Strategy and Materiality

Throughout our organisation, we are committed to actively taking responsibility for the society and environment in which we operate.

 

Our sustainability strategy sets transformative targets and ambitions within Environment, Social and Governance (ESG). Our ambitions and targets build on the principles of the UN Global Compact, taking into consideration how we can contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals and reach the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C objective.

For each of our strategy’s core commitments, we have established sustainability priorities and targets that direct our operations and enable our stakeholders to measure and hold us accountable for our performance. Our strategy sets bold ambitions within our sustainability priorities.

Our sustainability framework

Our sustainability framework addresses the key risks and opportunities from raw material extraction to product end-use along our value chain.

The framework supports our vision to be the most trusted distributor and supports our core values and Code of Conduct. The framework structures our sustainability efforts and ensures that environmental, business ethics and social issues are identified and appropriately addressed with suitable governance, policies, targets and actions.

Our sustainability framework is built on the principles of the UN Global Compact, taking into consideration how we can contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

An essential foundation of the STARK Group sustainability framework is our Group policies within HR, Finance, Sourcing, Legal, Risk, Compliance & Property and IT. Our Group policies lay down the fundamental principles that govern how we operate and describe the roles and responsibilities of relevant stakeholders.