Sustainability Secures the Future

Corporate Sustainability

The international community has recognized that in a world where everything is interconnected and growth limits have been reached, responsible action must be the guiding principle of any initiative. This applies equally to individuals, businesses, and governments.

Germany has defined clear goals for sustainable development within its Agenda 2030 and National Sustainability Strategy, taking into account international and European frameworks.

We, the employees of GUTMANN ALUMINIUM DRAHT GMBH, are committed to the 10 principles of the UN Global Compact and other regulations such as the Dodd-Frank Act, the Stockholm Convention, and the Paris Agreement (1.5-degree target).

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The Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact

  1. Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights.
  2. Businesses should make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses.
  3. Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining.
  4. Businesses should uphold the elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour.
  5. Businesses should uphold the effective abolition of child labour.
  6. Businesses should uphold the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation.
  7. Businesses should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges.
  8. Businesses should undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility.
  9. Businesses should encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.
  10. Businesses should work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery.

 

Many agreements on working conditions, human rights, and environmental protection stem from or are directly linked to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) established by the 193 member states of the United Nations.

The Global Goals Grid

Learn more about the United Nations' global goals for sustainable development at:  https://sdgs.un.org/goals

As a company that operates globally while maintaining strong local roots, GAD aims to create long-term value for all stakeholders through responsible action. Therefore, we view our commitment to sustainability as a valuable potential for society—regionally, nationally, and globally.

Integrating the SDGs into our corporate strategy is a key element. We actively contribute to the following UN sustainability goals through our actions:

Graphic 17 Goals - #4 Quality education Graphic 17 Goals - #7 Affordable and clean enercy Graphic 17 Goals - #9 Industry, innovation and infrastructure Graphic 17 Goals - #12 Responsible consumption and production Graphic 17 Goals - #13 Climate Action

Our Activities

GAD is part of the aluminum product supply chain. Given the specific characteristics of this sector, it is essential to consider the entire supply chain – both inside-out and outside-in perspectives.

 

GAD - Grafik der Lieferkette von Aluminiumprodukten

 

Through a materiality analysis, we have identified the key focus areas for our sustainability strategy: