Responsibility
Our operations are governed by economic, social and environmental aspects. It is important to us that our business practices are not only profitable, but also have a positive effect on society.
We are committed to promoting sustainable development and conducting business ethically. We always operate in compliance with the applicable laws, and expect our partners to do the same. Corporate responsibility supports profitability, promotes competitiveness, and has a positive impact on the societies in which we operate.
Plan and Kemira: a Partnership for Water
Kemira works in co-operation with Plan, one of the oldest and largest children's development organisations in the world.
- Kemira and Plan are working together to safeguard the rights of children to water, health and development in Ethiopia, Bolivia and China.
- An early education programme in Bolivia promotes comprehensive child development beginning at pregnancy. This includes training parents and foster parents in providing a stimulating environment, proper nutrition and clean water in early childhood, and in the importance of hygiene.
- A community-based water and sanitation project is under way in the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region of northern China. Ningxia is one of the poorest regions of China, and only 39.5 % of its population have access to clean drinking water.
- The programme focusing on the survival and development of children in Ethiopia divides its efforts between improving water and sanitation services and preventing diseases of infancy and childhood.
Plan is a development co-operation organisation dedicated to achieving a sustained improvement in the quality of life of children in developing countries. The organisation operates in 66 countries and has adopted 1.3 million godchildren, through which it reaches more than 15 million children and their families in developing countries.
Learn more about:
Kemira's partnership with Plan and
see presentation Human right to water (.pdf)