GORENJE, d.d., Velenje

Gorenje, d.d., first in Slovenia to meet EMAS environmental requirements

Gorenje, d.d., from Velenje is the first registered company in Slovenia to meet the requirements by the European directive regarding treatment of environment Eco-Management and Audit Scheme. By its contents and requirements the EMAS scheme is actually upgraded ISO 14001 standard.

On Wednesday, September 29, 2004 in Gorenje head office, Minister of Environment, Physical Planning and Energy Mr. Janez Kopač ceremonially presented to the President and CEO of Gorenje Mr. Franjo Bobinac the Certificate of Entry into the EMAS Register.

Please, see the attached file, regarding information on EMAS and Gorenje, d.d. efforts for the Environment protection.

Date: 29. 9. 2004