POLYECO S.A.
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POLYECO S.A.
Company Profile
Management Message
| ORGANIZATION NAME: | POLYECO S.A. |
| SECTOR: | Technology of the Environment |
| ORGANIZATION TYPE: | 151-250 |
| ANNUAL TURNOVER: | Έως 50 εκ. ευρώ |
| COMPANY INTRO: |
POLYECO is the first integrated waste management and valorization industry in In the context of International Development, POLYECO has established an extensive In 2008, POLYECO BALKANS D.O.OEL. was founded in Skopje.
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| CONTACT DETAILS: |
Irene Vitsara (Ms.) Marketing & Communications Executive
Tel: +30 210 40 93 000, Direct Tel.: +30 210 4093008
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COMFORMITY STATEMENT
POLYECO S.A.
It is a certificate which is given by the QualityNet, on the firm'sof compliance with the reference framework of the Greek Sustainability Code. Confirms the compliance level and together with the Documentation table which accompanies, presents the response range of the enterprise to the criteria of Sustainable Development and Responsible Entrepreneurship. The Declaration of Conformity can be used as a legal document as essentially shows the range of the Organisations' approach to Sustainable Development and Responsible Entrepreneurship issues. Download the Organisations' Declaration of Conformity.
STRATEGY
1. Strategic, Analysis & Action
ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES
Sustainable Development (SD) is at the heart of our POLYECO S.A. business and an essential component of POLYECO S.A. long term strategy to support the development, while promoting social responsibility, environmental management, corporate governance and business ethics.
POLYECO S.A. is the first and sole integrated and fully licenced waste management and recovery industry in Greece. A leader amongst the most prominent waste management companies in SE Europe, POLYECO S.A. has strong presence in the Balkans, Middle East, Africa, Central Asia, Latin America and countries of the Indian Ocean, implementing some of the most challenging and time critical waste management projects across the Globe. Experienced personnel always work closely with clients to tailor solutions that meet their business requirements and organization’s goals always in compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations.
In the framework of sustainability POLYECO S.A. develops the strategy, policies and practices and actively participate in established trade associations and maintains dialogues with employees, contractors, communities, customers and suppliers, public authorities, rating agencies , socially responsible investors and non - governmental organizations. POLYECO SA’s sustainable development plan is stimulated by its aim to provide complete solutions to its clients and increase the promotion of recovered industrial waste into new production cycles.
Since its establishment, POLYECO S.A. constantly strives on improving environmental management performance and competitiveness for its clients. Through continuous training, research & development in the fields of recovery, decontamination, reclamation and rehabilitation, it provides integrated sustainable waste management solutions for the industrial sector. POLYECO S.A.’s vast field of expertise encompasses licensing, decontamination, transport treatment, recovery and disposal of all types of hazardous and non-hazardous industrial waste.
In 2015 POLYECO S.A. expanded its network of companies with the establishment of Polyeco B.V. based in The Netherlands, Polyeco Gulf Ltd. in Sultanate of Oman and Ecorecovery S.A. and Nordeco S.A. in Greece. In 2016 Polyeco Group International DMCC and Polyeco Group Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V. were established.
POLYECO S.A. acts in accordance with European and Geek legislation promoting transparency and integrity during its interactions with concerned parties in relevant sectors.
SD strategy presented in COP REPORT is structured according to three domains:
- Society
- Environment
- Governance
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
POLYECO S.A. Accreditations : 1221/2009 EC (EMAS) Environmental Management Standard, which documents that the product and services provided contribute to the protection of the environment. ISO 9001:2008 or ISO/TS16949 quality management system standards, which provide a framework to improve system and process quality to increase efficiencies, reduce risks and avoid errors. OHSAS 18001:2007 Occupational Health and Safety Specification, which serves as the foundation of our management approach to employee health and safety, ELOT EN ISO/IEC 17025:2005 Accreditation of the Quality Control of our Laboratory, ISO 28000:2007 Specification for the Security Management Systems.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) develops economic, environmental and social charters, principles, or other initiatives to which the organization subscribes or supports, as presented in the COP REPORT.
According to the OHSAS 18001 standard, POLYECO S.A. has procceded to the establishment of KPIs so as to monitor the Health & Safety Goals that have been set.
