Sustainability at Safic-Alcan

We are committed to creating long-term value by driving positive change across the industries we serve.  This means rethinking the way we operate, innovate, and collaborate with people and the planet in mind.  

Driving responsible growth together

At  Safic-Alcan, we are dedicated to being a leading partner in the specialty chemicals industry, providing innovative solutions. Committed to excellence, sustainability, and customer satisfaction, we serve as the durable link between all stakeholders. 

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Beyond distribution: A shared commitment to sustainability

Sustainability has become an essential pillar of our business. It reflects our culture of continuous improvement, our drive for innovation, and our sense of responsibility towards people and the environment.

We position ourselves as more than a distributor by acting as the Durable Link, working together with our customers, principals, and other partners to deliver innovative and responsible solutions. Through this collaboration, we strengthen resilient supply chains, support the improvement of sustainability practices, and work together toward a better future for all.

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A word from our CEO

"We are well positioned to be the long-lasting link that brings both Principals and Customers together to understand what consumers need and how we, together, can implement sustainable innovation in the marketplace."
Yann Lissillour
CEO of Safic-Alcan Group

Yann Lissillour CEO of Safic-Alcan Group at Safic-Alcan

Embedding ESG in everything we do

At Safic-Alcan, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), and Sustainability reflect our long-term commitment to responsible business practices. ESG provides a structured framework for integrating sustainability into our decision-making processes, measuring impact, and driving continuous improvement.

We embed the ESG principles into every aspect of our operations, from sourcing and supply chain management to product development and stakeholder engagement. By aligning our business goals with ESG priorities, we aim to reduce negative impacts, amplify positive contributions, and help shape a more sustainable and resilient future.

Turning Ambition into Action: Our ESG Foundations

Safic‑Alcan has placed Sustainable Development at the core of its innovation and growth strategy. Our ESG framework is built on two key foundations:

Our ESG Governance

To turn our ESG vision into action, we rely on a strong governance framework that ensures accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement across all levels of our Group:

Executive Committee

Compliance Committee

ESG Department

Innovation & Sustainability Council

our ESG governance

Our ESG approach

is built on three principles:

Environmental stewardship

Minimizing our environmental footprint and promoting sustainable innovation.

Social responsibility

Supporting people, and inclusive growth across our value chain.

Robust governance

Upholding transparency, ethics, and accountability in everything we do.

Our ESG Commitment 

Committed to the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) and Responsible Care Initiative over the past several years, Safic-Alcan contributes to global sustainable development goals by aligning our Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy, objectives, and actions accordingly.

UNGC

It was very natural for us to commit to the 10 principles of the UNGC initiative in January 2018. As a signatory, Safic-Alcan joins the world’s largest voluntary corporate citizenship and sustainability initiative and has been committed to its ten principles in the areas of human and labour rights, the environment, and anti-corruption.

Responsible Care

It is a global initiative that promotes safe, ethical, and sustainable practices in the chemical industry. At Safic-Alcan, we embed its principles into our ESG governance by fostering leadership for safe chemical management, protecting people and the environment, strengthening risk-based chemical systems, collaborating with partners, engaging openly with stakeholders, and driving sustainability through innovative solutions.