9.19.2005 ET

(CSRwire) SCHIPHOL, Netherlands - JohnsonDiversey, the leading European provider of cleaning and hygiene solutions for the professional market, has recently passed an independent check of its sustainability profile, conducted by Lloyds Register Quality Assurance. Following this validation, JohnsonDiversey is the first company in the Industrial and Institutional Cleaning industry to join the Charter for Sustainable Cleaning.

"JohnsonDiversey has had long tradition of commitment to sustainability," says Mark Cross, President of JohnsonDiversey's Europe, Middle East and Africa region. "Joining this Charter follows such past actions as being the first in the 1970s to voluntarily ban ozone-depleting chemicals from our aerosol products."

Going beyond current legislative requirements the Charter is a voluntary industry initiative under supervision of the International Association for Soaps, Detergents and Maintenance Products (A.I.S.E.). Its purpose is to promote as well as demonstrate continuous improvement of the industry's sustainability profile.

Companies participating in the Charter will apply sustainability thinking at all phases of the product life-cycle, from product design, through manufacture, to use and disposal. This means they will not only be active in reducing impacts on the environment but also in guarding the health and well-being of customers and consumers, in operating with high ethical standards and in contributing to economic advancement. Companies admitted to the Charter gain the right to use the Charter logo.

"JohnsonDiversey's acceptance into the AISE Charter underscores our commitment to corporate responsibility and is an important recognition of the steps we've taken toward increased sustainability and worker safety," says Mark Cross, President of JohnsonDiversey's Europe, Middle East and Africa region. "The Charter is one more step we're taking to ensure that we help our customers meet high cleaning and hygiene standards whilst continually improving environmental and social performance."

Under the Charter JohnsonDiversey will annually submit a set of sustainability Key Performance Indicators (KPI) which will be collated along with industry KPI's and published by A.I.S.E. More information can be found at www.sustainable-cleaning.com.

JohnsonDiversey Inc. is a leading global provider of commercial cleaning, sanitation and hygiene solutions, serving customers in the lodging, food service, retail, health care and food and beverage sectors as well as building service contractors. Brands by JohnsonDiversey include TASKI®, Suma®, and CLAX®,.

JohnsonDiversey Inc. is a member of the Johnson family business enterprises of Racine, Wisconsin, USA. With operations in 55 countries, JohnsonDiversey provides customers worldwide with the products, solutions and expertise to make their facilities the safest and cleanest in the world. To learn more, visit us at www.johnsondiversey.com.

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