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Girbau Sustainability Report 2024

Girbau Sustainability Report 2024
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Girbau Sustainability Report 2024

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Letter of Introduction
In 2024, Girbau surpassed €200 million in sales and reduced its carbon footprint by 6.21%. The new strategic plan for 2024-2026 focuses on customer value, employee cooperation, and sustainability innovation.
About Us
Girbau operates in 140 countries with 17 subsidiaries and 318 distributors, emphasizing sustainable textile processing solutions and an inclusive community.
Customer Intimacy
Girbau provides tailored solutions and exceptional after-sales service, enhancing market presence through trade fairs and conventions.
One Team
Girbau fosters a multicultural work environment, promoting continuous learning and teamwork through initiatives like the GRevolution program.
Innovation and Sustainability
Girbau leads in digital integration and energy efficiency, focusing on reducing environmental impact through circular economy projects and eco-design.
Principles Governing the Report
The report is structured around strategic pillars: customer intimacy, one team, and innovation & sustainability, highlighting value creation and addressing environmental, social, and governance challenges.
Introduction
Girbau is a leader in commercial and industrial laundry equipment, focusing on sustainability and innovation to ensure quality, efficiency, and productivity.
Production and Global Presence
Girbau operates production sites in Shanghai, China, and Vic, Spain, with subsidiaries in multiple countries, enhancing its global market presence.
Digital Transformation
Girbau emphasizes digitalization to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency, with platforms like Horizon and Sapphire for improved management and connectivity.
Corporate Governance and Ethics
Girbau's governance model ensures shareholder protection and legal compliance, emphasizing integrity and transparency.
Customer Intimacy and Training
Girbau prioritizes customer proximity and specialized training through Girbau University, enhancing customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Financial Performance
In 2024, Girbau reported growth in key financial figures, reflecting market expansion.
Conclusion
Girbau continues to lead in the laundry equipment sector through innovation, sustainability, and strong customer service.
Project Highlights
Projects like Atlantic Laundry Noronha and Excellence Playa Mujeres focus on sustainability and efficiency, enhancing Girbau's market presence.
Strategic Alliances and Market Presence
Girbau strengthens relationships with key accounts through international conferences and trade fairs, showcasing innovative solutions.
Innovation and Sustainability
At Texcare 2024, Girbau showcased its commitment to innovation and sustainability with products like the Genius washing machine.
Customer Engagement and Service
Girbau prioritizes customer service, conducting surveys and launching platforms to monitor service efficiency.
Conclusion
Girbau leads the transformation of the industrial laundry sector, focusing on sustainability and strategic partnerships.
Staff Profile and Diversity
Girbau emphasizes diversity and inclusion, promoting equal opportunities through initiatives like the Equal Opportunities Plan.
Internal Communication
Girbau fosters transparent communication through channels like the "G&YOU" portal and People Talks sessions.
Training and Professional Development
Girbau offers a comprehensive Training Plan linked to strategic needs, promoting leadership development.
General Management Meeting 2024
The meeting aligns strategies and shares knowledge, featuring workshops and the Girbau Awards.
Community and Team Building Activities
Girbau organizes activities to strengthen team cohesion and promote diversity and respect.
Talent Management and Recruitment
Girbau attracts talent through partnerships with educational institutions and initiatives like the Girafeina job fair.
Educational Initiatives
Girbau collaborates with educational institutions to promote STEM education and innovation.
Occupational Health and Safety
Girbau prioritizes a safe work environment, integrating health and safety management with environmental management.
Community Support and Social Responsibility
Girbau supports social, cultural, and sports development, promoting innovation and entrepreneurship.
Girbau Private Foundation
The Foundation supports social, cultural, and environmental projects, focusing on improving living conditions for vulnerable groups.
Supplier Network and Sustainability
Girbau maintains a diverse supplier network, prioritizing local suppliers to reduce environmental impact.
Innovation and Sustainability at Girbau LAB
Girbau LAB focuses on sustainability and innovation, promoting textile circularity and sustainable business models.
New Laundry Models and Environmental Impact
Girbau LAB studies the benefits of shared laundry models, promoting sustainable design and practices.
Recovery of Post-Consumer Textiles
Girbau promotes textile circularity through collaborations and initiatives to recover and reuse fibers.
Innovators’ Club and Girbau LAB Talks
The Innovators’ Club facilitates idea exchange on innovation, featuring sessions with experts.
New Products and Solutions
Girbau introduced new products like Sortech and the EDD300 double dryer, enhancing productivity and efficiency.
Sapphire 2.0
Sapphire 2.0 enhances remote connectivity for laundry machines, improving management and customization.
Genius Evolution
The Genius range of washing machines is enhanced for better efficiency and connectivity.
Delta Awards Recognition
The Genius washing machine was recognized for its innovative design and sustainability.
Zero Platform and Packaging
Girbau focuses on sustainable solutions, optimizing resource use and reducing packaging waste.
Ecodesign Initiatives
Girbau applies eco-design principles to minimize environmental impact throughout the product lifecycle.
Sustainability Strategy
Girbau's ESG strategy targets carbon neutrality and resource reduction by 2040.
Environmental Management
Girbau's policy involves stakeholders in promoting positive environmental actions.
Energy Transition
Girbau aims for climate neutrality by 2030, focusing on energy efficiency and renewable energy use.
Promoting Sustainable Mobility at Girbau
Girbau enhances sustainable mobility with electric vehicle infrastructure and fleet upgrades.
Sustainability Initiatives
Girbau introduces G-Seeds, linking emission reductions to turnover and employee remuneration.
CO2 Footprint Reduction
Girbau achieved significant reductions in emissions across various scopes.
Water Management
Efforts to optimize water use include a Water Saving Plan and future goals for footprint reduction.
Climate Change Risks and Opportunities
Girbau focuses on developing efficient technologies, with opportunities outweighing risks.
Circularity and Waste Management
Girbau aims to reduce its plastic footprint and ensure sustainable packaging practices.
Principles Governing the Report
The report complies with non-financial and diversity reporting requirements, following GRI standards.
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Girbau Sustainability Report 2024-2

