Vopak and Sustainability
For Vopak, sustainability means generating added value for all our stakeholders without causing negative social or environmental impacts. Vopak is moving from a Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) strategy to a comprehensive sustainability strategy. We are committed to reducing our energy and water consumption and soil, air, and surface water pollution. We are also aware of the need to minimize any impact on communities local to our operations while maximizing the positive impact wherever possible.

Integrity and Ethics
At Vopak, we have a responsibility to the investors, employees and business partners to operate ethically and with integrity in every facet of our activities. Integrity has been and will continue to be the key to establishing and maintaining our reputation. It is an asset, no less than our employees, facilities, and the service we provide. Vopak’s business principles, based on integrity, are laid down in our Code of Conduct.

Human Rights
Vopak respects human rights as described in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We have a responsibility to ensure that our local subsidiaries respect human rights while conducting business in our name.

Fair Treatment of Employees
Vopak endorses the principles of the United Nation’s International Labor Organization. We have long been committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for employees. This feeling is deeply rooted in our daily activities, policies and monitoring structures.

Community
Vopak is committed to engaging with the communities close to our operations. We work to minimize the negative impact of our operations. We also aim to support employees, their families, and local communities with assistance and expertise.

Sustainable Suppliers and Customers
Vopak collaborates with customers and suppliers to maintain long-term partnerships and ensure continuous improvement in our approach to sustainability. We aim to be the supplier of choice based on the quality of our performance and our sustainability initiatives.

Sustainable Services
Vopak develops its services in accordance with stringent safety and environmental standards and in cooperation with the communities in which we operate. By continuously assessing the ‘health’ of our terminals, we maintain the highest level of quality for our customers.