Arxada’s Salto Site Earns Social Seal Certification for Second Consecutive Year, Expands Commitment to Sustainability

Basel, Switzerland, January 7, 2026—Arxada, an industry trailblazer in innovative solutions that protect our world, proudly announces that its Salto, Brazil site has been awarded the Social Seal Certification for the second consecutive year by the Social Seal Institute. This recognition underscores Arxada’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, social responsibility, and alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Building on its achievements in 2024, the site asserted progress on four SDGs in 2025:

    • SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being – Promoting employee wellness and participation in the Salto Workers’ Olympics.

    • SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth – Hosting monthly lectures on topics suggested by employees.

    • SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – Advancing a zero-effluent project in CCA manufacturing and a Circular Economy initiative for Biocide IBCs.

    • SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – Collaborating with Rotary Club for wheelchair donations and with AEDHA for apprentice hiring.

In 2025, Arxada expanded its impact by adding three new SDGs:

    • SDG 4: Quality Education – Supporting continuous learning through undergraduate, postgraduate and language courses, and professional training.

    • SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation – Implementing a new Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) to preserve water resources.

    • SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure – Investing in innovation and infrastructure, including the WWTP, to strengthen technological and sustainable capabilities.

“Achieving the Social Seal Certification for the second year in a row reflects our team’s dedication to creating meaningful change,” said Rick Strittmatter, Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer, Arxada. “By expanding our efforts to include education, clean water, and innovation, we are not only meeting global sustainability goals but also setting a higher standard for responsible industry practices.”

This milestone demonstrates Arxada’s commitment to transforming purpose into action and building a better, more sustainable future.