The Shepherd Color Co. is Committed to Sustainability
CINCINNATI — The sustainability initiative has gained global momentum in recent years, but The Shepherd Color Co. has been implementing various forms of sustainable practices for decades. As a global producer of complex inorganic color pigments, the company has been naturally pursuing sustainability in an effort to “do what’s right” when it comes to people and the environment for over 80 years. To support its values as well as respond to customer’s needs and demands, the company’s efforts in this area continue to evolve.
For almost a decade, Shepherd Color has made a global effort to ensure that raw materials are obtained in an ethical manner. Numerous policies are in place to declare the due diligence among staff members and suppliers that they are taking measures not to source conflict minerals, like those from the Democratic Republic of Congo. “We have become more knowledgeable and more thoughtful about how we source our raw materials — not just what we make with our product but what we bring in the door,” said Chris Collesel, Purchasing Manager.