Americhem Wins Silver EcoVadis Medal For Sustainability Leadership

Americhem, a leading manufacturer of custom colour masterbatch and additives, has received the Silver EcoVadis Medal, placing the company in the top 15% of sustainable businesses globally. CEO John Richard attributes this achievement to the collective effortsof employees and partners, signaling a commitment to setting new sustainability standards.

In the past year, Americhem has focused on sustainability across process, product and people. Innovative technologies like Cold Pounding in Denmark have reduced energy usage by up to 85%, while U.S. sites aim for zero resin loss with Operation Clean Sweep membership. Product-wise, solutions like Solution Dyeing and nBalance support customers’ sustainability goals by reducing water usage and enabling post-consumer recycled materials.

Americhem also prioritizes employee well-being and community engagement, fostering higher satisfaction and participation. Looking ahead, the company plans to enhance its product portfolio with more sustainability features, expand into recycling applications and conduct ongoing life cycle assessments on all products.