Our Commitment to Corporate Citizenship
Corporate citizenship at HFC starts with people - from our employees to those within our communities, and potential future team members. Together with our employees, we endeavor to enhance the well-being, safety, and prosperity of our community members by contributing our time, talent, funding and passion.
Corporate Citizenship Pillars
Sustainability
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
STEM Education
UN Sustainable Development Goals
Sustainability
At HFC, our sustainability initiatives are centered on advancing principles of integrity, innovation, and equity throughout our operations, with the goal of fortifying communities, safeguarding the environment, and promoting sustainable growth.
The incorporation of sustainability principles into every facet of our business, spanning operations, product development, and service innovations, is a core component of our Sustainability Management Plan.
As a premier manufacturer of Fine Chemicals, we recognize the critical importance of efficient resource management, waste minimization, and the adoption of sustainable practices within our operations.
Sustainability is ingrained in the initiation of research projects, with the utilization of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) as an indispensable tool for assessing the environmental impact of our products, processes, and services.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) lie at the heart of our culture at HFC.
We are dedicated to cultivating an environment where each person is valued, respected, and empowered to share their distinct viewpoints.
Through proactive measures, educational programs, and policy frameworks, we endeavor to establish a workplace that fully embraces diversity.
Our commitment to DEI not only enriches our workforce but also fuels innovation, collaboration, and overall organizational achievement.
STEM Education
In accordance with our dedication to cultivating and motivating the future STEM workforce, we've adopted a holistic approach to STEM outreach.
Our educational strategy prioritizes preparing underprivileged students for STEM careers and providing educators with professional development resources.
These efforts are aimed at positively influencing the educational paths of students from diverse backgrounds, empowering educators to shape the upcoming STEM workforce, and fostering a supportive, inclusive environment conducive to continual learning and growth.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In January 2016, a collective effort was initiated by 193 member states of the United Nations to establish a comprehensive set of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
These goals were designed to foster global prosperity, inclusivity, sustainability, and resilience. They serve as an ambitious framework for addressing issues spanning humanity, the environment, and economic well-being.
Universally applicable, they aim to tackle inequalities and ensure no one is left behind, with the overarching ambition to eradicate extreme poverty and hunger by 2030.
Collaborating closely with community partners, we align our joint initiatives with the UN SDGs.
Our corporate citizenship endeavors particularly focus on advancing Goal 9, "Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure," and Goal 12, "Responsible Consumption and Production."