GLOBAL - Corporate Social Responsibility

Th 4, 8 thg 1, 2020

Inovet is always eager to improve. So last year we took up the challenge of evaluating our contribution to corporate social responsibility (CSR) through the EcoVadis platform.

Corporate Social Responsibility

Inovet is always eager to improve. So last year we took up the challenge of evaluating our contribution to corporate social responsibility (CSR) through the EcoVadis platform.

EcoVadis uses an evaluation method that measures the quantitative and qualitative evolution of a company around themes related to sustainable development.

CSR is about the voluntary consideration of companies to make social, environmental and economic choices in their activities and contacts.

Today Inovet is pleased to share the results of this assessment with you, including the silver medal we were awarded. A reward we received after studying the following 4 themes:

  • Environment  
  • Human and labour rights 
  • Ethics 
  • Sustainable suppliers/ raw materials 

This evaluation allowed us to deepen the CSR theme, it motivated us to translate the principles into concrete actions and, finally, it taught us a good approach to social responsibility around the world.

Inovet wants to evolve ethically and by ensuring the well-being of employees and the environment, Inovet is committed to invest even more in corporate social responsibility.

Palletising robot liquid solution unit

For example, Inovet Arques recently invested in a palletising robot in the liquid solutions unit. This robot is not only ergonomic (it reduces MSA: musculoskeletal disorders), but also adapts to different situations, optimises the workspace and maximises production efficiency by ensuring that workers have to lift fewer heavy loads. We are happy to say today that the installation of this robot has been a success!
This is just one example of the investments and improvements that have already been made or are being rolled out to improve our sustainability, namely semi-automatic film wrapping machines, semi-electric scissor lifts, an optimisation system for sorting waste, etc.

We also take the opportunity to tell you about a brand new investment project in progress at Inovet Arques: the purchase of a vacuum lifting machine. Thanks to a suction system, it is possible to handle heavy loads of up to 60 kg effortlessly and safely while handling goods and loading or unloading pallets.

In Arendonk, we do not have such large-scale Corporate Social Responsibility projects, but we do try to make our contribution to corporate social responsibility by, for example, opting for plants as sun blinds or supporting students.