To govern its work, Perstorp has adopted the policies below, which apply to the entire Group. Perstorp is also affiliated to the chemical industry’s Responsible Care program and the UN Global Compact initiative. Group management and the line organization are responsible for ensuring that the policies are followed.
Perstorp’s environment, health & safety policy
In order to achieve sustainable development, Perstorp works with continuous environment, health and safety improvements in respect of the Group’s processes and products.
Operations
Work environment: A healthy and safe work environment where employee health has the highest priority. Stimulation of personal development through interesting work assignments, cooperation and consideration. Clear-cut division of responsibility, goal-oriented training and open communication.
Environment: Continuous improvements to processes and products to reduce their impact on people and the environment. Operations shall be characterized by carefulness, a closed-cycle approach and economical use of natural resources.
Safety: The highest priority shall be assigned to preventing serious accidents through risk assessments, preventive measures, emergency preparedness and long-term technical planning.
Contractors: Suppliers, contractors, consultants and transporters are expected to follow Perstorp’s requirements concerning work relating to environment, health and safety – observance of these requirements being a condition for continuation of contracts.
Customer focus
Product safety: Development of products with improved environmental characteristics and reduced resource consumption for safe use by the customer throughout the entire product lifecycle. Up-to-date information to customers about products’ health and environmental aspects.
Customers: Long-term customer relations and active coopera tion to fi nd environment-improving and resourceefficient solutions for customers’ products and processes.
External contacts
Communication: Open communication with the general public, authorities, customers, media and other interested parties.
Authorities: Good cooperation with authorities and compliance with the applicable legislation by a clear margin.
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