Our policies
Sustainability & Health Safety and Environment
The 21st century brings new challenges to the pulp and paper industry as producers and consumers become more aware of the environmental and social impacts of industrial activity and committed to a sustainable future.
At Eka Chemicals, we want to see the world’s pulp and paper products being made from fibers that are responsibly and sustainably sourced, using energy from renewable sources, discharge only of water that is cleaned after production. We want to contribute to production which generates waste and emissions with no or insignificant impact on nature. We want an industry which maximizes the use of recycled materials.
As a business unit within AkzoNobel, Eka Chemicals acts in compliance with AkzoNobel's policies and guidelines. Eka Chemicals has global operations in chemical production, supplying the pulp and paper industry. Eka has set a policy for its engagement concerning the supply of raw materials used in the manufacturing of pulp and paper.
| Policy statement on Health, Safety, Environment and Security(HSE&S) |  |
| Eka Chemicals actively support the guiding principles of the International Chamber of Commerce's Business Charter for Sustainable Development and has signed the Global Responsible Care charter. In addition to laws and regulartory requirements, Eka Chemicals will pursue further objectives in close cooperation with our customers, suppliers and distributors. | |
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| Eka Chemicals' Policy for Sustainability in Pulp & Paper | |
Eka Chemicals's statement on sustainability in the pulp and paper industry. This statement sets out Eka's policy concerning the supply of raw materials used in the manufacture of pulp and paper. | |
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| Policy on Product Stewardship | |
| In order to ensure that Eka Chemicals’ products are manufactured, handled, transported and used in a manner which respects environmental and human health and safety, Eka has established a Global Product Stewardship Policy. | |
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| USA Risk Characterization | |
Read full summary of the AkzoNobel Risk Characterization process which identifies those chemicals that present the highest risk, ensuring that these chemicals are carefully managed to control these risks. | |
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