We believe in creating real value by pursuing long-term goals that combine growth with care for the planet and people.
We are an international chemical group making a significant contribution to the global economy and sustainable transformation. Our knowledge, skills, and resources are dedicated to achieving our ambitious goals, supporting climate change mitigation, environmental care, and social responsibility.
Our goal is to achieve climate neutrality by 2040, while by 2033 we will phase out the use of coal as an energy source. In minimising our environmental footprint, we are also focusing on water management, waste reduction and biodiversity protection.
The Qemetica culture is people-centered - we value every employee, support dialogue, openness, mutual respect, and collaboration. We care for each other by putting safety first. We encourage employees to collaborate in diverse teams, ensuring both personal development and a safe, supportive, and engaging work environment. Additionally, we actively support local communities, striving to make a positive impact beyond our workplace
Good governance fosters sustainable growth. At Qemetica, we consider our entire value chain, including our clients' goals in our strategy, while also monitoring and educating our suppliers. This approach, coupled with comprehensive risk management, ensures value creation for all stakeholders.
Our sustainability performance is verified by major global climate initiatives
Our CO2 reduction target of 63% in 2033 versus 2019 has been validated as compliant with the Paris Agreement by SBTi, the most recognised global initiative supporting the fight against climate change.
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is a climate action organization that develops standards, tools, and guidelines to enable companies and financial institutions to set greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets in line with what is necessary to keep global warming below alarming levels and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 at the latest.
Qemetica has committed to reducing CO2 emissions from Scope 1 and 2 by 63% by 2033 compared to the 2019 baseline year, and has successfully undergone validation by SBTi as one of the first major industrial companies in Poland. Our target for 2033 has been recognized by SBTi as aligned with the Paris Agreement, which aims to limit global warming to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels, with efforts to limit it to 1.5°C, in order to reduce the risks and impacts of climate change.
More information about the Science Based Targets is available at: https://sciencebasedtargets.org/
Being transparent, we disclose our climate impact and water management data to the Carbon Disclosure Project, a global non-profit charity.
CDP is a not-for-profit charity that runs the global disclosure system for investors, companies, cities, states and regions to manage their environmental impacts. The world’s economy looks to CDP as the gold standard of environmental reporting with the richest and most comprehensive dataset on corporate and city action.
Qemetica has been disclosing its climate change information since 2021 and water security information since 2022. We are continuously working to improve our score and expand the scope of our disclosure.
In 2023, we received a "C" score in both climate change and water security categories, placing us in the Awareness band, which is the global average.
We are committed to gradually improving our rating to better reflect our sustainability efforts and ambitions.
For detailed information on our CDP scoring, please visit: https://www.cdp.net/en.
We have been part of the United Nations Global Compact - the world's largest initiative bringing together businesses working for sustainable development - since 2020.
The United Nations Global Compact is the world's largest initiative bringing together sustainable business. It is a non-binding United Nations pact to encourage businesses and companies around the globe to adopt sustainable and socially responsible policies and to report on their implementation.
Qemetica Group has been a member of the United Nations Global Compact since 2020. By joining this initiative, we are able to draw on the knowledge and experience of this international organisation in the area of sustainable development, but also to bring our own extensive experience related to activities for climate protection, especially in the areas of energy and minimising the impact of production on the environment.
All UNGC principles are reflected in our internal regulations and actively promoted among the Group's business partners. Our partners are required to comply with our Business Partner Code, which is evidenced by relevant clauses incorporated into the contracts binding between us. The Code defines the basic principles of respecting human rights, environmental protection and business ethics.
The three Qemetica Group companies are among the top rated companies and have been awarded the Eco Vadis silver medal, successively improving their rating.
EcoVadis is a global independent platform that assesses companies' sustainability performance and practices in areas such as environmental, social, ethical, and supply chain responsibility. It provides businesses with a sustainability rating based on their policies, actions, and achievements. EcoVadis evaluates companies using a standardized methodology, allowing for comparison across industries and regions. Many businesses use EcoVadis ratings to assess the sustainability performance of their suppliers and partners.
