Sustainability

MISSION

Our primary goal from the very beginning of creating our glass wall and door systems has been to develop unique and safe solutions. Beyond providing excellent design, lightness, and aesthetics, our products aim to support employee well-being by creating an ideal work environment. We believe in spaces where everyone can focus and perform their tasks effectively, with unlimited access to natural light – an invaluable comfort.

This is why we also find it crucial to raise awareness about the invisible threat of noise. The high acoustic insulation parameters of our products ensure comfortable conditions in the office space, allowing people to work in a quiet environment, without feeling cut off from the rest of the team. Our innovative solutions help create safe and sustainable workplaces, where employees can achieve their goals and simply feel good.

CORE VALUES

At Glass System, we believe that long-term success and credibility are built not only on the quality of our products and services, but also on the values we uphold. These values define our organizational culture and guide our daily operations.

Our values are the foundation of all our decisions, actions, and relationships, both internal and external. They not only set the standards for how we operate but also express who we are as a team and where we are collectively headed. They determine how we collaborate, communicate, and build the future of our organization and the world for future generations.

We are guided by six key principles:

MINDFULLNESS: We act with intention, paying close attention to details, processes, and our environment. We identify areas for improvement and openly discuss them. Mindfulness is the basis of quality work and the foundation of a responsible organization.

RESPONSIBILITY: We take our duties seriously. Each of us is responsible for our tasks, decisions, and their consequences. We believe that individual commitment is essential for the success of the entire team and the growth of the company.

INITIATIVE: We don’t wait for instructions. We actively look for ways to work better and more effectively. Everyone has a real impact on the company’s operations, which is why we introduce changes, propose solutions, and actively participate in their implementation.

COMMUNICATION: We speak clearly, listen attentively, and share knowledge. We build relationships based on understanding and trust, regardless of roles or structures. For us, communication isn’t just a tool; it’s the key to collaboration and growth.

SUPPORT: We work together. We create an environment where everyone can count on help, advice, and a partnership-based approach. We share our experience, overcome challenges as a team, and build a team founded on respect and mutual commitment.

DEVELOPMENT: We look to the future. We seek new opportunities, improve our solutions, and constantly learn. We know that we are always on a journey, and the decisions we make today shape the future of our company.

We base our operations on the foundations of sustainable development. We consciously reduce our environmental impact, invest in eco-friendly solutions, and responsibly manage our resources. We believe that caring for the future of our planet is an integral part of responsible business.

We are also guided by high standards of integrity, transparency, and a deep respect for the law. All our actions comply with the letter of the law and the ethical benchmarks of a modern, conscious organization. We expect the same from our business partners and will not collaborate with any entity that violates our fundamental values, such as respect for human rights, environmental responsibility, or honesty in business relationships.

As a responsible participant in the market for modern architectural solutions, we acknowledge the impact that industrial and production activities have on the natural environment. Guided by the principles of sustainable development and social responsibility, we strive to minimize our environmental footprint through the implementation of appropriate technologies, policies, and environmentally friendly practices. We adhere to the principle that economic growth should go hand in hand with environmental development.

Our priority is to combine modern design and innovative technologies with a conscious approach to environmental protection. In our daily operations, we promote energy-efficient solutions, implements systems that reduce water and resource consumption, supports recycling initiatives, and applies the principles of the circular economy.

We also engage in the environmental education of our employees and actively collaborate with partners and suppliers who share our environmental values. In this way, we pursue our long-term goal of delivering the highest quality products while respecting the world around us.

Our products are covered by an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD), which serves as a tool for effectively communicating the environmental characteristics of our products. According to current European Commission policies, the EPD is one of the key tools for implementing sustainable development principles in the manufacturing industry.

Ethics and Conduct Within Organization

Internal relationships, the work environment, and the standards of conduct in daily interactions among employees are crucial to the success of any organization.

We strive to make our workplace not only professional but also safe, supportive, and built on mutual respect. To clearly define the principles that guide us, we have created our Code of Ethics and Conduct.

