Sustainability

Sustainability

Corporate responsibility and sustainable development

The environment, occupational health and safety, social responsibility and business ethics are therefore important components in our day-to-day work and long-term strategic planning. The ambition is to contribute to a better environment and to reduce climate impact, satisfy society´s requirements and expectations and generate business opportunities.

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Quality

Gislaved Gummi has a long serving commitment to working with quality issues and quality control. Total quality shall permeate all our acting and quality shall in all respects be an imperative demand for everyone in the company.

Quality is the conclusive factor of success for Gislaved Gummi. We shall keep high service and delivery assurance and strive for an efficient use of resources. We shall control our activities according to the Zero defect principle in order to deliver products corresponding to the customer’s expectations and demands. This is achieved through continuous improvement efforts focused on customer needs and improved efficiency of our processes.

Our products are often components involved in our customers’ final products. Consequently, our efforts are emphasized – at an early stage – in influencing the customer in order to reach the optimal score concerning function, quality and price.

The demands of the authorities (laws and regulations) must always be fulfilled.

Environment

As a global polymer specialist, Gislaved Gummi shall be among the leaders when it comes to environmental issues. We shall aim at an ecological sustainable development and thereby take responsibility for future environmental issues alongside with good financial operations.

As a part of HEXPOL we follow the Environmental Policy for the group.

Guiding Stars

Our progress is clearly communicated through the Global Reporting Initiative, which forms the foundation of our Sustainability Report and extends to separate climate-impact reports in accordance with the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and in-line with the United Nations Global Compact.


Our Sustainability Actions

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Safe Work Environment
All press machines at Gislaved Gummi Sri Lanka are now equipped with safety curtain guards and emergency stop buttons.
Biogas Transition
Gislaved Gummi Sweden is transitioning to biogas, achieving zero CO₂ emissions for Scope 1 and Scope 2.
Boiler and Compressor Replacement
Upgraded boiler and compressor at Gislaved Gummi Qingdao, improving efficiency and reducing emissions.
Energy Efficiency Infrastructure
Shifted to battery-powered material handling equipment at Gislaved Gummi Sri Lanka.
Real-Time Energy Monitoring
Submeters installed at Gislaved Gummi Sri Lanka to monitor energy consumption.
Carbon Footprint Certification
Gislaved Gummi Sweden certified by Preferred by Nature, reinforcing our commitment to sustainability and building on early ISO achievements.
Diesel to Electric Forklifts
Transitioned to electric forklifts to reduce CO₂ emissions and improve the work environment at Gislaved Gummi Qingdao.
PCF Calculator
The Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) calculator was introduced to quantify CO₂ emissions per compound [gCO₂e/kg].
Boiler Efficiency Improvement
Condensate recovery system installed at Plant II, at Gislaved Gummi Sri Lanka.
AC Engine Upgrade
A new AC engine was installed on one of the mixers at Gislaved Gummi Sweden.
Fire Alarm System
Enhanced workplace safety with a new fire alarm system at Gislaved Gummi Qingdao.
More LED Lighting
Additional LED lighting installed at Gislaved Gummi Sweden and Gislaved Gummi Sri Lanka.
Rooftop Solar Panels
Photovoltaic systems installed at sites in Sri Lanka and China. Estimated CO₂ reduction: 1,100 tonnes/year.
Fans and AC Engine Conversion
New fans and conversion of an extrusion line from DC to an AC engine at Gislaved Gummi Sweden.
Hazardous Chemicals
Gummi Sweden developed a grey list focusing on CMR substances and nitrosamine-generating accelerators.
Fume Filter System
Post-curing fume filtration system installed at Gislaved Gummi Qingdao to improve air quality.
LED Lighting
LED lighting has been installed in the mould warehouse and offices at Gislaved Gummi Sweden.
Air Cooling Ventilation System
Improvement of work conditions at Gislaved Gummi Qingdao.
Mould Pre-Heat Oven
Energy savings of 11,000 RMB/year achieved at Gislaved Gummi Qingdao.
Laser Cleaning Machine
Enhanced working conditions and energy savings at Gislaved Gummi Qingdao.
Steam Traps and Roll Doors
Gislaved Gummi Sweden installed new steam traps and rapid roll doors to improve energy efficiency.
Ventilation Upgrade
Gislaved Gummi Sweden installed a new ventilation system in the Compounding department.
Energy Saving Activities
Gislaved Gummi Sweden installed an automated process ventilation system and updated press control systems to optimise steam usage.
GGLK ISO 50001
Gislaved Gummi Sri Lanka was certified according to ISO 50001.
Energy Management Software
Gislaved Gummi Sweden implemented new software for energy control and a master ventilation system.
Biomass Boiler
Gislaved Gummi Sri Lanka transitioned from oil to a wood-based biomass boiler, using local wood logs and sawdust. This reduced CO₂ emissions and energy costs.
GGLK ISO 45001
Gislaved Gummi Sri Lanka was certified according to ISO 45001.
GGQD ISO 9001 and 14001
GGLK ISO 14001
Gislaved Gummi Sri Lanka was certified according to ISO 14001.
GGAB ISO 14001
Gislaved Gummi Sweden was certified according to ISO 14001.
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GGLK ISO 9001
Gislaved Gummi Sri Lanka was certified according to ISO 9001.
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GGAB ISO 9001
Gislaved Gummi Sweden was certified according to ISO 9001.
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Our Sustainability contact

Maria Dubrefjord

Sustainability Director - HEXPOL Engineered Products

maria.dubrefjord@hexpol.com
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Andreas Rangel Ahrens

Sustainability Director

andreas.rangel-ahrens@hexpol.com

HEXPOL Group