CSR
About Van Houtum :
Van Houtum B.V. is an independent manufacturer of tissue products for 75 years and is leading in Corporate Social Responsibility. The company distinguishes itself by a natural and deeply felt respect for people and the environment.
Products and services are supplied exclusively to the business to business market via, for example, cleaning companies and trade wholesalers for a variety of sectors, including the office sector, catering, recreation, hospitals, schools and industry. The unique guarantee service makes Van Houtum a reliable and committed partner for its clients.
Van Houtum develops innovative concepts for better toilet hygiene and a better toilet experience with exceptional environmental performances. These concepts are supported by a range of toilet paper, paper hand towels, wiping paper, etc. that are made available to the user in innovative washroom designs.
All our tissue paper is made from 100% recycled paper and the production processes comply with strict environmental standards. Our hygienic paper is accredited with the FSC-recycled label and the ECO flower label. Van Houtum is also the first tissue manufacturer in the world with a new generation of hygienic paper that is 100% biologically degradable and leaves no traces behind which can harm the environment. The production process and hygienic paper are certified in accordance with the Cradle to Cradle criteria.
Van Houtum employs about 200 staff and produces 45,000 tonnes of paper each year. Head Office and both production locations are all situated in Swalmen, in the Netherlands. The company has an annual turnover of € 60 million.
Anchoring CSR policy in the company
Van Houtum has implemented far-reaching quality-focused measures throughout its organization and implements many activities to carry out its CSR related policy. In recognition of these efforts, various certificates and awards have been obtained from market parties and various authorities:
Certification
1995 - Certification of quality management system (ISO 9001)
1998 - Certification of environmental management system (ISO 14001)
2005 - Certification of HSE management system (OHSAS 18001)
2010 - Certification of energy management system (NEN-EN 16001)
2010 - Certification of CSR guidelines (ISO 26000)
Awards
2006 - Acclaimed as world leader in energy efficiency (Jaakko Pöyry report)
2007 - 1st prize in the World Class Team Award (national WCM competition BLOM)
2007 - 1st prize Health and Safety trophy (VNP)
2008 - Acclaimed as one of 50 best managed companies (Deloitte)
2008 - Certificate environmental label: FSC-recycled
2008 - Certificate environmental label: European Ecolabel
2008 - 3rd prize in the World Class Team Award (national WCM competition BLOM)
2008 - 2nd prize Health and Safety trophy (VNP)
2009 - Winner sector award for risk management (Deloitte)
2009 - Acclaimed as one of 50 best managed companies (Deloitte)
2009 - Winner national export manager of the year: Rob Didden (Fenedex)
2009 - 1st prize Health and Safety trophy (VNP)
2009 - Certificate environmental label: Cradle to Cradle
2010 - Acclaimed as one of 50 best managed companies (Deloitte)
2010 - Finalist Entrepeneur of the Year (Ernst & Young)
2010 - Winner Red Dot Award Satino Black
2010 – Cradle to Cradle Organization Charter (MDBC)
2010 – Finalist Limburg Export Award
2010 - 1st prize Health and Safety trophy (VNP)
Van Houtum is partner of MVO Nederland (Dutch CSR association).