Land-Rover-Discovery-Brochure

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

LIGHTWEIGHT AND SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS Discovery incorporates sustainable design with intelligent material choices. The use of aluminium in the body structure enables a 9 percent 2 reduction in CO 2 emissions over its life cycle. Our closed-loop aluminium supply chain also ensures any surplus high-grade aluminium from our sheet stamping process is re-used. This reduces the need for primary aluminium production, conserving energy and reducing CO 2 emissions in material production whilst maintaining the highest quality aluminium for our vehicles. Recycled materials have been used wherever possible, including up to 50 percent closed loop and recycled aluminium in the body. Discovery HSE Luxury models use over 19kg of recycled plastics in the instrument panel, wheel arch liners and bumpers, helping to divert over 7,850 tonnes of plastic from landfill during the vehicle’s production life. The vehicle is designed to meet a requirement of 85 percent recyclability/re-usability and 95 percent recoverability at the end of the vehicle's life.

Discovery demonstrates Land Rover’s continuing commitment to enhancing the sustainable performance of its products and operations and its determination to deliver vehicles that are both relevant and highly desirable. For example, as part of our commitment to reducing our environmental footprint, our Engine Manufacturing Centre in the UK features over 22,000 solar panels – the largest roof-mounted solar-array in the country. Discovery has been designed with a life cycle approach, aiming to use fewer resources, more environmentally sustainable materials and minimise the CO 2 emissions over the vehicle’s entire life cycle. Its lightweight aluminium structure and optimised powertrains have reduced the environmental impact from material production and development, through to customer use. Discovery is built in state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities operating to some of the highest environmental standards anywhere in the world. By focusing on innovation and efficiency in every aspect of its processes, the company has achieved a 30 percent 1 reduction in operational CO 2 per vehicle. Manufacturing waste to landfill has been reduced by 79 percent 1 per vehicle and water use reduced by 34 percent 1 per vehicle. Investment, commitment and focus in these areas continue to drive further efficiencies. Responsible resource management is integral to the company’s long-term sustainability strategy.

1 JLR Data 2014/15 vs. 2007. 2 Based on Jaguar Land Rover Life Cycle Assessment results of Discovery TDV6 versus Discovery SD4 Ingenium. Vehicle shown is HSE Luxury in Namib Orange.

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