OUR SUSTAINABILITY PLEDGE

Sustainability has always been a large part of what we do and who we are. That is why we are taking a stance on sustainability by telling the story of what it means to us.

"We want to give back to the world what it has given us."

Our Conviction

Sustainability has always been a large part of who we are. Ravago has been committed to various aspects of sustainability since the company was founded in the 1960s. Today, the word sustainability has become a different animal, politically charged, polarizing, often misunderstood and misused.

We want to take a stance on sustainability by sharing our interpretation, what it means to us and how we aim to make a difference on a global scale. Like our core values – entrepreneurship, humility, professionalism, and human focus – our sustainability pledge is at the heart of our company and strives to reach a balance between people, the environment and business.

In other words, we are making a promise to our employees, customers, suppliers, and everyone who is a part of our company’s ecosystem. Together, we will make an impact through our four sustainability principles: recycling excellence, community engagement, environmental footprint, and strategic partnerships.

Our Sustainability Principles

Recycling Excellence

Giving waste a second life, that is how it all started for Ravago. When our founder Raf Van Gorp saw the potential of discarded products, he started recycling avant-la-lettre. Today, as one of the leading plastics recyclers, Ravago continues to push the boundaries in recycling technologies and applications.

Through technological advancement, we are able to recycle more and more types of plastic waste. Together with product manufacturers, we help design for recycling and develop new applications for recycled plastics. Step by step, Ravago is working towards solving the plastic waste issue and making plastics truly circular.
Environmental Footprint

In a world where natural disasters and the extinction of animal species are all too common, we need to do our part by minimizing our footprint on our planet.

We measure the carbon footprint of our plants and have set ambitious targets to reduce it. We will continue to improve our energy efficiency, limit our waste and optimize our warehouse network.

Ravago also manufactures insulation materials to better insulate homes, resulting in lower energy bills and less carbon emissions. We also help to close the loop for industrial partners and consumers.

Together with our employees we initiate projects, small and large, to foster a better environment for all – from planting trees and installing beehives, to supporting electric mobility and cleaning up waste.
Social Impact

Giving back to the community has always been embedded in Ravago’s DNA. We organize and support philanthropic initiatives in the local communities in which we are present, encouraging employees to actively engage in community development. We focus on initiatives with tangible impact and a long-term effect. The ambition is that all initiatives are cross generation, with groundbreaking and/or incremental changes on our planet.

To our own employees we have the responsibility to create a trusted and healthy place to work, well-equipped with the right tools, equipment and processes. We strive for a safe, collaborative environment that incorporates ethical behavior, caring for each other’s well-being, and respect for all aspects of diversity.

Our Sustainability Principles

Recycling Excellence

Giving waste a second life, that is how it all started for Ravago. When our founder Raf Van Gorp saw the potential of discarded products, he started recycling avant-la-lettre. Today, as one of the leading plastics recyclers, Ravago continues to push the boundaries in recycling technologies and applications.

Through technological advancement, we are able to recycle more and more types of plastic waste. Together with product manufacturers, we help design for recycling and develop new applications for recycled plastics. Step by step, Ravago is working towards solving the plastic waste issue and making plastics truly circular.
Environmental Footprint

In a world where natural disasters and the extinction of animal species are all too common, we need to do our part by minimizing our footprint on our planet.

We measure the carbon footprint of our plants and have set ambitious targets to reduce it. We will continue to improve our energy efficiency, limit our waste and optimize our warehouse network.

Ravago also manufactures insulation materials to better insulate homes, resulting in lower energy bills and less carbon emissions. We also help to close the loop for industrial partners and consumers.

Together with our employees we initiate projects, small and large, to foster a better environment for all – from planting trees and installing beehives, to supporting electric mobility and cleaning up waste.
Social Impact

Giving back to the community has always been embedded in Ravago’s DNA. We organize and support philanthropic initiatives in the local communities in which we are present, encouraging employees to actively engage in community development. We focus on initiatives with tangible impact and a long-term effect. The ambition is that all initiatives are cross generation, with groundbreaking and/or incremental changes on our planet.

To our own employees we have the responsibility to create a trusted and healthy place to work, well-equipped with the right tools, equipment and processes. We strive for a safe, collaborative environment that incorporates ethical behavior, caring for each other’s well-being, and respect for all aspects of diversity.

OUR SUSTAINABILITY PLEDGE

Sustainability has always been a large part of what we do and who we are. That is why we are taking a stance on sustainability by telling the story of what it means to us.

"We want to give back to the world what it has given us."

Our Conviction

Our Sustainability Principles

Recycling Excellence

Environmental Footprint

Social Impact

Our Sustainability Principles

Recycling Excellence

Environmental Footprint

Social Impact