Environmental Mission

Cars are in our Nature

At Gillibrand Accident Repair Centre, we do more than respect nature – we do everything we can to preserve it.

We have followed the path of environmental protection by making environmental responsibility part of our code of ethics. Our goals? Integrate environmental conservation into our relations with our suppliers, design our activities to respect the vehicle’s life cycle and adapt the organization to sustainable development. These concerns are translated into concrete actions, waste recovery, recycling of raw materials and environmental paint. All the stakeholders have integrated these responsible actions into their methods.

A green solution

Gillibrand Accident Repair Centre promotes an environmental and economical body repair solution –  in accordance with its commitment to quality. Coming from pre-damaged vehicles, they flawlessly replace damaged parts. Guaranteed first-quality parts reduce waste and save the energy necessary to restore or manufacture new parts. It’s a win-win situation!

Recycling

Gillibrand Accident Repair Centre adheres to programs for the recycling of parts and materials. Hundreds of thousands of tonnes of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, glass, bumpers, tires and plastics are recovered every year. We recycle cardboard in our workshop and offices. Eliminating such polluting/non-biodegradable wastes adds up to a big plus for the planets!

Responsible shops = viable planet

Gillibrand Accident Repair Centre promotes an environmental and economical body repair solution in accordance with its commitment to quality. Coming from pre-damaged vehicles, they flawlessly replace damaged parts. Guaranteed first-quality  parts reduce waste and save the energy necessary to restore or manufacture new parts!

Paperless objective

Our advanced computer system, including secure management and automation of administrative procedures, allows Gillibrand Accident Repair Centre to reduce paper consumption considerably. Within the next few years, 100% file management will exclusively involve electronic workflow, except for delivery of documents to the insured. The insurer will have direct access to its (customers’) files, resulting in additional savings. This solution is offered to every partner willing to join in our efforts to preserve the environment!

No to hazardous waste

Zero tolerance! Gillibrand Accident Repair Centre  respects the highest standards in handling, storing and collecting waste involving risk to the environment. Paint slurries, used solvents, aerosols, soiled equipment, impregnated solids, soiled lubricants and batteries are all subjected to controlled treatment.

Environmental paint

Gillibrand Accident Repair Centre is preparing for the future! We have are retrofitting our body shop to reduce volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions associated with the use of paints and varnishes. Each Gillibrand Accident Repair Centre location is prepared for the arrival of environmental paint, by completing the training required for its use and its application to auto body repair. Gillibrand Accident Repair Centre is committed to become a body shop  which is  green with environmental paint!

 

NEWS

We are playing our part, acting to tackle Climate Change!

With grant support from the European Union in 2017 we installed 2 new Spray booth/Ovens. These are state of the art facilities for:

1. The latest energy efficient spray technology.
2. Enhanced air quality through reduced carbon emissions.
3. Better and safer working conditions for our paint sprayers.
4. A year on year commitment to recycle, reuse and reduce waste.

We are grateful for the support of the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development. Project name – Vehicle Accident Repair Centre. Sustain, Modernise, Green.