Society and environment

Our social responsibility is grounded in our ethical policy and principles. We contribute to sustainable development based on our core activities in the countries where we work.

We are committed to making decisions based on how they affect our interests and the interests of the societies around us. Ensuring transparency, anti-corruption, and respect for human rights and labor standards. Generating positive spin-offs from our core activities to help meet the aspirations of the societies in which we operate.

Health, safety and environment policy

Earth’s natural resources are our modern commons. Hardin thought that people would continue to deplete natural resources by acting in their own self-interest to the point of society’s collapse. But Hardin did not consider the social nature of humans. Humans live in groups and depend on one another. In societies, we can solve environmental problems by planning, organizing, considering the scientific evidence, and proposing a solution. The solution may override the interests of individuals in the short term, but it improves the environment for everyone in the long term.

We ensure safe operations that protect people, the environment, communities and assets. We use natural resources efficiently, and provide energy that supports sustainable development. We believe that all accidents can be prevented.

How we work:

• We take responsibility for our own and others’ safety and security
• We work systematically to understand and manage risk
• We provide employees with necessary resources, equipment and training to deliver according to designated responsibilities
• We cooperate with our contractors and suppliers based on mutual respect
• We stop unsafe acts and operations
• We apply clean and efficient technologies to reduce the negative environmental impact of existing operations
• We work to limit greenhouse gas emissions
• We aim for a safe and attractive working environment characterised by respect, trust and cooperation
• We establish work processes, goals and performance indicators to control, measure and improve them
• If accidents occur, our emergency preparedness shall do the utmost to reduce injury and loss. Saving lives is our highest priority
• We continually strive to create a safe workplace for our employees and contract personnel, thus avoiding accidents and occupational illnesses.
• We strive to ensure that our working environment provides job satisfaction and good health conditions.

In Kimya Refinery, we believe that our jobs are stimulating and that our working methods foster creativity and efficiency. A good working environment is important to the individual employee and essential to successful goal achievement.

We aim to offer our employees full security against physical and mental harm, and prevent occupational injuries and diseases. The employee also has a responsibility to acquire and maintain skills relevant to his/her own working environment and take care of his/her own health.