Gorenje Ecofamiliy

We make effort to save the environment for future generations together with you by using environment friendly materials and functions, which contribute to substantial savings of energy and water throughout the entire life of the appliance. Such products bear an Eco Touch sticker.

2000 First Gorenje, d.d. environmental report 2003 Gorenje started to implement the requirements of WEEE Directive – European Directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment (2002/96/ES) – waste electrical and electronic equipment which makes manufacturers of electrical and electronic equipment responsible for products after the end of their useful life, and RoHS Directive - Restriction on the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment. 2003 Environmental protection report, supplemented by certified EMAS statement (Community eco-management and audit scheme). 2004 Entry of Gorenje in EMAS Register. 2004 Own polystyrene plant 2006 Production of appliances which comply with RoHS Directive. 2006 Approved system of health and safety at work under OHSAS 18001. 2008 Inclusion of two Gorenje companies at three locations into EMAS system. 2008 Completed process of obtaining all permits, related to environmental management. The current technological processes in Gorenje comply with the legislation regarding technological standards for the period to 2012 (complying with IPPC Directive – Directive on Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control).

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