Sustainability
Our Commitment to the Future
At Ricca Chemical Company, we believe that chemistry has the power to drive a more sustainable future. Chemistry is necessary for the continuation of several critical industries: Food and Beverage, Agriculture, Pharmaceutical, Energy, Clinical, Pulp and Paper, and more. Sustainable practices in the chemical manufacturing industry can have ripple effects throughout society by reducing chemical waste and contamination, fueling environmental research, and lowering our carbon footprint. Through responsible sourcing, efficient manufacturing, and waste reduction, we are committed to reducing our environmental impact, while delivering the highest quality reagents and solutions.
Our dedication to continual improvement has led us to seek 3rd party assistance from EcoVadis to identify and implement strategic development initiatives. EcoVadis is an organization that assesses businesses in 4 key areas of sustainability: Environmental Management, Ethics, Labor & Human Rights, and Sustainable Procurement. They provide a rating based on this assessment and provide tools and resources to help develop, plan, and implement new sustainable practices. Since 2023, Ricca Chemical Company has been annually assessed. We have been awarded a Commitment Badge in recognition of our sustainability achievement and improving our score from 2024 to 2025. We will be re-assessed in 2026. Official EcoVadis recognition.
In addition to working with EcoVadis, RICCA Chemical Company participates in the Supplier Leadership on Climate Transition (Supplier LOCT), an online learning collaborative that provides guidance on measuring and reporting on greenhouse gas emissions and setting science-based targets. This program is a collaboration of global brands and suppliers committed to carbon emissions reductions. Through our participation in the global LOCT collaborative, we have completed the development of our greenhouse gas Scope 1, 2 footprint, are in-process of developing our scope 3 footprint, and have earned our Scope 1 and 2 and Scope 3 badges.
To learn more about Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, check out the Environmental Protection Agency's guide.
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| Signifies our development of a Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas footprint that meets GHG Protocol and Science-Based Targets Initiative standards with the support of the Supplier LOCT collaborative. |
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Signifies our in-process development of a Scope 3 greenhouse gas footprint that meets GHG Protocol and Science-Based Targets Initiative standards with the support of the Supplier LOCT collaborative. |
Our Sustainable Procurement Commitment:
We believe procurement can help build fairer, more resilient, and lower-carbon supply chains. We commit to:
- Doing no harm by rejecting practices that exploit people or damage the planet.
- Working together with partners and peers to accelerate sustainable progress.
- Leading by example by embedding responsibility and integrity into our decisions.
- Sharing knowledge openly to create broader impact and improvement.
- Focusing on the future to leave a positive, lasting legacy for people and the planet.
*This statement reflects our intent to align with the Sustainable Procurement Pledge's values while continuing to grow and improve our practices. The
Sustainable Procurement Pledge (SPP) platform is a non-profit space for peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and collaboration of those committed to embedding sustainability in their procurement practices.*
For more information, check out our Supplier Code of Conduct:
