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CLIMATE AND ENERGY
CO2e neutrality
Status 2022/23
Goals towards 2024/25
Gabriel maintains CO2e neutrality in accordance with Scope 1
and 2 of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and continues to offer
textiles that are CO2e neutral.
Gabriel wants to remain CO2e neutral in accordance with Scope 1 and 2 of the Greenhouse Gas
Protocol. New definition principles in the Science
Based Targets initiative may result in new goals
within this area.
Furthermore, Gabriel has joined the Science Based Targets
initiative and is setting reduction goals for 2030 related to
own activities in the supply chain (Scope 1, 2, and 3 according
to the Greenhouse Gas Protocol).
The climate footprint of our products will be specified through all life cycle phases.
Define climate goals approved by the Science
Based Targets initiative.
Mapping of climate
impact in the supply
chain
Mapping of emissions relating to Scope 3 of the Greenhouse
Gas Protocol that cover indirect emissions in the supply
chain has been initiated and conducted on selected products.
By doing so, we ensure that our LCAs are mainly based on
concrete data. Alternatively, we use data from advanced LCA
databases.
Mapping will be conducted throughout the entire
supply chain and on all Gabriel standard textiles.
Energy reduction
Gabriel continuously works to optimise production processes
and thereby reduce energy consumption in our own production facilities.
Improve the energy efficiency of buildings, installations, and process equipment.
Process optimisations will be implemented,
including boilers, heat exchangers, ventilation
systems, and other energy systems.
Innovation
Gabriel evaluates, develops, and implements new products,
technologies, and systems to reduce our environmental impact.
Increase the share of recyclable polyester products made from recycled polyester. Increase the
share of 100% wool products (mono-material).
This year, we have launched several products that are recycled and recyclable as well as energy-saving, material-saving,
and water-saving.
Solutions for textile-to-textile recycling will be implemented.
New technologies will be implemented.
Gabriel cooperates internally and with suppliers on the
implementation of take-back systems and on new technologies that have the potential to reduce energy and resource
consumption.
Supply of renewable energy will be established
locally.
Take-back systems will be implemented.
Production of our
own energy
Gabriel increases our production of energy from renewable
sources. This year, two new solar power plants have been
installed and put into operation at Gabriel’s textile mill in
Lithuania, UAB Gabriel Textiles, and at our headquarters in
Aalborg, Denmark. In addition, we have initiated several new
solar power projects.
Solar power plants will be put into operation and
more renewable energy will be produced where it
is possible.
We will strengthen our efforts in the supply chain
by cooperating with suppliers on energy optimisations.
MATERIALS
Gabriel General
Requirements
Status 2022/23
Goals towards 2024/25
Gabriel provides textiles that do not contain harmful
chemicals. This is documented through internationally
recognised standards, product labels, and Gabriel’s own
requirements. Gabriel General Requirements are continuously updated regarding chemicals, products, and production
to protect people and the environment.
We will continue to develop Gabriel General Requirements.
We have increased our use of product labels, as EU Ecolabel
and OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 are standard requirements
for all new textile designs.
FurnMaster and
SampleMaster’s
material selection
FurnMaster and SampleMaster cooperate closely with customers and continuously expand the selection of eco-labelled
components, such as FSC, which sets both quality and environmental requirements for suppliers’ production.
We have gained the knowledge required to advise our
customers on, for example, how to achieve an EU Ecolabel
certification or how to work with life cycle assessments.
We communicate closely with customers about solutions that
involve recycled and/or recyclable materials and opportunities for disassembling furniture after use.
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We will assess the degradation of dyes and
subsidiary materials.
We will map the environmental and health performance of alternative materials, using, for example,
life cycle assessments (LCA).
Continuous expansion of the selection of certified
and recycled components.
Documented information for customers enabling
them to choose the most eco-friendly solution.
Elimination of glues that are not water-based.
Advise customers on choosing the most eco-friendly solutions.
Offer repair and renovation of furniture and support customers with take-back systems.
