Borealis prolongs standstill of its PDH plant in Belgium

Borealis has decided to implement additional social controls to remedy any potential lack of control by some contractors. As the thorough investigation and implementation of additional compliance measures are still ongoing, Borealis has decided to extend the standstill for its PDH construction site in Kallo until further notice. Start-up will then resume gradually.

Borealis has zero tolerance for any kind of malpractices and has therefore suspended the contract with IREM-Ponticelli based on IREM’s breach of several contractual provisions and the ongoing investigation by the Social Inspectorate. Borealis is looking into this matter with the utmost priority and will continue close collaboration with the Social Inspection to further their investigation. The company is thoroughly investigating the concerns raised in order to take the appropriate course of action.

“We are currently establishing additional social controls to remedy any potential lack of control by some contractors and prevent any risk of non-compliance, in line with our Goal Zero approach. This continual aim to strive for zero incidents is not only in place for safety, but also for compliance,” comments Wim De Smet, Borealis Location Leader Kallo. “We condemn any kind of human rights violation. This is why we have decided to put the construction of our mega-project in Kallo on hold until all additional measures are in place.”

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