Page 18 - KWH Group – Annual Review 2016

Mirka is a global company.Headquarters Marketing Company Sales of ceMirka Canada Inc. Mirka USA Inc.Mirka Mexicana, S.A. De C.V.Sustainable development bene ts both the environment and the customersSustainable development is part of Mirka’s DNA, and it also represents a major compet- itive advantage in the eyes of customers and other stakeholders. During the year, Mirka achieved its objective of switching from fos- sil fuels to more environmentally acceptable alternatives. In 2016, the Oravainen factory switched from fuel oil to pellets, and at the Jepua plant, the back-up energy generator is also now fuelled by biogas.The company views sustainability as rele- vant across the board. Examples of sustaina- ble development include Investors in People certi cation, product structure, choice of raw materials and a continuous programme to boost ef ciency in logistics. Sustainability is also part of Mirka’s ethics policy.To ensure quality, Mirka has adopted man- agement systems in line with the ISO 9001Mirka Brasil Ltda.(Quality), ISO 14001 (Environment) and OHSAS 18001 (Health and safety) stand- ards. Comprehensive training was arranged during the year in connection with the re- vision of the ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 stand- ards. All factories have been awarded cer- ti cation under these three management systems. The process of certifying subsidi- aries in accordance with the ISO 9001 qual- ity system continued, and the companies in China, Singapore and Turkey achieved cer- ti cation during 2016. The Mirka Group will also achieve certi cation under the revised ISO 9001:2015 standard shortly.People – Mirka’s most vital resourceOne of Mirka’s competitive advantages is its committed and motivated staff. Mirka has made signi cant investments in skills devel- opment.Substantial efforts were devoted to staff health and well-being during the year. The16