Sustainable mining
SUSTAINABILITY
At Magnesitas Navarras our approach to sustainability is defined under the slogan “Sharing the FUTURE”, serving to express the way we work, taking into account the impact of our operations and the full corporate commitment to the natural environment, to the areas in which we operate and to the local communities.
With a history dating back more than 70 years and by adopting an integrated approach to sustainability, we aim to be the best example of corporate citizenship:
- We are an industrial engine of growth, generating wealth and well-being for the valleys in which we work, contributing decisively to their progress.
- We have a strong, ongoing commitment to R&D&i in our processes and products.
- We are working towards minimising our environmental impact through our Energy Efficiency System and Environmental Management System in place at our factory. We are also applying the best available techniques to guarantee the optimal environmental restoration and reinstatement in order to ensure the best environmental legacy for future generations.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: our economic model is based on a viable, sustainable project, giving priority to respect for the land and including preventive measures and suitable restoration plans in order to rehabilitate the areas of activity. We have implemented an Integrated Environmental Management and Energy Management System, conforming to standards UNE-EN ISO 14001 and UNE-EN ISO 50001.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION: all our industrial and mining activities comply with the most demanding standards. We have been certified to ISO 14000 and we are promoting research projects focussed on testing decontamination products and improving biodiversity. For this purpose, we are proud to count on our own scientific team and have established collaboration agreements with prestigious institutes and universities.
INNOVATION and EXCELLENCE: we are committed to research and innovation in order to best meet current and future needs. As a vertically integrated producer, Magna guarantees the constant quality of supply, accompanied by customised service and focussed on excellence. We are certified to ISO 9001 and GMP.
SAFETY: we are committed to ensuring the health and safety of our employees, subcontracted companies, their customers and visitors. The company’s strong commitment is reflected in its Health and Safety Policy, applicable to all its employees and facilities. In this area, we are certified to OHSAS 18001.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND COMMITMENT TO THE COMMUNITY: for more than 70 years, MAGNA has served to attract industry to the north of Navarra, offering alternatives with a future to the community in which it operates, and encouraging and promoting cultural, sports and social activities that give life to the valleys in the area. All based on the utmost respect and commitment to the environment and its future.
RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS
Our day-to-day business activity is focussed on:
- Favouring the achievement of the strategic objectives through responsible practices;
- Encouraging innovation in supply and in the company’s production processes, focussing on environmental innovation;
- Promoting the integration of social and environmental criteria in decision making;
- Driving the implementation of sound fiscal practices, wherever the company operates.
ETHICS AND COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS
Strict compliance with the applicable legislation.
It is essential to observe the regulations on human rights and labour law in all countries in which MAGNA operates.
We apply a policy of zero tolerance with regard to fraud at all levels. We promote fair competition and respect for the applicable regulations.
We share the CSR international commitments supported by Groupe Roullier.
GOOD CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
We are promoting the implementation of best Corporate Governance practices, as part of Groupe Roullier, giving priority to transparency, risk management and the ethical management of the company.
COMMITMENT TO THE COMMUNITY
Right from the outset, Magnesitas Navarras has maintained a strong social commitment with the communities in which it operates.
Not only are we engines of growth and economic and industrial development for these areas, but we are also implementing a strategy of social action related to the territory.
We would like to continue to contribute, by promoting strategic actions that favour the development of the valleys in which we operate.
COMMITMENT TO TALENT
We act responsibly, guaranteeing working conditions that respect the health and safety of the company’s employees, in all operations.
We support training and the professional development of the team.
We promote diversity and equal opportunities.
Our personnel policy is based on respect for the private life of all our collaborators and we ensure the fair and legal processing of their personal data.
COMMITMENT TO THE ENVIRONMENT
We encourage innovation in environmental management solutions and services.
Our goal is to lead the way towards sustainable mining, emphasising the commitment to restore the areas exploited by MAGNA, to hand down a better environment to future generations.
