How we meet our corporate and social responsibilities
We believe that a successful business must be ethical. That it must balance economic growth with positive social impact.
We design everything we do to help us operate responsibly, as a force for good for our clients, ourselves, our communities and our planet.
Our purpose
As part of our corporate and social responsibilities, we focus on three areas:
- Protecting our planet
- Valuing our people
- Contributing to our communities
In addition, as a global sustainable business, our priorities align with four of the UN’s 17 sustainable development goals:
8. Decent work and economic growth
9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
12. Responsible consumption and production
13. Climate action
Our board
Because we know our business operates at its best when we hear from and are challenged by different perspectives, we maintain a diverse and independent board that brings a wide range of expertise to our decision-making.
Our practices
We maintain high standards of ethical conduct and comply with all relevant laws and regulations. Our anti-corruption policies and practices safeguard against unethical behavior and promote a culture of integrity.
We actively engage with our stakeholders, including our staff team, customers, suppliers, and investors. This engagement helps us understand their concerns and priorities and informs our strategic decision-making.
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We already help to build resilient circular economies through our day-to-day operations. But there is more we can do.
To improve our environmental performance, we aim to:
- Reduce our greenhouse gas emissions through energy-efficient practices and by using renewable energy where possible.
- Implement rigorous waste management protocols to ensure we reuse, recycle or dispose of our waste responsibly.
- Use fewer resources by optimizing our production processes and encouraging sustainable practices among our suppliers.
In action
In 2023, we appointed an internal environmental champion, Charlie Edwards, to help us understand and reduce our carbon emissions. In 2024, Charlie worked with APAVE, a private consultancy, to review our carbon footprint and identify how we can:
- reduce our emissions
- ensure accurate emissions reporting in the future.
Why this matters
We clearly state we are committed to sustainability and environmental responsibility. Along with our day-to-day operations developing resilient circular economies, when we understand our own carbon footprint we can take action to reduce our emissions and make our business more sustainable.
We recognize that the people who work at IMET want to be part of an organization that shares their values. We also know that however advanced our technology is, it’s our people who make things happen.
Because we want to help everyone in our staff team reach their full potential, we do all we can to maintain a supportive and inclusive working environment that helps everyone thrive.
To create a culture of innovation and growth, we provide opportunities for continuous learning and development. We also offer a range of programs and benefits designed to support the physical, mental and emotional health of our team.
Our support extends beyond the workplace, and we champion our team in their personal goals as well as their career aspirations.
Our support for military veterans
We’re a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, which helps military veterans transition to a civilian career while bringing invaluable skills and experience into businesses.
In action
In 2022, we helped Euan Hurter, then our Engineering and Technology Manager, compete in national and international sailing races. Our support included sponsorship, a flexible work pattern and mentorship to help Euan develop a winning mindset.
You can read more about our support and what it meant for Euan here.
Why this matters
We value everyone who works at IMET, both as an individual and a member of our team. The more positive experiences they have at work and in their personal life, the happier and healthier they’ll be, and the more new ways of thinking they’ll bring to the workplace.
We understand our responsibilities to the communities where we’re based. We appreciate their support and want to have a positive, long-term impact on them.
Education
We provide resources to schools to support STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education and help inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers and technologists.
Health and well-being
We also support projects that promote health and well-being. For example, we sponsor sports teams to strengthen community bonds and help people enjoy exercise.
In action
In 2024 our sponsorship helped the Wales team compete at the World Lacrosse Women’s U20 Championship in Hong Kong. There’s a lot we can learn from the team’s ambition, resilience and teamwork under challenging conditions, and we’re pleased to say they finished seventh and maintained their excellent world ranking.
You can read more about our support for the Wales Lacrosse Team here.
Why this matters
We recognize that strong communities help support strong businesses. We also hope that some of the young people we inspire through our support for STEM education will one day join our team.
Contact Us
United States
IMET Alloys Inc.
3000 Stitt Street Suite 150 MonroeNC 28110 Call: 704-225-9927
IMET New England
75 Neal Court PlainvilleCT 06062
United Kingdom
IMET Alloys Europe, Ltd.
Coralinn House 4 Royston Road Livingston EH54 8AH Call: +44 (0) 1506 532 923
Europe
IMET Alloys S.A.S
ZAC Est de la Montane 1 Impasse Albert Cochery 19800 Eyrein France
IMET Alloys Czech s.r.o.
Strojírenská 16/259 Praha 5 155 21 Call: +420 257 950 483
You can email our team at enquiries@imetalloys.com
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In 2024, we installed extra strategic metals processing capacity and product lines at our European headquarters in France with support from the FEDER-FSE program. The project underpins the European aerospace industry’s circular economy and raw material resilience strategy.