Below several indicative KPIs:
- Raise awareness of the employees – Increase Health & Safety level
- Prevention of dangerous incidents
- Increase Health & Safety level in the production lines
- Increase Hygiene level
- Increase First Aid Procedures level
- The process of achieving these goals is monitored internally as well as by the certification body
About the KPIs, the company has evaluated the environmental aspects in relation to possible environmental consequences and has established measurement targets, in compliance with the EMAS REGULATION, as :
- Electricity consumption
- Suspended Particulate Matter
- Noise
- Liquid waste from rainwater in circulation and storage areas
- Hazardous , non hazardous waste leakage risk
- Risk of explosion / fire
- Water Consumption
- Paper consumption
- Hazardous materials storage
- Emissions of air pollutants (VOCs)
POLYECO S.A. constantly monitors the basic environmental indicators measuring: water consumption, electricity consumption, greenhouse gas emissions and total annual emissions of air pollutants (NOx, SO2, particulate matter) that arise from our activities.
2. Materiality
ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES
POLYECO S.A. Sustainable Development (SD) strategy were identified in three domains: social, environmental and governance, and based on the following :
- The nature of the Company's activities
- The key issues that the Company focuses on, manage and develop specific KPIs, that are monitored on an annual basis.
POLYECO S.A.'s Sustainable Development approach aims at managing the significant effects of its operation in order to maximize value for all stakeholders.
Recognizing our responsibility, the POLYECO S.A.’s strategy includes all three pillars of Sustainable Development (Economy, Society, Environment), in relation to all essential and important activities for the company, such as:
- protecting the natural environment, with respect to environmental legislation (good environmental management)
- investing in our people and managing health and safety at work, the company ensures a safe and efficient work environment
- maintaining customer satisfaction
- economic growth through the penetration of our products and services into new markets
We focus our efforts on managing the effects of our activity, in order to identify the areas with the greatest impact, according to the essential issues of CSR and determine of these issues follows international standards.
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
For POLYECO S.A. the basic high priority’s axes covers the following issues: safety and health, human resources, and human rights, environmental management systems, resources efficiency, green innovation, corporate governance.
For more information : COP REPORT 2016 https://www.unglobalcompact.org/participation/report/cop/create-and-submit/active/344531
3. Objectives
ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES
The main objective of our policy is to prevent accidents or the creation of environmental problems, to the extent possible, by reducing any potential risk that could lead to environment pollution, through our Environmental Management System, continuous improvements, and the active participation of all our employees.
We intend to stabilize carbon emissions and environmental footprint from our operations, to the lowest possible level through renewable energy investments.
The other high priority’s objective of our policy is ‘’Making More from Waste: Recovery/Recycling/Reuse’’. At our main hazardous waste treatment facility we treat hazardous waste preventing their release into the environment and provide environmentally friendly methods of managing hazardous materials in accordance with the circular economy principles.
We have also set a goal to go beyond simple compliance by voluntarily obtaining the Social Accountability International Standard (SA8000) certification based on international human rights and labour conventions by 2018, to credibly demonstrate to all of our stakeholders and interested parties that existing company policies, procedures, and practices conform to the requirements of this standard. The success of our business depends on every employee in our global enterprise. We are committed to fostering open and inclusive workplaces that respect human and workplace rights, where all employees are valued and inspired to be the best they can be.
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
The foundation of our approach lies in two key documents: our Code of Ethics and Business Conduct an our Workplace Policy Handbook. Both are influenced by the United Nations (UN) and International Labour Organization (ILO) declarations. Together, they describe our high standards and expectations, addressing such subjects as child labour, forced labour, freedom of association, discrimination, health and safety, hours of work and Human Rights.
Our Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and our Workplace Policy Handbook, apply to all entities in
which Polyeco S.A. owns a majority of interests.
Implementing the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business, labour and human rights in our corporate context we use three primary components:
a.Our Code of Ethics and Business Conduct a key document used as a framework for respecting
human rights in our business context influenced by UN A/RES/3/217 Universal Declaration.
b.Our Workplace Policy Handbook influenced by the Greek Labour legislation, the UN A/RES/3/217
Universal Declaration of Human Rights and International Labour Organization (ILO) declarations
c.A due diligence process to identify, prevent, mitigate and be accountable for labour and human
rights abuses. We keep our processes and services as “clean” as possible, this means that all our facilities are already certified under the EMAS environmental management standard. The continuous improvement of our services is translated into direct benefits for the environment.
