Sustainability
Sustainability Core Values
We continually work to improve our organization to be a responsible business that benefits our employees, our customers and the communities in which we operate. That continuous improvement mindset guides our decision-making process to ensure we continue to provide the highest-quality products that are developed and produced in a manner that reflects our commitment to be an environmentally, socially and economically responsible organization. “Our Core” includes:
Our Accomplishments
Volunteering Programs
We encourage employees to give back to their communities through corporate-sponsored volunteer opportunities.
Supply Chain Sustainability
We comply with applicable global laws and regulations and demand the highest standards from our supply chain partners
Sustainability Governance
We focus on storing, handling, recycling and disposing of materials responsibly and safely, striving to prevent and minimize waste, while acting as good stewards of the environments in which we live and operate.
Associate Driven Safety Team
We are committed to furthering safety knowledge and compliance in our facilities through participation in employee-led improvement activities.
Packaging Scorecard
We maintain a focus on our internal and external packaging scorecards to ensure compliance with industry standards related to use of materials, environmental standards and energy efficiency.
Lean Manufacturing
Our manufacturing teams are driven to reduce wasted time and resources, operating under a self-directed continuous improvement philosophy.
ISO Certification
Our ISO-9001-compliant domestic manufacturing facilities produce world-class tapes with return rates of less than 1/10th of 1%.
Energy Surveys/Reduction Program
We prevent and minimize manufacturing waste by performing annual energy reduction assessments that monitor the use of water, natural gas and electricity, as well as emissions related to VOCs and greenhouse gases.
Charitable Giving
We actively invest in the communities in which we live and work through a combination of monetary and product donations in support of educational and recreational organizations.
Chemical Approvals
We adhere to the strict requirements of relevant chemical legislation to ensure employee, consumer, and environmental protection.
Code of Conduct
Our commitment has been, and will continue to be, to adhere to the highest standards of ethical conduct from our employees, officers, directors and business partners.
Education Assistance
We encourage professional and personal growth of our employees by supporting their educational expenses related to undergraduate, graduate and certification coursework.
Employee Wellness
We put our employees’ health and well-being at the forefront of our priorities by offering a variety of health management programs and on-site wellness services.
Ethical Sourcing
We are committed to zero tolerance of human trafficking, indentured servitude, or forced or coerced labor of any kind, and hold our global supply chain to the same standards.
Responsible Forestry
We are committed to the responsible sourcing of fibers/paper and the sustainable management of the forests which produce these materials.