A journey, not a project
Sustainability
1600 solar panels on the facility roof, PFAS gone, and post-consumer resin used in the products themselves.
Where we are
At SSI, we view Sustainability as a journey, rather than a project having a start and a finish line. Apart from maintaining compliance to California’s stringent requirements, we also address sustainability topics because they are good for our business and, in general, the right things to do.
A major environmental milestone was achieved in 2025 with the installation of 1600 solar panels, producing up to 900kW of solar power.
How we approach it
We approach Sustainability through Three Pillars: Planet, People, and Performance.
PEOPLE
Our single greatest asset:
- Follow fair labor practices, providing a safe working environment, and continuous training.
- Improving our culture through increased communication and collaboration, including more employees into our strategic discussions. By doing this, we enhance employee ownership in projects, resulting in a better work environment.
- For decades, we have vigorously given back to the local community, charities, and 501C-3’s.
PLANET
Our environmentally-friendly materials:
- Elimination of PFAS as of February 2026.
- Increased use of 100% recycled packaging.
- Incorporate post-consumer resin when possible, such as with our EcoResin® used in Vertex®LE Pipette Tip grids and racks.
- Conversion of 100% of our white shipper boxes to kraft corrugated materials.
- Implementation of purposeful products, such as our Pipette Tip EcoPac® Reloads, which use up to 70% less plastic.
PERFORMANCE
Our commitment to our customers:
- ISO14001 environmental management systems certified.
- Continuously seek ways be more efficient in our production, maintaining quality of performance and product.
- Use sustainable materials and packaging wherever feasible.
- Monitor energy management systems whereby we are deliberate in the energy reduction.