Sustainability

At Miteni, we are convinced that our success resides in our capacity to operate and to adapt responsibly and rapidly to an economic,social and environmental context which is in constant evolution. As early as 1992, Miteni joined the Responsible Care Program, in compliance with the principles of sustainability in the use of natural resources and the reduction of emissions to the environment whilst reducing wastes and work related accidents indexes.
The Company’s vision embraces the principals of sustainable chemistry. At Miteni our HSE Policy is strongly oriented towards continuous improvements,focused on the reduction of our activities impact on the environment

Safety

Miteni is strongly committed to working in a safe environment. We strictly address the needs for safety and security of our workers and the community as a whole. Our site in Trissino (VI) is included in the Major Risk Prevention Decree (known as “Seveso II”) and the relevant Safety Management System is in full compliance with the ISO 10617 Standard.
In 2006 full compliance with the national regulation has been certified by the pertinent Authorities.
Our Major Risk Prevention Policy is renewed on a bi-annual basis and it is based on the continuous improvement in the Safety Management System.

At Miteni, the basic principles of Safety are to:

• provide instruction, education and continuous training for all employees to encourage their personal sense of responsibility in maintaining a high level of safety .
• respond frankly,rapidly and constructively to possible concerns and questions of the community regarding our operations.
• make constant efforts to reduce the hazards and risks arising from the manufacture, storage, transportation, marketing, use, recycling and disposal of our products.
• take safety into account at the very beginning of the development stage of new products and production processes.

Health Protection

At Miteni we are committed to safeguarding the health of our employees. In order to determine the health risks associated with each product , a data base containing all occupational health data is maintained and is made available to all employees. We have conducted a continuous workers health surveillance program for thirty years and internal exposure limits have been established and are updated for all substances. These methods have been developed in Miteni in order to detect adverse health effects or diseases and to protect our employees health . Simulation models and work place measures are standard tools to carry out work place assessments with respect to exposure of our employees to various chemicals.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Miteni is committed to three continuous improvement of its environmental performance, through an efficient use of raw materials, energy and other resources. The improvement of efficiency in the use of our resources also results in reductions in emissions and in the production of wastes. Our Health Safety & Environment (HSE) department assesses investments and processes for their environmental impact and give advice and establish guidelines for project leaders on specific waste minimization methods and treatment techniques and technologies. Support is given in the assessment of waste disposal facilities operated by both in house incineration and third parties. The HSE department coordinates specific risk assessments of new processes or existing facility modifications. Tools and support are provided for energy saving programs at both segment and site levels. The HSE department also manages the overall safety and environment education program for the workers by an integrated training scheme which is updated annually.

MITENI takes its responsibility towards product safety seriously and this policy is focused on ensuring that products are safe when used correctly and do not create any risk to people and the environment as a whole. Strict control is made to ensure that the product information is presented in a clear and comprehensive manner, assuring that products are labeled correctly and in a clear manner.
Miteni recently completed the pre-registration of more than 100 substances. Miteni’s intention is to register all of the substances which have been pre-registered. Our focus is now on the next phase of REACH: the registration phase.
Miteni is well prepared and is looking forward to cooperate within the SIEFs & consortia to prepare these registrations.
Miteni is one of the industry partners in the European Authorities – Industrial Partner work team for Perfluoro-Octanoic Acid (PFOA) risk assessment proposal to be submitted to ECHA (European Chemical Agency)