More than 70% of Aluflexpack employees work in plants audited according to SMETA/Sedex!

Exiting Announcement – our Croatian companies Aluflexpack novi d.o.o. and Omial novi d.o.o. have recently completed the rigorous 4-pillar SMETA Audit for the year 2023 with great success! The achievement of the SMETA audit is a source of immense pride, affirming our commitment to ethical business practices.

While the assessment was done for Croatian plants, it is highly relevant across our whole Group value chain, as our four Croatian plants have a major Group impact, hosting over 70% of our dedicated employees. Our Drniš plant serves as a converting hub, supplying converted material to other Group members that focus on the refinement of the final product and support of the customers in achieving their packaging success.

The SMETA framework allows us to not only gain valuable insights but also continuously improve working conditions and environmental performance across our business operations and supply chain. Version 6.0 of SMETA delves into critical aspects like temporary work and human rights, aligning with our dedication to excellence in labour conditions, occupational safety, environmental standards, and ethical business practices.

–  The achievement of the SMETA audit is a source of immense pride for our organizations. We have been certified 4 times in the past 9 years, evolving together with new expectations. We are proud to adhere to and are praised on our practices on what it means to be a Socially responsible company in ever-evolving market challenges, Vlatka Jurić, HR director.

SMETA, known as Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit, is a globally recognized ethical audit format that integrates leading practices in corporate social responsibility. This audit not only affirms our commitment to responsible and transparent business practices but also underscores our adherence to norms in Labor, Health and Safety, Environment, and Business Ethics.

At the heart of our business are our people, people with whom we work together, share values, culture, and way of living, people with whom we grow together. Our job is not only to attract, develop and retain our qualified employees so we can meet our business goals together but also to make your journey in Aluflexpack a successful one.

Diversity and inclusion are key to the creation of group synergy and a strong organisational culture. We are expanding in different regions with teams and experts from diverse cultures coming together, guided by the knowledge that only a high-performing and satisfied team can secure efficiency and organisational growth at the same time as contributing to social and economic development. An inclusive approach is also important for our host communities; we strive to help them grow as we grow and find mutual understanding and interests in our cooperation.