What do computers, lead batteries, household paper products, leafy vegetables and diapers have in common? Their sustainability, according to a new report released by The Sustainability Consortium (TSC), a global organization with a mission to help make consumer products worldwide more sustainable.
In July, TSC released its 2017 Impact Report, titled “The Call for Collective Action Across Supply Chains.” In that report, lead batteries were one of only five consumer product categories that scored 64 and over (top score was 100). The elite club was singled out for high scores in sustainability key performance indicators (KPI’s) developed by TSC and self-reported via survey.
The TSC report concluded that lead batteries scored high in the category involving worker health and safety, where the industry has invested in systems and technology. It also scored high KPI’s in product stewardship and recycled content, demonstrating an industry-wide commitment to closing the loop.
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