Sustainability Report 2023-24 - Flipbook - Page 25
Management systems: ISO 9001, ISO 14001
ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 are standards for quality and environmental management respectively, and companies can choose to become certified to these standards. Both standards are based on the principle of
making continuous improvements by implementing a fixed cycle: evaluate the current situation; set goals
and formulate policies; implement the required actions; and, finally, measure the result. Based on the
result, an assessment is made of whether actions and goals are adequate for making improvements and
setting new goals. ISO 9001 focuses on parameters of significance for a company’s quality performance,
while ISO 14001 concerns matters of significance for the company’s environmental performance. Audits
are used as an important tool to assess whether the systems work as intended.
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Global Compact
The UN Global Compact is the world’s largest voluntary corporate sustainability initiative that sets a
framework for communicating about companies’ progress and commitment within the field of responsible
business operation. The Global Compact was founded in 2000 by the UN Secretary General at the time,
Kofi Annan, with the purpose of mobilising the world’s corporations in a global movement for sustainable
development. Companies joining the Global Compact commit to incorporating ten universal principles for
human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption into their strategy and operations and to contributing to the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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FSC
FSC is a global non-profit forest certification system for wood and paper, promoting the responsible management of the world’s forests and protecting them for future generations. The organisation works against
deforestation, protects animals and plants and ensures that foresters receive decent wages, proper training and safety equipment. The FSC operates in more than 100 markets, and the label is respected around
the world.
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Gabriel: Ten-year guarantee
Gabriel provides a ten-year guarantee against wear-through on the majority of furniture fabrics in the price
list under normal office or home use, normal maintenance and appropriate upholstering. The label was
designed by Gabriel. Gabriel also provides a comprehensive spot removal guide with detailed instructions
on how to clean and maintain Gabriel fabrics.
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Möbelfakta
Möbelfakta is a complete reference and labelling system for furniture which covers technical, environmental and production requirements.
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Other standards
Gabriel helps customers to meet various other industry requirements and standards such as LEED, BIFMA
Level, Well, Healthier Hospitals Initiative, Greenguard, BREEAM, Nordic Swan Ecolabel as well as various
legal requirements.
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