Press Release: Maha Chemicals awarded EcoVadis Silver Rating

Maha Chemicals is proud to announce that we have been awarded the EcoVadis Silver Rating for our sustainable efforts for the first year! We are in the top 8% of companies rated by the esteemed internationally recognized agency (with a presence in 160 countries globally (EcoVadis, n.d.)), in the chemicals and agrochemical products wholesale industry. EcoVadis assesses organizations based on 4 different sustainability pillars – Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Procurement (EcoVadis, n.d.). Such assessment provides a comprehensive insight into the sustainability theme, especially the business aspect of it, as more than often, one would associate it with just the environmental pillar of sustainability. 

Silver EcoVadis Medal

Interesting Highlights & Commendable Sustainable Policies, Initiatives

Maha Chemicals places a strong emphasis on sustainable procurement, purchasing its products and raw materials from sustainable sources. As such, in­­ the earlier stage of 2021, Maha Chemicals is being awarded the Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) Supply Chain Certification, for choosing to purchase palm oil and similar products from sustainable sources. Click HERE to find out more about RSPO!

Also, Maha Chemicals was assessed to have interesting environmental policies in place – its recycle and reuse programs and promotion campaign! In 2021, Maha Chemicals roll out its e-waste recycling program. Click HERE to find out more about the initiative!

Not forgetting the labor and human rights aspect of sustainability, where Maha Chemicals was assessed to have good initiatives and actions put in place, caring for its talents (employees). For instance, the provision of additional leave beyond standard government-regulated vacation days for all its Maha Talents. At Maha, all its employees are talented in their ways and field. As the saying goes, people are an organization’s most valuable asset and this statement is truly illustrated in Maha, where the organization cares strongly for its employees, especially in tough times like COVID-19. 

Road Ahead

In 2022, Maha Chemicals will further strengthen its focus on green and sustainability and work towards being the preferred partner for sustainable chemistry for all our stakeholders – our suppliers, our customers, and our people. If you are an advocate for sustainability and are interested in a sustainable collaboration, kindly fill up the contact form (click HERE). At Maha Chemicals, we look forward to a sustainable 2022!