Acme-Hardesty's 80 Year Success Driven by Passion and Sustainability

As part of our firm commitment to achieving sustainability, Acme-Hardesty is a proud partner of the Indian Sustainable Castor Standard (ISCS) and the Sustainable Castor Association (SCA). These organizations are committed to making castor seed farming more sustainable. To raise castor productivity by working closely with farmers, the Castor Projects will establish more than 1000 farms for castor cultivation in five districts of Gujarat, which accounts for 80% of castor production in India.

Furthermore, as part of the initiative, farms involved in the project will receive certified seeds, fertilizers, technical expertise, and other farm inputs free of cost to farmers. Acme-Hardesty works closely with farmers to gauge progress and show our commitment and passion for sustainability. New farming techniques will lead to higher productivity and will insulate farmers from price fluctuation and sustain their interest in growing castor seed. Of the approximately 600 model farms, there has been a nearly 57% increase in productivity and Acme-Hardesty is proud of its work with local farmers in Southeast Asia to accomplish these substantial outcomes.

Sustainability is at the core of everything we do at Acme-Hardesty, and our strategy focuses on three main pillars of action. First, Acme-Hardesty proactively markets and sells renewable, bio-based ingredients to serve as alternatives to less-sustainable products traditionally used. We put an emphasis on sourcing products from manufacturers with renewable practices, and we aim to increase demand for sustainable products from customers.

Second, Acme-Hardesty strengthens relationships in the communities where we operate. We optimize our supply chain to minimize our carbon footprint. Third, Acme-Hardesty’s bio-based products enable our customers to develop more sustainable solutions. We foster an environment of continuous learning to promote responsible practices and encourage sensible business practices to benefit our customers, suppliers, and employees alike.

Maintaining our Commitment to the Future Through Sustainability

At Acme-Hardesty, we believe honesty and integrity are crucial to our relationships and serve as the foundation for the way we operate. A strong cultural foundation is essential to how Acme-Hardesty achieves results. We take pride in our commitment to our Cultural Beliefs and have made them a fundamental part of how we operate. With a commitment to the Acme-Hardesty culture and an emphasis on prioritizing innovation and creativity, each of our employees demonstrates the ownership necessary to achieve results and deliver sustained profitable growth.

Looking toward the future, we at Acme-Hardesty believe the best is yet to come. Our work in finding the highest quality, sustainable ingredients for our customers is never done.

We embrace a strong commitment to protecting the environment and are focused on advancing the sustainability of the products we provide.

We will continue to expand our partnerships with manufacturers who implement the latest technologies, minimize their carbon footprint, and use sources that do not deplete limited resources.

Acme-Hardesty will continue to be transparent with the steps we are taking to make our company and communities better for all.