Phil Wieland

Shield Program designed to respond to the new era of cleanliness

Diversey, a leading global hygiene and cleaning company, has announced the launch of its new Shield Program. It is designed to respond to the new era of cleanliness, as facilities worldwide begin the process of reopening following the pandemic. The Shield Program will be launched globally across the full range of sectors in which Diversey operates including: Hospitality, Food Service, Education, Offices – specifically targeting Building Service Contractors (BSCs) – and in Retail environments.

Making a visible commitment

“Post COVID-19 companies have to respond to a new awareness of the value of clean. There is now an urgent need to convey a visible commitment to the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness. This means satisfying raised expectations for safer and healthier hotels, restaurants, schools, offices and retail environments. Our new Shield Program offers a demonstrable way to drive and restore trust. It enables businesses to communicate their enhanced hygiene measures in a fast and easy way to ensure the confidence of staff, guests, visitors and students alike,” said Diversey CEO Phil Wieland.

A protective shield that embraces confidence and trust

Businesses that match Diversey’s stringent program requirements are allowed to display the Clean and Ready Shield badge in their entryways. It is awarded to those facilities whose staff have properly implemented and are committed to upholding the highest levels of hygiene, cleanliness

and disinfection. Once enrolled as a member of the Shield Program, businesses will undergo periodic audits that deliver a thorough and allencompassing independent verification that they are continuing to maintain the highest level of cleaning and disinfection.

Delivering the advantages of AHP technology

Diversey’s hygiene guidelines are designed to help minimise the risk for guests and workers and provide the tools facilities need to be successful. This includes working with businesses to develop, train and be verified by Diversey’s two-step cleaning and disinfection processes. This enables facilities to maintain the highest standards of disinfection through the use of Diversey’s patented AHP technology, which delivers hospital grade disinfection for a shorter contact time to inactivate and kill the virus.

Harnessing Diversey’s global hygiene expertise

The Shield Program combines the acknowledged global expertise of Diversey and Diversey Consulting to provide a unique end-to-end solution. The Diversey Hygiene Academy can offer expert backed protocols unique to a business as well as online training, webinars, and certifications for the employees and participating establishments in three key areas: Enhanced Cleaning and Disinfection Protocols, Food Safety and COVID-19 Safety.

A source of pride and a clear indication of commitment

Diversey is experienced at delivering hygiene to the most exacting standards, from healthcare environments to pharmaceutical clean rooms. Customers can be assured that the program has a long-term focus, with protection that is linked directly to experience, and a more sustainable approach. “The Diversey Shield will be a lighthouse for anyone looking for safety. Our partners will regain business sustainability – a well-deserved return for their tireless efforts and meticulous hygiene practices and can look forward to the opportunity to build a successful and more resilient business in these exceptionally difficult times,” concludes Wieland.

For more information, visit: https://diversey.com/en/diversey-shield-program