WILMINGTON, Delaware (News release) --Solenis, a leading global producer of specialty chemicals for water-intensive industries, was awarded Sappi's 2024 Supplier Sustainability Leadership Award. The award recognizes the shared commitment to sustainability demonstrated by both Sappi and Solenis, underscored by the fact that both companies have achieved a Platinum rating from EcoVadis.
According to Sappi, Solenis was selected based on its excellence in sustainability leadership through the Platinum rating, as well as its focus on R&D efforts to develop new technologies that support customers in sustainability, recycling, water cleanliness, reduction and reuse, energy efficiency and plastic-to-fiber conversions.
"We are proud to recognize Solenis with our 2024 Supplier Sustainability Leadership Award for their exceptional commitment to sustainability," said Mike Haws, President and CEO of Sappi North America. "Their Platinum rating demonstrates their commitment to sustainability and their innovative solutions and dedication to reducing environmental impact have set a benchmark for the industry."
"On behalf of Solenis and its employees, we are honored to receive this recognition from Sappi," said Ed Connors, Solenis Chief Business Officer, Americas. "Our customers are essential in our commitment to sustainability as we partner with them to drive value through sustainable solutions. We're proud to partner with our customers like Sappi and together work toward creating a more sustainable future for our planet."
Sappi's procurement process values trust, collaboration and sharing of best practices with suppliers who embrace the vision for a more renewable and responsible world through commercially viable and sustainable solutions.
"Working jointly with all committed suppliers, Sappi continues to advance mutual sustainability goals that ultimately help all of us achieve our mission of improving sustainability through People, Planet and Prosperity," said Manoj Sujanani, Chief Procurement Officer at Sappi. "It's a way to engage, collaborate and develop trust. We tell our suppliers to bring us your best ideas, and the momentum has continued to build as we implement these ideas and suggestions in our procurement practices."
