Committed to Improving Quality of Life
Sustainable sourcing is at the core of what we do.
We are committed to developing products and solutions that help lead us toward a better and more sustainable future, a world where economic growth and environmental protection go hand-in-hand. It’s why we invest in renewable resources. It’s why sustainable sourcing is at the core of what we do.
Kensing is driven to improving the quality of life of every one of our team members, and every one of our customers and their consumers. Our long-term global goals for the environment, safety, employees and society drive us. At Kensing, we bring the same passion for our products into improving the world around us.
Kensing was awarded the Responsible Care certification for its operations in Kankakee, IL, its global headquarters and the largest of its 5 global manufacturing sites. Launched in the U.S. in 1988, Responsible Care® is the global chemical industry’s leading safety and sustainability initiative, driving continual improvement and supporting innovative progress in manufacturing operations and supply chain. At its core Responsible Care means working every year to protect the health and safety of people and planet. It means taking action to ensure the business of chemistry is safe, both inside the facility and through the supply chain. Responsible care requires companies to conduct third-party audits to confirm their successful implementation of its requirements.
Kensing has been awarded a Platinum EcoVadis Sustainability Rating, placing the company among the top 1% of organizations worldwide for sustainability performance. The rating evaluates four key areas: Environment, Labor and Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement, and recognizes companies that demonstrate exceptional commitment to sustainable practices. The EcoVadis rating is widely recognized as the most trusted business sustainability assessment globally.
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Palm kernel oil is an essential ingredient in many of our sulfates. But its heavy global demand, particularly in recent years, has been a source of significant environmental damage. That’s why we are a committed and active member of RSPO, an organization created to make sustainable palm oil, and only use palm-based specialty ingredients that are certified as sustainable.
Kensing has been awarded the Living Wage Seal, for US operations, reinforcing our commitment to social responsibility and fair compensation. We ensure wages that cover essential needs and a decent standard of living. Kensing has a global goal of 100% employees being paid a living wage by 2030.
Kensing has been recognized on the CDP 2024 Supplier Engagement Assessment (SEA) A List, earning a place among global leaders for supplier engagement on climate action. The assessment evaluates how effectively companies work with their supply chains to measure and reduce emissions, increase transparency, and build climate resilience. The CDP is widely regarded as one of the most trusted benchmarks for corporate climate leadership.
In 2024, we received an A rating from the non-profit environmental organisation CDP for its climate change disclosures, along with a B rating for its most recent disclosures on water and forests. These results highlight Kensing’s strong commitment and transparency in addressing climate, water, and forest-related risks and opportunities.