Implementation of a plastics recycling policy
Terms of the action or commitment
Between 2020 and 2023, reduce the amount of plastics used to package process liquids and to package products or equipment, and recycle 100% of them. (These plastics are not a part of the production process).
Based on a detailed identification of the nature of the plastics used, establish a recycling policy adapted to the territorial level by identifying ad hoc channels with a double objective of reducing the quantities implemented and recycling 100% of the consumption. The action of identifying sources and recovery routes was carried out in 2020. The objectives will be set in 2021.
Based on a detailed identification of the nature of the plastics used, establish a recycling policy adapted to the territorial level by identifying ad hoc channels with a double objective of reducing the quantities implemented and recycling 100% of the consumption. The action of identifying sources and recovery routes was carried out in 2020. The objectives will be set in 2021.
Levers mobilized for circular economy (according to Ademe)
Implementation timeline
Starting year
2020
Ending year
2023
Main actors mobilized
Internal actors
Site directors, Environment department
External actors
Suppliers, customers, Waste collectors and processors
Geographic area
Key factories (France, Germany, USA, Brazil & China)
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2022 follow-up of the action
Date of follow-up
End 2021
Methods of validation of the follow-up
Follow up done internally
Status of the action
In progress
Completed
a) Results
Achieved
Partially achieved
Not achieved
Cancelled
Comparison with the projected pace in the last publications
Keeping up with the times
In advance
Delayed
Partial / Final results
End of 2021, 98% of industrial plastic used for the packaging were recycled or reused. The 100% rate can never be reached because some contaminated plastics cannot be recycled or reused without risk. The amount of plastic is 238 tons in 2021 versus 323 tons in 2020.
Company's comments
Vallourec asks its suppliers to reduce their plastic packaging. In addition, Vallourec has developed an offer to recover and recycle the plastic protectors delivered with Vallourec Tubes to our customers. This “Seconf Life Protector” project makes it possible to reduce the impact on the environment and thus reduce our purchases of plastic materials.
