Environment
The Environmental Policy stipulates the direction and objectives of our environmental work at the same time that we clarify the tasks that lie ahead.
The Environmental Policy constitutes the framework for the Trelleborg Group’s activities that concentrate on the environment. According to the policy, Trelleborg Ridderkerk, Ede and Izarra have developed an environmental policy as part of the ISO 14001 system.
- Based on our approach to environmental issues, we are dedicated to complying with national and international commitments that strive for a sustainable society in the long term.
- Our objective is that the activities of the Trelleborg Ridderkerk shall not harm the environment or have a negative effect on human health. The environmental aspects shall be integrated in our day-to-day operations.
- We shall economize on energy, water and other natural resources. The environmental aspects shall be taken into account whenever we choose raw materials, chemical products and distribution systems.
- We shall minimize waste and emissions from our production plant and from our other activities.
- We shall have safe and sound workplaces and ensure that our personnel training programs prepare our employees to perform their work in the best possible way.
- In our research and development operations, we shall strive for environmentally sound technologies, products and packaging.
- Whenever we change processes, plants and products, we shall use the opportunity to make environmental adaptations.
- We shall maintain sound emergency preparedness by systematically evaluating the risk of accidents, fires and uncontrolled emissions to the environment.
- We shall inform customers, suppliers and contractors about our environmental work and, in cooperation with them, strive to achieve mutual improvements.
- We shall provide open and objective information about our environmental work to our employees, the general public and the authorities.
- We shall comply with current environmental legislation and develop long-term plans related to national and international legislation in the areas of the environment, health and safety.
- Tasks and responsibilities within the framework of the environmental management system shall be clarified. Environmental objectives and plans of actions are prepared.
- We shall evaluate environmental performance by monitoring emissions and though frequent environmental audits. We will continually strive to improve our environmental performance