CSR AT THE HEART OF OUR DNA
Recyclable by nature, glass inspires our environmental policy. This includes the eco-responsible upgrades of our facilities, ISO 14001 certified sites, and constant improvement in environmental performance.
The emblem of our commitment to the environment is "Infinite Glass 40", the first premium glass made from 40% post-consumer recycled (PCR) glass. We also control our carbon footprint through our worldwide presence in clusters located as close as possible to our end customers.
Our CSR approach, named « Glass Made to Last », is inspired by our strong values: passion, excellence, respect, courage, and is based on three fundamental pillars: People First, Act for Society and Eco Solutions. Our ambition and our responsibility as a leader is to remain pioneer and exemplary for our employees, our territories and our customers.
Our 3 pillars
PEOPLE FIRST
Health and safety
WELL-BEING AT WORK AND RECOGNITION
SKILLS AND CAREERS
Diversity
People First: because a company is nothing without its talent. At Verescence, this reality is all the more fundamental in that we are an international group, dedicated to manufacturing luxury products. Glass-making and finishing are not easily learned skills. They are based on precise and rare expertise acquired over a long period of time. What's more, they evolve with the arrival of new technologies. Verescence must now find a way to maintain its historical skills and adapt to new developments, while guaranteeing safety and well-being at work.
People First contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
ACT FOR SOCIETY
LOCAL PRESENCE, GLOBAL STRENGTH
PRESERVING EMPLOYMENT ON OUR SITES
SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT
BUSINESS ETHICS
Verescence has the particular feature of being an international group with a strong local presence. As a leader, we have to set an example and make our actions sustainable so that we contribute positively to the ecosystems around us. We believe that economic and social performance can be conducted jointly.
Our concept of social responsability is shared with all our partners and includes our economic activities, our employment policy and our business ethics. It is by thinking about our margin of improvement that the four major stakes in the pillar Act For Society were defined.
Act for Society contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
ECO SOLUTIONS
QUALITY OF SERVICE AND COMPETITIVENESS
INNOVATION AND ECO-DESIGN
OPTIMIZING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF OUR PROCESSES
Glass is a unique material that can be recycled an infinite number of times without any deterioration in its properties. It inspires us to incorporate the environmental imperative as a source of creativity and innovation.
We believe that developing more planet-friendly processes and eco-designed products is compatible with the codes of luxury and beauty. It brings an extra dimension to our customers' products, particularly for new generations of consumers.
Eco Solutions contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
our esg ratings
Verescence has been awarded the ‘PLATINUM’ level by the environmental rating agency EcoVadis for the fourth year in a row. Verescence ranks among the TOP 1% of the companies assessed by EcoVadis in 2024 across all industry sectors. Our three French sites, our two North American sites (Sparta and Covington, Georgia) and our Spanish site (La Granja de San Ildefonso) also maintained their Platinum medals in 2024, with each scoring over 80%. Additionally, Verescence's South Korean site has improved its score by 2 points in its second evaluation, now ranking in the top 15%. The rating agency, EcoVadis, specializes in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and assesses more than 130,000 companies on the basis of 21 criteria around four themes: environment, labor and human rights, business ethics and sustainable procurement.
Considered the gold standard in environmental reporting, CDP is an international not-for-profit charity that maintains one of the world's most comprehensive environmental databases and evaluates how companies are acting to reduce their environmental impact across their value chains. In 2023, Verescence was recognized for its leadership in sustainable development by CDP, with an "A" rating for water security and an "A-" for its fight against climate change. Learn more
Verescence is also one of the companies that have obtained an A ranking (leadership level) in the CDP Supplier Engagement Rating (SER), in recognition of its actions to measure and reduce climate risk within its supply chain.
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