Three companies from our Group were awarded the EcoVadis Silver Medal, confirming our top performance among rated entities.
All of them have improved their rating compared to the previous year. Qemetica Soda Deutschland and Qemetica Silicates are among the top 9% of companies rated by EcoVadis, both scoring 68 points.
Qemetica Soda Polska achieved an overall score of 63 points, placing it among the top 17% of performers in EcoVadis ratings.
I invite you to read Qemetica Group's sustainability report. In the face of global challenges, uncertainty and dynamic macroeconomic changes, we hold a strong position in the chemical industry by combining business objectives with investments in sustainability, which I believe will be the foundation of our future competitiveness.
We actively support the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Our agricultural solutions support sustainable food production. Our innovative herbicide, Halvetic, enables a 50% reduction in glyphosate consumption without compromising efficiency. We are also actively involved in multiple R&D projects on sustainable farming.
We are actively working to reduce the environmental impact of our operations by phasing out coal as an energy source and minimizing waste generation.
We have achieved gender pay equity, defined as a pay gap below 5%. We prioritize diversity within our teams, and our goal for 2029 is to have at least 35% women in middle and senior management, as well as 30% representation on both the Management and the Supervisory Boards.
The salt we produce is used in water treatment processes, and efficient water management is one of the pillars of Qemetica Group's sustainable development. We strive to reduce the water footprint of our products and minimize pressure on aquatic ecosystems.
We are progressively increasing the share of renewables in pursuit of the goal of phasing out coal energy by 2033. We implement innovations that improve the energy efficiency of our production, conduct our own research projects and invest in clean technology start-ups.
With innovation, we are improving the efficiency of our production. We are committed to growth combined with reducing our carbon footprint and pressure on ecosystems. We are also dedicated to ensuring decent and safe working conditions. Our ambition is zero accidents, with a 2029 LTIF target of 1.5.
We conduct research and development on innovations to improve production efficiency and reduce its environmental impact - Qemetica's 2024-2029 Strategy target is 10 patents by 2026. We are also investing in clean technology start-ups.
In pursuit of our sustainability strategy, we implement the circular economy principles at our production sites. We seek to reduce waste and maximise the efficient use of natural resources.
For our main product, soda ash, we are implementing a strategy to align with the EU taxonomy for climate change adaptation. We are also working on implementing scenario analyses of the impact of climate change on our operations.
We participate in global initiatives for sustainable development: we are a member of the United Nations Global Compact, disclose our data through the Carbon Disclosure Project and EcoVadis, and have also validated our CO2 emission reduction target through the Science Based Targets initiative.
CIECH – and as of June Qemetica - has committed to reducing CO2 emissions from Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 63% by 2033 relative to the base year 2019, and has been successfully validated in the Science Based Targets (SBTi), an initiative supporting companies in setting their climate goals based on established scientific knowledge. The Group confirmed its goal in the SBTi as one of the first large industrial companies in Poland.
Qemetica Soda Polska - one of the largest producers of dense and light soda ash (sodium carbonate) in Europe - is to allocate nearly PLN 300 million in 2023 to implement its multi-year programme for the transformation of the Qemetica Group's soda business, including numerous investments in improving the energy and process efficiency of its Inowrocław and Janikowo soda plants. Despite the scale of the challenges involved, the company does not forget about the local community and has been gradually increasing its involvement in its life for several years. Currently, applications are being accepted under the first edition of the Social Initiatives Support Fund, founded, among others, by Qemetica Soda Polska. The company - together with EEW - wants to allocate PLN 6 million over the next six years to finance ideas that are valuable to the local community.
Over 500 kW (0.5 MW) – this is the total power generated from photovoltaic panels that the Qemetica Group in Poland will soon have at its disposal. PV installations operate in five Polish companies within the Qemetica Group – Pianki, Sarzyna, Cargo, Vitro, and Nieruchomości. Soon, another project will start at Qemetica Pianki – the company is awaiting the issuance of a permit to construct a 300 kW installation. Investments in photovoltaics contribute to environmental protection and aid in fulfilling the Qemetica Group’s ambitious ESG strategy, which include reduction of the Group’s carbon dioxide emissions.