Implementing and practicing sustainable business operations are fundamental at Zep Inc. We continuously seek to reduce waste in our own operations and create products and services for customers that minimize negative impacts on the environment.

We believe sustainable practices:

• Reduce pollution and encourage environmental best practices;
• Avoid depletion of the earth's finite natural resources;
• Reduce the risks associated with chemical usage and disposal; and
• Enhance the working environment and quality of life for our customers.
  

Our Zep GreenLink™ product range is but one example of our commitment to environmentally conscious product development. The line includes products certified by Green Seal®, EcoLogo, and the EPA’s Design for the Environment (DfE) program. We also have our own standards, which certify eligible products as Environmentally Preferred Products. All Zep GreenLink™ products meet the same demanding, 17-point formulation criteria.

As another example, our Selig product line depends on an extensive staff of chemists, engineers and Environmental Health & Safety regulatory support specialists dedicated to meeting the changing environmental needs of our customers. Our commitment to this goal is reflected in our GREENLINE® family of products that conform to the strict environmental requirements in place of many of our private and public sector customers.

In our own operations, Zep Inc. works to reduce energy consumption, packaging, water usage, and other wastes in our facilities and manufacturing processes, increasing the percentage of recycled content for packaging and through the development of environmentally friendly cleaning solutions.

Zep Inc. is committed to and focused on sustainability not solely because of the business opportunity it presents, but because our employees care about the communities we serve and about preserving our natural resources for generations to come.