SUSTAINABILITY
Sustainability is central to our approach, whether it is through providing sustainable solutions for our customers or looking after our people and communities. For Orbit Polymers Group, this means achieving financial targets in combination with environmental and social targets. Our objectives are to sustain responsible financial growth through the three pillars of: Economic Responsibility, Environmental Responsibility and Social Responsibility.
Ionian Chemicals, part of Orbit Polymers Group, has proudly received the 2020 EcoVadis Silver Medal Certificate; highlighting our dedication and proactive approach in changing the industry standard to build a better, brighter future. Ionian Chemicals has been ranked within the top 8% of all companies in the industry, and is a testament to our dedication across the value chain and the actions we are taking to change to build a sustainable future.
We acknowledge that our sustainability advancements have only been made possible through our staff’s collective willingness to incorporate sustainability in their day-to-day tasks, and through their generous acts of participation in our various environmental and social volunteering events.
You can find our Sustainability Report, Environmental Policy, Standards of Business Conduct, and Whistleblowing Form on the following tabs, which outlines our principles, goals, and commitments relating to human rights, work standards and environmental protection.
SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
Orbit Polymers Group places great value on the sustainable development of its business activities and recognizes its responsibilities towards people and the environment. The company constantly strives to operate with respect towards these factors.
We are very proud to share our very first Sustainability Report, linked below, which will form the basis of our future annual reports, and will aid us in reaching our Sustainability Goals with each coming year. The Sustainability Report highlights our compliance with the ten sustainability principles of the UN Global Compact, which includes upholding human rights, work standards, environmental protection, and anti-corruption measures. For Orbit Polymers, operating sustainably means achieving economic success while maintaining a balance between environmental and social aspects.
In an effort to promote sustainability, the report itself has been designed for digital viewing, with a special typeface and illustrations tailored for screen reading. This approach eliminates the need for printing, thereby reducing paper consumption.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
Orbit Polymers Group is committed to acting responsibility, in the interests of resource conservation, and to use only the bare minimum of resources. We recognise that environmental protection and preservation is one of the most pressing issues of our times. The Environmental Policy, linked below, outlines our commitment to affirmatively taking necessary action to address substantial environmental concerns relating to environmental protection in every aspect of our business, whether direct or indirect through third parties.
STANDARDS OF BUSINESS CONDUCT
The companies of Orbit Polymers Group are firmly committed to conducting business ethically and legally. The Standards of Business Conduct is the cornerstone of this commitment and sets the standards for our actions.
Personal integrity and a profound sense of responsibility on the part of our staff members ultimately creates the basis for the company’s reputation. We are known and trusted as a result of our strong compliance culture, our strong approach to risk management and the strength and depth of our talented staff members internationally.
We consider this Code not only as a binding set of rules, but also as an integral part of our corporate philosophy and thus the essence of our continued success and our future.
For specific information with regards to our policies, you can read our Standards of Business Conduct by following the link:
WHISTLEBLOWING, SUGGESTIONS AND COMPLAINTS FORM
At Orbit Polymers Group we encourage an open dialogue between all staff and top management on all topics; welcoming suggestions, and complaints to help improve all aspects of the workplace where possible.
On the following link, you will have access to the fillable forms. Please ensure the relevant form is filled-in to the best of your knowledge and with as much detail as possible. Although the complaints and suggestions entries can remain anonymous, the Whistleblowing form requires your name to appropriately investigate the claim.
QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
We have a robust quality management system according to ISO 9001:2015, implemented through an integrated ERP system encompassing all company operations. Accreditation has been received by TÜV AUSTRIA for both Orbit Polymers S.A. and Ionian Chemicals S.A. through regular audits on our comprehensive process documentation and continuous improvement processes.
GENERAL DATA PROTECTION POLICY (GDPR)
Our Company processes Personal Data as an employer, prospective employer, as a supplier of services, for marketing related purposes and in the course of its operations, its standard business as a commercial representation, sales and distribution company. It also collects personal information when co-operating with third parties / partners and with respect to the visits of its website as well as in compliance with the Company’s legal obligations or for other legitimate reasons or for reasons of public interest.
For specific information with regards to the protection of data collected through our website, you can read our Website Use Privacy Policy.