We use cookies to personalize content, provide social media features and analyze traffic to our site. You give your consent to the use of cookies if you continue to use our websites. For more information, please read the page about our privacy policy.

Safety & Environment

Environmental guidelines of the Messer Group

Messer adheres to environmental guidelines which were developed by the company as the basis of its business activity:
 

Messer will

  • determine the material impact of its business activity on the environment and set itself targets for the continual improvement of its environmental compatibility.
  • reduce the environmental impact of its products and services.
  • endeavour to prevent pollution of the environment.
  • reduce waste generation and support programmes aimed at the prevention of pollution.
  • provide operating principles, processes, procedures and resources for the implementation of its environmental guidelines, taking into consideration the best available technology.
  • encourage staff to act in an environmentally friendly way, both at work and at home.
  • promote continuous improvement in waste minimisation.
  • comply with or exceed the requirements of existing environmental legislation.
  • carry out environmental impact assessments before building new or modifying existing facilities.
  • strive for open and honest communication with all stakeholders and neighbours.
  • minimise energy consumption and, wherever possible, reuse materials in an economically viable way.

Current projects for environmental protection are described in our yearly CSR report.