VENUS GROWERS, which operates in fruit processing and production of fruit compote, decided to draw up an environmental business ISO 14001 system to demonstrate its interest in continuing and growing environmental requirements. Therefore, it adopts a more general ecological policy in light of the importance of environmental protection, the optimal management of natural resources, and the continuous environmental monitoring of the activity.

 

The environmental policy of the company covers all production processes. It lays the foundations for reducing the environmental impact of its activities and the promotion of a more general philosophy of ecological protection. The company is committed to implementing environmental programs which aim at the accomplishment of the following objectives:

 

Compliance with the existing (national and European) legislation for environmental protection;

Information and education of the staff to actively participate in the environmental business system developed by the company;

Identification of the environmental aspects and the environmental objectives and targets, which are reviewed annually following the company's commitment to a continual improvement in environmental issues;

Provision of information to other organizations to improve the ecological awareness of their businesses and reduce their environmental impact;

Implementation of an ecological business system that will have as a primary goal to improve the environmental presence of the company continuously;

Better management of the energy, natural resources, and materials needed to meet the needs of the production process;

Sorting of the waste at source, at all stages of the production process;

Forward all the waste streams to legally licensed waste management operators for recovery (energy production, composting) or recycling, according to the legislation;

Regular pollutant gas measurements for the protection of the atmosphere;

frequent wastewater measurements for water protection;

Regular maintenance of the mechanical equipment to prevent environmental accidents.

Our environmental policy did implement by all employees and monitored through frequent reviews by the Managing Body to confirm its relevance and effectiveness. The Environmental Policy is available on our website.

 

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The President of the Council

 

 

WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY

 

 

Health and Safety at Work is the cornerstone for achieving the objectives of VENUS GROWERS. The company has developed and implemented the Health and Safety at Work System based on OHSAS 18001 International Standard requirements. At the same time, simultaneously, it is committed to complying with the applicable (national and European) legislation and other regulatory requirements.

 

The company's goal is the Design, Manufacturing, and the Marketing of Processed Fruit, with zero accidents and zero impact on workers' health.

 

The administration is committed to complying with the Health and Safety at Work system and continuously improving its performance, monitored through objective and quantifiable metrics. Moreover, it is committed to providing Health and Safety at Work with the necessary resources.

 

All employees have been informed and are responsible for implementing the health and safety system at work while continuously improving its performance.

 

The company's management undertakes the obligation to provide every employee with all the necessary resources, facilities, special equipment, personal protective equipment, training, and anything else that is required to ensure the direct participation of all employees in the company's effort to continuously improve the work conditions and the quality of life of the workers.

 

The company's management is committed to continuously improving the performance of the Health and Safety at Work Management System and the prevention of workers' injuries and diseases.

 

To achieve this continuous improvement of the care of health and safety at work, everyone in the company should constantly aim to make the best use of the work within their capabilities and to comply with the established procedures.

 

At the annual review of the Health and Safety at work Management System, the team will modify depending on the company's needs and in light of the continuous improvement of the company's performance in health and safety.

 

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The President of the Council

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AGRICOLTURAL COOPERATIVE

 

 

Venus Growers is a member of the :

 

Chamber of Imathia

Exporters' Association of Northern Greece. (SEVE)

Union of Hellenic Canning Industry

National Inter-professional Organization of Industrial Peach and Pear

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It has also developed partnerships with:

 

The Ministry of Agriculture, regarding the development of new varieties, as well as programs of integrated management in the primary production

Universities and Research Institutes (R&D)

Customers for raising and developing new products

Suppliers for advancing new production methods

Producers for the development and implementation of new farming methods.