Kalsec releases first CSR report

Kalsec, Inc. shares its first social responsibility report which draws attention to the company’s sustainability efforts. Highlights from the report include:

•  Participation in the Sustainable Agriculture Initiative (SAI) Platform

•  Opening of the Farmhouse Early Learning Center, providing on-site child care for employees

•  Increased productivity per acre for rosemary and orange paprika

•  Significant investments in solar energy

•  Technical laboratory facilities and resources added to operations in Europe, the Middle East, Africa (EMEA) and China 

Kalsec has several facilities in North America, Europe and Asia.

“We are excited to share this report highlighting our past and future ongoing commitment to social responsibility as part of the Kalsec vision to remain private and sustainable for the next 100 years,” says Dr. Scott Nykaza, chief executive officer. Kalsec will continue to report its performance annually against its social responsibility goals, beginning with this report covering 2017.

“We look forward to more stakeholder’s engagement to leverage Kalsec’s social responsibility impact,” says Jim Justice, VP corporate responsibility and resource management. From Kalamazoo, Michigan (USA), Kalsec provides innovative spice and herb flavour extracts, colours, antioxidants and advanced hop products. It has facilities in North America, Europe and Asia.