At Austral Chemicals, our purpose is to create value responsibly, both through our own operations and by empowering our customers.

In recent years, we have consolidated a comprehensive sustainability strategy aimed at minimizing negative impacts and maximizing positive impacts on people, the environment, and economic performance, with a long-term view.

Our social pillar: valuing our team

Human talent is the engine of our growth. That is why we foster a safe, healthy, and respectful work environment that promotes the well-being and development of our team.

We reinforce our Quality, Safety, Health, and Environment (QSHE) management with a preventive approach, promoting an organizational culture focused on workplace safety, accident reduction, and continuous training both internally and externally.

Our commitment to a fair and collaborative work environment is reflected in the values we promote: credibility, respect, pride, camaraderie, and impartiality. This was validated in July 2024 with the Great Place to Work (GPTW) recognition.

In addition, we promote a personal and professional culture of continuous improvement, focusing on the automation and digitization of procedures, aligning ourselves with the principles of decent work and committed to the values of Austral Chemicals.

Our environmental pillar: caring for our environment

Our environmental commitment is based on three strategic pillars: efficient resource management, reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and responsible waste management.

When it comes to resources, we actively monitor consumption and promote products that save water and energy, such as System Cleaners' automated cleaning equipment, Kersia's Ultrad® powder disinfectants, and Arkema's Opale® rheology additives.

In terms of greenhouse gases (GHG), we promote the use of HFC- and HCFC 141b-free insulating foams, avoiding substances with high global warming potential. We plan to measure our GHG emissions and thus determine our carbon footprint in the coming years.

Finally, waste management is essential for us as a chemical company that generates certain types of waste, whether hazardous or not. We consider the entire life cycle of our products. We have returnable packaging systems, participate in ASIPLA's Zero Pellet Loss initiative, and are part of the ReSimple management system, within the framework of the REP Law. Internally, we implement recycling by type of waste and promote biodegradable solutions among our customers.

Our economic pillar: growing sustainably

Our economic vision is based on sustainable growth, backed by strategic alliances with global partners who share our standards and principles.

To sustain our economic growth, we have focused our performance on our industrial hygiene and maintenance area dedicated to the agri-food and agricultural industry, Austral Food Safety. Through this business, we offer innovative and sustainable chemical solutions, free of certain hazardous substances such as chromic acid, formalin, or nonylphenol, thanks to our excellent representations. Our commitment to food safety was formalized with the ISO 22000 certification obtained in 2025, consolidating our leadership in responsible chemical solutions.

Furthermore, our purpose is reflected in our certifications and recognitions

We are certified under the triple standard ISO 9001 (quality management system), ISO 14001 (environmental management system), and ISO 45001 (occupational health and safety management system).

As member of ASIQUIM (Chilean Chemical Association), we also adhere to the standards of the Responsible Care program, a voluntary initiative of the global chemical industry that recognizes the commitment of chemical companies to health, safety, and the environment

In 2025, we were awarded the EcoVadis silver medal, which places us among the top 15% of companies evaluated with the best sustainability system.

Since 2024, we have been part of the United Nations Global Compact, and as part of that commitment, we have chosen three sustainable development goals to guide our actions and commitments:

SDG 2: Zero Hunger – Through Austral Food Safety, we contribute to food safety and security.

SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth – We promote inclusive, safe, and healthy development for our entire team.

SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – We promote sustainable practices, reducing waste and promoting the conscious use of resources and chemicals.