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CONTENTS // SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT // GENERAL INFORMATION
Sustainability strategy
The sustainability strategy supports Gabriel’s overall strategy and is relevant to Gabriel’s stakeholders, customers,
markets, products and services described in the Gabriel profile section on page 6.
The sustainability strategy applies to the entire Group and covers all business areas.
Gabriel’s sustainability work takes a holistic approach to climate, the environment and responsible business practices. The aim is to reduce the impact on the environment and climate and ensure accountability. Our sustainability effort is based on the following action areas:
Customer collaboration
Gabriel works closely with customers to ensure satisfactory quality and environmental
management through ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications. The products’ environmental qualities are documented using recognised labelling systems such as the EU Ecolabel
and OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100, and LCAs and EPDs are also carried out. Customers are
offered value-adding advice, and a determined effort is put into key account management
and local customer service.
Climate and energy
Gabriel has achieved CO2e neutrality (scopes 1 and 2) through renewable energy and compensation and is working to reduce its energy consumption through energy management
and optimisation of buildings and processes. We will choose electric cars, energy-efficient
technologies and optimised logistics. Suppliers are involved to reduce scope 3 emissions.
Design, circular economy and materials
Materials are selected for their quality, functionality and environmental impact. The share
of recycled, recyclable and circular materials is increasing and chemical content and
water consumption are monitored closely.
Responsible production
Gabriel invests in safe, energy-efficient production equipment and works actively to
recycle wastewater and residual heat. Suppliers are assessed for their quality, environment and willingness to improve.
People
Gabriel wants a working environment which fosters wellbeing, safety and skills development, and diversity, equal treatment and inclusion.
Compliance
Gabriel ensures compliance with applicable law and its mission, vision, policies and
Code of Conduct. Animal welfare is a priority as wool is used extensively in our products.
Internal and external audits are performed.
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