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16 Safety, Health and Environment Protecting the environment is central to EVC’s commitment. The goal of sustainable development is seen as key to the long-term, successful operation of the business and the efficient use of resources and the manufacture of products that do not damage the environment are essential requirements for business success. EVC’s approach is based on the principle of ‘Responsible Care’, and this is achieved through participation in the programmes of the Responsible Care ® initiatives in the territories in which the company operates. This commitment is summarised as an obligation to: • Protect the environment • Protect the health and safety of all engaged in the business • Protect and support communities in which EVC operates • Achieve commercial success in its business operations. In 1995, European Council of Vinyl Manufacturers (ECVM) member companies signed a voluntary Charter, committing themselves to meet demanding environmental standards for the production of VCM and S-PVC. In 1999, the scope of the Charter was extended to meet further demanding targets in the production of E-PVC by no later than 2003. In addition, in 2000, an integrated approach to deliver responsible cradle-to-grave PVC product management was set out in a ‘Voluntary Commitment of the PVC Industry’. The commitment, which has been signed by the four major industry associations, is a ground-breaking move by the European PVC industry, the first of its kind for the plastics industry. EVC International N.V.
EVC’s comprehensive Safety Management System has been derived from systems developed by the internationally respected survey and risk management group, Det Norske Veritas (DNV). Further developed to reflect the specific hazards and priorities of EVC’s business, this management system has been known since 1998 as the ‘EVC Rating System’. EVC Rating System is focused on achieving: • A clear definition of all activities and responsibilities • Recognised training and qualifications for all personnel • Required standards through internally and externally verified auditing • Ongoing improvement in engineering and safety standards • Medium and long-term improvements in occupational health standards • Openness and transparency in all environmental and safety matters. EVC Rating System forms the basis for EVC meeting the most demanding of international standards, including the requirements of the European Commission ‘Seveso II’ Directive, and the eco-management and audit standards (EMAS) required for certification to ISO 14001. EVC is committed to the achievement of ISO 14001 standards at its entire polymer and rigid films manufacturing sites in Europe. In order to achieve these standards, challenging targets have been set for each business within EVC. EVC continues to improve its Environmental Management Systems with the Wilhelmshaven site securing its EN ISO 14001 and EMAS certification. Porto Marghera certified to ISO 14001, and all UK plants achieving ISO 14001 certification. The remaining sites are targeting accreditation during 2003. 17
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Page 10 and 11: 6 Polymers EDC / VCM Vinyl chloride
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Page 14 and 15: 10 PVC Compounds PVC compounds are
Page 16 and 17: 12 PVC Films PVC Films are produced
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