Sun Chemical has released its 2015 Sustainability Report, which showcases its eco-efficiency through data-driven metrics, as well as examples of how suppliers are contributing to the company's environmental footprint.
The company has also just named Jeffrey Shaw chief supply chain, quality and business improvement officer. In this role, Shaw will be responsible for optimising Sun Chemical’s entire supply chain, from the purchase of raw materials and the scheduling of the company’s plants, to managing market-based stock levels and the shipping of finished products to customers worldwide.
The sustainability report describes six case studies to show how Sun Chemical's balanced scorecard approach is used to evaluate its suppliers' environmental performance, helping to ensure that suppliers remain vigilant in developing new technology that reduces the overall environmental footprint of their products.
Some of the highlights from the report identify those commitments within Sun Chemical's supply chain covering raw materials, distribution and internal fleet cars.
"We're going beyond providing meaningful data that will help meet customer goals," said Gary Andrzejewski, Sun Chemical's corporate VP of environmental affairs. "We are showing concrete examples of things our suppliers are doing to help Sun Chemical meet and improve upon its eco-efficiency goals. It is our goal to both improve our processes and manufacture products that help our customers better meet their environmental goals. We can only do that by ensuring our suppliers are also doing their part to contribute to sustainable practices."