Gorenje receives Green Star sustainability certificate again

The Green Star certificate is a certificate of excellence for progress on the path of a company's green transformation, which includes the structured introduction of sustainability (ESG) aspects and climate action into its operations. The basis for issuing the certificate is the Green Star ESG rating in the field of sustainable business and the climate action rating. The ESG rating assesses the impact of management, environmental and social factors on the company and the company's footprint and impact on the environment, society and climate. The Green Star ESG rating is based on international frameworks and standards for sustainability reporting and European legislation.

The Green Leader rating ranks us among advanced companies that have the principles of sustainable business strongly embedded in their business strategy and business models and that the responsibility for sustainable business is taken by the company's management.

As a Green Leader, we strive to assess climate risks and seize opportunities on the path of green transformation, actively contribute to climate neutrality by setting ambitious climate and other environmental goals, measure the situation in all three ESG areas, assess the impact of climate risks on our business, supply and utility chain, select appropriate measures based on the goals we set, have experience in implementing sustainable solutions for which we make data-based decisions, actively involve employees and relevant partners in green transformation and sustainable operations, and strive to adequately communicate progress both within the company and to external stakeholders.

Key highlights, as highlighted by the certificate awarders:

• the company has the following certificates: EMAS, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001,
• we have received awards for sustainable achievements: Ecovadis silver medal, we have been recipients of the Green star certificate for the third year in a row,
• sustainability significantly affects the company's business strategy, we have adopted a sustainability strategy,
• the top-level management is responsible for achieving sustainable business goals,
• we regularly assess the success of achieving sustainability commitments, the heads of business functions and departments and the top-level management are responsible for and rewarded for achieving the goals,
• we regularly monitor the consumption of energy sources (water, natural gas, district heating), we have set goals and activities to achieve the goals,
• we ensure the following appropriate working conditions and rights for our employees,
• we ensure the development of competencies and training for our employees,
• we ensure equal treatment and equal opportunities for our employees.

This year's recognition is the third, which confirms that our approach to sustainability management is consistent and long-term and motivates us to continue to strive for progress in the field of sustainability, says Urška Butolen, Head of Corporate Sustainability Department. "We are especially pleased that this is a Slovenian recognition, as we want to contribute to awareness of the importance of sustainable development in the local environment with our practices and achievements. We are already looking forward to the coming year, in which we plan to implement numerous projects in the field of sustainability, with which we will raise standards in the field of social responsibility, relations with suppliers and carbon footprint management."