Sustainability
Our focus on systematic and process-driven approaches, enhancing efficiency and customer satisfaction in every facet of our work.
Sustainability
- All our products are Carbon Free, enabling high-purity products that can replace natural fluorspar in fluorine and chemical industries.
- Supports circular economy by recovering valuable fluorine compounds and silica from waste streams.
- Offers an alternative to mining natural fluorspar, mitigating land degradation, deforestation, and water pollution associated with mining.
- Demonstrates significant energy savings compared to traditional mineral extraction processes.
- Leads to substantial reductions in CO2 emissions during production and use phases.
- Saves large amounts of water usage and soil waste compared to natural mineral extraction.
Code of Conduct is the primary governance document that guides behaviour and decision-making across the company and its operations. Please review it here
Certificates
ISO 9001:2015 Certification
This certification underlines AF Chemicals dedication to maintaining a robust quality management system, ensuring that services and operations consistently meet both customer requirements and regulatory standards. Our compliance with ISO 9001:2015 is integral to our mission, as it exemplifies our focus on systematic and process-driven approaches, enhancing efficiency and customer satisfaction in every facet of our work.
ISO 9001:2015
EcoVadis Membership
AF Chemicals has become a proud member of EcoVadis, the globally recognized assessment platform that evaluates companies’ sustainability practices across four critical categories: environmental impact, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.
This membership allows us to identify areas for improvement, prioritize sustainability initiatives, and monitor progress over time. Our commitment supports continuous improvement in sustainability practices across the group.
By sharing reliable data and EcoVadis scorecards, we enhance transparency and build trust with consumers, investors, and other stakeholders. This not only demonstrates our dedication to sustainability but also strengthens the reputation as a responsible corporate citizen.
Alternative to Fluorspar to help your company become greener
Based on the verified cradle-to-gate Product Carbon Footprint of 88.52 kg CO₂ emission per MT of AF-3-S product (ISO 14067, confirmed by ICT).
AF-3-S achieves equivalent desulfurization performance across most steel grades using 35–50% less material than fluorspar.
Contact us for a more detailed analysis, as each steel plant is unique.
DRIVING SUSTAINABLE
CHANGE IN INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY
All AF Chemicals products are carbon-free, saving energy, water, and emissions. By replacing natural fluorspar, we support circular economy, reduce mining impact, and lead the way toward a sustainable industrial future.
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