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Environmental policy statement

Electrabel's environmental policy is based on its code of ethical conduct and its environmental policy statement.

Environmental policy agreement

In Flanders, Electrabel acting through BFE (Belgian federation of the electricity industry) reached an agreement with the Flemish Region concerning future emissions of SO2 and NOx. The new environmental policy agreement sets ambitious targets for the period 2005-2009. The agreement may be extended by a further period of five years, in which case the targets for 2010-2014 (which at present are only indicative) will become an absolute ceiling. The agreement will apply to Electrabel's existing installations. The electricity producers SPE and Aspiravi are also party to the agreement. 
 
SO2 and NOx emissions by power stations
Environmental policy agreement between BFE and the Flemish Government: objective
 

Environmental management systems

Environmental management systems are the driving force for the application of the policy and for continual improvements in efficiency and environmental performance. 62 % of the generating capacity and 71 % of the generation of the power stations operated by the Electrabel grop has an ISO 14001 certificate. 26 % of capacity and 41 % of generation are also EMAS registered.

For its coal-fired power stations in Belgium, Electrabel uses the Integrated Performance Management System (IPMS) which meets official standards.

Power stations with a certified environmental management system