Sustainability

Environmental sustainability is at the core of our approach which is manifested through our planning and designing of efficient systems and through our collaborative management approach across sectors, disciplines, geographies and project scales.

We recognize the urgent need to protect and preserve our natural resources, ecosystems, and biodiversity. Through our projects and solutions, we aim to minimize negative environmental impacts and promote responsible resource management. We advocate for sustainable practices such as energy efficiency, waste reduction, pollution prevention, and the use of renewable energy sources. By implementing innovative technologies and design strategies, we help our clients achieve their goals while minimizing their ecological footprint.

We expect all our employees to be conscious and well informed of environmental issues and our management system ensures that everyone is aware of the standards relevant to their practice areas. At SALFO, all employees are encouraged to report any condition that may pose an environmental, health, or safety hazard. As part of our commitment to respect, preserve, and improve the environment, we comply with all applicable environmental laws and regulations, company policies, and professional standards of good industry practices.

For SALFO, corporate social responsibility (CSR) is the collective effort of our company and our employees to benefit the society through the contribution to ethical practices, the support of local economies, the utilization of local workforce and materials. We are committed to operate in accordance with the highest standards in terms of labour practices, human rights, impacts on society and product responsibility.

At SALFO, we prioritize inclusive and participatory approaches that engage stakeholders at all levels. By considering local needs, cultural values, and social equity, we ensure that our solutions are sensitive to the communities in which we operate. We actively seek opportunities to enhance social cohesion, support local employment, and foster skill development. We also contribute to global engineering and science resources through supporting training, scholarships, and internships and further opportunities for education.

Economic sustainability is also a vital aspect of our work. We understand that sustainable practices must be economically viable in the long run. We provide our clients with cost-effective solutions that optimize resource use, improve operational efficiency, and reduce life cycle costs. By incorporating sustainability principles into our engineering designs and consulting services, we help businesses and organizations navigate the transition to a more sustainable and resilient future.

As a company, we have a “Zero Accident” philosophy, and we are committed to maintaining the highest health and safety standards to create a safe and secure work environment for all.

We believe that health and safety are not just legal obligations but integral components of responsible and ethical engineering practices. We strive to go beyond compliance and proactively identify and mitigate potential risks and hazards. By integrating health and safety considerations into every stage of our projects, from planning to execution and maintenance, we create a culture of safety that permeates our organization.

Our philosophy includes:

• Immediate identification and elimination of unsafe work practices and conditions in the workplace.
• Awareness of individual responsibility and increased attention to detail.
• Elimination of human error as a source of accidents, irrespective of rank or position in the organization.
• Building a team mentality where each employee contributes to the effort and each supervisor is fully aware of the capabilities and limitations of their team.
• A culture in which everyone accepts responsibility and accountability for their own and each co-worker’s safety and health.

Management Systems

SALFO implements third-party accredited management systems as part of our Sustainability Policy:

ISO 14001 – Environmental Management

ISO 45001– Occupational Health & Safety

ISO 9001 Quality Management

ISO 27001 Information Security Management

ISO 50001 Energy Management System

ΙSO 37001 Anti-bribery Management System

ΙSO 39001 Road Traffic Safety Management System