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CONTENTS // SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT // ENVIRONMENT – RESOURCE USE AND CIRCULAR ECONOMY
Policies and processes
Resource use and circular economy are integral parts
of the Group’s sustainability strategy and policy and
underpin Gabriel’s commitment to responsible sourcing and usage.
Gabriel’s sustainability policy sets out how the company
is phasing out its use of virgin resources. The policy describes initiatives for applying circular principles, documenting resource use and waste streams, and reducing
waste and excess materials. It describes life cycle assessments and guidance on recycling. The policy is available
in Gabriel’s management system and published as part
of Gabriel’s sustainability statement.
Gabriel’s CEO lays down and approves the policy, which
applies groupwide. It is anchored in Gabriel’s management system and takes shape through its strategic actions and requirements in the individual business
areas. Process descriptions related to resource use and
circular economy are integrated in the company’s management system. The system consists of processes for
the prevention, assessment, handling and mitigation of
impacts and risks. The system also offers opportunities
associated with the company’s resource use and circular practices. Gabriel uses internal resources and treats
circular economy as a high priority.
The sustainability policy’s objective is to minimise identified negative impacts and risks from materials use and
to tap the potential of circular economy. This includes
greater use of recycled resources and natural materials. The management system ensures that the Group
works to reduce waste and utilise materials by reducing
the amount of waste and selling any excess products.
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