Sustainability
At Italmatch Chemicals, we are committed to a more sustainable future. As a global company, serving several end markets and being part of many value chain, we are aware of our role and impact on our stakeholders.
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Environment
We supply chemical products and functional solutions with a sustainable approach.
How?
• Reducing day by day our impact on the environment
• Actively contributing to green transition, offering sustainable solutions and products (e.g. for renewables, e-mobility, waste treatment, zero water waste and based on cicular economy principles)
• Evolving products to reduce their footprint (through a sustainable procurement, use and disposal of raw materials; developing biodegradable solutions and process…)
• Supporting breaking-through green projects (managed by our Beyond-innovation team and our 7 R&D centres and synergy with universities and institutions) that will largely impact the life of millions of people. We are part of consortiums and EU funded projects like the “Second IPCEI – European Battery Innovation” and “FlashPhos” for Phosphorus recycle. -
Social
We create products that improve the lifestyle of millions of people everyday. We create value and shared well-being, respecting the local communities of which we are part.
How?
• Promoting an open dialogue and collaboration with our stakeholeders (incl local comm, authorities, scientific community and universities, schools…) to raise awareness on the key role of chemistry for a sustainable future
• Contributing to project and initiatives (give-back programs), philantropy for local communities
• Supporting schools/students throuhg Scholarships & Talent attraction initiatives (Education, Awareness, Social Impact)
• Taking care of our People Considering health & safety a key pillar for our market, we promore an inclusive, diverse and equal workplace for all our people. With a presence in +16 countries, with 1.200 employees, in Italmatch we promote a melting pot of ideas, cultures, education backgrounds, generations (42yrs average age, 45% GenX – 37% GenY, 13% - 5% GenZ) to make our company an enriching environment. -
Governance
We built a strong governance system to ensure mid-long term value for our shareholders. Our Policies: Code of Ethics → Anticorruption Policy → Our procedure for reporting possible violations of laws, internal rules and Code of Ethics: Whistleblowing Policy → Our ESG journey is today lead by our internal structure: Italmatch’s ESG Structure →
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International Committment
Italmatch Chemicals is proud to participate in many social responsibility international programs, including:
- Responsible Care
- Committment to Science Based Targets (SBTi)
- UN Global Compact
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Sustainable Development Goals
The Sustainable Development Goals are a collection of 17 interlinked objectives designed to serve as a “shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet now and into the future“. Italmatch Chemicals joins forces to contribute to the Goals defined by the United Nations.
