Sustainability

Clean water Clean impact

At Usalco, we strive to leave a positive impact on the environment and society. Through our deliberate approach and continuous monitoring of our efforts, we aim to achieve our goal of zero incidents, zero accidents, and zero environmental releases.

Always leave a place better than you found it

At Usalco, we believe the environment is a gift and it’s the responsibility of companies to create a sustainable and low-impact industry.

We take a deliberate approach to sustainability

Our sustainable framework evaluates facilities, products, and workflows, so we can streamline processes and reduce energy usage across our company and supply chains.

We commit to putting safety above all

At Usalco, safety comes first. Accidents can be prevented and everyone has the right to a safe workplace. Our work prioritizes the safety of people, customers, and communities.

Continually monitor our impact

We measure our progress against specific metrics, developing products and systems that protect our natural water resources.

Our goal is
zero incidents,
zero accidents, and
zero environmental releases

Our goals

Reduce energy
intesity per ton by 10%
10%
Reduce average highway
miles per delivery by 15%
15%
Reduce non-hazardous
waste per ton by 10%
10%

Our Sustainability Report

Usalco is committed to improving sustainability, inclusivity, and equality in everything we do. We invest in our employees, R&D, and new technologies to create a more sustainable future for water treatment. And our existing and emerging technologies address many of the challenges faced by aging water-treatment infrastructure. We partner with customers and leading innovators, and hire dedicated people who share our vision. You can learn more about our goals and progress in the report published below.

Request Sustainability Report

Responsible Care Management System®

Usalco is proudly certified under the American Chemistry Council’s Responsible Care Management System® (RCMS®). This certification highlights our commitment to quality, safety, and sustainability in manufacturing water treatment chemicals.

Responsible Care Management System

Our EHS&S Policy

Usalco commits to the Responsible Care Guiding Principles as defined by the American Chemistry Council (ACC).


We commit to building a culture that encourages participation and accountability of employees at all levels of the business to develop and maintain the Responsible Care Management System (RCMS) that will enable a safe and secure environment.


We have adopted a risk-based approach to operating our RCMS. We commit to providing suitable training to our employees to promote their understanding of Responsible Care and their impacts.


We establish goals, measure our performance, and provide transparent reporting of our progress to our stakeholders.


We pledge to continuously improve our environmental, health, safety, and security performance to ensure sustainability across our company and throughout our supply chains.

– Ken Gayer, CEO

EHS&S Policy