Corporate Responsibility
Halco Usa Corporate Responsibility Statement
At Halco, we believe that being a successful business means acting as a responsible, ethical, and proactive corporate citizen. We are dedicated to safeguarding the well-being of our employees, suppliers, communities, and the environment. This document outlines our initiatives and policies to promote social and environmental responsibility throughout our operations.
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Halco is committed to continuously enhancing our social impact by ensuring a safe, respectful, and thriving environment for our employees, working closely with ethical suppliers, and supporting the communities in which we operate.
1. Employees
- Respectful Work Environment: We create a workplace free from harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and any form of unprofessional conduct.
- Health and Safety: Our priority is a safe work setting, free from toxic chemicals and hazards that could lead to injury or illness.
- Education and Career Growth: We invest in the education, training, and career advancement of our employees, ensuring they have the skills and opportunities needed for success.
2. Suppliers
- Ethical Partnerships: We choose to work exclusively with suppliers who provide safe and healthy working conditions, fair wages, and reasonable working hours for all employees.
- Prohibition of Unethical Practices: Halco does not partner with suppliers that use child or prison labor. We expect our suppliers to respect intellectual property rights and refrain from engaging in corruption or bribery.
3. Community
- Investment in Education: Halco actively supports local educational initiatives, recognizing that a better-educated community is a stronger community.
- Enhancing Community Safety and Inclusion: We promote diversity and inclusion while focusing on community safety, striving to contribute positively to the neighborhoods where we operate.
Environmental Responsibility
We recognize the importance of reducing the environmental impact of our manufacturing processes and materials. At Halco, we continuously develop eco-friendly strategies to minimize our CO₂ footprint and reduce the use of hazardous chemicals, water, and packaging materials. Our environmental initiatives are rooted in the core principles of sustainability and care for the environment.
Reducing the Impact of Our Products and Operations
We value the environment and continuously develop new eco-friendly strategies in production and materials. We recognize green economy and environmental protection as mission and vision by following the following principles:
4. Raw Materials
- Eco-Friendly Alternatives: We are committed to partially replacing petrochemical-based raw materials with eco-friendly alternatives that uphold our values of “care for life” and “respect for the environment.”
- Reusability and Safety: We strictly manage chemical substances to protect both human health and the natural environment, while continuously working on developing reusable materials.
5. Sustainable Development
- Energy-Efficient Supply Chain: Our supply chain is designed around the 4R principles—Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Renewable—to create an energy-saving, high-efficiency process that minimizes waste and optimizes resource use.
6. Education and Training
- Raising Environmental Awareness: We offer comprehensive training for our employees to enhance their understanding of environmental issues and promote eco-friendly practices internally.
- Environmental Campaigns: Halco supports and promotes environmental protection campaigns, underscoring our commitment to sustainability across all facets of our business.
7. Helping Our Customers Improve Sustainability
- Fastening Materials Selection: We promote and offer select hook and loop products, including options made from 100% recycled nylon and those with fewer petrochemicals, to support greener product designs.
- Adhesive Solutions: Our solventless adhesive options are designed to reduce environmental impact while ensuring high performance in fastening applications.
- Sustainable Packaging: We select packaging materials made from recycled content and continuously explore ways to reduce packaging volumes—advising customers on innovative practices like using longer length rolls and spool wound rolls.
Halco is actively building and deploying an efficient CO₂ strategy that spans our entire supply chain and customer base. We are enhancing our metrics and data collection capabilities to continually lower our environmental impact while supporting our customers’ sustainability goals.
The Halco Advantage
Our commitment to social and environmental responsibility is woven into every facet of our business. By ensuring safe and ethical practices for employees, suppliers, and communities—and by continuously seeking eco-friendly improvements in our operations—we strive to be a leader in corporate responsibility. At Halco, our initiatives not only protect the environment but also foster sustainable growth and trust among our stakeholders.
We are proud to take concrete steps toward a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future for all. Through ongoing innovation, transparent practices, and dedicated community support, Halco is committed to making a lasting, positive impact—today and for generations to come.mpact.