Sustainability Repor About us 02.1 / 2024: Girbau in figures

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Girbau Sustainability Report 2024-3

06 | Principles that govern this report

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Girbau Sustainability Report 2024-4

06 | Principles that govern this report (2-22) In 2024, we reached a historic milestone by surpassing €200 million in sales. Despite an increase in turnover of 6.98%, we managed to reduce the carbon footprint of the products we sold by 6.21%. This was possible thanks to our goal to BE A REFERENCE FOR CREATING A POSITIVE IMPACT ON PEOPLE AND THE PLANET, which we have placed at the center of our strategy. This approach has led us to develop increasingly efficient products and sustainable solutions, such as the ZERO WATER range for saving and reusing water in laundries. Following a three-year strategic...

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Girbau Sustainability Report 2024-5

06 | Principles that govern this report

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Girbau Sustainability Report 2024-6

06 | Principles that govern this report 17 subsidiaries 140 countries in which (Spain, France and China) machines sold kWh/€ turnover of energy consumption at production centers l/€ turnover of water consumption at production centers and sales offices kg CO2 eq/€ turnover of greenhouse gas emissions at production centers % of renewable (GO) or self-generated energy at group level Financial figures 93% Staff under permanent contract

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Girbau Sustainability Report 2024-7

Our essence Our purpose is to be a reference for creating a positive impact on people and the planet. Mission We develop and deliver complete, sustainable and innovative textile processing solutions in a global environment with a local perspective, driving both the personal and economic progress of our customers, team, partners and shareholders. Vision An inclusive community, with a sustainable and ambitious project, flexible and always attentive to customer needs. Values The company’s values were defined through a participatory process that involved both the Girbau family and team. As a key...

