Proving Yourself in a Sustainable World

Spear is also in the process of certifying all its plants to ISO 14001, the environmental standard for ISO, as well as working to achieve TLMI LIFE (Label Initiative For the Environment) certification.

Reaching critical mass

Sustainability is here to stay. A few years ago, some may have wondered if it would ever establish the foothold it has across so many industries. A big part of the change is the heightened level of awareness worldwide. "Critical mass is an important ingredient," says Spear. "A few years ago it was a lot harder to get some of our partners to buy into the program because the volumes were so low. The more the industry picks up on sustainability, the more companies get involved with it, I think the easier it will be to be successful."