We are committed to being a sustainability leader in the chemical value chain through innovation and engagement with our people, communities and industry partners. Our environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy is built around our vision of moving toward a greener, safer and smarter future.
We believe we have a responsibility to operate in an environmentally and socially responsible way. And perhaps more importantly, we simply want to.
Our commitment to sustainability is an ongoing journey as we work to understand our impact and move toward a greener, safer and smarter future.
We look to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals as a guide for our sustainability initiatives. The areas in which we believe we can make an impact are highlighted below.
We have developed measurable environmental goals for our sustainability program that we aim to achieve over the next one to 10 years. They include:
- Creating a baseline of energy, GHGs, water, and waste by the end of Q2 2022 and set goals to reduce impacts of baseline.
- Issuing the company’s first sustainability report in 2023.
- Converting 25% of last mile and drayage fleet to be alternative fuel by 2030.
- Meeting 100% Federal emissions regulations for tractors and trailers by 2027.
- Creating a plan for the expansion of aero deflector use on the dry bulk fleet by end of 2024.
- Creating supplier code of conduct by the end of Q3 2023 and educating 100% of strategic suppliers on the code by the end of 2023.
- Requesting strategic suppliers to submit the environmental survey by end of 2023.
Quantix is investing in an environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy to create business value for its investors, customers, workforce, and communities in which Quantix operates. In the white paper linked below, we discuss the value proposition of an ESG strategy, what Quantix is doing for ESG, and the importance of these strategies for private equity firms.
Workplace Safety
We ensure our employees know they are responsible and accountable for contributing to a safe working environment, for fostering safe workplace attitudes, and for operating in a socially responsible manner.
Workforce Empowerment
We treat people fairly and with dignity, and ensure diversity, equality, inclusion, and respect for human rights is embedded into our culture.
Environment
We recognize that pollution prevention, environmental protection, and resource conservation are key to a sustainable environment and seek to integrate these concepts into business decision making.
Innovation
We innovate and find opportunities to be more productive, responsible, and industry-leading.
Community Involvement
We provide employment, educational, and economic opportunities in the communities in which we operate.
Invested in Electric Vehicle Trucks
- One of the first companies to get 2 production 579EV units off the line – arrived August 2022.
- Plan to use for drayage service on the east coast.
Invested in Electronic Vehicle Trucks
- One of the first companies to get 2 production 579EV units off the line – to arrive Q2 2022.
- Used for drayage service on the east coast.
- Plans for fleet expansion.
Launched the Safety Insight Program
- Safety InSight is a safety awareness and engagement program launched October 2021.
- Provides key safety messages and training to all managers for consistent safety messaging across the organization.
- Allows managers to use teach coach praise cards to correct any problematic behavior or acknowledge positive safety-related behaviors.
Patented an Aero-Deflector
- Patented the use of our aerodynamic air deflector.
- This deflector – also called a tank trailer wrap – reduces wind drag
and helps increase fuel efficiency. - We will create a plan by the end of 2024 on how to expand use of aero deflectors on the dry bulk fleet by end of 2024.
Patented an Aero-Deflector
- Patented the use of our aerodynamic air deflector.
- This deflector – also called a tank trailer wrap – reduces wind drag
and helps increase fuel efficiency. - Pilot begins Q2 2022 with the goal to expand to 20% of our dry
bulk fleet by 2025.
Driving Diversity, Equality and Inclusion
- We are committed to building business practices that seek out talented, diverse people, provide equal opportunities in all aspects of employment.
- It is our mission for every employee to feel safe, welcome, and respected at work and be given the opportunity to develop and advance.
- We have a DEI Committee focused on planning educational events for employees and building programming for DEI.
We are actively involved with several industry organizations that align with our ESG goals. Many of our employees are board or committee members within these groups, and we are consistently evaluating new ones to join as we look to build upon our sustainability commitments, individually and collectively.
- Quantix is a proud partner of the American Chemistry Council, an association dedicated to engaging companies who are in the business of chemistry.
- Quantix is actively involved on ACC committees, helping build best practices for the industry, and holds several ACC Responsible Care certifications.
- In 2021, Quantix in-plant services within a chemical manufacturer became the American Chemistry Council’s first-ever Responsible Care® certification for operations within a customer’s plant.
- Over 50 percent of our locations are certified for Responsible Care, with the goal to certify all locations under our corporate certification by end of 2022.
- Quantix achieved Operation Clean Sweep blue status in October 2021.
- OCS blue recognizes existing OCS members who excel within the original program, allowing Quantix to commit to additional training, reporting, inspections and procedural enhancements focus on pellet loss prevention, containment, and clean-up.
- In 2022, Quantix joined the Alliance to End Plastic Waste, a global non-profit organization that brings together government, companies and communities to end plastic waste in the environment.
- As a member company, Quantix will participate in projects with other Alliance members to brainstorm and push initiatives forward to create opportunities within the circular economy.
- Quantix is a proud supporter and corporate partner of Truckers Against Trafficking.
- Quantix trains all employees on the mission and value of Truckers Against Trafficking and provides awareness materials to all drivers and facilities.
- Keep Berkeley Beautiful is an organization based in Berkeley County, SC, which is home to one of our export facilities.
- Quantix is active on the board of Keep Berkeley Beautiful, ensuring we take responsibility for our environment, especially near essential and protected South Carolina waterways.
- Quantix is part of the TRANSCAER Corporate Members Program which enables TRANSCAER to provide quality training programs throughout the year and funding for hazmat equipment and advanced training for emergency responders. We also support TRANSCAER at a State Coordinator level, participating in efforts for safe handling and transportation of hazardous materials.
We are actively involved with several industry organizations that align with our ESG goals. Many of our employees are board or committee members within these groups, and we are consistently evaluating new ones to join as we look to build upon our sustainability commitments, individually and collectively.
- Quantix is a proud partner of the American Chemistry Council, an association dedicated to engaging companies who are in the business of chemistry.
- Quantix is actively involved on ACC committees, helping build best practices for the industry, and holds several ACC Responsible Care certifications.
- In 2021, Quantix in-plant services at Kuraray became the American Chemistry Council’s first-ever Responsible Care® certification for operations within a customer’s plant.
- Over 50 percent of our locations are certified for Responsible Care, with the goal to certify all locations under our corporate certification by end of 2022.
- Quantix achieved Operation Clean Sweep blue status in October 2021.
- OCS blue recognizes existing OCS members who excel within the original program, allowing Quantix to commit to additional training, reporting, inspections and procedural enhancements focus on pellet loss prevention, containment, and clean-up.
- Keep Berkeley Beautiful is an organization based in Berkeley County, SC, which is home to one of our export facilities.
- Quantix is active on the board of Keep Berkeley Beautiful, ensuring we take responsibility for our environment, especially near essential and protected South Carolina waterways.
- Quantix supports Transcaer at a State Coordinator level, participating in Transcaer efforts for safe handling and transportation of hazardous materials.
