Acme-Hardesty Successfully Passes Responsible Distribution Verification, Sustaining Commitment to Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (EHS&S) Performance
Blue Bell, PA – Today, Acme-Hardesty announced that it has successfully passed its NACD Responsible Distribution® verification for the current three-year cycle, reaffirming the company’s commitment to the health, safety, and security of its employees, community, and the environment. Responsible Distribution is the National Association of Chemical Distributor’s (NACD) third-party-verified environmental, health, safety, and security program that allows members to demonstrate their pledge to continuous performance improvement in every phase of chemical storage, handling, transportation, and disposal.
“Responsible Distribution is critical to the chemical distribution industry’s ability to safely deliver more than 30 million tons of product every year,” said NACD President and CEO Eric R. Byer. “Through their successful verification, Acme-Hardesty and its senior leadership team have committed to continuous improvement in the responsible management and handling of oleochemicals and castor oil derivatives that ensures NACD members effectively support the industries America relies on most, such as agrochemicals, life sciences, personal care, phase change, polyurethanes, paint & coatings, lubes and grease, manufacturing equipment, and many others.”
The Responsible Distribution program requires third-party verification of facilities against a set of guiding principles, including strict adherence to widely accepted industry and business practices and participation with interested entities in creating responsible laws, regulations, and systems to help safeguard our communities, workplaces, and environment.
Participation in Responsible Distribution has significant benefits, including education and training in health, safety, security, and environmental performance; better documentation of company policies; improved communication with local communities; reduced audit time and costs; and increased credibility.
“Acme-Hardesty is proud to be a member of NACD. We take our commitment to Responsible Distribution seriously. As we continue to grow, our partnership with NACD becomes even more integral to our future success” – Bryan A. Huston, VP National Accts. & Inside Sales
About NACD
To learn more about Responsible Distribution, visit www.nacd.com/rd/about/.
About Acme-Hardesty
Acme-Hardesty celebrates our 80th Anniversary! A division of Jacob Stern & Sons, Inc., Acme-Hardesty is one of the largest North American distributors of castor oil and derivatives, oleochemical derivatives, bio-based products, preservatives, and surfactants, as well as a full range of renewable palm-based glycerine, fatty acids, fatty alcohols and specialty esters. A member of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), Acme-Hardesty champions the use of sustainable, renewable products and the development of bio-based solutions for real-world applications in the future.
For more information, visit www.acme-hardesty.com.
