Commitment to Sustainability
At USALCO, we strive to leave a positive impact on the environment and society. Through our deliberate approach and continuous monitoring of our efforts, we aim to achieve our goal of zero incidents, zero accidents, and zero environmental releases.
Always leave a place better than you found it.
At USALCO, we firmly believe that the environment is a priceless gift and it is the responsibility of every company to play a critical role in creating a more sustainable and lower-impact economy. This belief inspires us and guides our approach to corporate sustainability.
We take a deliberate approach to sustainability.
Our sustainable framework evaluates our facilities, products, and workflows to drive engagement across our company and supply chains. Our teams reduce energy usage and streamline processes.
We commit to putting safety above all.
At USALCO, safety comes first. We believe accidents can be prevented and everyone has the right to a safe workplace. Our program guides our daily actions and decisions to prioritize the safety of our people, customers, and communities.
Continually monitor our impact.
We prioritize making a significant impact by developing products and systems that help our customers protect their natural water resources. We measure our progress against specific metrics to identify areas for improvement.
Our Goal is Zero Incidents, Zero Accidents and Zero Environmental Releases
Our Goals
Reduce Energy Intensity per Ton by 10%
Reduce Average Highway Miles per Delivery by 15%
Reduce Non-Hazardous Waste per Ton by 10%
We are pleased to announce the release of our Sustainability Report for the year 2023.
USALCO is committed to improving sustainability, inclusivity, and equality in everything we do. We invest in our employees, R&D, and new technologies to create a more sustainable future for water treatment. Our existing and emerging technologies can address many of the challenges faced by aging water-treatment infrastructure. We partner with customers and leading innovators and hire dedicated people who share our vision. You can learn more about our goals and achievements in the report published below.
Responsible Care Management System®
USALCO is proud to be certified under the American Chemistry Council’s Responsible Care Management System® (RCMS®). This certification highlights our commitment to quality, safety, and sustainability in manufacturing water treatment chemicals.
Our EHS&S Policy
USALCO commits to the Responsible Care Guiding Principles as defined by the American Chemistry Council (ACC).
We commit to building a culture that encourages participation and accountability of employees at all levels of the business to develop and maintain the Responsible Care Management System (RCMS) that will enable a safe and secure environment.
We have adopted a risk-based approach to operating our RCMS. We commit to providing suitable training to our employees to promote their understanding of Responsible Care and their impacts.
We establish goals, measure our performance, and provide transparent reporting of our progress to our stakeholders.
We pledge to continuously improve our environmental, health, safety, and security performance to ensure sustainability across our company and throughout our supply chains.
– Ken Gayer, CEO