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Avmor releases first Sustainability Report

Avmor releases its inaugural Sustainability Report today, sharing important corporate sustainability achievements and demonstrating transparency in the cleaning product manufacturing industry.

“The publication of this report is an important recognition of Avmor’s commitment to the continual improvement of our sustainability performance within our day to day operations and furthering our mandate of offering greener cleaning products to the marketplace,” says Mattie Chinks, president of Avmor. “Our commitment to our customers and the environment began with greener products and services and drives Avmor to continually improve the sustainability of our business practices today. This report was the natural next step for us.”

Highlights of the sustainability achievements reported on by Avmor include:
• Reducing its waste water output by 79% (from 2003 to 2011);
• Reducing its energy consumption by 45% (from 2003 to 2011);
• Launching 12 new green products in 2010 and 2011;
• Certifying 43 of its products with the trusted EcoLogo Program;
• Receiving ISO 14001:2004 certification for environmental management systems in 2010; and
• Developing a green procurement policy and supplier questionnaire in 2010 to evaluate all vendors and materials against a number of sustainability requirements.

Visit http://www.avmor.com/ to read Avmor’s 2010/2011 Sustainability Report and learn about other green cleaning for health initiatives.