Sustainability Report 2023-24 - Flipbook - Page 9
Sustainability policy
• Gabriel endorses and works for the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals, the UN Global Compact and the
Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
• Gabriel develops and manufactures products and services with consideration for the safety and health of
users. Throughout the production process, the company aims to minimise environmental and climate impact
and to ensure animal welfare.
• Gabriel applies internationally recognised standards such as ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 for quality and
environmental management respectively and bases its work on the requirements of ISO 45001 and ISO 50001
regarding working environment and energy respectively.
• Gabriel ensures a safe and good working environment throughout the supply chain and always complies with
country-specific laws and its own requirements and standards in the area. These requirements comprise
specific technical specifications and matters specified in Gabriel’s Supplier Code of Conduct.
• Continuous employee development and skills upgrading are high priorities.
• Gabriel maintains its position as first mover in the industry by continuously implementing new initiatives to
improve the sustainability performance and strengthen Gabriel's profile as a responsible company.
• Gabriel actively considers all phases of product life cycles and prioritises the environmental initiatives in those
areas where it can make the biggest impact and change.
• Gabriel promotes sustainable consumption and user health and safety by using product labels. The company
collaborates with recognisable, established product labelling organisations.
• Gabriel advises customers and users on significant environmental factors related to the use, recycling and
disposal of its products. Employees in customer contact positions must be able to provide correct information on
Gabriel’s environmental objectives and policies. This information is also always available on Gabriel’s website.
• Gabriel selects suppliers based on their ability to fulfil environmental requirements and standards and
their willingness to enter into close partnerships to achieve environmental improvements. Gabriel expects
partners along the entire supply chain to regularly introduce new, cleaner technology and environmental
improvements, taking into account the technical and financial implications.
• Gabriel does not use dyes containing heavy metals or other chemicals harmful to health.
• Gabriel has an open and detailed dialogue with the authorities on sustainability and environmental requirements.
• Gabriel communicates openly about the company's climate and environmental impacts and improvements
within the field, as well as social responsibility aspects, and supports managerial activities whith in these areas.
• Gabriel supports students by providing practical training and participates in training projects which benefit
both the students and the company.
• Gabriel renews sustainability objectives annually and prepares action plans to ensure reduction of the
company’s environmental impacts and continuous improvements. The company’s sustainability objectives
must be integrated into the internal business plan and communicated to all employees. The annual sustainability
report must contain an overview of the company’s initiatives and results in the area and it is published with
the annual report.
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