The Saras Group’s sustainability policy
The Saras Group’s Sustainability Policy, approved in early 2022, sets out the guidelines and objectives that the Group is committed to pursuing with regard to ethics, the protection of human rights, diversity, inclusion, attention to local communities, dialogue and relations with stakeholders and suppliers, the ecological transition and protection of the environment.
The Saras Sustainability Policy applies to all Group companies and is based on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as well as on the Group’s own values, as set out in its Purpose and Code of Ethics and, above all, as translated into practice throughout its history.
The policy sets out our company’s strategies, objectives, rules of conduct and commitments to constantly improving our sustainability performance, in line with our motto ‘Step Higher’.
The document also addresses the optimal management of ESG themes, in which the company is engaged, and the creation of shared value with its stakeholders.
In order to disseminate the principles it contains as widely as possible, the policy is published on the Saras website.
The guidelines and objectives that the Saras Group is committed to pursuing are:
Promoting ethical and correct behaviour and preventing corruption
In all it operations, Saras puts the strongest focus and commitment on ensuring regulatory compliance, promoting ethical and correct behaviour and preventing all forms of corruption.
Protection of human rights, diversity and inclusion
Human dignity and respect for people are the cornerstone of our corporate culture and are essential components of the Group’s sustainability. Respect for human rights, equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion, and the commitment against all forms of discrimination have always been a hallmark of Saras operations, which uphold and implement internationally recognised principles.
Support for local communities and dialogue with stakeholders
The Saras Group maintains and builds long-term relationships with its stakeholders and local communities, as we consider this to be the basis for business success and value creation.
Protection of the environment
Ensuring our operations do not harm the environment is essential for long-term sustainability, productivity and competitive positioning Therefore, the Group’s operations are designed to minimise our environmental footprint and to include the protection of ecosystems and biodiversity in the development of our projects.
Ecological transition
Technological innovation is one of the fundamental levers for pursuing energy transition objectives in a sector that plays a strategic role in the national, European and global economic systems.
Relations with suppliers of goods and services
Suppliers are essential partners in achieving the Group’s sustainability objectives; Saras builds its relationship with suppliers based on respect, loyalty, impartiality and equal opportunities.
Saras confirms its position as a point of reference for its stakeholders and, in particular, for the communities with which it interacts.
The Saras Group is one of the main European oil refining operators, and is also active in the electricity generation sector. Directly and through its subsidiaries, the Group sells and distributes petroleum products on national and international markets. In addition, the Group produces and sells electricity through its subsidiaries Sarlux Srl (IGCC plant) and Sardeolica Srl (wind farm). The Group also supplies industrial engineering and research services to the oil, energy and environmental sectors through its subsidiary Sartec Srl.