4. Management of Value Chain
PROCEDURES
5. Responsibility
6. Rules & Processes
ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES
Our company operates in full compliance with the European and Greek Law regarding human rights, Labour, Environment, Health and Safety and the operation (permissions etc) of the plants and generally in full compliance with the legislation on all of its activities, as well as the local laws and legislations of all other countries in which we operate.
POLYECO S.A. policies, procedures and protocols are accessible on the POLYECO S.A. Intranet and some of them are also publicized on its website and in COP REPORT.
The umbrella principles set forth in our Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and in our Workplace Policy Handbook. Both are influenced by the United Nations (UN) and International Labour Organization (ILO) declarations. Together, they describe our high standards and expectations, addressing such subjects as child labour, forced labour, freedom of association, discrimination, health and safety, hours of work and Human Rights, and they are supported by policies applying to both the general conduct of POLYECO S.A. and the individual conduct of each employee.
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
The subjects covered by Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and in our Workplace Policy Handbook include compliance with laws and regulations, workplace safety and health, protection of environment and human rights, relations with local communities and trade unions, diversity and equality, confidentiality, conflicts of interest, prevention of fraud or corruption, insider trading, protection of the assets, transparency, fair competition, and integrity. The Code and the related policies take into account changes and developments in applicable international regulations, as well as best practices implemented by POLYECO S.A. The enforcement of the Code and the relevant policies and protocols is supported with appropriate organization and review, training and communication and reporting, and control tools.
There are more information about our business behaviors and ethics in COP REPORT.
7. Monitoring
ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES
POLYECO S.A. has established a set of key performance indicators (KPIs) in alignment with Global Compact. These data help monitor and measure Sustainable Development performance and implementation. In addition, the POLYECO S.A. employees have an active involvement in the area of Sustainable Development.
POLYECO’s Group of Companies has no track record with incidents of human rights violations. Success in this field is generally measured by the lack of reports of violations of policy or law regarding the human rights, and, to date, there have been no reported violations in Polyeco, nor within the group of our parent and sister companies nor from our contractors. Should a violation be reported, we intend to undertake a thorough investigation.
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
POLYECO S.A. Sustainable Development strategy is guided by a continuous performance improvement plan. The plan defines yearly priorities and objectives whose progress is regularly monitored and evaluated. This plan plays a key role in determining and validating POLYECO S.A. commitments with regard to social responsibility, environmental management, governance, human rights, labour and ethics.
There are more information on POLYECO S.A. performance indicators of 2016 on Sustainable Development in COP REPORT 2016.
8. Incentive and reward systems for Sustainable Development
9. Stakeholder Engagement
ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES
Being by definition POLYECO S.A. a company having sustainability at the heart of our business and servicing blue chip clients, NGO’s, UNIDO, UNEP, UNPD and the World Bank our main focus is in leveraging the dynamics and structured synergies between the sister companies of our group to persevere the promotion and implementation of a management approach coherent with all the UN Global Compact principles.
The foundation of our approach lies in two key documents: our Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and our Workplace Policy Handbook. Both are influenced by the United Nations (UN) and International Labour Organization (ILO) declarations.
Together, they describe our high standards and expectations, addressing such subjects as child labour, forced labour, freedom of association, discrimination, health and safety, hours of work and Human Rights.
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Our Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and our Workplace Policy Handbook, apply to all entities in which Polyeco S.A. owns a majority of interests.
Implementing the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business, labour and human rights in our corporate context we use three primary components:
a.Our Code of Ethics and Business Conduct a key document used as a framework for respecting
human rights in our business context influenced by UN A/RES/3/217 Universal Declaration
b.Our Workplace Policy Handbook influenced by the Greek Labour legislation, the UN A/RES/3/217
Universal Declaration of Human Rights and International Labour Organization (ILO) declarations
c.A due diligence process to identify, prevent, mitigate and be accountable for labour and human
rights abuses
10. Product Responsibility and Innovation
ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES
POLYECO S.A. is a modern and dynamic enterprise providing integrated sound waste management, with products and services that relate to the environment’s protection addressed to various business sectors and industries. The overall activity of the company is to identify and understand the hazards inherent to the activities we undertake and effectively assess control and manage those risks. Polyeco also provides on-site hazardous and non-hazardous integrated waste management solutions, decontamination, site remediation and building capacity, to its client’s facilities and by conducting client’s personnel training and assessments.
