Environment

The Gorenje mission and vision as to the improvement of the quality of life and work in the milieu in which it operates is incorporated in the Group’s strategic plans. However, such objectives and intentions can only be fully achieved through the implementation of environmental management projects that pertain to the planning and realisation of product development and manufacturing processes alike. As to product development, the future management of the product's ultimate impact upon the environment following the end of its useful life is becoming an ever-more pertinent issue.

Through the introduction of new materials, processes and technologies that minimise harmful impacts on the environment, Gorenje fully complies with the most recent ecological standards. Developmental orientation is also moving towards the manufacture of appliances with minimal environmental impact, namely processes which do not destroy the ozone layer and products that require minimal consumption of energy, water and detergents - both in their manufacture and their use.

Gorenje constantly monitors all its gaseous, liquid and solid waste emissions, the consumption of energy sources and - since 1990 - the utilization of all potentially hazardous substances.

The introduction of ISO 14001 standards have reduced the level of ecological risk and today afford optimal environmental management. Reducing discharges from harmful processes, control over the utilisation of all energy sources, together with the recycling of raw materials and wastes, also contribute to a decrease in operating costs.