6 | Acquisition International, CSR Awards 2024 Dec24221 Best SustainabilityFocused Chemicals Company – SouthEast Asia ffering tailored strategies that directly align with CSR goals, Diversey provides its solutions to an array of areas, such as hospitality, food service, healthcare, beverages, and the processed food and dairy markets. Diversey offers a comprehensive range of CSR-driven services and solutions, which include sustainability consulting, waste reduction programs, and community engagement planning. These solutions, including advanced chemicals, digital technologies, and value-added services, support clients in their mission of building a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable future. As a chemical solutions provider, Diversey’s core focus within the corporate social responsibility space is threefold: - Committed to reducing its environmental footprint by minimising resource consumption and waste generation across industries - Promoting circular economy practices through initiatives and partnerships to produce renewable resources from wastage - Fostering community engagement through programs that create shared value whilst addressing environmental and social challenges. “Our specialisation is driven by decades of experience and a commitment to innovation,” says Sherif. “As a global leader in cleaning and hygiene solutions, we recognise our responsibility to mitigate environmental challenges while creating meaningful impacts for society. This focus is rooted in our belief that advancing technologies and fostering partnerships are essential to addressing global sustainability needs effectively.” Diversey is on a mission to empower businesses to help build a sustainable future by providing them with impactful, practical solutions that drive responsibility and operational efficiency. To achieve this, the company deploys a range of expert strategies and initiatives, including strategic partnerships with organizations like Corsair International Group in Thailand and NatureLoop in Malaysia to implement closedloop systems. Furthermore, Diversey develops advanced chemical formulations, digital technologies, and more sustainable packaging to aid businesses in reducing their environmental footprints without compromising performance. The company’s solutions have been specially designed to minimise water, energy, and waste production across industries, aligning operational practices with sustainability goals, helping businesses in their transition to more responsible and sustainable practices. Named the Best Sustainability-Focused Chemicals Company – SouthEast Asia, Diversey has established their leadership through its relentless pursuit for excellence. Since its establishment, the company has been on a journey of sustainability and has achieved many industry firsts along the way. Diversey has a broad range of biodegradable cleaning products offered to customers, making it the company of choice for environmentally responsible consumers. Diversey is dedicated to upholding the most stringent standards in CSR. The company is able to produce carbon footprints for many of its products and can also provide its customers with biodegradability certificates and non-APEO (alkylphenol ethoxylate, a known endocrine disrupting chemical) commitment letters to prove itself a trusted partner. Additionally, Diversey has developed calculators to measure its packaging waste and carbon footprint. As of 2022, 78.3% of Diversey packaging has a Material Circularity Indicator (MCI) score of 0.95 and is on track to achieve 1.0 before 2030. “We are working towards having every aspect of our operations contribute to reducing environmental impact while delivering value to customers,” Sherif tells us. This extends beyond the scope of Diversey’s services, impacting how the company forms partnerships and makes strategic decisions. This can be seen in its collaboration with Corsair International Group to convert packaging waste into bio-oil, which not only reduces waste but also creates renewable energy resources and promotes circular economy practices. This can also be seen in the community initiatives that Diversey participates in, reflecting upon its commitment to CSR. The company is involved in a number of initiatives, including Soap For Hope™, Linens For Life™, PlasticShredsSM, and CoffeeBriquesSM. These initiatives allow Diversey to partake in localised CSR activities, creating shared value by reducing waste whilst simultaneously generating livelihood for underserved communities. At its core, Diversey is a company that values the impact it has on the economy, environment, and society. The company has demonstrated unwavering dedication to fulfilling its mission of building a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable world by leveraging innovation and collaboration to deliver top-tier solutions that have empowered countless industries to go green. Following its monumental achievement in the CSR Awards 2024, we at Acquisition International magazine look forward to seeing how the future of corporate social responsibility will take shape under the expert guidance of Diversey. Contact: Nihan Sevinc Email: [email protected] Company: Diversey Web Address: https://diversey.com/en The Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) landscape is evolving at a rapid pace, as consumers and businesses alike pay increasing attention to the impact their actions have on aspects of the world, including the economy, environment, and society. One organisation currently championing this transition is Diversey, a Solenis company that provides cleaning, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions for a myriad of industries. We learn more from Sherif Fahmy, SouthEast Asia Vice President, Diversey, below. O
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