Environmental risks
Hartmann’s business, including production, sales, use, storage and disposal of products, is subject to a number of environmental laws and regulations. Environmental risks are monitored both locally and from Hartmann’s head office. STEP® Environment, Hartmann’s environment management model, is an effective and professional tool that helps prevent, remedy or minimise any adverse effects on the external environment. Hartmann applies and expects to continue to apply substantial costs and resources towards complying with and meeting environmental laws and regulations in the countries in which it operates.
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For example, Hartmann is subject to rules governing the limitation of noise and rules governing waste water discharge and waste disposal and to EU’s CO2 emission trading system. Hartmann aims to operate all production facilities in an environmentally responsible manner and in compliance with the group’s sustainability principles and environment management model. Hartmann’s European production facilities are all certified to the ISO 14001 standard.
Social relations and risks
Hartmann gives high priority to measures safeguarding health and safety in the workplace, the protection of human values in the local community, and the protection of the people with whom Hartmann or its products are in contact. STEP® Human, Hartmann’s management model, ensures compliance with the group’s standards in relation to health and safety in the workplace. The model also ensures that Hartmann handles its corporate social responsibility effectively and efficiently and acts as a responsible player in all countries where the group operates.