Umicore's Hoboken site has been investing 25 million euros per year in safe and eco-efficient processes to minimize the impact of our refining and recycling activities on the environment and the surrounding area. As a responsible and committed company, Umicore goes beyond strict compliance with environmental standards and proactively raises the bar in the interest of sustainability.
Thanks to the dedication of Umicore's employees in Hoboken, our results have improved drastically. Through research, development and application of new technologies, we are best-in-class in our industry.
Umicore has taken measures, in collaboration with experts and governments, to improve air flow, efficient and sustainable use of water, reduce and prevent noise pollution and mitigate impact on the climate. Here are some of our most important actions.