Sustainability

• Our main effort was switching from grey to green electricity in our Losone, Biel and Langnau sites as well as improving the isolation of our facilities.
• Our Biel facility achieved 98.9% carbon reduction by 2022 compared to a 2020 baseline, the remaining 1.1% were compensated with local Swiss nature-based carbon removals. 
  

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• "Be Aware – Be Safe " is the key message of the continuation of the "Zero Risk" safety campaign launched in 2018.
• This campaign aims to raise awareness of potential risks and their consequences and proposes a sense of personal responsibility among employees with the goal of reducing the number of accidents in the workplace.
  
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• This new feature reduces the energy consumption of a machine when in standby mode while keeping the highest standards of precision.
  
• Due to Econowatt and similar technologies, our standard machine energy consumption is reduced by 43% when compared to the previous generation.

• We provided the online training "Personal branding for women". 80 participants attended this training which was given by an external trainer.
• We continued our efforts and launched new projects covering the following topics :
  –  Women in leadership
  –  Unconscious bias training
  –  Networking events
  –  Employer attractiveness campaign targeting women

Quality, Environment, Health & Safety (QEHS) management encapsulates the integration of policies dedicated to maintaining high standards across quality control, environmental sustainability, and ensuring the health and safety of our stakeholders. Our robust framework aligns with ISO standards, including ISO 9001 for Quality Management, ISO 14001 for Environmental Management, ISO 45001 for Occupational Health and Safety, and ISO 50001 for Energy Management. These standards serve as benchmarks, guiding us in achieving and continually improving our performance in these crucial areas. Embracing these principles ensures an approach to responsible and sustainable business practices.

ISO 9001 for Quality Management
ISO 14001 for Environmental Management
ISO 45001 for Occupational Health and Safety
ISO 50001 for Energy Management

• Business Continuity Management Policy

Maintaining uninterrupted operations is critical for any organization's success. The ability to adapt swiftly to unforeseen disruptions and keep the production line running smoothly is essential for long-term viability. GF Machining Solutions proactively identifies and mitigates risks, safeguards its supply chains, minimizes downtime, protects valuable data, and ensures regulatory compliance.

GF Machining Solutions Business Continuity Policy
GF Machining Solutions ISO 22301 certificates