Sustainable development

Manufacturing with
responsibility is our commitment.

STIR Compounds integrates environmental, social and governance principles into every phase of the production process. From raw material selection to waste management, every choice is guided by sustainability.

ESG Gold ISO 14001 VinylPlus PVC Forum Italia OCS
Our approach

Three pillars for responsible development.

Sustainability is not an isolated goal: it is the principle that guides our operational decisions, from compound formulation to production chain management.

Environment

Emission reduction, sustainable management of raw materials, minimisation of production waste and continuous monitoring of energy consumption.

Social

ISO 45001 certified workplace safety, continuous staff training, lasting relationships with customers and suppliers based on transparency.

Governance

Integrated management system, regular audits, regulatory compliance and ethical practices throughout the value chain, from raw material to finished product.

ESG Gold Rating
EcoVadis assessment
Sustainability rating

International recognition.

STIR Compounds has achieved the ESG Gold rating in the EcoVadis assessment, one of the most authoritative international standards for measuring corporate sustainability performance.

Assessment on environmental, social, ethical and supply chain criteria
Score above the average of the European chemical sector
Transparency in communicating ESG performance
Memberships and initiatives

Active partner in the sustainable supply chain.

STIR actively participates in the main industry initiatives to promote the circular economy and the responsible management of polymers.

Association
PVC Forum Italia

Active member of the association that promotes the responsible use of PVC in Italy and coordinates its sustainability initiatives along the entire supply chain.

Promotion of PVC recycling in Italy
Sharing of industry best practices
Support for the transition to a circular economy
European commitment
VinylPlus

Membership in the voluntary programme of the European PVC industry for sustainable development, with concrete recycling goals and environmental impact reduction.

Recycling target: 900,000 t/year by 2030
Reduction of the carbon footprint of PVC
Responsible management of additives
Global programme
Operation Clean Sweep

Commitment to the international OCS programme to prevent the dispersion of plastic pellets, powders and granules into the environment during production and logistics operations.

Zero pellet dispersion into the environment
Operating procedures for containment and cleaning
Staff training on OCS protocols
Supporting certifications

Certified standards for sustainable management.

ISO 9001 :2015
Quality Management System
Controlled processes and complete traceability
ISO 14001 :2015
Environmental Management System
Environmental impact reduction and resource management
ISO 45001 :2018
Occupational Health & Safety
Safe and monitored working environment
Commitment in numbers

Measurable sustainability.

100%
Traceability
Every production batch tracked from raw material to finished product.
3ISO
Certifications
Integrated quality, environment and safety management system.
0pellet
Dispersions
Zero pellet dispersion target with the OCS programme.
50+
Years of experience
Serving industry with responsibility since 1973.