A new milestone in workplace wellbeing
We are delighted to share that IMCD Italy has been awarded the prestigious WELL Platinum Certification by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), the highest recognition for organisations committed to health, wellbeing and quality of life in the workplace. This achievement is the result of over a year of dedicated work by our internal Wellbeing Team, a cross-functional group that has collaborated to create an environment that is increasingly inclusive, safe and centred around the people who bring our company to life every day.
In a rapidly changing world, we recognise that health, safety and work-life integration are essential to unlocking the full potential of our people. From promoting flexible working and supporting parenthood, to creating dedicated spaces such as a lactation room and a fitness area, and organising volunteering, sport and continuous training activities: every action has been designed to enhance the daily experience of our employees.
WELL Certification has provided us with a rigorous framework to assess, challenge and improve how we care for our teams, across air quality, light, thermal comfort, nutrition, mental health and community engagement. But more importantly, it has helped us elevate wellbeing into a core dimension of our operational excellence and ESG strategy.
“WELL certification positions IMCD Italia as a leader in sustainability management, prioritizing the mental and physical well-being of individuals within the workplace. This is an extraordinary effort by cross-functional teams, including architects, engineers, psychologists, and carefully selected suppliers who partner with us on this journey. The goal is to identify the best 360° comfort solutions based on identified needs, considering the systems, materials, and furnishings chosen, through scientific measurements, objective parameters, and the implementation of virtuous behaviours by all of us to truly enjoy our offices and improve our quality of life." Commented Cristiano Bernini, Finance & Operations Director IMCD Italy.
“WELL: A project launched two years ago that will continue to progress, thanks to the daily commitment of the management. To cite a few examples, we have worked on nutrition by ensuring the bi-weekly delivery of organic fruits and vegetables in the office, in the sports field with a partnership that allows our colleagues to train for free at certain centres, on psychological well-being by making available up to 5 sessions with psychologists and targeted training courses, and on parenting with a dedicated welfare plan.” Remarked Giulia Bedini, HR Manager IMCD Italia. “This Platinum recognition is certainly a reason for satisfaction, but it represents above all a stimulus to continue working in the field of "Wellbeing" to ensure that our colleagues have a work environment in line with the highest international standards.
This is our perspective: receiving the highest recognition for what we have done fills us with satisfaction, and at the same time it pushes us to commit ourselves to reaching ever higher standards.”
A thriving team is the driving force behind sustainable growth. Receiving the WELL Platinum Certification is not a destination, but the beginning of a new chapter. That’s why we’ll never stop investing in the wellbeing of our people!
