QHSE & Environmental Protection

Protecting people, property and the environment is a priority objective.

Since 1990 signatory to the ‘‘Responsible Care’’ international charter for environmental protection,
Deployment of an Integrated HSQE System on each of the industrial sites.

A permanent commitment and actions for continuous improvement including:

1989: Physical and chemical waste treatment plant
1993: New co-product boiler (distillation residue) and electro-filter for combustion fumes
1996: Incinerator fume treatment
1997: Biological waste treatment plant
1997: Internal waste collection centre
2001: Modification of the vacuum system for tall oil distillation
2002: Prevention of the risk of ‘‘legionella’’ in cooling towers
2004: Treatment of solvent gaseous effluent
2007: Additional treatment of incinerator fumes

Major Accident Prevention Policy for the 3 SEVESO high level sites
Safety assessments for all manufacturing processes
Continuous improvement of the Safety Management System
Prevention and protection equipments against risks of explosion, fire, toxic leakages and land pollution
Periodic exercises and training with on site firemen.
Assessment and reduction of occupational risks
Prevention of risks linked to the exposure of workers to hazardous chemicals