The A.I.S.E Charter for Sustainable Cleaning
A common approach for all companies in the soaps, detergents and maintenance products industry in Europe, aiming to promote and demonstrate continual improvement in the industry sustainability profile.
Click here for the list of companies committed to the A.I.S.E. Charter for Sustainable Cleaning
Latest News
25 January 2010 More than 80% of production output is covered by Charter for Sustainable Cleaning: 100th member signs up to Charter!
A.I.S.E. welcomed its 100th member to the Charter for Sustainable Cleaning. Musgrave Retail Partners Ireland, joined the scheme this month. With 100 companies now on board, more than 80% of the total production of soaps, detergents and maintenance products in Europe are covered by the Charter scheme. Please, click here to download the Press Release18 December 2009 Consultation on the proposed product dimension of the Charter for Sustainable Cleaning 2010
Between 18 December 2009 and 27 January 2010, A.I.S.E is organising a consultation on the proposed product dimension of the Charter for Sustainable Cleaning 2010 (Charter 2010) for a first wave of product categories with the companies committed in Charter 2005, other members of the industry and the Charter verifiers involved in such product categories on the proposed Charter 2010 Advanced Sustainability Profiles (ASPs) for solid and liquid laundry detergent and fabric conditioners. You will find the relevant consultation documents at the following web address: www.sustainable-cleaning.com/en.charter_2010_consultation.orb2 November 2009 A.I.S.E. Charter Newsletter No. 7 - November 2009 Please, click here to access the latest edition of the A.I.S.E. Charter Newsletter. 10 July 2009 Release of A.I.S.E.'s 4th Sustainability Report
28% increase in membership of A.I.S.E. Charter for Sustainable Cleaning; over 75% of output in Europe now covered. More info: Please, click here to download the Press Release Please, click here to download a copy of the 4th Sustainability Report8 January 2009 A.I.S.E. Charter Newsletter No. 6 - January 2009 Please, click here to access the latest edition of the A.I.S.E. Charter Newsletter. 3 July 2008 A.I.S.E. launches third A.I.S.E. Sustainability Report Please, click here to access the 3rd A.I.S.E. Sustainability Report. 19 May 2008 A.I.S.E. Charter Newsletter No. 5 - May 2008 Please, click here to access the latest edition of the A.I.S.E. Charter Newsletter. 21 December 2007 A.I.S.E. Charter Newsletter No. 4 - December 2007 Please, click here to access the latest edition of the A.I.S.E. Charter Newsletter. 12 July 2007 A.I.S.E. Charter Newsletter No. 3 - July 2007
Please, click here to access the latest edition of the A.I.S.E. Charter Newsletter. 26 June 2007 A.I.S.E. Launches its Second Sustainability Report: Industry affirms its commitment to sustainable development
A.I.S.E. is very pleased to announce that in 2006 there was a reduction in the rate of CO2 emissions and a reduction in the rate of water consumption. Over 46 companies are now participating in the A.I.S.E. Charter for Sustainable Cleaning, representing more than two thirds of all household and cleaning output in the European Union. Click here to download a copy of the 2nd A.I.S.E. Sustainability Report Click here to read the accompanying press release 26 March 2007 A.I.S.E. Charter Newsletter No. 2 - March 2007 Please, click here for the latest edition of the A.I.S.E. Charter Newsletter. An information update for participating companies, accredited verifiers and all interested parties. 8 December 2006 A.I.S.E. Charter Newsletter No. 1 - December 2006 Please, click here
29 November 2006 First Sustainability Report launched
Europe's detergents industry today signaled its firm commitment to global sustainable development with the publication its first annual industry-wide Sustainability Report. This first report establishes performance benchmarks in ten key areas, including CO2 emissions, packaging usage, and end-user guidance. The A.I.S.E. Sustainability Report sets out how soap, detergent, and maintenance products manufacturers and retailers are committing to continual improvement in their sustainability profiles at all stages of the product life-cycle by joining the A.I.S.E.bs voluntary Charter for Sustainable Cleaning. Click here for more the full report, the press release and more media information
19 October 2006 3rd A.I.S.E. Information Day
The 3rd annual A.I.S.E. Information Day will take place on 29 November at the Stanhope Hotel in Brussels, from 9.30 till 13.30. It will focus on: Sustainability in Practice: A stakeholder exchange on voluntary industry contributions to environmental and sustainability policy in Europe. Click here for more information
30 November 2005 New Charter leaflet available
The leaflet gives an overview about the A.I.S.E. Charter for Sustainable Cleaning, including information for consumers, stakeholders and companies. Leaflet
25 November 2005 The Charter for Sustainable Cleaning at the 2nd A.I.S.E. Information Day Visit the Charter stand at the 2nd A.I.S.E. Information Day, 30th November 2005 at the Renaissance Hotel in Brussels. An interactive exhibition will showcase the Charter and products with the Charter logo will be presented.
23 September 2005Implementation of new A.I.S.E. Charter for Sustainable Cleaning goes live with first new detergent packs appearing on shelves across EuropeMillions of packs with a new logo are starting to appear on shop shelves as Europes detergents industry begins to implement its new Charter for Sustainable Cleaning promoting continual improvement in the sustainability of cleaning products. Press Release Leaflet
15 June 2005Launch of Charter Consumer websiteA.I.S.E. had launched today a more consumer-friendly Charter website on www.sustainable-cleaning.com offering an introduction to consumers on the Charter, its significance and usage. The website is available in all 22 EU languages and offers a gateway to the more detailed website and extranet as well.
01 Dec 2004Launch A.I.S.E. Charter during Information Day On the occasion of its Information Day on 1 December, A.I.S.E. has presented its new voluntary industry initiative: the A.I.S.E. Charter for Sustainable Cleaning, confirming its long-standing commitment to sustainable development. Today is the day of the launch of its associated website. Press Release
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