For some years now, at Quimidroga we have been committed to those issues arising from our business activity related to sustainability: health and safety, environmental protection, the defence of human rights, the search for efficient resources and compliance with legislation.
This commitment to sustainability extends beyond our business operations, taking into consideration the effects of our activities on society and the environment.
Sustainability is at the core of our business philosophy, understood as the commitment to share our knowledge and resources along the supply chain, while creating and helping to contribute to the development of sustainable solutions, involving our suppliers, reducing CO2 emissions related to the life cycle of the products, with the aim of minimising the environmental impacts of our activity.
Quimidroga's commitment to sustainability goes beyond its business operations, reaching out to all its stakeholders: clients, principals, suppliers, employees, contractors and society as a whole.
At Quimidroga, we work to achieve sustainable development, which is why we support the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations, while contributing to the achievement of the objectives of the Green Pact.
Since 1944, at Quimidroga we have maintained a line of action based on in-depth knowledge of our activity, constant work and permanent loyalty with the aim of offering the best service to our suppliers and clients. We offer, at all times, a wide range of solutions and lay the foundations to continue working to achieve a better world.
Quimidroga considers ESG criteria as a priority in its business strategy, thus being able to develop competitive advantages, attract more business and more talent, while adding a social objective to its business activity.
Strategic Objectives and ESG commitment:
We aim to achieve zero net carbon emissions in line with the European Green Pact.
We want to regularly expand our product portfolio with more sustainable materials, resulting in more efficient and environmentally friendly products, thus offering different alternatives to more conventional products.
We strengthen our commitment to gender equality in our 2023-2026 plan with concrete actions and commitments focused on achieving equality, while aiming to create an inclusive and diverse workplace.
We have been committed to the RC initiative since 1994, at that time called “Commitment to Progress”. Renewed on 01.03.23 and effective until 01.03.25.
Quimidroga’s General Management is committed to ensuring transparent and reliable governance structures as well as a solid cybersecurity strategy.
Education & Training
Committed to the education and training of our employees, we strive to achieve quality employment by contributing to socio-economic development with policies of innovation and continuous improvement. Mandatory Corporate Compliance.
Environment & Sustainability
Committed to the environment, we encourage responsible consumption among our employees, evaluate the environmental impact of our processes and promote the use of renewable energies by adopting measures to tackle climate change and promoting the reduction of waste generated in our activity.
Well-being & Occupational Health
Committed to health, wellbeing and education to support our employees in their work performance, we promote a healthy lifestyle as well as encouraging various campaigns and solidarity actions.
Reduction of inequalities
Committed to gender equality and the reduction of inequalities, we promote inclusive proposals and actions while fostering research and development in line with our vocation to offer solutions to different industries.
At Quimidroga we work on integrating the SDGs into our daily strategy, focusing on those issues in which we can contribute to the improvement of our society, sustainability and the environment and which derive from our professional activity as a chemical distributor.
Measures taken by Quimidroga
- Implementation of family reconciliation measures
- Annual medical check-ups for employees (Health Monitoring – Aspy)
- Zero Injury Program in Q11 Warehouse
- Flu vaccination campaign – Aspy
- First aid and fire training courses for personnel
- Collaboration with UNICEF in the creation of Christmas greeting cards
- Donations for the purchase of vaccines for children, construction of schools, food banks, emergencies caused by natural disasters…
- Promotion of healthy habits
- Use of measures to improve noise pollution in Q11 Warehouse
Measures taken by Quimidroga
- Contribution to cover the cost of voluntary training of its employees with minimum contributions of 50 % of the cost
- Patronage of schools to promote quality training
- Recruitment of interns to provide us with a synergy of knowledge
- Donation of IT equipment to various associations and foundations
- Implementation of the digital training platform
Measures taken by Quimidroga
- Elaboration of an Equality Plan (“Equality of Treatment and Opportunities”). Fostering a company culture that respects and disseminates the values of gender equality
- Materialising the commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in the company’s strategy
- Adherence to the European Union’s Diversity Charter
- New Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy
- Collaboration with the Eurofirms Foundation in the integration of people with disabilities
- Participation in the “Cross Company Network” (Diversity and Inclusion) working group with other companies in Catalonia
Measures taken by Quimidroga
- Green certificate for electrical energy in Q11 warehouse (100% renewable energy)
- Progressive replacement of warehouse lighting in Q11 warehouse with highly energy-efficient lighting (LED)
- Progressive replacement of commercial team vehicles with hybrid/electric vehicles
- Request for CO2 footprint reduction strategies from transport companies and optimisation of trucks and order routes to achieve distribution with sustainable criteria
- Encourage travel-free meetings by implementing the spirit of teleworking
Measures taken by Quimidroga
- Ensuring non-discrimination in recruitment and remuneration
- Internal mobility programme
- Comply with the tax laws and regulations of the countries in which we operate to foster economic growth
- Ensure stable contracts (100% permanent contracts) and opportunities for promotion and career development for employees
- Generate stable employment opportunities, protect labour rights and foster a safe and secure environment for all employees. We have more than 500 employees worldwide with stable employment.