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Girbau Sustainability Report 2024-8

06 | Principles that govern this report Girbau’s values are the essence of our company and guide us in the way we act to achieve our goals. To mark the presentation of Girbau’s Annual Plan, we organized a team building activity centerd around the company’s values. This activity involved staging a Talent Show designed to encourage cooperation and reinforce our staff’s identification with Girbau’s corporate principles Girbau’s values are present in all our communications and have a dedicated space on the employees’ internal platform. Paddle tennis tournaments, an opportunity to strengthen bonds,...

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Girbau Sustainability Report 2024-9

06 | Principles that govern this report 2024-2026 Strategy: Moving forward together to create value At Girbau, we have defined the new strategic framework for the 20242026 period, the result of a process of reflection that reaffirms our commitment to creating value for our customers and employees. Centered around three fundamental pillars, this plan guides us into the future with a clear and committed vision. Customer Intimacy Innovation & Sustainability We are committed to people and their growth, fostering a multicultural, cooperative and dynamic environment. We encourage a culture of continuous...

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Girbau Sustainability Report 2024-10

06 | Principles that govern this report Pillar Days In 2024, at Girbau, we continued to organize Pillar Days with the aim of promoting the involvement of all members of the Girbau community in our strategy. “One Team” Pillar Day: the power of teamwork at a global level We organized a new “One Team” Pillar Day, reaffirming the importance of cooperation and teamwork as the essence of our corporate culture. In this edition, participation was also global, with the involvement of our subsidiaries, reinforcing the sense of belonging to one single Girbau community. Through the activity “Click & Go”,...

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Girbau Sustainability Report 2024-11

06 | Principles that govern this report At Girbau, we develop and provide comprehensive laundry solutions that stand out thanks to their sustainability and innovation. We have the most complete range of commercial and industrial laundry equipment in the world, which we enrich with a wide range of services, such as training, consulting, engineering and connectivity. We also tailor our solutions to the specific needs of a wide variety of industries. We offer laundry solutions adapted to all types of businesses, with a focus on excellence in laundry and textile care. Our goal is to ensure that each...

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Girbau Sustainability Report 2024-12

06 | Principles that govern this report Industrial For businesses involved in fabric processing or other activities with highly automated processes IRONING SOLUTIONS SORTING SOLUTIONS FINISHING SOLUTIONS SUSTAINABILITY SOLUTIONS DRYING SOLUTIONS LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS

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Girbau Sustainability Report 2024-13

06 | Principles that govern this report Global market, local approach Subsidiaries Germany United States United Kingdom United Arab Emirates Dominican Republic Production Sites Vic (Spain) Grésy-sur-Aix (France) Shanghai (China) Assembly of largecapacity washers and Genius washers, small and medium-capacity dryers, ironers and production of components and metal sheets. Assembly of batch washers (batch washers, presses, dryers), flatwork ironers and complementary equipment. Assembly of small and medium-capacity washers. Machinery for automating the finishing process (feeders, folders, stackers),...

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Girbau Sustainability Report 2024-14

06 | Principles that govern this report Consolidating movements Relocation of our plant in China In 2024, we moved our production plant in China to a new location in Shanghai, in line with our commitment to streamlining our production processes and continuing to offer solutions tailored to the needs of the Asian market. This new facility reinforces our presence in the region, enabling us to manufacture equipment aligned with the demands of the local market and other countries on the Asian continent, maintaining the highest standards of quality, innovation and sustainability. The new facilities...

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Girbau Sustainability Report 2024-15

06 | Principles that govern this report Digitalization To us at Girbau, the digital transformation is a key pillar that drives the evolution of our entire digitalization. We are committed to digitalization as a means of improving both the experience of our customers and distributors, with new channels and services, and the operational efficiency of our factories, where automation and advanced analytics make it possible to streamline processes, strengthen simulation capacity and improve decision-making. Throughout 2024, we continued to drive this process through several digitalization projects...

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