Sustainability
Commitment to Long-Term Sustainability and Environmental Responsibility
GDELS is committed to promoting the long-term sustainability of our company for our customers, employees and shareholders by identifying ways to reduce our environmental impact while continuing to deliver quality services and products.
We regularly evaluate how our business strategy aligns with our goal of maintaining sustainable environmental practices over the long term.
We contribute to protecting the environment by improving operating efficiency, lowering costs, reducing wastes and increasing recycling, reducing the use of fossil fuels while we ensure we remain compliant with all relevant environmental laws and regulations in a way that enhances long-term shareholder value.
To that end, at GDELS we:
- Operate Responsibly and Sustainably
Operate our facilities in compliance with all applicable environmental laws and regulations, and in a way that is protective of the health and safety of our employees, surrounding communities and the environment.
- Committed to Reducing CO₂ Emissions
Are committed to reducing CO2 emissions, as shown in our Green House Gas Inventory, annually performed all over our GDELS sites.
- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Reuse, recycle and minimize the use of natural resources
- Continuous Environmental Improvement
Review our facilities and programs on a regular basis, establishing goals for continuous improvement in the environmental area
- Environmental Responsibility in Business Decisions
Integrate environmental considerations into business planning and decisions, including design, procurement, production, facilities management and product support.
- Empowering Employees for Environmental Responsibility
Promote a workplace in which all employees are properly trained to comply with applicable environmental laws and regulations, to meet environmental program goals and to take personal responsibility for protecting the environment.
- Partnering for Environmental Success
Work with our customers to meet their environmental needs and goals consistent with the company's environmental compliance and management programs.
- ISO 14001 Compliance at Every Site
Implement a management system at each site that is compliant with ISO 14001.
Energy Management
We take steps at each location to mitigate the environmental effects of day-to-day operations and manufacturing processes.
This includes efforts to reduce our energy emissions by reducing the use of fossil fuels while increasing green energy use, such as photovoltaics or heat pumps.
