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footprint was also achieved thanks with the Relion 615 series (REF615) and 620 series (REM620) protection relays in the
to the built in R/L switch and master substation, the customer estimates the total costs were reduced by 10%.
trip relay, which meant that there was On top of mining, Sasol is also involved in energy, chemicals and synfuels. ABB
no longer a need to install separate and Sasol have a long business relationship and Sasol has previously used Relion®
switches on the switchgear panel. The relays at their Secunda and Sasolburg petrochemical plants, proving their suitability
cost reduction thanks to using REX640 for operation in harsh environments. To further ensure optimal performance, Sasol
was about 25%. Mining chose an additional layer of protection, conformal coating, to the relays. Adding
Ramasur also found the a conformal coating to the printed wired boards (PWBs) protects the electronic circuits
configurable LEDs (light emitting in particularly demanding environmental conditions, such as in underground mining.
diodes) on the relays to be of great ABB’s scope of work was to supply, install and commission the equipment.
help in finding faults quickly. He Commissioning of the protection relays took place in June 2020.
explained: “A great benefit comes
from the 11 configurable LEDs and To learn more about ABB’s digital substation products,
even 33 configurable LEDs in REX640. please visit go.abb/digitalsubstations.
They can be used to indicate which
function operated, making it faster for Contact Busisiwe Molefe, ABB, Phone 01 202-5523, busisiwe.molefe@za.abb.com,
the operator to find the fault.” Further, www.abb.com

Schréder awarded EcoVadis 2022

Gold sustainability rating

chréder has been awarded the Gold level, with a score of 68 out of 100 points,
in the EcoVadis 2022 internationally recognised sustainability rating. This
Srating places Schréder in the top 5% of global suppliers across all industries
and recognises our continuous commitment to all aspects of sustainability.
EcoVadis evaluates more than 85 000 organisations in over 160 countries
and in over 200 industries every year. Based on 21 criteria, the rating assesses a
company’s performance in four categories: environment, labour and human rights,
ethics and sustainable procurement.
After receiving Bronze in 2020 and Silver in 2021, the company showed its
determination and commitment to systematically improving its sustainability
performance. This achievement is thanks to excellent progress in all areas with a
special focus on our sustainable procurement policies in 2022.

“We are pleased to have been awarded a Gold rating. It is a recognition of all the
hard work that has been done and confirms our commitment to protecting the
planet and providing our customers and partners with transparent and trustworthy
sustainability credentials. It would not have been possible without the dedication
of our colleagues and our community of trusted suppliers to improve sustainability To find out more about
in our value chain,” says Xavier Uhlen, Schréder’s director for audit, risk and Schreder’s
sustainability. Together for our Future
sustainability strategy,
Sustainability is firmly anchored in the company’s corporate strategy. It continuously download our
looks for new opportunities to further reduce its CO2 emissions, manufacture more Sustainability Report.
sustainably and provide its customers with even more efficient, sustainable and
responsible solutions to protect the planet we all share. This award confirms to Contact Daniel Kasper, BEKA Schréder,
Schréder’s customers and partners that they have a responsible and trustworthy info@beka-schreder.co.za,
supplier at their side to serve the local communities in which they operate. https://za.schreder.com

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