SUSTAINABILITY - OUR NEWSLETTER
GH has taken important steps towards environmental sustainability with a strategic approach in three key phases. This comprehensive approach not only seeks to protect the environment, but also to balance socio-economic needs, thus improving competitiveness and promoting long-term sustainable development
PHASE 1: ISO 14001 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT IMPLEMENTATION AND CERTIFICATION
In response to customer and regulatorydemands, GH set out to certify its environmental management system under the ISO 14001 standard. This standard provides a framework to protect the environment and promote sustainable development, engaging all levels of the organisation under the leadership of senior management. In March 2021, GH obtained ISO14001 certification.
PHASE 2: CIRCULAR ECONOMY PROJECT
GH participated in the Steelworks Future Circular SMEs project, which focuses on the circular economy, a model that prolongs the value of products and resources b reincorporating materials into the production cycle. An internal team was created to identify opportunities in seven circular strategies. The project resulted in a roadmap with actions in three key areas: Advanced Services, Eco-design and Operational Efficiency. In the short term, GH is focusing on inspection and maintenance services, improvements in resource consumption and energy efficiency.
PHASE 3: CARBON FOOTPRINT CALCULATION
As part of its environmental policy, GH has committed to reducing greenhouse gases. It calculated its Carbon Footprint (CF) for the years 2021 and 2022, verifying this in 2023 under the ISO14064-1 standard. The calculation was registered with the Climate Change Office, obtaining formal “Calculation” approval.
INTERVIEW WITH IRANTZU LARREA
The environmental technician explains the steps that are being taken to make our business model more sustainable and respectful of nature.
GH’S MAIN CHALLENGES IN SUSTAINABILITY
According to Irantzu Larrea, GH faces important challenges in sustainability, focusing on the environment, governance and social responsibility:
WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT AND GENDER EQUALITY. GH has an equality plan for women and men in which it has set objectives and an action plan to achieve them.
FACILITATE, STRENGTHEN AND ENABLE LAWFUL AND ETHICAL BEHAVIOUR. GH has a manual of conduct.
GOVERNANCE FOR PEACEFUL, FAIR AND INCLUSIVE SOCIETIES AND KEEPING PEOPLE OUT OF POVERTY. GH has policies with commitments to corporate social responsibility and human rights and working conditions.
IMPLEMENT A CIRCULAR ECONOMY. Carry out the tasks on the roadmap set out in the project developed by GH.
CLEAN ENERGY. Implementation of actions to reduce consumption and CO2 emissions from purchased energy.