Our Approach to Sustainability
We are aware of the potential impact of our activities on people’s safety, health, and well-being, as well as on the environment. Through our commitment to caring for people and the planet, we seek to generate value for all our stakeholders, including customers, shareholders, employees, authorities, local communities, and society in general.
We understand sustainability as a management model that is an integral part of our identity and daily operations. This approach involves not only strictly complying with our legal obligations but also carrying out actions aligned with our moral values and ethical principles.
We are committed to transforming our portfolio towards cleaner products and low-carbon energy and raw materials.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
At Carboclor, we adhere to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Specifically, we focus on the SDGs where we believe we can make the greatest impact. We are committed to:
Our organizational culture of operating safely is centered around the policy of caring for people, the environment, and our clients’ products.
Our Integrated Management System is framed within ISO 9001 for Quality Management, ISO 14001 for Environmental Management, ISO 45001 for Occupational Health and Safety Management, and ISCC 205 RED II for the Promotion of Renewable Energy Sources.
- Commitment to complying with applicable national, provincial, and municipal legislation, as well as with voluntarily signed agreements with institutions, entities, and/or inter-company groups.
- Implementing environmental control practices that allow for the continuous improvement of our Integrated Management System.
- Considering humans and communities as the central focus of sustainable development by responsibly caring for the environment in all of CARBOCLOR's industrial activities.
- Selecting products to minimize environmental and health impact, generating the least amount of waste compatible with operations, controlling that generation, and disposing of it safely and responsibly.
- Training our staff on all issues related to their activities concerning responsible environmental care and informing our clients and the general community about the proper use.
Comité Zonal de Higiene y Seguridad
The Zonal Hygiene and Safety Committee is a non-profit organization formed by Carboclor and other companies, government entities, security forces, and firefighters. Its mission is to address and resolve environmental contamination issues, establishing criteria for regulations and laws.
Founded on August 20, 1971, the Committee emerged from the need to work together, exchanging information and experiences to define regulations and measurement methods. Currently, the Committee has 22 member companies, and Carboclor is honored to hold the position of Secretary of the Committee.
PACEI - Plan de Alerta Comunitario para Emergencias Industriales
The PACEI was created by the Zonal Committee to prevent human, environmental, and material damage caused by industrial emergencies or the transport of hazardous substances. We promote industrial growth through support activities, experience exchange, and training in occupational safety and health.
Its main objectives are:
- Inform the community about industrial operations and associated risks.
- Develop and update emergency response plans for Zárate and Campana.
- Involve local industry in raising awareness and planning for emergencies.
- Integrate industrial emergency plans with municipal entities.
- Include the entire community in the development and execution of the industrial emergency response plan.