How to contribute to Sustainable Development
In the pursuit of satisfying basic needs (food, clothing, shelter, and health), humanity has established a way of life where ecological degradation, the depletion of natural resources, and human suffering have caused collateral damage in the name of social, technological, and economic development. This behavior has led us to an alarming point, and it is time for individuals and society to adopt a lifestyle based on the concept of Sustainable Development. Remember that Sustainable Development proposes satisfying the needs of the present without compromising the needs of future generations. There are various actions we can take to support sustainable development. Personal actions: It is a serious mistake to think that it is useless to act if others will not. Change begins with oneself. Actions at home: Many values are instilled at home, so you can implement some of these actions. Actions at work and school. Actions in transportation and travel: These are just some of the actions you can take to help protect the environment. Little by little, significant changes will occur. At GDI, we care about the environment. That's why we take action to support sustainable development. In our facilities, we use energy-efficient LED lights to minimize energy consumption, we separate waste into the appropriate containers, and we provide company transportation for our employees. This way, we avoid using multiple modes of transport and reduce pollution. Let's take care of the environment and be more mindful of our actions; little by little, they can create a big difference.
Water in our everyday goods and services
Water is one of the most prevalent natural resources in the production and consumption of our everyday goods and services, but do we know how much we use in each process? The water footprint is an environmental indicator that defines the total volume of freshwater used to produce the goods and services we routinely consume. It is a necessary variable that tells us how much water it costs to manufacture a product. The water footprint is measured in units of volume (liters or cubic meters) per unit of product manufactured or service consumed. TYPES OF WATER FOOTPRINT The water footprint is composed of three elements depending on the water's origin: HOW IS THE WATER FOOTPRINT MEASURED? A country's water footprint is determined by four factors: The Water Footprint makes us aware of the water consumption we need in all our activities. It provides us with a benchmark for our water use and, above all, helps us assess where we can improve as an organization. It serves as a starting point for establishing efficient water management and setting objectives. As an organization, GDI seeks to promote recycling, reuse, and eco-friendly consumption within our facilities, as this allows us to reduce our water footprint. We are exploring the digitization of various materials to reduce paper usage and are implementing technology to help us reduce waste and minimize certain types of pollution. We will gradually implement various activities to establish an environmental quality system.
A correct way to consume goods and services
Sustainable consumption is a way of consuming goods and services to meet our basic needs, contributing to a better quality of life, while reducing the consumption of natural resources and toxic materials, and decreasing waste and pollutant emissions throughout the product or service's life cycle. All of this is aimed at not compromising the future of the next generations. Every day, at every moment, we make some kind of purchase, whether large or small. Sometimes it's in response to a basic, fundamental need, and on many other occasions, to a desire or whim. We are always immersed in constant commercial exchanges, yet we almost never stop to think about the implications of this daily action. And the fact is, buying has environmental and social consequences. By acquiring a certain good or service, we can be promoting an important environmental action or participating in a social inclusion initiative that benefits vulnerable sectors of the population. This is precisely what sustainable consumption is about: acquiring products or services that take the following into account. In other words, sustainable consumption encompasses the three pillars of sustainable development. The COVID-19 pandemic has offered countries the opportunity to develop recovery plans that reverse current trends and shift our consumption and production patterns toward a more sustainable future. Sustainable consumption and production mean doing more and better with less. It also involves decoupling economic growth from environmental degradation, increasing resource efficiency, and promoting sustainable lifestyles. It can also contribute substantially to poverty alleviation and the transition to green, low-carbon economies. At GDI, we strive for responsible and sustainable consumption, considering our planet and the future. We aim to produce minimal waste; for example, in the production of our products, we use a cutter that makes more precise cuts, thus generating less fabric waste. We strive to make our products environmentally friendly, so that when our customers use them, they know they're helping to improve the planet. That's why we include sustainable clothing items (vests, pants, and face masks) in our product line. Consume responsibly and think about the future.