Valicor Environmental Services Joins the UN Global Compact to Advance Sustainable Practices
MONROE, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Valicor Environmental Services (“Valicor”), a leading provider of centralized waste treatment services in North America, is pleased to announce its recent membership in the United Nations Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative. This significant step underscores Valicor’s commitment to aligning its business operations and strategies with the ten principles of the UN Global Compact, covering human rights, labor, environmental protection, and anti-corruption.
Joining the United Nations Global Compact marks an important milestone in Valicor Environmental Services’ ongoing journey to contribute to a sustainable global economy. As a member, Valicor will advance its commitment to sustainability and social responsibility by integrating the Compact’s principles into its core strategy and operations. This alignment strengthens the company’s foundation as it works to deliver environmentally responsible services in waste and wastewater treatment and recycling for clients across various industrial sectors.
“As part of the United Nations Global Compact, we are thrilled to join thousands of companies worldwide dedicated to making positive impacts on our environment and society,” said Steve Hopper, Chief Executive Officer of Valicor. “Our commitment to sustainability is foundational, and we are ready to deepen our contribution by championing practices that support a resilient planet and equitable communities.”
The membership aligns seamlessly with Valicor’s existing initiatives, including their rigorous environmental policy and innovative programs in waste treatment and management, which already help to conserve resources and reduce waste footprints for clients. “In 2023 alone, we recovered 92% of water from oily wastewater intake, treating and reintroducing it to beneficial uses like surface water recharge,” said Harrison Lee, Vice President, Marketing at Valicor. “Supporting our clients in their efforts to advance UNSDG #6 – clean water and sanitation – is both a responsibility and an honor for us.”
As a member of the United Nations Global Compact, Valicor Environmental Services joins a global community of over 15,000 companies and organizations. Valicor looks forward to contributing to the Compact’s collaborative efforts, sharing its expertise in resource management, and learning from others committed to sustainable development goals.
Valicor is part of the Pritzker Private Capital family of companies.
About Valicor Environmental Services
Valicor is the largest provider of non-hazardous wastewater treatment services in North America. Leveraging its extensive fleet of tankers and a network of strategically located centralized wastewater treatment facilities, the Company transports, processes, repurpose, and recycles a diverse set of wastewater streams that result from the manufacture of industrial and consumer goods. The Company’s mission-critical services allow customers to meet federal, state, and local regulations by safely and responsibly disposing of oily water, leachate, soaps, line flush waste, and similar waste streams and it also provides a diverse set of landfill solidification, product destruction, and waste-to-energy services. As an ISO 14001 certified organization, Valicor takes great pride in its environmental compliance process. For more information, visit www.Valicor.com.
Contacts
For additional information:
Harrison Lee
Valicor Environmental Services
(800) 279-1134
