Sustainability in Focus: GLIMMA and ESG

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Our clients require practical sustainability solutions which range from reducing carbon footprint and unnecessary transportation to fulfil their ESG strategies and sustainability objectives. We develop innovative solutions for our clients across product selection, energy consumption and improving air quality.

One of our key motivations at GLIMMA is to integrate ESG initiatives into the core strategy of the business

Key strategic goals:

Operations

  • Retrofit existing rather than new
  • Reduce footprint: local manufacture
  • Technology replaces need to travel

Ecosystem

  • Accredited global partners
  • Raising employee awareness
  • Global framework – local delivery

Product

  • Recycling
  • Future proof design
  • Materials and specifications
  • Safe disposal
  • LED technology

1: Megawind Wind Turbines

An unequivocal first-sight marker that provides electricity. NewElium recyclable resin® in the manufacture of blades of Megawind turbines.

GLIMMA use water based latex inks or UV-based inks in all printing

GLIMMA use MEGAWIND wind turbines

GLIMMA use H-IONA® low carbon cement

2. H-Iona® Low Carbon Cement

The first available low-carbon cement on the European market for concrete massifs supporting totems, panels and wind turbines.

3. Material Recycling Programme

Pioneering a recyclable system that is zero waste to landfill or incineration and provides a complete sustainable lifecycle service through utilising existing materials.

4. Water-Based Latex Ink & Uv-Based Ink

Our use of water-based inks significantly reduces VOC emissions, these most often contain a maximum of 30% solvents in the formula. Not only does this reduction protect our planet from pollution, but it also makes for a safer and healthier working environment for operators.

PVC-free films for Maersk trucks

Arriva regional train in teal livery standing at a station platform

5. PVC-Free Films

Wrapping for vehicles should be carried out with digital print with laminate (PVC-free solution) from 3M MCS suppliers.

6. Sustainable Solution 3M480

A completely sustainable, PVC-free foil initiative. Through our Global network of trusted partners, we have access to the most innovative cutting-edge, sustainable solutions.

7. Wood Displays & Re-Board Displays

Our use of wood displays and Re-Board Displays encompasses the increasing demand for natural products over PVC materials.

8. The 'Breath' Solution

The Breath is a sustainable solution that allows you to reduce bacteria, viruses, and pollution in the environment and at the same time allows you to communicate.

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