We keep our processes and services as “clean” as possible, by applying BEST AVAILABLE TECHNIQUES according to our permissions, this means that all our facilities are already certified under the EMAS environmental management standard. The continuous improvement of our services is translated into direct benefits for the environment.
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
The above mentioned KPIs are met into the COP REPORT 2016.
ENVIRONMENT
11. Usage of Natural Resources
ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES
Through its operations POLYECO S.A. helps environmental protection, conserves natural resources, fauna and flora, public health and public interests. We take reasonable steps to preserve the environment through responsible practices to minimize the environmental impact of our operations by complying with all applicable laws, guidelines and waste management industry standards.
Our Environmental policy is achieved through the implementation of our Environmental Management System, which consists of Savings on non-renewable natural resources and energy in all POLYECO S.A. business.
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
The above mentioned KPIs are met into the COP REPORT 2016.
12. Resource Management
13. Climate-relevant emissions
ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES
Furthermore, Polyeco is implementing measures and actions in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the main cause of climate change. Except for the use of energy efficient products, POLYECO S.A. has established a solar power station at its facilities in Aspropyrgos. We are also conducting efforts in order to reduce water usage by establishing monitoring and targeting system. It should be mentioned that for the achievement of the targets set in the field of environmental protection the company strongly encourages the participation of the employees and ensures their constant education on the practices that can be applied for the conservation of resources. The training programs are conducted by external partners or by the company’s executives. The educational themes cover all the aspects of environmental management of the existing Quality and Environmental Management System. The employees are informed about the environmental policy applied by the company, the environmental goals and targets the applied environmental programs as well as the environmental effects of the company’s operation.
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
In full compliance with EMAS Regulation, POLYECO S.A. constantly monitors the basic environmental indicators measuring: water consumption, electricity consumption, greenhouse gas emissions and total annual emissions of air pollutants (NOx, SO2, and particulate matter) that arise from the company’s activity.
The above mentioned KPIs are met into the COP REPORT 2016.
SOCIETY
14. Employment Rights
ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES
To respect the human rights of our employees, our contractors and community as established by the UN A/RES/3/217 Universal Declaration on Human Rights and in the ILO’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, including non-discrimination, prohibition of child and enforced labour, and freedom of association and the right to engage in collective bargaining.
No discrimination based on race, national or social origin, caste, birth, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, union membership, political opinions and age. No discrimination in hiring, remuneration, access to training, promotion, termination, and retirement.
No use or support for forced or compulsory labour; no required ‘deposits’ - financial or otherwise; no withholding salary, benefits, property or documents to force personnel to continue work; personnel right to leave premises after workday; personnel free to terminate their employment; and no use nor support for human trafficking.
No interference with exercise of personnel tenets or practices; prohibition of threatening, abusive, exploitative, coercive behavior at workplace or company facilities; no pregnancy or virginity tests under any circumstances.
Treat all personnel with dignity and respect; zero tolerance of corporal punishment, mental or physical abuse of personnel; no harsh or inhumane treatment.
We respect privacy and properly manage and use the Personally Identifiable Information (PII) that our fellow in POLYECO S.A., as well as our prospective or former employees, entrust to us.
PII is defined as any information that directly identifies an individual - such as name, physical address, email address, employee ID, government ID, photograph, or any combination of information that might identify an individual.
We do not share this information with anyone, either inside or outside our Company, who does not have a legitimate business need to know. In addition, we should take steps to properly secure such data at all times from unauthorized access by third parties.
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
In the short-term we plan to promote specific measures to favor the protection of our staff facing complex family situation, particularly in the cases of serious sickness among the members of their families. We believe this is an important initiative, particularly in a moment of economic recession and crises of the Greek State Social Welfare where families are more vulnerable and exposed to the lack of protection by the state.
Obtain a SA8000:2014 accreditation. Although efforts to establish measurements, standards and certifications related to social responsibility are ongoing, we have set a goal to go beyond simple compliance by voluntarily obtaining the Social Accountability International Standard (SA8000) certification based on international human rights and labour conventions by 2018, to credibly demonstrate to all of our stakeholders and interested parties that existing company policies, procedures, and practices conform to the requirements of this standard. Then we wish to integrate
the SA8000 standard into our management systems and practices through an evidenced-based process. Our company has already intergrated risk assessment on social accountability into its business processes.
