We Soda Menu Operating responsibly Environment | Lavender fields at Kazan 1 2 3 4 5 6 Chairman's statement: Our corporate culture and values We target best-in-class operating standards within our industry, producing and supplying the highest quality product for our global customers in an environmentally and socially responsible way, using innovative production technology and a highly reliable global supply chain. We aim to attract, develop and retain the best people and have built a skilled and highly capable global workforce that is critical to our success, with each individual contributing to the vibrant performance culture we enjoy. We focus on integrity and responsible business practices, and value the long-standing partnerships we have built with our distributors, customers and other stakeholders. We invest in the communities in which we operate, providing support and resources, which foster co-operation, development and economic independence. I invite you to explore our website to find out more about our culture, our business, and the principles which guide our operations every day. Gürsel Usta | Chairman, WE Soda Shaping our culture and values Of the many elements which define our business, four key components play a fundemental role in shaping our culture and values: Our people and stakeholders We invest in our people. Health & Safety We prioritise Health & Safety. Sustainability We operate sustainably. Innovation We excel at innovation. Investing in our people We have over 1,600 employees across three production sites in Turkey, the USA, and our headquarters in London. Investing in our people is core to our business and culture. It has helped drive our phenomenal success from start-up to world leader over the last decade. This combined teamwork and dedication to empowering, developing and rewarding individuals is key to our long-term success. We value: Protecting human rights, equality, diversity and inclusion. Maintaining exemplary health and safety standards. Maximising development opportunities and fostering creative innovation. Social events and community support initiatives. Prioritising Health & Safety The Health and & Safety of our employees is at the centre of everything we do. Our OHS (Occupational Health & Safety) procedures apply throughout our organisation, with the objective of zero workplace accidents. OHS Safe Field Environment Above-ground solution mining at Eti and Kazan Soda brings inherent Health & Safety benefits for our operatives. What’s more, we continually strive to introduce field safety innovations, such as our field transmitters to help IT teams locate individuals during an emergency. 37.5% In 2018, Eti Soda achieved a 37.5% reduction in workplace accidents. OHS Underground At our conventional underground mine in Wyoming, mine rescue teams are trained to handle potential underground emergencies, including explosion, fire, ventilation, and Emergency Medical Response (EMR). To assist above-ground, our surface team is also trained in specialist fire rescue and EMR. Operating sustainably Our sustainability business model is shaped by the potential impacts on all of our stakeholders: our customers, employees, suppliers, investors, local community, and the ecological habitats in which we operate: We set ambitious yet achievable environmental, economic, efficiency, social, occupational health and safety, and continuous improvement targets. We endeavour to support transformation to a low carbon economy in the global fight against climate change. We ensure transparent and accountable management through a framework of ethical guidelines and a culture of continuous improvement. Excelling at innovation We actively embed innovation into the culture of our business. Through innovation we continuously refine and improve our technological processes, maintain our industry leadership position, and aim for 100% customer satisfaction. Our Innovation Team encourages all colleagues to participate in developing new projects and processes. To foster a culture of continuous improvement, successfully implemented ideas leading to improvement are rewarded through staff benefit packages. Innovation in action Examples of innovative projects adopted at our three sites as part of continuous improvement include: Efficient use of Trona ore At Ciner Wyoming (2008-2019), innovative manufacturing processes led to a 16% drop in ore to Soda Ash production ratio (the amount of trona required to produce one tonne of soda ash). Processing waste water To protect global resources, waste water is either reused for other onsite processes or heated with waste hot air to increase its temperature from 25°C to 68-70°C before being returned to the wells. Production optimisation and energy conservation Through key innovations, levels of steam and costly antifoam used during production have been reduced by 20%, and Soda Ash production capacity has increased by 20% with same amount of brine solution. Reducing reactor shutdowns Previously, variability in caustic soda production led to reactor shutdowns. Engineering and designing modifications reduced shutdowns by 87.5%. Boiler enhancements Steam production unit improvements for a purer water supply cut membrane/filter replacement and maintenance times, reducing operational downtime and increasing capacity utilisation from 64% to 90%. Innovation in logistics With enhancements in technology, speeds on our hygienic and safe packaging line increased from 150 tons/day to 400 tons/day. Exchanging expertise and knowledge As members of the European Soda Ash Producers Association (ESAPA) we work with experts in a wide range of fields, ensuring we maintain our competitive edge, monitor legislation, and keep up to date on environmental priorities. We also encourage best practice across our business and beyond, sharing our expertise with governments, institutions, and industry. Sustainability Reports Read more about our approach in our Sustainability Reports: Eti Soda Download report Kazan Download report Ciner Wyoming Download report COVID-19 Statement The COVID-19 virus outbreak has brought previously unexpected global challenges, with a widespread impact on individuals, communities, businesses and economies worldwide. During the pandemic, we prioritised the wellbeing of our employees and contractors, all our facilities remained fully operational and we took all necessary steps to ensure that our global supply chain continued to reliably serve our customers around the world. As a result, WE Soda has so far not experienced any lasting negative impact from the pandemic and we remain confident that the global demand for soda ash will recover such that we will be able to profitably deliver all our produced volumes into our targeted markets. Read full statement Social responsibility Discover more about our investment in communities Discover more Contact us Get in touch today to learn more Contact us The global leader in natural Soda Ash Useful links About Us Our Operations About Soda Ash Our Customers Press Releases and News Contact Us Your Privacy Cookie Policy Terms of Use Modern Slavery Statement Eti Soda Kazan Soda Ciner Wyoming © 2020–2021 WE Soda Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 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