This document outlines our expectations for collaboration, communication, and development, as well as how we address unethical behavior. Its purpose is also to clearly define the boundaries of responsibility and help foster an environment where everyone feels respected and accepted, with the space to act and grow, regardless of their position.

Anti-corruption and Anti-fraud Policy

Integrity and transparency are the pillars on which we base our daily business activities. At Glass System, there is no room for compromise when it comes to ethics – regardless of the scale of the transaction, position, or contract value.

Corruption, financial fraud, and dishonest practices are not only illegal but also fundamentally incompatible with our company’s values. Even a single breach of these principles can lead to a loss of trust, serious legal consequences, and damage to the organization’s reputation.

This document clearly outlines our stance on preventing corruption and fraud, the rules for giving and receiving gifts, and the boundaries that must not be crossed. Each of us is obliged not only to comply with these principles but also to respond to any attempts to circumvent them.

Transparency in internal and external relationships is not merely a formal issue – it is our conscious choice and commitment to each other, our partners, and the entire market.

Relationships with suppliers

Relationships with suppliers and business partners are a key element of our development strategy. Cooperation built on trust, transparency, and shared values allows us to maintain the highest standards of quality, responsibility, and innovation.

For us, choosing a partner is not just an economic decision – it’s also a declaration of a shared commitment to ethics, respect for the law and human rights, and care for the environment. We therefore expect our suppliers to adhere to the same principles that guide our own organization. We believe that honesty, timeliness, social responsibility, and an ethical approach are the foundation of healthy business relationships.

This Code outlines the standards that we require from ourselves and all participants in our supply chain. It also sets out the rules of cooperation that foster mutual trust, security, and long-term growth. By upholding these standards, we can jointly build value – not just business value, but social value as well.

Responsible Procurement

We believe that a responsible approach to procurement is key to building lasting and valuable business relationships. Our actions are based on transparency, fair competition, and a mutually beneficial partnership.

In our daily work, we are guided by respect for the law, ethical standards, and the principles of sustainable development. We place particular emphasis on ensuring high-quality products and services, timely deliveries, and respect for human rights and the environment.

This approach allows us to not only ensure the smooth operation of our purchasing processes, but also to build trust and create a strong foundation for cooperation with our suppliers. All these values and principles are reflected in this Purchasing Policy.

Data Protection

The protection of information, personal data, and the confidential resources of the organization is a highly significant aspect of responsible and lawful conduct. In the era of digitalization, the increasing importance of data, and the risks associated with its unauthorized use, every employee and collaborator of the company is obliged to exercise the utmost diligence in handling it.

Strategic information, as well as the data of contractors, clients, and colleagues, constitutes a valuable asset that must be strictly protected – not only due to legal requirements but, above all, in accordance with professional ethics, the company’s reputation, and the trust of stakeholders.

This policy defines the principles for handling confidential information and personal data, reminds employees of their obligations under the GDPR, and explains how to act to avoid the risk of confidentiality breaches in practice.

Risk Management

Risk management constitutes an essential element of a responsible and mature approach to conducting business activities. In a dynamic market, legal, and technological environment, the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks is crucial for the stability and sustainability of the organization.

We view risk not only as a potential threat but also as a natural part of development – provided it is consciously identified and controlled. Responsible risk management enables us to make better decisions, protect stakeholders, avoid unforeseen losses, and respond effectively in crisis situations.

Thus we established principles that enable each of us to participate in the process of risk identification, foster a culture of caution, and support the organization in building a secure, resilient, and sustainable business model.

Conflict of Interest

Trust and transparency are the cornerstones of responsible conduct. We believe that every employee, regardless of position, should make decisions free from external influences and private interests.

A conflict of interest may not only violate ethical principles but also negatively impact the company’s reputation and undermine the trust of clients, partners, and colleagues. Therefore, this document defines what a conflict of interest is, how to identify it, how to avoid it, and how to report any potential undesirable situations.

Our goal is not to limit employees’ professional or private activities, but rather to ensure that such activities do not compromise integrity, conflict with the company’s interests, or influence decisions made within the scope of their duties.