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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.
www.iso.org
GLOBAL COMPACT
UN’s 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. 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 contribute to the 17 UN
Sustainable Development Goals.
www.unglobalcompact.org
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.
www.ic.fsc.org
Gabriel: Ten-year guarantee
Gabriel provides a ten-year guarantee against wear-through on the majority of furniture fabrics in the price
list. The guarantee covers damages that may occur as a result of normal office or home usage and if the
product is properly maintained and upholstered. The label is designed by Gabriel. Gabriel also provides a
comprehensive spot removal guide with detailed instructions on how to clean and maintain Gabriel fabrics.
www.gabriel.dk/en/fabrics/product-standards/10-year-guarantee/
Möbelfakta
Möbelfakta is a complete reference and labelling system for furniture which covers both technical, environmental, and production requirements.
www.mobelfakta.se
Other standards
Gabriel helps customers 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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