
Emerald Kalama’s first priority during this unprecedented global health emergency is to take all reasonable steps to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, with the goal of protecting our personnel, their families, and the people within our communities. This is a reflection of our core values, which prioritize safety and corporate responsibility.
This is an extremely challenging time for everyone, and we are very proud of how dedicated our team has been, rapidly implementing and adjusting to enhanced protocols to mitigate the risk of spreading illness and keep Emerald operating safely and responsibly. Emerald Kalama’s leadership team is very actively engaged in tracking the situation and communicating with employees and stakeholders regarding any new potential risks or recommendations.
We are aware that this is a very fluid situation that requires us to be prepared to react to changing conditions, so we are committed to being as proactive, flexible, and transparent as possible.
Emerald Kalama has Been Designated as an “Essential Business” in the Regions where We Operate
Recently, a number of countries and U.S. states have published memoranda, stating that the chemical industry is deemed “essential business.” This includes:
Many of the ingredients produced by Emerald Kalama are essential to manufacturers of end products that are highly critical during this time. They are used to produce foods, beverages, pharmaceuticals, hygiene supplies, and cleaning and sanitizing agents. Emerald Kalama has a responsibility to continue operating safely so that consumers can access these critical products.
The following proactive measures have been in place for several weeks to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and protect our personnel, products, and communities.
For information on these or other Emerald products, visit www.emeraldmaterials.com or contact Emerald Kalama Chemical Customer Service in the U.S. toll-free at 800.223.0035 or +1.360.673.2550 or in Europe by phone at +00.31.88.888.0512 and by e-mail at purox.info@emeraldmaterials.com.