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Sustainability

We strive to create long-term stakeholder value by continuing to improve our business, sustainability performance, and corporate citizenship

Sustainability Goals

  • Provide unmatched service to our customers
  • Maintain a safe and desirable workplace for our employees
  • Protect our environment
  • Be a great neighbor in our community

Accomplishments

Business

VSP Customers have documented cost savings > $175M since 2002.

VSP has increased its workforce by nearly 300% since 2000.
VSP  maintains a robust operations at seven U.S. production facilities and continues to expand its sales into international markets.
Environment
VSP continues its recycling program to include scrap metal, paper, spent ink cartridges, cardboard, and PTFE scrap. By recycling its paper alone, VSP has saved almost 30 trees per year. In addition, VSP has kept 5 tons per year of waste PTFE scrap from the landfill.
VSP engineers have published multiple technical papers documenting methods for determining lowest fugitive emissions for specific gasket applications.
VSP offers its Ecomap™ program to customers to assist with sustainability performance through supplying tighter seals which reduce fugitive emissions.
Community
In 2017-2019, VSP Employees volunteered more than 1,000 hours per year toward community charities.