Sustainable Development
Pyramid
Our commitment
At Elementis, we are committed to the highest standards of corporate governance.
We strive to conduct our business with integrity and respect for others, as
well as complying with the law in all the jurisdictions within which we operate.
Many Elementis products extend the use of everyday articles, or make use
of readily available raw materials. We see sustainable development as a natural
and key element of the way in which we aim to develop our business.
We define sustainable development as the ability to meet
the needs of the present, without compromising the ability
of future generations to meet their own needs.
The Elementis Health,
Safety and Environmental Policy
Elementis conducts its business worldwide with the highest concern for the
health and safety of its employees, contractors, customers, neighbours and
the general public and for the environment in which it operates.
Elementis seeks to identify and eliminate occupational
health hazards, is committed to providing a safe work place
for all its employees and strives for zero injuries.
Elementis aspires to best in class performance in all
aspects of environmental management. It views compliance
with all applicable legal requirements and legal codes
of practice as its minimum standard and works pro-actively
to reduce emissions and waste from its products and processes.
Elementis supports the chemical industry's Responsible
Care programme and applies these principles in its worldwide
operations. Elementis recognises the importance of communications
with all interested parties and is committed to informing
its employees, contractors, customers, neighbours and the
general public promptly of any significant hazards that
arise from its operations.
The Board and senior management of Elementis are committed
to this policy and continually monitor performance to ensure
its implementation.
Sustainable development
leadership
The Chief Executive of Elementis plc has Board level responsibility for sustainable
development, including health, safety and environmental (HSE) issues. |
