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RESPONSIBLE PRODUCTION
Life cycle
assessments
Status 2022/23
Goals towards 2024/25
Gabriel is conducting life cycle assessments in order to map
and implement potential improvements through current data
from supplier network and verified database.
We maintain and develop our effort. Life cycle
assessments and EPDs (Environmental Product
Declaration) relating to textiles will be published
on our website.
In FurnMaster, we help customers collect data that enable
them to conduct life cycle assessments on furniture and optimise their solutions.
Certified environmental management
Certified quality and environmental management in accordance with ISO 9001 and 14001 in the Group’s head and
production companies help to ensure that we always take
emissions and impact into consideration, document these and
implement improvements, and ensure that this is validated by
an independent third party. The majority of the Group production companies hold individual certifications.
Maintain and develop management systems in
accordance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
Mapping of microfibre discharge
Gabriel has initiated a project that maps microfibre discharge from polyester products in order to document the
impact through the full life cycle and provide the textile industry with valuable knowledge within this field.
Microfibre discharge will be mapped through all
life cycle phases.
When we develop new polyester products, we minimise the
risk of microfibre discharge by using primarily strong filament fibres (endless fibres) that are strongly bonded to the
product – also in case of heavy use.
Transport
and logistics
We focus on choosing transportation with the lowest climate
impact (sea and road) and avoid air transportation.
Products and production processes will be optimised to minimise microfibre discharge.
The risks involved in connection with recycling will
be assessed.
Carbon footprint in connection with current supply
setup will be mapped and further reductions will
be implemented.
Demands on shipping agents relating to, for example, CO2e reductions will be implemented. An
evaluation of the opportunity for CO2e neutral
transportation will be conducted.
An evaluation will be conducted, examining the
possibility for eliminating or reducing packings,
alternative packing materials, and the use of recycled plastic.
Implementation of logistics that support goals for
a circular economy.
Supplier
management
Logistics is one of four core processes at Gabriel, and for
many years we have focused on supplier management where
the parties cooperate closely within the fields of quality, environment, and product development.
Gabriel evaluates the performance of
A-suppliers in selected areas, and short- and long-term improvements are agreed upon.
Our focus on risk management and contingency
plans is intensified.
Our communication with suppliers on compliance and topics such as sustainability, environment, circular economy, and EU’s textile strategy
will be strengthened.
COMPLIANCE
Systems, documentation, and transparency
Status 2022/23
Goals towards 2024/25
The effort to comply with legal and customer requirements, as
well as Gabriel’s own policies, has been maintained. Gabriel is
working to implement upcoming reporting requirements for
Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG).
We will maintain our effort to comply with legal
and customer requirements as well as Gabriel’s
own policies. Furthermore, we will communicate
openly about our climate and environmental impact as well as about social issues.
Gabriel has been publicly communicating its environmental
efforts since 1995, and this year, Gabriel is also communicating its CSR initiatives as part of Gabriel’s Annual Report. Relevant documentation and information about products, processes, and corporate governance are available on our website.
We will maintain and continuously improve the
company’s global and third-party verified management system.
Gabriel’s management systems are audited annually by DNV,
and have been proven effective.
Gabriel will continue its commitment to recognised
principles and initiatives, including the UN 17 Sustainable Development Goals, UN Global Compact,
and Science Based Targets initiative.
Gabriel continues its efforts in line with the UN’s 17 Sustainable
Development Goals and the UN Global Compact. In the past year,
Gabriel has joined the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Training
Gabriel has further developed our compliance training, and
all members of the administrative staff are in the process of
completing the training programme.
Compliance training is repeated annually for all
members of the administrative staff.
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