Integrated policy

The Végola Policy, integrated into all our production centers, is the pillar of the implemented integrated management system and consists of the task of satisfying each and every one of our customers' needs by offering them a product of the highest quality and safety, taking this as one of the two basic pillars of our daily work.

Sustainability and respect for the Environment is the second pillar, considering it fundamental to give continuity to the future of our work, perpetuating it over time. Thus, this policy is directed towards minimizing the environmental impacts of our activities. Aware of the possible environmental impact, we will always address the best solutions by establishing a preventive line of action that facilitates the detection of problems.

We ensure sustainable agriculture in the cultivation fields until the product reaches the pantries of homes around the world. That is why we try to reduce environmental impacts in production processes since we are aware of the impact it entails, thus establishing preventive, proactive lines of action and contributing to the development of new, more sustainable and respectful work lines with the natural environment in which we find ourselves.

In each of our Végola factories we have Integrated Management work dynamics based on the most demanding international standards and protocols according to our customers' needs, focused mainly on:

Food Safety (IFS)
Respect, sustainability and care for the Environment (ISO 14001)
Social Responsibility (SA 8000)
Consideration for specific consumer groups such as vegans, vegetarians, Jewish population and ultimately promoting the versatility of our finished products and continuous improvement of the system.

The basic principles on which the company relies for the definition of this Policy are the following:

Satisfaction of the requirements of customers and other interested parties, according to their needs, demands and expectations; with quality products in the best hygienic conditions, and with production processes respectful of the Environment.
Coordinate actions with our suppliers in order to guarantee quality products and services; making them aware of our Policy and System principles.
Work ethically and responsibly.
Sensitize and motivate all employees according to their responsibilities and activities within the Management System framework, reinforcing the basic values of the Policy and training and sensitizing in the necessary knowledge to create a true food safety culture, to improve professionally and renew respect for the Environment.
Achieve maximum effectiveness in the use of capacity, talent and experience in all people who make up our company.
Promote environmental commitment in and outside the company of all agents, and mainly employees; motivating them to apply the principles of respect for the Environment in their daily life.
Innovation in processes and procedures, using technological improvements and continuous development that seek sustainability, prevention and minimization of harmful environmental aspects and that also add the greatest possible value to our customer.
Comply with all legislation and regulations applicable to our activity and the products we supply, with environmental regulations applicable to the company, as well as other voluntary requirements that the company commits to comply with.
Take extreme care of hygiene and health conditions, through good practices of handling, in all facilities and tasks performed.
Define, review and periodically update compliance with this policy, as well as the quality, environmental and food safety objectives and goals associated with it, allowing continuous improvement.
Assess occupational risks and environmental and biodiversity impacts, as well as Food Safety through HACCP, committing to control and reduce them as much as possible to achieve a high level of safety in our products and workers while preventing contamination.
Optimize the use of the means, equipment, facilities and resources we have to guarantee sustainability, environmental protection and maximize our production profitability, as well as to prevent the risk of contamination in our products. At this point we will never forget the company's labor responsibility by providing appropriate protective equipment.
Promote a hazard analysis and associated risk assessment that allows the periodic adoption of continuous improvement actions, regarding Food Defense in all organization facilities.

To achieve this ambitious objective, the goals set by Végola Arrúbal, Végola Albelda, Végola India and Végola Benin are:

OPTIMIZE the means, equipment, facilities and resources we have.
INNOVATE new products, production processes and facilities.
COMPLY with legal regulations and specific requirements agreed with our customers.
PROMOTE feedback and collaboration with our customers by joining efforts to achieve mutual benefit.
EFFECTIVENESS in the use of capacity, talent and experience in all people who make up Végola, promoting doing things right the first time.
FOSTER personal satisfaction of all who make up Végola through the achievement of Quality, Food Safety and Environmental objectives that materialize and quantify the commitment to continuous improvement.
PROVIDE workers with protective equipment, human and technical means necessary to give the safety and health conditions necessary for the performance of their duties.

In addition, this policy is communicated and applied within the organization to all Végola workers and is available to relevant interested parties on the company's website: https://vegola.com/en/integrated-policy