COMPANY ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENERGY POLICY
We will continue, in the future as well, to meet the requirements of our stakeholders at our locations in Grävenwiesbach and Weilmünster in accordance with DIN EN ISO 14001 and DIN EN ISO 50001. In doing so, we will in particular
take environmental protection into account in all aspects of our business activities,
implement all necessary and economically reasonable measures to protect the environment and improve resource efficiency beyond the required legal obligations,
strive for continuous improvement through concrete objectives, implementation of measures, and controls.
For this purpose, we have established an integrated management system based on quality, environmental and energy standards, while also taking occupational health and safety into account, in order to identify and evaluate the requirements of our stakeholders with the greatest possible efficiency. In doing so, we also assess opportunities and risks for the company in all areas. Furthermore, we strive for a consistent data basis.
Across all phases of product development and product use, solutions are implemented in the spirit of a partnership-based collaboration, taking economic and ecological challenges into consideration. To ensure this, we maintain an open and constructive dialogue with all stakeholders, in particular customers, suppliers, service providers, as well as authorities and the public.
As a company, we further commit ourselves to maintaining and expanding the knowledge and competencies of our employees through systematic development. To this end, we rely on team-oriented collaboration across all areas of the company. Ideas are specifically evaluated and promoted.
We are aware that sustainable, long-term growth is only possible by integrating occupational health and safety for our employees, environmental and resource protection throughout the life cycle of our products, as well as delivering quality that satisfies our customers.
CODE OF CONDUCT – GRÜNEWALD
Responsible interaction with employees, business partners and our environment is important to us. For this reason, we aim to ensure throughout the entire supply chain that this shared understanding is also practiced by our suppliers and service providers and their contractors.
We therefore point out that the following regulation is an integral part of our business relationship:
COMPLIANCE / CODE OF CONDUCT
The contractor undertakes to comply with the applicable legal regulations regarding the treatment of employees, environmental protection and occupational safety, and to work towards reducing negative impacts on people and the environment through their own activities. Furthermore, upon request, the contractor must provide evidence that they have implemented a code of conduct that implements the principles of the UN Global Compact. These essentially concern the protection of international human rights, the right to collective bargaining, the abolition of forced and child labor, the elimination of discrimination in hiring and employment, responsibility for the environment, and the prevention of corruption.
Furthermore, the contractor undertakes to comply with the code of conduct.
In the event that the contractor repeatedly and/or despite appropriate notice acts in violation of the law and does not demonstrate that the violation has been remedied as far as possible and that appropriate measures have been taken to prevent future violations of the law, Grünewald reserves the right to withdraw from existing contracts and/or terminate them without notice.
RESPONSIBLE CHEMICALS MANAGEMENT
We have implemented measures through an approval process to ensure that all chemicals are handled, stored and disposed of correctly.
EXPORT CONTROLS AND ECONOMIC SANCTIONS
We confirm that we comply with all relevant restrictions or sanctions on the export of goods or services, as well as all applicable trade restrictions with certain countries, regions, companies, entities or individuals.
GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS (REPORTING)
We report, track and monitor our greenhouse gas emissions (in order to accurately assess our organization’s impact in this environmental area). We provide detailed information to interested stakeholders.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
We strive to use energy in our organization as efficiently as possible.
RENEWABLE ENERGY
We use renewable energy where possible to reduce our CO? footprint.
DECARBONIZATION
We aim to reduce our CO? and other greenhouse gas emissions in order to minimize our environmental impact.
SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
We strive to use resources responsibly by avoiding excessive material consumption wherever possible.
WASTE REDUCTION
We aim to reduce the amount of waste generated by our business activities.
REUSE AND RECYCLING
We reuse existing materials or products and recycle surplus material whenever possible.
BIODIVERSITY, LAND USE AND DEFORESTATION
We avoid excessive deforestation or land use in our business activities to ensure that we do not have negative impacts on biodiversity and natural habitats.
SOIL QUALITY
We minimize our impact on soil quality in our business operations, for example by ensuring that no chemical runoff enters the soil during our activities.
WOMEN’S RIGHTS
We confirm that women in our workplace are treated equally, including enjoying equal opportunities and equal pay for equal work.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
We promote a diverse and equitable corporate culture in which employees of all backgrounds are celebrated and valued, and we promote diversity at all levels of our organization.
RIGHTS OF MINORITIES AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
We respect the rights of local and indigenous peoples to decent living conditions, education, employment, social activities, and the right to free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) in developments affecting the land on which they live.
LAND, FOREST AND WATER RIGHTS AND FORCED EVICTION
We confirm that, in the course of acquiring or developing land, forests or water as part of our business activities, we do not forcibly deprive or dispossess communities of land, forests or water sources.
PRIVATE OR PUBLIC SECURITY FORCES
We confirm that we do not use private or public military security forces in our business activities. Should we be required to use such security forces, we would ensure that they are trained to respect human rights.
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
We confirm that we accurately record, maintain and report business documents, including financial and quality reports, in accordance with applicable laws and generally accepted accounting principles.
SUPPLIERS
We expect our code of conduct to be shared and equally practiced by all of our suppliers and rely on partnership-based cooperation.