Care for the environment is at the top of the priorities listed in our development strategy. Environment protection policy includes the entire life cycle of a product, from design, through manufacturing, and use, to removal after the end of the product's useful life.
 Eco Circle of Gorenje Products: from Design to Waste Processing |
By implementing state-of-the-art technology, processes, and materials, we are continuously reducing the volume of waste generated in the production process and the consumption of energy and natural resources (power, water, natural gas, and compressed air). We were among the first in Europe to decrease and subsequently completely abandon the use of ecologically hazardous refrigerants and propellants. In 1998, we introduced the environmentally friendly dust lacquer coating, followed by the technology of dust enamel coating two years later.
We devoted to our search for modern technological solutions for our products and this has been met with enthusiasm and respect by our environmentally conscious consumers. Our goal is to produce appliances that use less power, water, and detergents.
Gorenje is also the co-founder of the company ZEOS, the managing company of a waste electrical and electronic equipment management system. Thus, we have assumed the responsibility for our products after they have been discarded.
As a socially responsible company, we also see our role in education and improving the awareness of our employees and the general public about the environmentally sound conduct. In 2006, Gorenje received the international certificate of integrated environmental management system ISO 14001; in 2004, we also became the first Slovenian company to be entered into the EMAS register.
 Help the planet with informed behaviour |
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 Environmentally friendly operation in order to preserve the planet |
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Environmental Report
Consistently with the principles of sustainable development, Gorenje Group devotes close attention to environment protection. Technological processes and equipment are constantly upgraded in order to effectively pursue the company environmental policy.
Gorenje Group's long-term environment protection goals (2006-2010) directed the company's attention predominantly towards decreasing the volume of waste and consumption of fuels and water. We implemented the requirements on restriction of hazardous substances in products, reduction of waste industrial packaging and met the requirements on processing of waste electrical and electronic equipment.
 Gorenje is pursuing the Group's environmental policy |
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Awards
| 11th Mar 2010 |
Gorenje Retro black fridge-freezer has been awarded the Grüner Stecker prize for energy efficiency in Austria.
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| 28th Jan 2009 |
The "Save up to 30 Percent of Power by Washing at 30°C" receives the Sunny Personality Acknowledgement. |
| 12th Dec 2008 |
ERICo wins the European Regional Champions Award 2008. |
| 10th Mar 2008 |
Gorenje slim washing machine is rated by the German Consumers Association as the best in cost effectiveness in the category of 4.5 to 5-kilogram load washing machines. |
| 24th Jan 2008 |
Nomination for the Ecologically Aware Company of the Year in Slovenia.
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| 07th Nov 2007 |
EcoTopTen award for the class A++ tabletop refrigerator in Germany.
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| 22th Nov 2007 |
Environment-Friendly Company Award in Slovenia.
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| 14th Dec 2007 |
Winner of the Czech user test for Mora cooking appliances, by power consumption, price, functionality, and design in Czech Republic.
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| 27th Apr 2006 |
Third place on the list of sustainable value of the European industry, in the Advance Project research, with regard to environment management in European Union. |
| 25th Sep 2006 |
TESAW award for power savings in the new generation evacuation laundry dryers in Australia. |
| 04th Dec 2006 |
Nomination Waterwise for efficient water management in the Gorenje Premium Touch washing machine in Great Britain.
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| 27th Nov 2006 |
International Environment Partnership Award Slovenia – Serbia. |
05th Oct 2005 |
EMAS Award in the category of large companies in European Union. |
| 29th Sep 2004 |
Gorenje enters EMAS Sheme (Eco-Management and Audit Sheme). |
| 26th Nov 2004 |
Eco Product of the Year – new generation of washing machines and dryers in Slovenia. |
| 05th Jun 2004 |
The Product Award for Sustainable Development in European Union. |
| 26th Nov 2003 |
Most Environment-Friendly Company Award in Slovenia. |
 New Generation Home Appliances
Home appliances are in use every day; some are switched on 24/7, throughout the year. Therefore, their energy efficiency is very important. Home appliances of the new generation use less energy, water, and detergents, emit less noise, and are built with environmentally friendly materials and components.
- The new refrigerator of the highest energy class only uses a quarter of power used by an averaged refrigerator from 1990.
- The new washing machine of the top energy class uses 50 percent less energy and 73 percent less water compared to a washing machine from 1990.
European Committee of Domestic Equipment Manufacturers estimates as follows:
- In Europe, employment of A energy class refrigerators alone could reduce CO2 emissions by 22 million tons per year.
- If home appliances older than 10 years were replaced with new ones, energy savings would amount to the output of twelve 500 MW coal plants.
Green solutions
Gorenje's 40 tips to save the environment | 
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