At Jermayo, we strive to offer our products and services in a responsible and sustainable manner, taking into account both the needs of our customers and the interests of our suppliers and society.

We value the satisfaction of our customers. Therefore, to the extent possible, we take their wishes and needs into account. We actively listen to their feedback and strive to continuously improve our products and services to meet their expectations. Similarly, we take a thorough approach to complaints. Each complaint is carefully handled and undergoes a comprehensive root cause analysis to identify and understand the true cause, rather than just treating the symptom. This analysis allows us to make targeted improvements and ensure that similar problems are prevented in the future.

Building long-term relationships with our suppliers is also a priority for us. We value long-term partnerships, and most of our suppliers have been with us for more than 10 years. By investing in strong and stable relationships, we can work together on sustainable solutions, innovation and quality improvement. When selecting raw materials for our products, we emphasize choosing the best quality. We believe in the importance of using high-quality raw materials to deliver high-quality products to our customers. At the same time, we respect the value of our suppliers and ensure fair prices and payments.

We strive to source locally as much as possible, especially from the European Union, including Belgium and our immediate neighbors. This has several benefits, including supporting local economies, reducing transport distances and promoting sustainable production methods. By sourcing locally, we can also reduce the carbon footprint of our supply chain. This is how we do our part.

Energy

We strive to use energy responsibly and make a positive contribution to the environment:
Our buildings are energy-efficiently constructed. We have invested in modern and sustainable technologies to minimize energy consumption. Through efficient insulation, smart heating systems and advanced lighting systems, we reduce our energy consumption and contribute to lower CO2 emissions.

We carefully monitor our refrigeration systems to ensure that no unnecessary energy is wasted. Through regular inspection and maintenance, we ensure that our refrigeration systems operate optimally and are energy efficient.

At Jermayo, we use solar panels to generate our own energy. More than 30% of our production is covered by the energy we generate ourselves. In this way, we reduce our dependence on non-renewable energy sources and contribute to a more sustainable energy supply.

We make the surplus of our own generated green energy available to families, for example during weekends when there is no production. In this way, we make optimal use of the generated energy and offer a sustainable alternative to domestic energy consumption.

As part of our CSR policy, we have installed charging points for electric cars and bicycles. We want to promote sustainable transportation and offer our employees and customers the opportunity to charge their electric vehicles while staying at our location. This helps to promote clean and environmentally friendly mobility.

To reduce the energy consumption of our PCs, they operate at separate stations optimized for energy efficiency. Through advanced energy management systems and smart standby modes, our PCs individually consume little energy. This helps us reduce unnecessary energy consumption and reduce our carbon footprint.

Water

We also attach great importance to responsible water use and take measures to reduce our water consumption and treat our wastewater in an environmentally friendly manner.

One of the ways we achieve this is by making our staff aware of the importance of avoiding excessive use of tap water. We encourage our employees to be water-conscious and use water only when it is really needed. Through internal communication, we promote a sustainable water culture within our organization.

In addition, we take responsibility for our wastewater. At our site, wastewater generated during our operations is carefully treated before being discharged into the city sewer system. This process of water treatment ensures that any contaminants are removed and that the water leaving our site meets applicable environmental standards. In this way, we minimize the impact of our wastewater on the local ecosystem and help preserve water quality.

Transport

At Jermayo, we strive to minimize our transportation-related impact on the environment and promote efficiency. We have taken several measures to promote sustainable transportation.

To reduce CO2 emissions, we carefully choose our company vehicles based on their CO2 emissions. We prefer vehicles with low CO2 emissions, thereby reducing our carbon footprint and contributing to cleaner air and more sustainable mobility.

In addition, we actively encourage our customers to place larger orders at a time. By combining larger orders, we can reduce the number of transport movements. This results in more efficient use of transportation resources and lower greenhouse gas emissions.

We strive to purchase more raw materials from the same supplier and at the same time in larger volumes. By joint purchasing and bundling orders, we can reduce transport movements. This results in fewer miles on the road, less traffic congestion and reduced environmental impact of transportation.

Another initiative we have taken is to manage the washing of clothing in-house. By keeping clothing washing in-house, we eliminate the need for external transportation for this specific purpose. This helps reduce transportation miles and promotes more sustainable operations.

At Jermayo, we are committed to continuously improving our transportation policy, striving to be responsible and environmentally friendly.

Waste

We also strive to minimize waste and food losses and promote circular business practices. We have implemented several initiatives to promote sustainable waste management:

We go beyond the mandatory legal fractions and ensure that sorting in our company is done in more than the mandatory categories. By providing more extensive sorting options, we can reuse, recycle and send valuable materials to the appropriate processing channels. In this way, we reduce the amount of waste going to landfill and contribute to a more efficient use of resources.

We are continuously developing and implementing projects aimed at further reducing and better sorting waste. By applying innovative techniques, such as using advanced sorting equipment and implementing internal recycling programs, we strive to optimize waste reduction and reuse valuable materials.

In addition, we are committed to minimizing food loss. Whenever possible, unavoidable food is processed or donated to our staff or local food banks. In this way, we try to have a positive impact on the community while reducing food waste.

"Open" is a core value deeply rooted in our corporate culture and is applied in various aspects of our CSR policy:

Transparency and open communication are the foundation of our company. We strive to promote transparency throughout all levels, with open communication being considered a core value. Our employees are encouraged to make their voices heard and contribute ideas for improvement. Employee participation and involvement are essential to our success and the growth of the company.

This core value also creates an open and accessible atmosphere within our company. We have an open door policy, meaning that employees can come to anyone, from their immediate team leader to senior management, at any time if they feel the need. This fosters a culture of trust, cooperation and openness. We also organize company activities at least annually to encourage togetherness within the company and strengthen the bonds between us.

Our management is strongly committed to the company and its employees. They actively participate in business and ensure that they are available and approachable to all employees. New employees are mentored and supported, while all employees have the opportunity for additional training if desired or necessary.

At Jermayo, we place great importance on the safety and well-being of our employees. This is why we have our own safety and prevention department that monitors workplace safety and ensures that all necessary measures are taken to ensure a safe working environment.

We also strive for a good work-life balance for our employees. This includes having our employees work daytime hours and limiting overtime. In this way, we want to ensure that our employees have sufficient time for relaxation, family life and other personal responsibilities.

Health and wellness are also important aspects of our CSR policy. To promote healthy eating, we provide fruit and soup for our staff. Since 2023, it has also been possible to lease a bicycle. In this way, we want to make a positive contribution to their health and well-being.