Environmental and Social Sustainability
Together, we are building a more sustainable and socially responsible future
At Greenbrier Europe, sustainability is at the core of our commitment to innovation and excellence in freight wagon manufacturing. We recognize the vital role the transport sector plays in global environmental challenges, and we are dedicated to designing and producing rail solutions that minimize environmental impact. By prioritizing energy efficiency, reducing emissions, and embracing cutting-edge technologies, we aim to enhance the durability and eco-friendliness of our freight wagons. Through these efforts, we contribute to a more sustainable future for the logistics and transportation industries.
For every wagon we produce, we plant 10 trees as part of our commitment to environmental stewardship. Beyond reducing our environmental impact, we collaborate with a social enterprise with over 11 years of experience in creating eco-friendly textile products. This partnership not only supports the environment but also provides meaningful employment to individuals with disabilities or social challenges, empowering a community with a 90% unemployment rate.
Trees play a crucial role in mitigating climate change by absorbing carbon dioxide, a major greenhouse gas responsible for global warming. Planting trees helps to offset the company’s carbon footprint and contributes to overall carbon sequestration, which is essential for maintaining a healthy environment.
Implementing a tree planting program showcases our company’s commitment to sustainable practices and environmental stewardship. It aligns with the company’s CSR objectives and demonstrates concern for the well-being of the planet and future generations.
Our tree planting program will leave a lasting impact on the environment and communities, serving as a testament to the company’s commitment to sustainability for years to come.
Ongoing tree care and maintenance can create opportunities for continuous engagement with employees and communities, reinforcing the company’s commitment to sustainability.
About ADOPTĂ UN COPAC / ADOPT A TREE – a VIITOR PLUS/FUTURE PLUS program
VIITOR Plus is an accredited NGO that helps increase the forested area in southern Romania and educate people about the importance of forests, planting and volunteering. The afforestation program started in 2007 and so far, reflects a total area of 232 hectares, 1,650,000 seedlings planted, through the involvement of 24,000 volunteers in 28 communities.
Greenbrier Europe is a proud supporter and selected to partner with this tree planting program as part of our environmental sustainability and corporate social responsibility efforts. It’s a tangible way for us to make a lasting positive impact on the environment and society.
To keep up to date with the latest achievements but also to find out more about the work of Adopt a Tree, please visit the website www.adoptauncopac.ro and also don’t forget to follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
About ATELIERUL DE PANZĂ / THE CANVAS WORKSHOP – a VIITOR PLUS/FUTURE PLUS program
The Canvas Workshop is a social enterprise with 11 years of experience in making environmentally and people-friendly textile products. Its main products are reusable 100% cotton bags (untreated, undyed, unbleached), reusable masks and various products made from pre-production textile waste, which thus get a new life.
The bags are an eco-friendly alternative to single-use plastic bags, a major polluting agent, with an estimated 5 billion plastic bags consumed annually in Romania alone. Besides its mission to protect the environment, it has a social mission, offering jobs to people with disabilities or with social problems, among whom the unemployment rate is 90%. Since 2014, The Canvas Workshop has acquired the status of a protected establishment authorized by the Ministry of Labor and Social Justice, which guarantees that at least 30% of its employees are people with disabilities.
The start of 2021 came with good news: The Canvas Workshop has obtained a new protected establishment authorization (which means that public institutions or companies with more than 50 employees can purchase products using the disability fee fund).
More details about this benefit can be found here. Quality products and care for the environment and people have helped The Canvas Workshop to produce, to date: 267,895 natural cotton products (bags, sacks, aprons, etc.), 6,460 Puzzletex products (saving over 2,426 kg of textile waste from landfill) and 26,867 reusable masks produced.
To keep up to date with the latest achievements but also to find out more about the work of The Canvas Workshop, please visit the website www.atelieruldepanza.ro and also don’t forget to follow them on Facebook and Instagram.