The Verpack group has just been awarded the Engagé RSE and Responsability Europe label by Afnor certification with an exemplary level 4 evaluation. This recognition awarded to all the group's sites is the culmination of seven years of CSR commitment by all.
This distinction embodies global conduct with reference to major principles such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and, of course, those of ISO 26000. As proof of its adherence to the SDGs, the Gironde site was elected Global Compact ambassador in 2017.
Historically, the company wanted to make CSR a governance tool. The entire production chain and the company's management are placed under the global strategy of a CSR department.
"I am proud of my employees, but not surprised. I see them working every day, I validate their methods on the entire production chain, from the project to the delivery of the boxes and cases, including the management of energy and resources. I appreciate the benevolence and respect for others, the refusal of bad practices, the search for excellence and quality... There are signs that do not deceive"says Stéphane Viers, President of the group.
A true assessment of a company's CSR impacts, this labeling allows it to position itself in its ecosystem. It consolidates its image and credibility with its stakeholders. Certification by a third-party organization is a guarantee of commitment and maturity towards common values and objectives for clients. Within the group, this well-deserved award gives a new dynamic and enables it to look to the future in a concrete manner and above all with the enthusiasm of success.
"For us, this label is a concrete way to measure the performance of our CSR approach in line with the right standards. We are proud to join a community of nearly 200 organizations with the Engagé RSE label," explains Géraldine Delaval, Q-CSR Director. For our teams, this good rating is an encouragement to surpass themselves individually and to make the collective professional approach a commitment at all times to people and their environment.".
