Environment, Health and Safety
INVISTA Camden achieves recognition for environmental excellence
February 17, 2022INVISTA demonstrated its ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship by achieving Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) Conservation Certification at its site in Camden, South Carolina.
INVISTA Camden was designated as Certified Silver, which indicates leadership among the over 600 WHC Conservation Certification programs. Programs are granted a Certified, Silver Certified or Gold Certified designation.
The Camden site was first WHC certified in 1992, and today has 100 acres of WHC-certified land. Twenty volunteers manage four environmental programs focused on habitats for Wood Ducks, Prothonotary Warblers, Purple Martins and Bluebirds.
"The INVISTA Camden site is recognized as meeting the strict requirements of WHC Conservation Certification," said Margaret O’Gorman, President, WHC. "Companies achieving WHC Conservation Certification, like INVISTA, are environmental leaders, voluntarily managing their lands to support sustainable ecosystems and the communities that surround them."
Jay Johnson, INVISTA Camden site manager said, "I’m proud of our employees and their continued commitment to stewardship and environmental excellence. It’s exciting to see their dedication once again recognized by the Wildlife Habitat Council."
About Wildlife Habitat Council
Wildlife Habitat Council promotes and certifies habitat conservation and management on corporate lands through partnerships and education. WHC Conservation Certification programs take corporate sustainability goals and objectives and translate them into tangible and measurable on-the-ground actions. Through a focus on building collaboration for conservation with corporate employees, other conservation organizations, government agencies and community members, WHC programs focus on healthy ecosystems and connected communities. WHC-assisted wildlife habitat and conservation education programs are found in 47 states and 20 countries. www.wildlifehc.org
About INVISTA
INVISTA is a global manufacturer of chemical intermediates, polymers and fibers. From parts for the automotive industry to medical equipment, air bags, food packaging, carpet and clothing, our ingredients in the nylon 6,6 and polypropylene value chains help bring many of life’s essential products to market. A subsidiary of Koch Industries since 2004, INVISTA is committed to innovation and responsibly creating more value for its customers and society while consuming fewer resources to make these products. See the bigger picture at www.INVISTA.com.