Sustainability Compromise at NOVA
Green Earth, Sustainable Future
Sustainability Compromise at NOVA
At NOVA, sustainability is not just a goal; it's at the core of everything we do. We are dedicated to building a better future for all, and at every step, we reaffirm our commitment to sustainability. We aim to inspire others to join us on the journey of creating a more sustainable world.
Committed to Integrity
Quality, Environment, Health, and Safety
In our continuous quest to improve production and the quality of each process and product, we achieved ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management certification and renewed ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management certification.
Management certification and renewed ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management certification. Recently, we celebrated obtaining ISO 45001:2018 for Occupational Health and Safety, showcasing our commitment to employees and the community. All certifications were granted by the Argentine Institute of Standardization and Certification (IRAM).
Guardians of Safety
The Emergency Brigade
The Emergency Brigade plays a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of all collaborators. Its significance lies in several key aspects:
- Quick Response to Critical Situations: The formation of an Emergency Brigade allows us to have a trained group ready to act immediately in critical and emergency situations.
- Life Protection: The primary goal of the Emergency Brigade is to safeguard the lives of employees. With training in first aid and evacuation, they can provide crucial assistance while waiting for emergency professionals.
- Damage Mitigation: The Brigade plays an essential role in mitigating material and environmental damages. Acting quickly and efficiently can limit the extent of an incident and reduce its consequences.
- Promoting a Safety Culture: Another important role is creating awareness of workplace safety. This fosters an organizational culture that values prevention and emergency preparedness.
- Efficient Coordination: The Emergency Brigade is trained to coordinate actions in crisis situations. Their knowledge of emergency protocols and efficient communication with all collaborators facilitate an organized and effective response.
Sustainability in Action:
Environmental Initiatives
Sustainability is a fundamental value for us, and we take measures to minimize our environmental impact at every stage of our production process.
Among other initiatives:
- Use of Renewable Energies: We are the first agribusiness company to produce biological products using clean energy. In 2022, we inaugurated the first phase of the Photovoltaic Park, providing renewable energy to the BIO NOVA biological products plant.
- Emissions Reduction: We optimize production processes to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
- Waste Management: Our priority is to eliminate or minimize waste generation, followed by reuse, recycling, and, finally, treatment and disposal. We manage waste following procedures that identify and record them from generation points to treatment or final disposal.
As a result of these actions, we have been certified and recognized with the Green Seal by the Government of the province of Santa Fe, through the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change.
Leading the Charge Towards a Sustainable Future: NOVA's Commitment, Transparency, and Recognition
Social Responsibility at NOVA
At NOVA, we believe that sustainable development is a collective effort involving the entire society. We are committed to working with transparency, ethics, and social responsibility in all our business relationships and project development.
Within NOVA, and alongside our NOVA Foundation, we undertake various initiatives:
- Support for Local Economy: We support small local producers and entrepreneurs and work with suppliers who meet the highest ethical and environmental standards.
- Social Inclusion: We promote diversity and inclusion in all areas of our company and collaborate with organizations working for the well-being of the community.
- Training and Development: We invest in the training and development of our collaborators and promote a safe, healthy, and equitable working environment.
- People's Safety: Under the motto "we all contribute to safety," we invest significant resources to improve facilities, train our collaborators, and adopt preventive measures, minimizing risks and creating a healthy and safe working environment.
In 2023, NOVA was recertified as a Great Place to Work (GPTW) Gran Lugar para Trabajar (GPTW)In our latest survey, 85% of collaborators considered NOVA an excellent place to work. This recognition stems from our sustainable commitment and the family values ingrained in the company's organizational culture.
Building Sustainable Bridges
Alliances for Responsible Development
Our commitment to sustainability drives us to engage in different initiatives and work with various chambers and sectorial associations in the industry to promote responsible growth for communities and businesses.
FERTILIZAR Association Civil:
The impact of fertilizers extends beyond food security, contributing to several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), primarily environmental care and the fight against climate change.
As part of this association, we are working on different committees promoting good agronomic practices (GAPs), ensuring the correct use of nutrition as an ally to increase productivity following the criteria of the 4Cs (Correct Time, Correct Place, Correct Source, and Correct Dose).
Argentine Chamber of Fertilizers and Agrochemicals Industry (CIAFA):
Together with the Civil Association CampoLimpio, we not only fulfill our obligations arising from the law on the differential management of empty containers, activating reverse logistics, and proper treatment and disposal for these residues, but also participate and finance training activities, traceability, and itinerant and awareness campaigns to educate stakeholders in the productive chain and society in general.
CAMPO LIMPIO
Together with the Civil Association CampoLimpio, we not only fulfill our obligations arising from the law on the differential management of empty containers, activating reverse logistics, and proper treatment and disposal for these residues, but also participate and finance training activities, traceability, and itinerant and awareness campaigns to educate stakeholders in the productive chain and society in general.
