A BETTER WORLD WITH GLF
Environment & quality
Responsibility for the environment, society and man.
GLF continues to expand, and with our growth comes increased influence and a greater responsibility toward the environment, society, and people. As a company, we have a clear vision: to be a profitable and successful business while ensuring that our development is based on sustainable and long-term principles. This means always striving to balance economic growth with environmental and social responsibility. We firmly believe that this is not just the right choice—it is the only choice to secure a sustainable future.
For 81 years, we have witnessed how vital a healthy environment is for our operations and our existence. The resources of the forest are fundamental to what we do, and we are committed to doing everything in our power to protect and preserve them for future generations. Through responsible resource management, we minimize our environmental impact while continuing to deliver high-quality and sustainable products.
A key part of our sustainability efforts is the development of sustainable pallets and packaging solutions. These products play a crucial role in the transition to a more circular economy, where materials are reused, and resources are utilized as efficiently as possible. We see it as our duty to contribute to a greener future through innovative solutions that benefit both our customers and the planet.
For those interested in learning more about our sustainability initiatives, we have prepared two informative videos. One explores the role of biochemistry in promoting a more sustainable industry, while the other explains how the forestry industry contributes to climate benefits. If you would like to dive deeper, you can read more about these topics here.
Environmental protection and recycled materials for sustainable pallets and packaging
We use timber to manufacture our sustainable pallets and packaging. Waste materials, including chips and sawdust, are sold to the heat production plant. We manufacture almost half a million pallets for customers in various industries, e.g. manufacture of plastics, food, building materials and agricultural technology. Most of our packaging is produced for export. But this is not all – we recover and sell more sustainable pallets than we produce. Pallets that reach an end to useful life are mapped to the heat production plant to be burned and converted into heat energy.
Our premises are heated with heat generated by underground water. Simply put: Our heating / cooling comes from water that we draw from a depth of 45 meters and pump it to a depth of 85 meters. We use the same water to cool our premises in the summer as to heat the premises in the winter. It is so-called environmentally friendly air conditioning that does not involve the application of freons. Since 2003, we have also been environmentally certified according to ISO 14001.
We are members of Svenskt Returträ AB – an organization that solves issues concerning the manufacturer’s responsibility when it comes to wood packaging. Svensk Returträ proposes that the recycling of secondary raw material systems for wood products and sawmill industries should meet legal requirements regarding the manufacturer’s liability. A long-term goal is to create a recovery system for all wood products.
KD/ISPM15, ISO, COMPANY POLICY
KD/ISPM15
The KD / ISPM15 certificate improves the quality of packaging boxes and wooden packaging on the international market. We recommend that you buy certified boxes and wooden packaging for the export of goods that are to go outside the EU. More relevant information is available on the Swedish Board of Agriculture’s website.
ISO certificate
Given that more and more customers asked about our environmental certification, we started our certification process to meet the ISO 14001 standard. We carried out the process in 2003 and have since worked in accordance with ISO 14001. A year later, we received our quality management certification in accordance with ISO 9001.
Company policy
At the same time as we develop our products and continuously introduce improvements, we must also meet our customers’ needs and expectations. At the same time, we must minimize and prevent environmental pollution.
We must make a continuous effort to improve our work environment, prevent injuries, accidents at work, discrimination against employees and bullying.
Our defined goals, action plans and continuous improvements will improve our competitiveness.
KD/ISPM15
We hold ISPM 15 standard.
What is ISPM 15?
The international standard ISPM 15 is an international agreement to prevent serious plant pests from spreading with wooden packaging through world trade. Pests that can threaten forests, but also trees in city parks and private gardens.
What does the ISPM 15 standard mean?
The standard ISPM 15 stands for International Standard of Phytosanitary Measures No. 15. It is an international standard. Many countries require that wooden packaging brought into the country must comply with ISPM 15. Sweden and the EU also require it through our plant protection rules. The ISPM 15 standard means that wooden packaging must be made of barked wood that has been treated against plant pests. In Sweden, wood is treated by heat treatment. In other countries, the wood can be treated by gassing. Both methods are approved according to the standard, but gassing with methyl bromide is not allowed in the EU.
ISO
We are ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certified
What is ISO 9001: 2015?
ISO 9001: 2015 is an international management system standard whose purpose is to act as support to continuously improve and develop the company and its management system.
The standard is based on the basic principles of quality assurance for the business processes which:
· Customer focus
· Leadership
· Employee commitment
· Process focus
· Improvement
· Fact-based decisions
· Relationship management
ISO 14001: 2015
The purpose of the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System is for businesses to be able to continuously work to reduce their total environmental impact. The standard gives management a good tool for control over the development of environmental work, both in terms of results and costs.
ISO 45001:2018
ISO 45001 is an international management system standard for work environment. It helps organizations with systematic work environment work and sets requirements regarding safety, psychosocial work environment, management commitment and employee participation, among other things. In 2018, ISO 45001 replaced the British standard OHSAS 18001, which had previously been the most common in the occupational health and safety field.
PEFC
GLF Genarp is PEFC certified.
What is PEFC?
PEFC is an organization for national forest standards that safeguards environmentally thinking forestry through third-party certification. The purpose of PEFC is to contribute to the sustainable and responsible development of forestry, and to take into account economic, environmental and social criteria.
Our PEFC number is: PEFC / 05-38-247
FSC®
GLF TRÄAB is FSC®- certified.
WHAT IS FSC®?
FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council®) is an international organization that works for sustainable forestry by certifying forest products that are produced with regard to environmental, social and economic factors. FSC® certification means that products come from forests that are managed responsibly, with respect for biodiversity, workers’ rights and local communities. Through the FSC® label, consumers can make conscious choices that support sustainable forestry practices globally.
Our FSC® License number is: FSC®C132921