Gurit’s Global EHS Management Systems

Gurit Holding AG (Gurit) is a composite material developing company that offers composite materials and tooling applications. The company’s material offering comprises of glass, carbon, aramid fibre prepregs, structural synthetic core and balsa wood materials, gel coats, adhesives, and resins. Its components portfolio includes automotive design, prototype & development and engineering among others. Gurit caters its products to various markets such as wind energy, rail, marine, ocean energy, aerospace and automotive. Geographically, the company operates in many other countries including Germany, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Spain, Switzerland, the UK, Canada, the US, Ecuador, Australia, New Zealand, India, and China. Gurit is headquartered in Wattwil, Switzerland.

The Challenge

Gurit Wind Private Limited, a leading provider of advanced composite materials and solutions for the wind energy sector, sought to enhance its Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) standards by achieving ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications. These certifications are globally recognized standards for environmental management and occupational health and safety, respectively. To support this initiative, Gurit Wind engaged the Catalyst Group to provide the expertise and guidance needed to implement these management systems and achieve certification.

The Solution

The primary objective of this project was to implement and certify ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems at Gurit Wind’s facilities. This included:

Conducting a comprehensive gap assessment to identify areas needing improvement to meet ISO standards.

Developing and implementing the required EHS documentation, policies, and procedures.

Ensuring compliance with all relevant environmental and safety regulations.

Enhancing the overall EHS culture within the organization through training and awareness programs.

Expertly gathering, analyzing, and reporting on the essential data that drives your strategic decisions.

The Results

100% Audit Completion Rate

Significant supplier risk reduction

40% reduction in audit costs compared to the prior solution

Full transparency of environmental risks in Pfizer’s supply chain

Increased audit quality and consistency

Increased supplier engagement and feedback

A Word from Gurit

“We are delighted to express our gratitude for the invaluable support we received from the exceptional management of The Catalyst Group throughout the implementation of ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 standards at Gurit Wind Pvt Ltd. Right from the outset, we recognized that attaining these prestigious certifications would be a challenging endeavor, demanding unwavering dedication and expertise. However, the collaboration with the Catalyst Group transformed what could have been an arduous process into a highly successful and manageable journey.”

Shiva Kumar Srinivasan
Head-EHS & Quality Systems

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