COMPANY POLICY
As a supplier of industrial minerals, we aim to be a leading supplier of specialties in the field of industrial minerals in Europe. The Paints & Coatings, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics and Plastics industries are our core business.
Profitability and growth are necessary for euroMinerals to operate as a successful and sustainable company and to act as a long-term, regional employer. In addition to this economic component in the company’s orientation, two more pillars are crucial for success and additional value at euroMinerals: social and environmental responsibility.
In order to develop and provide optimal product solutions, euroMinerals acts in accordance with an overarching integrated management system (IMS) and is committed to compliance with defined principles along the value chain that emphasize euroMinerals’ corporate responsibility.
Quality Policy
The euroMinerals goal is not just to sell, but also to offer our customers sustainable added value with optimized product solutions. In addition to the economic success of the company, this also ensures customer satisfaction and the image of euroMinerals.
In order to achieve this, the following customer-orientation principles have been established:
• The customer is at the center of everything we do.
• We offer our customers products and services of the highest quality that are tailored to their needs.
• If required, we can also develop customized product solutions outside the standard portfolio. Flexibility is our strength.
• Technically skilled and industry-experienced sales staff are available to provide the best possible advice.
• We strive for long-term customer relationships and loyalty and maintain regular contact.
• We monitor market trends and customer requirements in order to recognize new needs and find opportunities to make further improvements to products and/or our service or to develop new products.
In order to fulfil these requirements, the following quality principles have been established:
• We work according to an ISO 9001 certified quality management system.
• This is extended for pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications by the principles of “Good Manufacturing Practice” (IPEC-GMP).
• Comprehensive quality control (from incoming raw materials to the finished product) ensures that only products of the highest quality are produced.
• The commitment to quality starts with the employees. euroMinerals ensures that all employees have the necessary skills and training to fulfil the defined high-quality standards.
• Our continuous improvement process includes evaluating the company’s performance, recognizing specific potential for improvement and deriving appropriate measures. This further development process also includes the evaluation of and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• In this way, euroMinerals develops a corporate strategy that ensures the sustainable fulfilment of customer requirements for the future with flexibility and product specialties.
Policy on Labor Rights, Health and Safety
A safe and healthy working environment is euroMinerals’ top priority and a prerequisite for long-term employee satisfaction. The topic of health and safety must be integrated into all decision-making processes and the management of the company.
Health and safety in the workplace
• The management is committed to regularly reviewing and complying with occupational health and safety guidelines and assessing risks. We can derive measures from this to continuously improve occupational safety.
• In addition to personal protective equipment for each individual employee, training courses on safety-related topics are organized on an ongoing basis in order to keep employees constantly aware of safety issues.
euroMinerals stands for fair working conditions and demands the same from its partners:
• We do not tolerate child labor, any form of slavery or human trafficking.
• We ensure fair and appropriate wages and social benefits.
• The management works constructively with the euroMinerals employee works council.
• We emphasize the importance of maintaining reasonable working hours and support our employees in achieving a good work-life balance.
• We are committed to applying fair and non-discriminatory recruitment procedures. Our decisions are based solely on the qualifications and skills of applicants.
• We value diversity and promote equality and inclusion in our organization. We strive to create an inclusive work environment where all employees are respected and valued, regardless of their background, gender, sexual orientation, religion or other characteristics.
• We offer our employees training and development opportunities and promote their skills.
• We are committed to the participation and consultation of our employees.
Sustainability Policy
As a producer of fine milled mineral products, we have the responsibility to protect the environment and to continuously improve our environmental performance and procurement policy. We summarize our responsibility in the following principles:
Avoidance of negative environmental impacts:
• We are committed to minimize our environmental impact by reducing the release of pollutants into the environment.
• Internal and external bodies regularly review the impact of the emissions and the limits set for them in terms of water quality, air pollution and noise emissions.
Resource efficiency:
• We strive for an efficient use of resources in all areas of our company.
• This includes optimizing energy consumption, generating energy sustainably at our own operating site and reducing the consumption of raw materials wherever possible.
• Greenhouse gas emissions are one of the most important parameters for us in the company and are regularly assessed in terms of efficiency and sustainability and aimed to be reduced.
Procurement:
• We also expect our responsible, sustainable business practices from our suppliers. Conformity is regulated by a separate supplier code of conduct.
• An annual supplier assessment evaluates the measures taken by our suppliers with regards to sustainability/CSR.
• Where possible, we favor regional suppliers in order to keep transport routes as short as possible and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Code of Conduct (Compliance)
An employee code of conduct is an integral part of everyday working life at euroMinerals. The legal, ethical and environmental principles set out in this code are binding obligations and must be complied with at all levels of the company.
Social Commitment
Our relationship with the community is important to us. In order to make a positive contribution to local community life, we volunteer in the areas of education, culture and sport and make an effort to be an active and valued member of the community in which we work.