Altair Chemical’s corporate strategy is grounded in shared principles, commitment, and best practices in social accountability, aligned with leading international standards.
Accountability and transparency are the foundations of Altair Chemical’s corporate governance model. In addition to the Board of Directors, the company established a Supervisory Body (Organismo di Vigilanza – OdV) made up of independent professionals who impartially monitor corporate effectiveness, proper operation, and compliance with the organizational model and Code of Ethics.
To encourage the reporting of suspected misconduct, a whistleblowing channel has been implemented and is managed centrally at Esseco Group level.
The sustainability of Altair Chemical’s operations is ensured by upholding the highest quality and safety standards. Numerous product and management certifications obtained over the years demonstrate and validate the company’s commitment in this area.
The company adopts a certified management system to ensure quality (UNI EN ISO 9001), environmental protection (UNI EN ISO 14001), and health and safety (UNI ISO 45001), and is also EMAS-registered, confirming its strong commitment to sustainability.
In addition, the Saline di Volterra site holds the UNI CEI EN ISO 50001 certification for energy efficiency.
Altair Chemical joined the EcoVadis sustainability rating, being awarded a Silver Medal, and is part of the Open-es platform for sustainability measurement.
In 2013, the Saline site also joined Responsible Care®, the global chemical industry initiative for continuous improvement in health and safety and environmental performance, promoting active stakeholder engagement.
With a “Two Stars Plus” Legal Rating, the company implemented an Organizational Model under Legislative Decree 231/2001 and a Code of Ethics to ensure transparency, integrity, and regulatory compliance.
The company has adopted an advanced risk management system, based on a thorough assessment of internal and external factors and strict procedures for identifying and assessing risks.
Business continuity plans ensure a systematic approach to mitigate potential disruptions. The focus is placed on transparency in relationships with customers and suppliers, and compliance with health and safety, and environmental regulations — with special attention to major accident prevention.
