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Our Data Protection Approach

Gore’s approach to data privacy and information security for our external customers and partners to understand our global privacy program and how we process and protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of personal information.

The first page of the supplier code of conduct document.

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Supplier Code of Conduct

The supplier code of conduct communicates to our suppliers our expectations related to ethical practices, human rights, environmental management and legal requirements. Gore seeks to develop and strengthen its business relationships based on a shared commitment to collaboration and mutual respect.

The cover of the 2021 Gore Sustainability Update document.

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2021 Enterprise Sustainability Update

Our 2021 Enterprise Sustainability Update is an expression of our shared promise — Together, improving life — and our long-established values, culture and commitment to Associates, customers and communities. The update provides an overview of our progress driven by our sustainability programs in calendar year 2021, as well as a look at who we are, how we innovate and what we are doing to enhance our social and community impact. 

Cover of the 2022 sustainability update.

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2022 Enterprise Sustainability Update

Our Enterprise Sustainability Update is an expression of our shared promise — Together, improving life — and our long-established values, culture and commitment to Associates, customers and communities. The update presents an overview of our progress driven by our sustainability programs in the 2022 calendar year. It also provides a look at who we are, how we innovate and what we are doing to enhance our social and community impact.

First page of Gore Guidelines on Social Responsibility

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Guidelines on Social Responsibility

W. L. Gore & Associates is committed to conducting its business with integrity, both legally and ethically. Gore guidelines on social responsibility (“Guidelines”) are consistent with industry-specific requirements and practices.

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Gore Human Rights Policy

This policy communicates our respect for the dignity of all persons and their fundamental human rights. Since our founding, Gore has been firmly committed to ethical business practices. Our brand promise Together, improving life guides us in our approach to human rights and respect for all we reach with our business.

ISO 14001 Plant V, Putzbrunn, Germany

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ISO 9001 Plant V, Putzbrunn, Germany

This certification states that Plant V in Putzbrunn, Germany, has implemented and maintains a Quality Management System that fully conforms to ISO 90001:2015, an internationally recognized standard. The ISO 9001:2015 principles –customer focus, leadership, engagement of people, process approach, improvement, evidence-based decision-making, and relationship management – are fully integrated into the plant’s operations. 

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Complaint Mechanism of W. L. Gore & Associates

This statement summarizes our Complaints Procedure in line with the German Supply Chain Act (LkSG) requirements. Gore strives to create and maintain a speak-up culture and an environment where stakeholders can safely report concerns. Document available in German, Japanese, Chinese & Korean on local sites.

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Policy Statement for LkSG

This policy statement provides an overview of Gore’s principles on human rights and environment-related risks, and our implementation strategy to fulfill obligations in these areas in accordance with § 6 (2) LkSG (“Grundsatzerklärung”).

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Progress with Purpose
Gore’s 2024 Enterprise Sustainability Update