Our responsibility deeds

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Safety walk target achieved by Algol Chemicals in 2021

Safety walks are important not only for identifying areas for improvement but also for raising safety awareness.

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New safety walk module added to Grainite

The new safety walk module has been tailored especially to the needs of Algol.

Algol Financial responsibility icon 2022

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Business developed favourably in 2021

The Algol Group's business developed favourably during 2021. Consolidated net sales increased to EUR 181 million, while operating profit improved to EUR 6.7 million.

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Algol Group corporate responsibility targets

Algol Groups corporate responsibility targets for 2021 are based on the stakeholder survey conducted at the end of 2020.

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Algol Group makes traditional Christmas donations

Algol Group is once again donating to Finnish and global causes this Christmas instead of sending out cards and gifts.

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Algol donates 65,000 euros to universities

With these donations, Algol wants to actively promote high-quality Finnish higher education and research, as well as achievements in science and the arts.

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Stakeholder survey have been taken into account in CR targets for 2021

The Group’s 2021 responsibility program focuses on personnel, the environment and responsible business.

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Results of stakeholder survey reinforce the importance of responsibility

The importance of safety in both society and business is constantly being emphasised. In addition to product safety, supply chain traceability is becoming increasingly important to customers. They are also key components of corporate risk management.

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Algol’s WhistleB feedback channel is now open also outside the company

The Whistleblowing service channel is an early warning system to reduce the risks associated with abuse. It is an important tool for us to maintain the trust of our customers and other stakeholders.

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Algol Trehab is committed to ethical guidelines in the social and healthcare sector

As a member of Sailab – MedTech Finland ry, Algol Trehab is committed to organisation’s code of conduct in the social and healthcare sector. The guiding principles of the code of conduct are trust, independence, transparency, moderation and documentation.

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Algol further strengthens responsibility work by joining FIBS

Responsibility criteria are increasingly being included in purchasing decisions in the international wholesale trade.

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Groundbreaking recycled nutrients collaboration with Algol Chemicals and Gasum

Gasum has entered into groundbreaking recycled nutrients collaboration with Algol Chemicals. The project will continue with plant expansion and biogas liquefaction plant investment and is due for completion in late 2019.

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Algol’s 125th anniversary year begins – Responsibility guides everything we do

Back in 1894, German-born Albert Goldbeck-Löwe saw potential in Finland and founded an agency business in Helsinki to supply Finnish industry with industrial chemicals, metals and building materials.

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Algol Group donates to Finnish and global causes this Christmas

“We believe that contributing long-term support to the same organisations is valuable and effective. As a Finnish family enterprise that is active internationally, we have chosen to support both Finnish and global concerns."

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How can we move about and transport goods with lower emissions?

We rely on environmentally responsible logistics partners to get our products, supplies and raw materials to their destinations with the least possible environmental impact in accordance with the values of both Algol and our customers.

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Algol campaigns for workplace equality

The right of all employees to be treated equally is written into Algol Group’s values and code of business conduct. These ethical guidelines apply not only to Algol’s employees, but also to our cooperation partners.

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Algol campaigns against racism

International trade is central to Algol’s operations, and our partners include people from many different countries and cultures. Working together on the practical level helps combat prejudices.

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Third place for Algol in Responsible Summer Job 2018 competition

“Algol’s overall summer job experience was ranked third best among large companies, not least due to its excellent application experience, which was the best in its category."

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Calculate how much you are contributing to nutrient pollution in the Baltic Sea

Now you have the chance to test your own impact on the state of the Baltic Sea by using the Baltic Sea Calculator (in Finnish only).

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Algol supports renovation of Olympic Stadium in Helsinki

Algol has made a donation to the Stadium Foundation to support the project, which will enable major events to be held at the Olympic Stadium in the future. In recognition of this support, Algol’s name will be inscribed in the wall of the stadium.

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Algol employees have their own e-Academy online learning platform

Whereas previously online training was available sporadically through individual courses, the contents of this training have now been made available to all by means of our e-Academy online learning platform.

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Zero accidents at Algol Chemicals

“Regular safety inspections and operational audits were carried out within our units with the aim of identifying areas for improvement and promoting safety thinking."

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Algol Group becomes a partner of COBCOE

"International trade remains one of the cornerstones of all business, no matter how digitalised the world becomes."

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Are you aware of things going on around you?

Within Algol each employee is responsible for recording their observations related to occupational safety and for addressing safety risks. Everyone is encouraged to submit their safety observations using our joint Granite system.

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Building technology plays a key role in reducing electricity and energy consumption

At our head office our aim now is to prevent electricity and energy consumption from rising any further.

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Algol enjoys a good consensus within the company

Algol’s employees have given especially positive feedback about issues related to the good consensus that prevails within the company. Reaching a consensus in a way that satisfies all parties is characteristic of our business culture.

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Algol makes a donation for Crisis Management Initiative

Former Finnish President and Nobel Peace laureate Martti Ahtisaari and Crisis Management Initiative (CMI), an organisation founded by him in 2000, are doing a remarkable job in resolving conflicts internationally.

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Emergency first aid and occupational safety card training for employees

Each and every occupational accident is one too many. If we aim to a situation where we have zero occupational accidents, we will have to focus even more on preventative measures.

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Algol Technics and Terex celebrate 60 years of cooperation

Algol Technics has been the official Finnish importer and distributor of Demag cranes and material handling equipment since 1956.

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Responsible Care in Algol Chemicals

Algol Chemicals is committed to the chemical industry’s international Responsible Care programme.

Algol Chemicals Environment Responsibility

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Safety is vital when reusing chemical packaging

Importers of chemicals are responsible for ensuring safe warehousing and that shipments to customers have the right classifications, packaging, markings and documentation.