For us all, inner beauty matters as much as outer beauty. Consumers aspire to goods that bring them function, beauty and meaning - goods that are made in a more sustainable and responsible way. Archroma makes a positive contribution to this aspiration across all its core areas. From textiles to paper and emulsions we are creating powerful new processes.
Processes that enable us to get more from less;
Processes and products that support our customers' sustainability ambitions;
Processes that help us contribute to a bright and beautiful world.
Consideration - throughout the whole life of products
Our purpose is to create chemical technologies that minimize environmental impact at all stages in a product's life cycle, from extraction to disposal. Archroma's creation of sustainable value can be defined in the following 5 steps:
1. Raw material selection
We evaluate the optimum raw material to deliver performance while minimizing the impact of extraction, synthesis, use and disposal.
2. Product innovation and development
Sustainability is a major driver to deliver more and more effective solutions for our customers.
3. Production
We strive for continual improvement in processes, saving natural resources and limiting emissions, with absolute focus on safety for our people and the communities around us. Our Sustainable Effluent Treatment facility in Jamshoro is a forerunner in keeping environmental stability with Zero Liquid Discharge during the entire product process.
4. Transport and logistics
We aim to select third parties with proven ability to deliver considerately, safely and with lower impact.
5. Customer manufacturing
We work in close collaboration and partnership with our customers to continually improve their products, reduce impact on environment and develop more sustainable processes all the way through their products life-cycle.
Product Stewardship
We believe we can help make a better world with operations and products committed to ever more demanding requirements and standards.
We are working, across all parts of Archroma, to the highest standards of product stewardship. We are certified across the globe for ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001.
We support initiatives such as the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Joint roadmap with a portfolio of products that are compliant to the ZDHC Manufacturers Restricted Substance List (MRSL).
Brand & Performance Textile Specialties
Archroma is applying its expertise to create more sustainable fabrics and fashion. We create new formulas that can benefit the whole life of garments, coverings and fabrics.
We strive to lead the sector in sustainability with new processes such as Advanced Denim, Earthcolors and One Way Sustainability Service.
We continuously challenge the status quo in the deep belief that we can make our industry sustainable.
The environmental impact of textile processing has become a growing concern for global brands and their consumers. An independent global study in 2010 estimated that six million tons of textile chemicals are used each year. Add to that an estimate suggesting that textile manufacturing processes contribute close to 10 percent of the world's carbon impact.
Brand owners and retailers around the world are taking action to evaluate the environmental impact of textile treatment, dyeing and finishing processes in response to consumer concerns. It is no longer sufficient merely to comply with relevant regulations.
Archroma's Brand & Performance Textile Specialties is developing products and processes that are safer and gentler for the consumer and for the environment. Our experience demonstrates that sustainability can generate innovation, performance and considerable cost savings for our customers.
Rich earthy colors from natural waste such as almond husks that are fully traceable by the consumer at the point of purchase.
Advanced Denim - High fashion, high ecology
Archroma's award winning Advanced Denim concept allows the world's most popular fabric to be produced without compromise to design creativity nor environmental impact.
Collaborating to create new standards for textile chemicals
Archroma works in collaboration with others to deliver more sustainable solutions. Our expertise is critical in designing products and processes that then create enhanced value.
We are a system partner of bluesign(r)1, the bluesign(r) system unites the entire textile supply chain to jointly reduce its impact on people and the environment.
Packaging & Paper Specialties
We develop products to make paper, board and tissue more sustainable and recyclable. With our high level of expertise of the paper making process we help our customers to improve efficiency year after year.
Archroma helps to make paper production more efficient by using less resources and reducing discharge while delivering vibrant paper stocks. With our innovative solutions, papermakers can increase the use of recycled fibers in their paper, while improving printability and surface finish.
Archroma's paper specialists are providing solutions for the industry that meet ever tighter standards for sustainability. We are using our specialist knowledge to help our customers meet these new standards, while at the same time advising them on ways they can reduce their environmental footprint and operating costs.
By doing more with less we can create safer chemicals that also use less hazardous materials. Paper products can be made more efficiently, machinery used more effectively and more sustainable products that meet modern needs are created.
Coatings, Adhesives & Sealants
Archroma is one of the world's leading suppliers of water-based dispersions for coatings and paints. With our Mowilith(r) emulsions, Archroma has been leading the way towards more sustainable paints and construction material for over a century. It has been a recognized leader, helping to push the limits of environmental protection. Our expertise helps to deliver against higher and higher ecological standards.