Product stewardship throughout the value chain
The nature of the complex chemistry in our products and manufacturing processes means that we sometimes have to use chemicals that are potentially hazardous.
JM鈥檚 product stewardship processes, and our commitment to Responsible Care庐, a global initiative of the chemical industry, are central to ensuring our products should not pose any risk to humans or the environment when used responsibly and as intended, and that we comply with all relevant laws and regulations. We require the same of our suppliers, see our Supplier Code of Conduct, supporting them when we identify deficiencies in e.g. hazard classifications or regulatory compliance. Our customers can access support on how to handle and dispose of our products safely, beyond what we provide in our safety data sheets, via published guides and direct engagement with product specialists. In the event of an incident with a JM product, a 24-hour global emergency response telephone service is in place to provide safety information in the local language. We continue to comply with all applicable health and safety, labelling and marketing regulations, and voluntary codes.
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
We are aware of the increasing levels of concern over potential risks posed by a subset of PFAS entering the environment and are committed to reducing our uses, developing alternatives, better understanding and limiting impacts on human health and the environment from PFAS in our operations and products.
Biotechnology in JM
We continue to invest in growing our biocatalyst product-offering and manufacturing capabilities, within our Life Sciences Technology business. Biocatalysts deliver sustainability and safety benefits to traditional catalysts, such as requiring less energy intensive reaction conditions and reduced need for organic solvents. Our biocatalysts are manufactured using genetically engineered microorganisms. None of our biocatalyst products contain live organisms at the point of supply to our customers.
Please see our sustainability performance databook for more information.
Go back
Return to the sustainability page for an overview of our framework and goals.