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At the same time, the focus on health and wellness has put the spotlight on
natural products. Consumers today are increasingly demanding responsibly
produced products using natural ingredients and that also means tougher
legal and regulatory requirements. Using sustainably manufactured products
represents a longer-term investment, but one that can help companies gain a
competitive edge.
Clariant has not limited itself to compliance with legal requirements, A holistic approach expressed in a four-phase life cycle, EcoTain®
but goes far beyond, participating in various sustainability programs provides a means of assessing and understanding the ecological,
as well as committing itself to ambitious goals under the Global economic and social impact of Clariant’s products and business
Responsible Care® Charter and the Global Product Strategy. activities over the entire value chain.
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Clariant’s certified management system forms the basis of the From the initial chemical design all the way through the product
company’s documented structural framework and complies with life cycle to recycling and waste disposal, EcoTain® supports
ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 and Responsible Care®. sustainable technologies and processes for safer chemical products.
45%
EcoTain® Values
Clariant’s environmental
goals for 20201
45% 35%
as in their use.
30% 40%
Performance & efficiency: we believe our customers deserve
sustainable products that deliver excellent performance.
1 Targeted reductions based on benchmark reference values established for the year 2005.
Absolute values can be found in the Clariant Sustainability Report.
9 EcoTain
EcoTain – Sustainable
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