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Hygiene specialist, Christeyns, has published its latest Sustainability Report, entitled ‘Towards a Greener Future’, highlighting the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainability across all areas of the business.
Christeyns is well known as a responsible and ethical business with a deep-rooted responsibility to people and the planet and sees supporting customers and protecting the planet a prerequisite for success.
Alain Bostoen, CEO, Christeyns said: “Our strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and customer satisfaction has helped us grow. Our people made a real difference. Their skills, passion, and dedication added value for our customers, helping us retain long-term partners and attract new ones.”
Some key points of the report:
- Water usage has been reduced by 11 per cent across the Group.
- Renewable sources now account for nearly 50 per cent of electricity needs helped by the increase in solar panel installations which have reduced overall energy use per tonne produced.
- For customers, the launch of LOOPIX®, an innovative pathogen detection tool for the food industry, and the increased roll out of EPIC®, an enzyme-based laundry system, are helping reduce energy and water consumption on site while effectively removing stains through precise micro-dosing.
- Christeyns has broadened its carbon footprint reporting to include over 95 per cent of operations, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the forthcoming Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
- The UK production sites have also joined EcoVadis, receiving awards that recognise their sustainability efforts.
- Having delivered approximately 24,000 hours of training, averaging 14 hours per employee, the group has strengthened its emphasis on learning and development, particularly in health and safety, which remains a key priority.
- In 2024, it welcomed 114 new colleagues through acquisitions and completed seven acquisitions across three continents. This strategic growth reinforces Christeyns’ global presence, broadening its sector reach.
The company added it is “not one for resting on its laurels”. A family business with family values, continuous improvement is ongoing. Targets for the future are ambitious but “customers, their people and the planet are at the heart of it all”.
