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
Perstorp runs and develops its business to become a global leader in selected niches within specialty chemicals. Perstorp is part of Responsible Care and UN Global Compact and committed to conduct business globally in a manner consistent with our corporate Code of Conduct. Our vision is to contribute to a better, more sustainable society through innovative chemical solutions.
This policy applies to the entire Perstorp Group. Group Management and the line organization are responsible for ensuring compliance with the policy. The management system ensures structured working methods. Each employee is accountable for safe work practices and responsible environmental conduct. Perstorp’s work in the environment, health and safety area is published annually in the Group’s sustainability report.
To achieve sustainable development, Perstorp focuses on continuous improvements to the environment, health and safety of its processes and products.
Perstorp, August 2011
Martin Lundin,
President & CEO
Operations
Occupational health
A healthy and safe work environment where employee and contractor’s 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 all accidents through risk assessments, preventive measures, long-term technical planning and safe design
Emergency preparedness to minimize impact on people, the environment and the business in case an accident or emergency situation occurs
Contractors
Suppliers, contractors, consultants and transporters are required to follow Perstorp’s rules 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’ physical, chemical, toxicological and eco-toxicological properties
Customers
Long-term customer relations and active cooperation to find environment-improving and resource-efficient 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