15. Equal Opportunities
ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES
Since its foundation in 2001 Polyeco implements programs, initiatives and practices that reflect its values and define its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), incorporating voluntarily social and environmental friendly targets in its everyday business activities. For Polyeco, CSR is not just resolved to simple compliance with legal and business obligations but extends to substantial contribution to the society and the environment with respect to the principles of sustainability and prosperity.
In addition, Safety and health are main values for POLYECO S.A. Respect for safety and health standards is a condition of employment at POLYECO S.A. and it is also recognized that proactive safety and health culture can only be developed through partnership among management, employees, contractors, visitors and the communities in which we operate.
The Safety System based on Occupational Health and Safety Management. We are measured by our ability to safeguard the health, safety and welfare of our people. POLYECO S.A. is committed to achieving excellence in providing a healthy and safe working environment and to supporting environmentally sound practices in the conduct of its activities.
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
With the satisfaction of the above conditions POLYECO S.A. aims to eliminate as far as is reasonably practicable, each potential hazard or/and hazardous situation that might damage the human health:
Medical Follow Up of Employees, Preventive checks and vaccines, Training and inspection, Operational Safety.
The above mentioned KPIs are met into the COP REPORT 2016.
16. Qualifications
17. Human Rights in the supply chain
ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES
Description of concrete actions to implement Human Rights policies, address Human Rights risks and respond to Human Rights violations.
Our Code of Ethics and Business Conduct executes these basic principles. It is the main tool to which a greater visibility and knowledge is given in order to make our position towards human rights clear to each of our stakeholders, both internal and external. A copy of our Code of Ethics and Business Conduct is made available to all our employees, contractors, supply chain, and other stakeholders in our headquarters and on our Corporate website.
Our harassment policy, which is part of our Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, contains multiple reporting means by which a person can report harassment or any other abuse of our Code of Ethics and Business Conduct or human rights protection policy and protect the anonymity of the senders of reports.
We track all such reports and investigate as the case warrants. Our company operates in full compliance with the Greek Law regarding human rights and the Labour legislation on all of its activities, as well as the local laws and legislations of all other countries in which we operate.
These, among other regulations, forbid all forms of forced and compulsory labour, give to employees the freedom and the right to resign from their work voluntarily and reward extra hours of work with additional payment. We are against any form of child labour in all of our operation in Greece and abroad, and the same we require from our contractors and supply chain.
Polyeco is fully committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. We hire the best and encourage them to achieve their best in a manner consistent with our core values and ideology.
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
When developing its strategy, policies and practices on sustainability, POLYECO S.A. is actively involved in established trade associations and maintains dialogues with public authorities, rating agencies, socially responsible investors, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), customers and suppliers. It acts in accordance with legislation to promote transparency and integrity during its interactions with concerned parties in relevant sectors.
18. Corporate Citizenship
ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES
Day to day responsibility is delegated to all senior management of the regions, categories, functions, and operating companies of POLYECO Group. They are responsible for implementing these principles, if necessary through more detailed guidance tailored to local needs and are supported in this by the Board of Directors.
Especially, PCAI is destined to mirror POLYECO’s growth in relation to the ART and SOCIETY. With the contribution of Polyeco Contemporary Art Initiative, ADAF 2016, presented a well-structured video art screening program both at the central venue at the 117-121 Ermou Gate Building Complex and at the public area of Agia Irini Square, in the historic center of Athens, with open air screenings. At the same time, Polyeco Contemporary Art Initiative supported creative primary school workshops that took place within the ADAF kids section. The International Short Film Festival Oberhausen, founded in 1954, is one of the oldest short film festivals in the world and one of the major international platforms for the short form. With Positions, curated by Filipa Ramos, Oberhausen introduced an experimental program format designed to establish a critical discourse on how artist films are collected and exhibited. Museums, private collections and galleries presented selected works, on the basis of which the criteria were discussed that govern which works and artists were collected and represented here, as well as how they were presented. “Positions” thus refers both to the works themselves and to the institutional conditions under which they are made accessible to the public.
The exhibition (MUSEUM MPENAKI 22-3-2017 until 21-5-2017) Paratoxic Paradoxes presents new works of moving image (film, video, animation, digital imaging, etc.) that explore this critical question through the contemporary viewpoint of political ecology and eco-criticism, as it is shaped in the crux of art, politics, socioeconomic demands, pedagogy and activism, beyond naive classifications, univocal readings and outdated strategies.
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
The above mentioned KPIs are met into the COP REPORT 2016.
