At FAMOSA we are aware of the global environmental problems, and that is why we have assumed the protection of the environment as part of our business philosophy. As an example of this, we have implemented an Environmental Management System (EMS) certified by AENOR according to ISO 14001: 2015 standard.

FAMOSA has been one of the first companies in Spain to obtain the certification based on this new version of the Standard. The adaptation to the 2015 version has meant a series of improvements in our Environmental Management System, like the following:

• The implementation of the analysis and evaluation of environmental risks and opportunities.
• The identification and monitoring of the needs and expectations of our stakeholders.
• Knowledge about the environmental performance of our suppliers.

As part of our Management System, we have a Quality, Environment and Health and Safety Policy  which includes FAMOSA’s values on quality, environmental protection, and safety and health of the people who work in the company, during the development of their activities.

Our commitment to the environment also requires the participation of all the organization at all levels. For this reason, the Management Committee has established an Environmental Strategic Plan, which is the basis for the preparation, each year, of the company’s objectives and action plans in environmental matters, including strategies for a more efficient use of the natural resources, to reduce the packaging waste of our products and to prevent the pollution.

In 2018 FAMOSA has had an unequal environmental performance in the centres of Alicante and Las Rozas (Madrid), which is the reason we have taken continuous awareness actions on the employees and, in the necessary cases, we have been established improvement actions in order to achieve better results in 2019.

On the other hand, thanks to the supply of 100% renewable electricity, FAMOSA Spain has stopped emitting 1.847.814 kg of CO₂ into the atmosphere and 3.343.438 milligrams of high activity radioactive waste*, during the development of its industrial activity.

Other environmental activity that we carry out at FAMOSA is the celebration of World Environment Day. In 2018, an all-day session of environmental awareness was held for its employees, where awareness was raised about the current situation of our planet, the actions carried out by Famosa to reduce the environmental impact, as well as, several guidelines to make our day to day more sustainable.

In previous years, and also coinciding with the celebration of the World Environment Day, a palm plantation and a pine plantation have been carried out in the vicinity of the FAMOSA facilities in Alicante.

* according to the calculations made for the mix of generic marketing established in the Labeling of Electricity and Guarantee of Origin System of 2017 and regulated in Circular 1/2008 CNE, of February 7.

   

Famosa has designed a Social Investment Policy that lays out the strategic criteria the company follows in terms of charitable projects and allows it to effectively manage those (financial, tangible and intangible) assets used to support causes within the community. Famosa also works constantly with solidarity campaigns aimed at ensuring the well-being of children.

Famosa applies its Strategic Equality Plan throughout the entire Group, promoting equal opportunities in all areas, locations and affiliated companies, as well as within every level of the organization.

Famosa has set high safety standards in the workplace by establishing policies that improve health standards and prevent occupational hazards within each area, department and workstation.

Famosa engages in actions that promote the integration of employees with disabilities. Famosa also promotes alliances like the one it has set up with the SIFU Group at its headquarters in Alicante.

Famosa has set up a corporate volunteer program to implement its CSR strategy and respond to the interests expressed by its employees during the surveys conducted in 2012 and 2013.

Famosa honors the commitments it has taken on as a member of the UN Global Compact and actively participates in the UN Global Compact Network in Spain by promoting the 10 Principles, particularly those that directly affect children and their environment.

Famosa has consolidated its presence in the ICTI CARE Program by applying and promoting its Code of Good Business Practices within the company, and by encouraging those businesses involved in its value chain to do the same. Famosa also complies with the Self-Regulatory Advertising Code for Children’s Toys.

Famosa has created a CSR risk and opportunity analysis in its chain and has implemented effective supplier management mechanisms using CSR criteria. Famosa also trains its key employees in CSR management, with suppliers and clients provided the necessary training directly applicable to their activity.

Famosa complies with Anti-corruption and Anti-bribery policies by promoting ethical management in every aspect of the company’s activities, and is on permanent alert for any signs of corruption.

 

Famosa has established an open dialogue with its stakeholders, allowing the company to evaluate their needs and expectations and get them involved in improvements of common interest. Famosa has also taken on external commitments that allow the company to aspire to be an industry standard-setter in terms of responsible management.

Famosa maintains the highest levels of product safety, surpassing international standards and safeguarding the well-being and development of its target consumers: children.