Faced with the global challenges of climate change and environmental degradation, companies around the world are called upon to take action to protect our planet. Our company, which specialises in the production of high-quality chemical products, is not standing on the sidelines of this commitment. We aim to set the standard for sustainability in the chemical industry through innovation, education, active involvement and sustainable consumption.

On our way to achieving our environmental goals, we are publishing an environmental guide, where you can find out what you need to take care of in order to create a better future for our planet, just like Chemnovatic.

Among other things, you will learn from this article:

• How to carefully analyse and reduce your resource consumption
• What responsible waste management should look like
• What it means to monitor and control CO2 and other emissions
• What is and how to promote environmentally friendly transport
• How to educate and develop your employees
• How to work with suppliers
• What effective monitoring and reporting of progress should look like.

• You are building the image of a professional company that is not just profit-oriented. This is very important in both the b2b and b2c areas.
• You stand out from the competition.
• You increase your chances of contracting with the biggest companies in the industry.
• You work on your image as a responsible employer, which will allow you to build a positive organisation culture and reach even better employees.
• You align your business with current and future regulations, such as ‘Fit for 55’.

What you can do?

1. Conduct energy monitoring to identify areas where energy consumption can be reduced.
2. Invest in higher energy-efficiency equipment and monitor its efficiency.
3. Choose energy suppliers that offer green energy sources.
4. Choose raw materials from certified sustainable sources.
5. Promote and support local producers who adopt environmentally friendly practices.
6. Consider using secondary or recycled raw materials where possible.

One of the key pillars of our strategy is investing in sustainable technologies and production processes that have a key impact on resource use.

What you can do?

1. Investigate the requirements of local law regarding waste management.
2. Aim to reduce the amount of waste generated in the production process as much as possible.
3. Consider abandoning single-use packaging or switching to reusable packaging.
4. Implement an employee education programme on waste segregation and disposal.
5. safely store and dispose of hazardous waste.
6. Work with certified disposal companies that adhere to strict environmental regulations.

Responsible waste management is another key element of our sustainability strategy. We have implemented strict waste separation procedures at our manufacturing facility. We work with specialised recyclers so that as many materials as possible can be reused. Running a business in the chemical industry involves obtaining the necessary permits for waste balancing. In this case, Chemnovatic has completed the necessary formalities.

What you can do?

1. Install sensors and monitoring that take into account emissions of greenhouse gases and other harmful substances.
2. Maintain regular inspection and maintenance of emissions control equipment to ensure that it is working properly.
3. Ensure compliance with the requirements of local as well as international law.

Regardless of the country in which you operate, you have to reckon with a number of obligations that are requirements of local as well as international law. These requirements must be carefully analysed. In many cases, operating with chemical raw materials involves obtaining the necessary permits, including permits related to emissions into the air or water, or obtaining an integrated permit. Of course, the scale and volume of production matters. The development of detailed operations by industry specialists may be necessary to determine the impact that emissions-related activities cause.

What you can do?

1. Enable employees to work remotely to reduce the need to commute to the plant.
2. Organise programmes to encourage the use of public transport or alternative means of transport such as electric bicycles.

Our infrastructure and fleet of company cars is becoming greener over time. Our sustainability strategy includes a point to increase the number of hybrid or electric vehicles used in the company.

What you can do?

1. Organise regular training on environmental practices and involve employees in environmental decision-making.
2. Enable employees to make suggestions and ideas for improving sustainability practices.

We recognise that sustainability is not just about investing in technology, but also a matter of changing the organisational culture and employees’ attitudes towards the environment. Therefore, we regularly organise training courses and seminars to raise our employees’ awareness of environmental practices and encourage them to actively participate in environmental initiatives.

What you can do?

1. Use supplier selection criteria that take into account their commitment to environmental practices and sustainability.
2. Work with suppliers to develop innovative solutions to reduce environmental impact.

Companies can influence the environment both through their own actions and by ensuring that such actions extend to suppliers of services and materials or raw materials. It is important to be aware that environmental protection in supply chains is increasingly important and is reflected in the image of the business.

What you can do?

1. Regularly assess progress in the implementation of environmental practices and report results both internally and publicly to demonstrate the company’s commitment to the environment.
2. Make the reporting required by local law.

Regular monitoring and reporting of progress are key to maintaining high environmental standards and to maintaining community and customer confidence. These activities can also identify additional areas that can be optimised in the future.

We believe that collaboration with others, including non-governmental organisations and scientific institutions, is key to our common goal of protecting our planet. We support research into new technologies and solutions that can further reduce the environmental impact of our operations.

We are proud of our achievements, but we know that this is only the beginning of our journey. We believe that consistent action and commitment to sustainable practices are key to creating a better, more sustainable future for our planet and future generations.

Implementing these practices requires the commitment of employers, employees and the cooperation of external partners, but will have long-term benefits for both the company and the environment.

If you are committed to being as harmonious as possible, make use of our knowledge and experience, which we have been sharing since 2013. Check out our ESG Strategy and other guides:

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