Surface Hygiene Specialist GOJO Sets New Principles

Surface Hygiene Specialist GOJO Sets New Principles Skin and surface hygiene specialist GOJO Industries-Europe has published its "Green Journey" manifesto. The manifesto sets out principles aimed at saving the planet by creating genuine sustainable value, supported by four core principles and their related commitments: plastics and circularity, clean chemistry, resilience and climate responsibility, and team development.

Cartridges to Be Made from 100% Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate (R-PET)

The plastics and circularity principle aims to integrate circularity principles into GOJO's operations by focusing on product design to address the single-use plastics problem and achieve zero waste. The first commitment to this goal has already been realized and is also a first for the hygiene market: as of May 2023, all of GOJO's foldable refillable cartridges will be made from 100% recycled polyethylene terephthalate (R-PET), which allows plastic material to be produced without consuming natural resources and without raising carbon emissions. This principle also includes gradually replacing virgin plastic with recycled plastic in produced packaging, with targets of a 30% reduction in virgin plastic use by 2025 and achieving 100% recyclable plastic in all GOJO cartridges and bottles.

To Offer Alternatives Avoiding Biocidal Use

GOJO will continue to develop innovative and safe hygiene solutions to promote greater health and wellbeing. Among specific targets is ensuring that 100% of cosmetic formulas meet the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) 301 principle as biodegradable by 2030. The company also plans to eliminate sensitizing fragrances and offer alternatives that avoid biocidal use.

Net Zero by 2050 at the Latest

The resilience and climate responsibility target focuses on carbon reduction through monitoring and reducing emissions across the value chain. Having recently completed a carbon footprint assessment at its headquarters and production facility in France, GOJO has set a target to reach net zero by no later than 2050. GOJO commits to reaching this carbon-neutral balance through the Science Based Targets initiative system. It has set its first targets toward achieving this goal as: reducing energy consumption by 20% by 2025, reducing solid waste by 20% by 2025, reducing liquid waste by 20% by 2024, and reducing water consumption by 20% for field operations.

To Regularly Monitor Staff Satisfaction Levels

GOJO is committed to developing the leadership potential of each individual to deliver enhanced collective performance by placing people—the drivers of change—at the center of its organization and decision-making. In addition to supporting the career and skills development of its employees, it targets achieving a score of 86/100 on the Gender Equality Index by 2024 and will regularly monitor staff satisfaction levels. Source