We have implemented best practices to avoid or minimize the risk of harm in managing substances of concern and substances of very high concern, even though no specific pollution-related target has been set. Additionally, according to the procedures described above, we have put in place specific processes to monitor and track their right application also through periodic audits carried out by the Environmental and Energy and the Health & Safety teams. The results of the audits are recorded on a specific form and sent to all those in charge. The closure of anomalies and the verification of effectiveness are recorded and monitored by the Environment and Energy Department on a specific summary file.

We are aware of our potential impacts generated by the unlawful usage of substances of concern and substances of very high concern. For this reason and in compliance with the applicable laws and regulations (CE/1907/2006 – REACH regulation), we have defined strict procedures on the management of these substances. The Environmental Practice sets out key principles to manage IROs such as compliance with applicable regulatory and legal requirements, a periodic and systematic establishment of improvement objectives and their monitoring and measurement through KPIs, the development of products that meet customers’ needs while ensuring respect for the environment, and the adoption of the best available technologies for the efficiency of production processes and the reduction of environmental impacts. These principles include pollution prevention.