Sustainability is undisputedly key for a company to harmonize with its stakeholders and the environment.
Many associates the term with the subject of environmental protection. Nevertheless, the concept of sustainability encompasses other areas – from personnel development to sustainable contracts.
For Petrex GmbH, sustainability is a matter of the heart.
Since the company’s foundation, various processes and measures exist to implement a holistic approach. In 2017, with EcoVadis – a sustainability rating provider, we found a way to certify existing processes, compare ourselves with the industry average and find further input for optimization. It is a comprehensive tool assess and improve on the way we think sustainability!
We have implemented an extensive framework of processes, policies, and measures that affect the areas Labour, Environment, Fair Business Practice, Sustainable Procurement and Ethics. Our efforts have shown great success internally and are also accredited by external auditors. We are pleased to have achieved a platinum medal at EcoVadis.
But we see sustainability as a dynamic process and want to constantly improve. That’s why we set ourselves new goals regularly and challenge the status quo.
Outlook
Developing tomorrow’s sustainable solutions and goals requires active collaboration right now. We work on monitoring and advising of the actors in the supply chain. We take the importance of Scope 3 emissions seriously and continue to reduce them. Our employees are key players in minimizing potential risks by creating an awareness of sustainability.
