Sustainability for Mirato Group
Mirato Group consists of five manufacturing companies, with complementary features, which almost completely covers the production necessities of the Company. The Mirato factory in Landiona, in the province of Novara, the group’s historical productions are concentrated on aerosol products such as deodorants, shaving foam, eau de toilette, hair sprays and mousse.
Also in Landiona, the Mil Mil ’76 plant is dedicated to baths, shower gels, liquid soaps, creams, sun products and scrubs.
On the other hand, the Gianasso plant, in Campomorone in the province of Genoa, is concentrated on the production of soaps, vegetable oils, organic and natural cosmetic products and deo roll-on. The use of energy-saving technologies and renewable sources makes this production unit strongly focused on sustainability.
Tintolav plant, located in Trofarello in the province of Turin, combines innovation and quality, producing both professional and consumer household and laundry detergents, ensuring the Group a high level of specialization.
The Alga BIO Soap Factory in Naples continues the tradition of eco-friendly and biodegradable soap, transforming natural raw materials into sustainable formulas.
It has always considered as a specific responsibility, making decisions that are sustainable, not only from an economic point of view, but also in terms of impact on people and the environment, both internal and external.
- It is aware of the need to consolidate the organization’s position in the sector in which it operates, setting itself the objective of increasing sales for each type of product intended for customers and consumers, ensuring constant quality and safety of the products and services provided.
- It decides to invest in terms of environmental sustainability, especially by engaging in the research of eco-friendly materials with low environmental impact such as recycled plastic, paper and cardboard certified according to the FSC® Standard, weight reduction of glass and plastic containers, etc… and in the optimization of processes to reduce energy consumption and the impact of logistics.
- It pursues the need to develop its commitment in activities with an increasingly advanced and safe technological and product safety content.
- It supports the maintenance and improvement of management systems certified by accredited bodies.
Mirato Group promotes transparent and ethical behavior contributing to sustainable development, including the health and well-being of society, considering the expectations of the subjects involved and operating in compliance with applicable law by integrating throughout the organization.
Mirato Group adheres to the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) initiative, which aims to promote the culture of corporate social responsibility and the environment through the sharing, implementation and dissemination of common principles and values. It promotes corporate rules and practices within itself and among its suppliers or customers in each of the relevant issues:
HUMAN RIGHTS
- promotion and respect for universally recognized human rights;
- elimination of all forms of discrimination based on race, nationality or social origin, class, birth, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, marital status, trade union membership, political affiliation and opinion, age, or any other condition that could give rise to discrimination;
- support for sustainable purchasing policies regarding labor practices and human rights (code of conduct towards suppliers, CSR risk analysis, supplier assessment on CSR issues, staff training, etc.);
- support for workers’ freedom of association and recognition of all trade union rights;
- support for the elimination of all forms of forced labour and child labour.
WORKING CONDITIONS, SAFETY AND HEALTH AT WORK
- operate in compliance with the legislation on health and safety at work by adopting all necessary measures to reduce the risks of accidents and occupational diseases and continuously improve the indicators related to them (training and information, equipment, maintenance programs, protective devices, management of potential risk situations, management and monitoring procedures, activities involving and participating workers and their representatives, etc.).
ETHICS AND GOOD MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
- contrast to all forms of corruption, extortion and anti-competitive practices;
- contrast to forms of conflict of interest, fraud and illicit conduct;
- ensuring the safe and confidential management of third-party data and information;
- promotion of consumer rights regarding product quality and safety;
- community involvement and development (communication, promotion of social and cultural initiatives, promotion of the territory, etc.)
ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
- support for a preventive approach towards environmental challenges (reduction of environmental impacts both with regards to the materials used and the process technologies applied);
- support for initiatives that promote greater environmental responsibility (increase in separate waste collection, waste reduction, transport optimization, monitoring of energy, electricity and water consumption, employee training and awareness);
- support for sustainable purchasing policies with regard to environmental aspects (selection and evaluation procedures for suppliers of materials and services according to environmental criteria ).
Mirato Group translates the general guidelines above into objective numerical indicators and objectives, resources and specific intervention plans, evaluating their progress in periodic Management Reviews in order to ensure their full achievement.
