About Sibelco
Sibelco is a global material solutions company. We mine, process and sell industrial minerals at locations worldwide, focused primarily on silica, clays, feldspathics and olivine. We are also leaders in glass recycling.
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Sibelco delivers solutions for society and supports the progress of modern life, from drinking water sanitation to solar technology and from flame retardants to smartphone screens. We serve industries as diverse as glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers and water purification.
Sustainability
Environmental and social responsibility are central to our vision, strategy and day-to-day business. Through a global framework, we proactively manage the impact of our operations and products to ensure beneficial outcomes for all our stakeholders.
We have set clearly-defined sustainability priorities and targets, developed via a comprehensive process which identified our key environmental and social objectives. Through this approach, Sibelco contributes to 12 of the 17 United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
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Our history
Sibelco was founded in 1872, initially supplying silica sand from deposits in Flanders to Belgium’s major glass producers. Our association with the UK clay industry stretches back even further. Today, Sibelco is a global material solutions business, operating 118 production sites in 31 countries with a team of over 5,000 people.
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150 years leading in industrial minerals
2022 is the 150th anniversary of the start of Sibelco. We are marking the occasion with a series of events across the company, joining with colleagues, customers and stakeholders worldwide to celebrate our rich industrial heritage and to look to the future.
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Governance
We strive to provide investors with clear and transparent information on our corporate governance practices and disclosures.
The Board of Directors is the highest corporate body within the Sibelco Group. The Board has delegated its management and operational powers to the Executive Committee (ExCo).
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Ethics
At Sibelco, integrity is at the heart of everything we do. Our Compliance Program ensures our business practices align with laws, regulations, and ethical standards, fostering a culture of transparency and trust. Guided by our Code of Conduct, we hold ourselves accountable to act responsibly and sustainably, reflecting our commitment to stakeholders, communities, and the environment.
Our robust compliance framework covers essential areas such as anti-corruption, data privacy, and fair competition, ensuring our operations maintain the highest standards of ethical conduct. We also provide secure whistleblowing channels to report potential misconduct, supported by our strict non-retaliation policy.
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