Sustainability and Environment

As a company that bases a large part of its business on processing, trading, and enhancing the value of by-products and raw materials, our work depends largely on the preservation of a healthy and well-preserved ecosystem.

Therefore, our goal is to build a sustainable and responsible company that has a positive impact for all our stakeholders, our people, the communities we cooperate with, and the planet.

Respect

Respect is the foundation of all ED&F Man’s relationships.

Respect for our customers, for our suppliers, respect among all the people who work within the company, respect for the environment and for all the communities we work with.

We value the diversity of our employees, we are constantly seeking alternative and innovative points of view, to build positive relationships based on honesty and trust.

Integrity

We create and foster partnerships and collaborations based on teamwork, trust, and reliability.

We challenge what we think is wrong and support fair, honest and ethical business practices.

We manage risk robustly and are aware of the social and environmental responsibilities at the heart of what we do, so we are committed to delivering on our promises in terms of sustainability, impact on ecosystems, and the people we work with.

Entrepreuneurship

We encourage entrepreneurship.

We are always looking for ways to be more efficient and competitive, we support new business and strategic ideas in order to constantly innovate and challenge the status quo.

We create innovative ideas and build solutions that inspire others to do the same.

We take responsibility for turning our ideas into reality, learn from our mistakes, and aim for continuous improvement.

Client Focus

We are committed to building lasting relationships with our customers and aim to exceed their expectations by creating added value.

We put our ability to build comprehensive solutions, based on deep expertise in raw materials, at the service of our customers, to whom we always want to bring innovative products and services that help them maximize their performance and profitability.

We are reliable, innovative and flexible partners wherever our customers choose to partner with us.

Meritocracy

We want our employees to feel motivated at all times and to receive fair rewards for their efforts.

Within ED&F Man Liquid Products Italy, every person enjoys equal opportunity and support to build a solid and rewarding career. Progressions and rewards are based exclusively on achievements and capabilities, not position or status.

Our leaders are chosen based on their curriculum vitae, the quality of their work, and their ability to motivate and encourage others.

Speak Up Procedure – Whistle Blowing

At ED&F Man, we are committed to conducting our business in a responsible, ethical manner, in compliance with our Code of Conduct, policies, and values. We are determined to address any potential deviation from what we consider the right business standard. We promote an open culture that fosters trust and honest communication. We strive to create an inclusive environment where people are encouraged and feel safe to speak up and raise concerns about any actual or suspected violations of applicable laws, our Business Conduct Standards, the Supplier Code of Conduct, and our policies.

The file below outlines the Speak Up Procedure as part of the Whistleblowing policy, explaining how and where to report a suspected wrongdoing confidentially and without fear of retaliation. It also explains what to expect from ED&F Man when such a report is made.