As a global organization, Okeanos is committed to tackling societal challenges by introducing solutions that can be easily and readily adopted worldwide. Fueled by our mission to eradicate single-use plastic, we continue to build and evolve our foundational pillars of environmental sustainability, societal change, governance, and transparency backed by science. We are committed to ensuring our business is a leader in advancing these essential concepts. With the principles below as our guide, Okeanos takes the first step toward building a better tomorrow, today.

With the release of our first sustainability report, we reinforce our commitment to transparency, the planet, and each other. Click here for our 2023 Sustainability Report.


ENVIRONMENT conservation of the natural world

Plastic pollution is an urgent and entirely man-made global challenge.

We innovate with Mother Nature’s solutions in mind. The raw materials we use to accomplish our goals are renewable and readily available around the world. Through our operational processes and practices, Okeanos is committed to measurably improving the health of our environment through carbon footprint reduction of packaging materials and source reduction of plastics.


OUR MAIN GOAL IS THE PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT

There are several key principles we stand by to attain our desired results:

LOCAL SUPPLY & PRODUCTION

Wherever possible, Okeanos utilizes local materials and talent, with an additional goal of limiting transportation as much as possible.

CARBON FOOTPRINT REDUCTION

By using materials with a smaller initial CO2 footprint, Okeanos dramatically reduces the overall footprint of products that use our technologies. By sourcing these materials locally, we potentially further lower the CO2 footprint.

WATER FOOTPRINT REDUCTION

Reduced water use is another potential benefit with Made From Stone packing material. Okeanos believes products made from our materials and with our technologies have the potential to lower the water scarcity footprint (WSF) of packaging: Evaluation to confirm this is underway.

SUSTAINABLE SOURCING

Okeanos uses sustainably sourced materials, that are naturally abundant worldwide. We believe, by extension, products made with stone have a better sustainability profile.

PLASTIC POLLUTION REDUCTION

By replacing a significant portion of plastic with calcium carbonate, Okeanos drastically reduces overall plastic product content and potential plastic pollution by decreasing plastic before it gets into the manufacturing stream.

BIOMIMICRY

Okeanos’ products are inspired by nature. Our goal is to ultimately match nature’s Calcium Carbonate content efficiency of an eggshell: 97% .

IMMEDIACY

Our technologies can be enacted today, increasing the potential for global impact immediately.

COST EFFECTIVE

Our solutions are designed to be cost effective for manufacturers all around the world. Local sourcing allows us to mitigate costs, making Made From Stone technology a viable solution for the developing world.


SOCIAL CONSIDERATION OF PEOPLE
AND RELATIONSHIP

Okeanos is named after the Greek God of the river that encircles the world, also known as the ocean.

However, we as a society are connected by more than just water. The ocean has no boarders and neither does the pollution within it. As such marine pollution of one nation quickly becomes a global problem no matter the source. Therefore, we must come together to ensure that everyone can add their voice and participate in the solution.

We are committed to providing a platform so that every voice regardless of race, creed, gender, or background can equally contribute to this vital conversation. We are dedicated to providing targeted support to those who value education, scientific curiosity, and community.


Okeanos is, at its very core, an equal opportunity employer. With employees across more than 15 countries, our team brings a myriad of languages, life experiences, and cultural nuances to our work. Each gender, race, orientation, and skill level represented, adds another vital layer to our diverse operation.


GOVERNANCE STANDARDS FOR RUNNING THE COMPANY

The foundational element of Okeanos’ Made From Stone technologies is calcium carbonate commonly referred to as stone.
Like the foundation of our technology, Okeanos is committed to ensuring every innovation is supported by solid research.
We understand that our solution is not perfect yet, but we work hard every day to continue to innovate and improve.

Okeanos is committed to transparency.

We do not have anything to hide and are proud to share with our customers what they want to know. To do so, we have the following standards in place:

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Okeanos was founded on the principles of sustainability. The Okeanos Board of Managers carries this out at the highest authority in the organization and sets the corporate goals of the company. Day-to-day operations are led by the CEO and administrative team.

LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS (LCA)

Okeanos is compiling LCA reports in every country we work in. The LCA reports show the life cycle of a product, from cradle to grave.

HONEST LABELING

Okeanos supports data transparency by offering our consumers a unique opportunity to follow individual products energy and emissions savings.

ETHICS AND COMPLIANCE

It’s not only important to our employees to be held to the highest level of ethical standards but the entire supply chain as well. At Okeanos we expect our suppliers to comply with all relevant laws and regulations as well as Okeanos Code of Conduct where polices on labor and human rights, environment, and ethics are communicated. Internally, we hold ourselves to those same standards upheld by our internal audit committee.


OKEANOS COMMITMENTS

TO THE UNGC SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

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