with IonGard technology to remove further pollutants and to enable operation with closed water circuits and have made progress with further projects at vehicle manufacturers. |
