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Social Responsibility
At OIG we strive to select manufactures that take the effects of manufacturing on the environment seriously and properly dispose or recycle the excess materials. It is our responsibility to the environment and to our global future to select manufactures with high standards that are equal to ours here at OIG.
Global executive summary
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We have reduced our consumption
of electricity by 25% over the last four years.
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We have entirely eliminated the
use of CFCs and HCFCs in all our manufacturing processes to protect the
ozone layer.
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From the lunchroom to the factory
floor, we recycle 89% of our waste production across the organization.
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Global’s patented,
industry-first, wood/polymer molding technology diverts 7.3 tons of waste
per day from the landfill.
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A constantly expanding textile
offering woven from recycled polyester is an environmental option with
little or no up-charge to the customer.
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Our cardboard packing utilizes
80% recycled material and wherever possible we flat pack to reduce shipping
volume and minimize our carbon footprint.
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Our chrome plating facility
discharges water that is clean enough to return to the municipal water
infrastructure.
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Our non-hazardous powder-coat
paint process reclaims up to 99% of overspray with minimal discharge to the
environment.
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We recycle more than 100 tons of
aluminum every year. 75% of the aluminum ever produced is still in
circulation.
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Environmental Global committee
At Global we believe we have a responsibility to safeguard the environment in the course of manufacturing and doing business. That’s one of the reasons we created the Global Group Environmental Committee; to keep us focused on manufacturing high-quality products at a great price and in a sustainable manner.
The Environmental Committee has members recruited from across the organization, from the factory floor to senior management and reports directly to the Chairman and CEO. In simple terms, it’s a fully integrated component of our operations, financial planning and expenditures.
A piecemeal approach to sustainability can’t work. The Global Group Environmental Committee promotes communication and cooperation among Global divisions and whether it’s a way to save energy in one facility, or conserve materials on an assembly line, the Committee encourages the sharing of ideas, practices and technologies that protect both the environment and the health of our people.
Global compliance + commitment
Greenguard Certified - We can all breathe easier knowing that Global products are Greenguard compliant. The Greenguard program is run by a worldwide independent organization that rigorously tests materials according to government guidelines and measures harmful emissions such as formaldehyde, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and carbon monoxide. For a full listing of our Greenguard certified products, visit www.greenguard.org.
ISO Certification - ISO 14001 is the benchmark international standard for the implementation and operation of an environmental management system. Certification requires a commitment to continuously improve practices that protect the environment. To meet that responsibility specific environmental objectives and targets need to be set, as well as a program to reach those goals and a system that evaluates both the process management and results. At Global we’re proud to say we’re ISO 14001 registered.
Finishing our products
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At Global we use powder-coat paint finishes for the majority of products; a process that recovers and reuses 99% of the overspray with minimal discharge to the environment. Powder coating is a clean electrostatic process that offers a superior finish and uses no solvents or CFCs. |
