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Lifecycle thinking and using results
Since Wärtsilä’s products have such a long operational life, identifying the lifecycle impacts of the products is essential to understanding their total environmental impact. The results of the lifecycle assessments showed that most of the environmental impacts during the lifecycle of a diesel engine arise during the operation of the engine; exhaust emissions from engine operation and the fuel supply chain relating to its operation cause most of the environmental impact. Wärtsilä manages the lifecycle of its products through product design, careful choice of suppliers, production methods, optimizing transportation, maintenance and repair during the products’ operational lifetime, and by training and advising customers.
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