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Since our beginnings in 1999, the issue of sustainability has played a central role in CURA's strategy and direction.
For us, sustainability means acting in an economically, environmentally and socially responsible manner that'll lead to positive changes for future generations in the long term. Our actions are based on a future-oriented and long term strategy, always looking to treat both people and the planet with respect. This strategy is implemented by our sustainability team and documented in our sustainability report:
CURA Cosmetic Group's environmentally mindful approach is reflected in our company building.
Our office building was built to the passive house standard. There are photovoltaic systems on the roof that generate up to 100% of the energy required in summer. Additional energy requirements are sourced from 100% sustainable sources. In front of the building there are also refueling facilities for electric cars and large covered garages for employee bicycles and company e-bikes.
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Only those who enjoy their work can achieve extraordinary things! That's why we do our best to promote the satisfaction and motivation of our employees. From modern workplaces to an in-house canteen, in-house childcare facilities and flexible working hours, CURA offers its employees a great deal.
To ensure that our promise is carried out by the entire company, we've defined rules and values for both managers and employees alike. We're proud of the fact that our values don't just gather dust on a piece of paper, but are actually lived out in daily life. They form the basis of our joint actions, our pleasant and fair interactions with one another and ultimately the cornerstone of our success.
Treating employees with respect and appreciation, promoting them in the best possible way and taking their personal interests into account - all these and more are goals that CURA managers have set themselves together. In the course of a series of workshops over the course of a year, a mission statement was jointly developed, which all managers have committed to upholding.
With various campaigns, we want to support those who - especially in times like these - do not have it so easy: for example, we donate all the money for employee Christmas presents to charitable organizations.
In the context of social sustainability, we're in regular contact with the Amfori association, which we're a member of and which ensures social sustainability along the entire supply chain.
Responsible action is anchored in our principles. In addition to a sustainability manager, an interdisciplinary sustainability project team is therefore also working on the development and implementation of the CURA COSMETICS GROUP's comprehensive sustainability strategy.
The following components underpin the sustainability of our company building:
During the construction of the extension to the company building in 2020, the decision was made not to build an underground car park for CURA employees and instead to develop a sustainable mobility concept. Among other things, this includes the gradual conversion of the company vehicle fleet to electric cars, the provision of e-bikes for employees and financial support for annual public transport tickets.
To guarantee the maximum effectiveness of our products, we carry out comprehensive effectiveness studies in our in-house CURA Skin Research Institute, which has been certified by TÜV Austria ISO 9001:2015 since 2019.
Only carefully selected and tested raw materials are used in our products. Our products are manufactured to the highest standards and undergo the strictest multi-stage quality controls before they're made available on the market.
The compatibility of our cosmetic products is our top priority: all our products are of course dermatologically tested! In addition, all products are subjected to a special application test prior to market launch to ensure consumer acceptance.
We're working on replacing plastic according to the principle of avoidance/recycling/use of recyclable materials. The first CO2-neutral products (developed by CURA Beauty Labels) were delivered at the beginning of 2021.
The CURA Cosmetics Group has a strong focus on natural cosmetics and is constantly expanding in this area. Many of our products already bear the NATRUE label, a label awarded by a non-profit organisation for certified natural and organic cosmetics. In order to be awarded the label, we need to adhere to the strictest criteria when selecting raw materials, which are also regularly checked and tested by independent auditors.
The sustainable and holistic use of raw materials is an important goal for the CURA Group. For example, we develop and produce products that use several parts of the same plant, minimising plant waste. This means we're using more of the plant, resulting in a more effective and valuable product while reducing waste. We're focused our research on the holistic use of the olive tree as olives are one of the oldest and most important cosmetic raw materials.
In contrast to many other large corporations, we source our raw materials - not exclusively, but ideally - from European suppliers. We also try to use and initiate regional cooperations where possible. For example, we work with farmers in Styria and South Tyrol and guarantee that we'll purchase their harvest.
Cura-Marketing GmbH
Dr.-Franz-Werner-Straße 19
A-6020 Innsbruck
T +43 512 262676
office@cura.co.at
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