CHRYSO, the favorite of the trophies

These trophies honored the chemical industry's responsible approaches in the areas of health, safety, the environment, and local integration. On this occasion, Franck Gimer, director of CHRYSO SAS, was awarded the "Coup de cœur" trophy, an award that recognizes management's commitment and employee involvement in sustainable development. During this ceremony, CHRYSO SAS signed the Responsible Care® charter, thereby adhering to its nine principles(1) and confirming its commitment to a continuous process of improvement in these major issues.

In line with ISO 9001(2) and OHSAS 18001(3), CHRYSO was the first adjuvant manufacturer to be recognized at the "exemplary" level during the AFAQ 26000 assessment (Afnor's recommendations guide for Sustainable Development). The company has thus demonstrated its degree of integration of sustainable development principles into its governance method.

"I am particularly proud to have won this trophy, an award that once again highlights the involvement and participation of employees in sustainable development initiatives and actions. Beyond ensuring good corporate governance, CHRYSO SAS's approach aims to continually improve customer satisfaction, to ensure that each of its employees feels good at work while acting in a coherent manner with all stakeholders in its corporate environment. On a daily basis, CHRYSO employees work to find innovative solutions for products and services that respect health and the environment. CHRYSO®Deco Brush [the first concrete deactivator to brush, without using or discharging water] is an example of this," says Franck Gimer, Director of CHRYSO SAS.

CHRYSO (Materis Group) is a global specialist in construction materials chemistry. A formulation expert and materials specialist (concrete, cement, and plaster), CHRYSO offers solutions tailored to the needs of its cement, ready-mix concrete and prefabrication manufacturers, and construction companies. CHRYSO invests nearly 4% of its turnover in R&D each year. The international R&D center in Sermaises, Loiret (45), is the spearhead of this strategy. CHRYSO implements a sustainable development policy that involves its R&D, industrial processes, and management system. The group, which employs more than 900 people, is present in 70 countries through its 14 subsidiaries and an international network of distributors.

(1) The Responsible Care® Global Charter
1. adopt the fundamental principles of global RC.
2. implement the basic requirements of national RC programs.
3. commit resolutely to sustainable development.
4. continually improve and report on its performance.
5. improve product management – product stewardship.
6. support and facilitate the extension of RC along the chemical industry value chain.
7. actively support global and national Responsible Care governance processes.
8. meet the expectations of stakeholders in the field of chemical activities and products.
9. provide appropriate resources to effectively implement the RC.
(2) ISO 9001: international standard defining the requirements for quality management systems (organizational requirements).
(3) OHSAS 18001: international standard for occupational health and safety management.