Thermphos is fully aware of the risks and environmental burdens associated with the manufacture and distribution of phosphorus products. We are committed to the safety and health of our employees and third parties. We ensure that we always comply with all laws and regulations. In many cases, we take even more extensive measures than the law prescribes.
Product stewardship reduces impact every step of the way
Our product stewardship program aims at eliminating safety risks and any potential negative environmental impact at every stage of their lifecycle.
- During production, we focus on reducing energy consumption and process emissions. We take extensive measures to recover production waste and avoid its release into the environment.
- We advise all parties involved — employees, suppliers, partners, transport companies, and customers — on the safest way to handle our products. We even train emergency services near our sites on how to handle incidents.
Our product stewardship stimulates sustainable development and creates benefits for all parties.
- Improved overall safety, health, and environmental performance
- Increased confidence in Thermphos International and its products through stringent safety, health, and environmental controls
- Strengthened market position through improved safety, health, environmental performance of all products
- Win-win situations for Thermphos, customers, and suppliers through chain integration
- Opening new markets as a result of product performance and innovations
Compliance with laws and regulations
Thermphos complies with all laws and official regulations concerning safety and environment.
Moreover, we subscribe voluntarily to the following covenants:
- Declaration of Intent concerning the implementation of environmental policy in the chemical industry
- Long-term agreement on energy-saving
- Packaging Covenant II
- Damage and prevention regulation concerning air pollution