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Sustainability in How We Operate
PLENCO approaches sustainability through practical manufacturing improvements: reducing energy use, recovering usable materials, measuring emissions, and reporting progress clearly.
Measure What Matters
PLENCO tracks Scope 1 and Scope 2 manufacturing emissions across its primary product categories to better understand energy use and carbon intensity.
Improve Energy Performance
Facility upgrades, process improvements, and employee-led initiatives reduce energy use while supporting reliable manufacturing performance.
Recover More Value
Phenol recovery and regrind operations return manufacturing byproducts to production use, reducing waste and improving material efficiency.
25% Less Energy
Goal Achieved Ahead of Schedule
PLENCO joined the U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Plants initiative in 2017, committing to reduce energy use through manufacturing and operational improvements.
Recovering Value From Manufacturing Byproducts
Phenol recovery and regrind operations return manufacturing byproducts to production use.
PLENCO’s phenol recovery operation reclaims phenol from production condensate for reuse in manufacturing, reducing waste sent to wastewater treatment and lowering the need for virgin phenol.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognized PLENCO with a Letter of Commendation for its voluntary initiative to reduce toxic emissions and foster pollution prevention.
Regrind operations process production material for reuse, reducing waste and improving material efficiency while maintaining established performance and quality requirements.
Understanding Our Manufacturing Carbon Footprint
Consistent measurement helps PLENCO track manufacturing emissions and evaluate long term performance.
The data can support customer Scope 3 reporting, supplier evaluations, carbon accounting, and material selection. The assessment covers PLENCO manufacturing and storage operations and is not a full product life cycle assessment.
Standards, Compliance, and Responsible Operations
Quality, security, compliance, and transparency across PLENCO’s operations and supply chain.
PLENCO maintains recognized certifications, participates in voluntary programs, and provides documentation that supports responsible manufacturing and informed customer decisions.
ISO 9001 >
PLENCO’s quality management system is certified to ISO 9001:2015, supporting consistent processes, continuous improvement, and reliable product quality.
CTPAT
PLENCO participates in the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism program, supporting supply chain security, risk management, and collaboration with U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
RoHS & REACH >
PLENCO provides information to support customer compliance with RoHS and REACH requirements, including documentation related to regulated chemicals and restricted substances.
Conflict Minerals >
PLENCO supports responsible sourcing through conflict minerals due diligence and provides disclosure information in response to customer and regulatory requirements.
EcoVadis Assessment
PLENCO participates in the EcoVadis assessment process, which evaluates sustainability performance across environmental practices, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.