‘Go Green’ is a long-term sustainability journey that aims to replace products based on coal and other fossil fuels with alternative renewable raw materials. The company is developing a sustainability-first mindset across the board, which will then translate into tangible improvements in lowering global warming potential (GWP) throughout the business, minimizing environmental impact.
“We are finding more and more that customers’ commitment and understanding of the importance around environmental issues and sustainability are on the forefront of people’s minds when they make decisions on what type of media to use,” said Rae Marie Harber, Jacobi Group business development director of the Americas. “There is a noticeable shift in the industry to find new innovations that help serve the many different applications in the most sustainable way. It's an exciting time to be in the business and will ultimately benefit all in the future.”
Jacobi’s expanded reactivation facilities in Europe make it easier for customers to send back spent media and have it recycled, rather than simply using virgin carbon repeatedly.
Long term, Jacobi has a goal to become the most sustainable supplier of activated carbon and ion exchange resins, replacing out-sourced fossil-based products within 10 years as much as possible. Jacobi’s most sustainable products are now marked with a stamp, to help customers make the most sustainable choice quickly and easily.
Jim Knepper, Jacobi Group president of the Americas, said: “While all of us at Jacobi fully believe in our sustainability journey and the reasons for it, make no mistake – we will not succeed without true partnerships with customers, suppliers, and technology partners. We invite all to join our journey.”
