
Building a Responsible Future
Our ESG strategy goes beyond financial performance.
It is a cornerstone of our corporate culture and a key driver of innovation and sustainable growth
Our ESG strategy
Following our commitment to the UNGC, Safic-Alcan Group has developed a growth strategy using Sustainable Development as the engine for innovation.
Our ESG strategy is structured around five strategic pillars. Discover them below.
Develop a sustainability-advantaged product portfolio
We are reshaping our product offering to deliver innovative and responsible solutions to support our customers in their development. By carefully selecting new partners and assessing the impact of our existing portfolio, we ensure that the products we offer meet the highest standards of quality, sustainability, and performance. This approach helps our customers achieve their own environmental and social goals while benefiting from cutting-edge, reliable solutions that support long-term success.

Deploy sustainability across our value chain
We aim to strengthen sustainability throughout our value chain by fostering open and transparent collaboration with all partners. By enhancing communication and working closely with both suppliers and customers, we continuously improve our products and solutions while promoting responsible practices. This approach ensures that innovation and sustainability go hand in hand, creating shared value and long-term success for all stakeholders.

Contribute to circular operational practices
We integrate circular economy principles into our logistics, operations, and procurement to reduce our environmental footprint. By embedding responsible practices across the value chain, we aim to lower emissions, minimize waste, and expand recycling capabilities. Working closely with our partners, we continuously seek innovative solutions to optimize resource use and promote sustainable operations.

Pursue ethical business practices
We are committed to conducting all our business activities ethically and responsibly, in full compliance with applicable laws and international standards. Our goal is to ensure integrity and transparency throughout the value chain, fostering sustainable and trustworthy relationships with all stakeholders. By embedding ethical principles into every aspect of our operations, we safeguard long-term business resilience and uphold the highest standards of corporate conduct.

Enhance our commitment to our people and culture
Our people are the driving force behind the innovative and responsible solutions we deliver to our partners. We foster a culture of trust, integrity, well-being, and continuous development, keeping our teams engaged and empowered to serve customers and suppliers with excellence. This commitment builds collaboration, reliability, and long-term partnerships across the value chain.


Our recognitions
Our ESG performance is independently assessed and recognized by leading global rating organizations, reflecting our ongoing commitment to responsible business practices, for our partners.
Stay informed
See our ecovadis certifications
Safic-Alcan France Awarded 2024 ECOVADIS Platinum for Sustainability Excellence
Paris, France – April 10, 2024 – Safic-Alcan France proudly announces its latest milestone in sustainability leadership with an ECOVADIS 2024 Platinum rating of 80/100, improving by five points compared to 2023. This distinction places the company among the Top 1% of companies assessed in its sector, confirming its position as a benchmark for responsible … <a href="https://corporate.safic-alcan.com/media-center/safic-alcan-france-awarded-2024-ecovadis-platinum-sustainability/">Continued</a>

Safic-Alcan Group awarded Ecovadis Gold Medal in 2024
Paris, France – November 25th, 2024, Safic-Alcan Group is proud to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious Gold distinction in the Ecovadis sustainability assessment. This recognition underscores our commitment to sustainable practices and corporate social responsibility. Ecovadis, a global leader in business sustainability ratings, evaluates companies based on their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. Achieving … <a href="https://corporate.safic-alcan.com/media-center/safic-alcan-group-awarded-ecovadis-gold-medal-2024/">Continued</a>

Safic-Alcan Italia obtains GMP certification for the import of active ingredients from non-EU countries
Lainate, Italy, February 10th, 2026 – Safic-Alcan Italia, a global leader in the distribution of chemicals specialties, is pleased to announce that it has obtained GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) certification for the import of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) from non-European countries. This confirms the company’s ongoing commitment to ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, and … <a href="https://corporate.safic-alcan.com/media-center/safic-alcan-italia-obtains-gmp-certification-import-active-ingredients-non-eu-countries/">Continued</a>
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