- Contribute to the integration of people with functional diversity.
- Adherence of Quimidroga S.A. to the Responsible Care (RC) initiative and progressive incorporation of all the group’s subsidiaries.
Measures taken by Quimidroga
- Continuous improvement of internal processes with the aim of minimising the environmental impact of our activity
- Promotion of policies aimed at modernisation and technological innovation in all our internal processes
- Incorporation of a safer and more efficient shrink-wrapping machine, which allows the use of 70% recycled plastic
- Implementation of a platform as a booking tool in the Q11 warehouse for the management of dry cargo transport
Measures taken by Quimidroga
- Assess and seek to reduce the carbon footprint
- Minimising waste generation and encouraging recycling and reuse
- Procurement of energy efficient equipment thus reducing atmospheric emissions
- Adherence to OCS (Operation Clean Sweep / Reduction of potential pellet leakage). Quimidroga is actively committed to reducing waste in the environment, as well as raising the awareness of its employees while improving their working conditions. Forthcoming implementation in the Q11 warehouse
- Improve processes to always work efficiently, responsibly, ethically and sustainably
- Sustainable products from the different business units
- Promote awareness for recycling and reuse
- Use of 70% recycled film in Q11 warehouse
- Investments aimed at improving efficiency in facilities, in terms of furniture and other fixed assets
- Wooden pallet reconditioning project
Measures taken by Quimidroga
- Calculate and reduce the carbon footprint of its processes and services, improving energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions
- Transition to zero net emissions for climate protection
- Once Scope I and II of Carbon Footprint have been calculated and verified, start working on Scope III.
- Quimidroga Group Sustainability Policy
- Publication of our contribution to climate change on the CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) platform
Measures taken by Quimidroga
- Regular updating of the company’s compliance policy (Corporate Compliance, Golden Rules) in accordance with current regulations
- Implementation of the code of ethics
- Implementation of a crime prevention and anti-fraud policy
- Code of conduct on social networks
- Implementation of the Whistleblowing Policy and publication on the website
- Annual cybersecurity audit
- Technological improvements to safeguard our IT security
Measures taken by Quimidroga
- Collaboration with the Port of Barcelona in a technical conference for vocational training at the Institut Les Salines in El Prat de Llobregat
- Participation in the “Cross Company Network” (Diversity and Inclusion) working group with other companies in Catalonia
- Adherence to the Port of Barcelona’s Sustainability Plan
- Collaboration with Repsol in the homologation of an innovative PP compound.
- Annual emergency drill in the Q11 warehouse, in collaboration with the Barcelona Fire Brigade and the Barcelona Port Authority.
- Cooperation with the Consorci de la Zona Franca in the “Feel de ZF Power” programme to guide female students in GCSEs and A-levels years towards STEM careers – Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
Quimidroga holds a series of certifications and accreditations that demonstrate its commitment to its clients, suppliers, employees and, of course, to society as a whole. This recognition responds to Quimidroga's interest in improving its processes as a contribution to caring for the environment and building a sustainable society.