/ SUSTAINABILITY
social responsibility
Pillars of a Fairer and More Sustainable Future
/ Commitment to Public Health
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Hidrofer demonstrated an exceptional responsiveness in facing unprecedented challenges with speed, efficiency and a sense of mission, establishing itself as a pillar of resilience and responsibility in the industrial sector and in society by:
Maintain production at 100%, ensuring the uninterrupted supply of essential products such as swabs and hygiene items.
Produce swabs for the National Health Service (SNS), in a rapid response to the country’s needs.
Donation of millions of swabs to health institutions and community organizations, helping to expand diagnostic capacity and reinforcing their social commitment.
Ensure maximum safety for its employees by implementing strict protection and hygiene measures so that everyone can continue working safely.
/ Pioneering in Environmental Sustainability
Hidrofer’s social responsibility extends to preserving the environment. One of the most striking examples is its pioneering role in connecting to the Vale do Ave Integrated Pollution Control System (SIDVA) since 1997, being the first company to connect to this infrastructure, ensuring that its effluents are treated responsibly and minimizing the environmental impact of its operation.
Leadership in water management: Reducing environmental impact through cleaner industrial processes.
Commitment to the community: Direct contribution to improving water quality in the region.
/ Employee Appreciation and Community Support
At Hidrofer, people are at the heart of our work. We believe that true business growth happens when it is shared with those who contribute to our success every day. Therefore, we continually invest in:
Continuous Education: Qualification of our employees to ensure professional growth and innovation.
Local Partnerships: Collaboration with local entities to drive economic and social development.
Social Sustainability: Promotion of practices that guarantee a positive impact on the community, through solidarity initiatives or the adoption of good business practices.
With these initiatives, Hidrofer reinforces its role as a company committed not only to the present, but to the future – a future where social responsibility and innovation go hand in hand.
/ SUSTAINABILITY
social responsibility
Pillars of a Fairer and More Sustainable Future
/ Commitment to Public Health
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Hidrofer demonstrated an exceptional responsiveness in facing unprecedented challenges with speed, efficiency and a sense of mission, establishing itself as a pillar of resilience and responsibility in the industrial sector and in society by:
Maintain production at 100%, ensuring the uninterrupted supply of essential products such as swabs and hygiene items.
Produce swabs for the National Health Service (SNS), in a rapid response to the country’s needs.
Donation of millions of swabs to health institutions and community organizations, helping to expand diagnostic capacity and reinforcing their social commitment.
Ensure maximum safety for its employees by implementing strict protection and hygiene measures so that everyone can continue working safely.
/ Pioneering in Environmental Sustainability
Hidrofer’s social responsibility extends to preserving the environment. One of the most striking examples is its pioneering role in connecting to the Vale do Ave Integrated Pollution Control System (SIDVA) since 1997, being the first company to connect to this infrastructure, ensuring that its effluents are treated responsibly and minimizing the environmental impact of its operation.
Leadership in water management:
Reducing environmental impact through cleaner industrial processes.
Commitment to the community:
Direct contribution to improving water quality in the region.
/ Employee Appreciation and Community Support
At Hidrofer, people are at the heart of our work. We believe that true business growth happens when it is shared with those who contribute to our success every day. Therefore, we continually invest in:
Continuous Education:
Qualification of our employees to ensure professional growth and innovation.
Local Partnerships:
Collaboration with local entities to drive economic and social development.
Social Sustainability:
Promotion of practices that guarantee a positive impact on the community, through solidarity initiatives or the adoption of good business practices.
With these initiatives, Hidrofer reinforces its role as a company committed not only to the present, but to the future – a future where social responsibility and innovation go hand in hand.
