CooperVision’s Juana Díaz Manufacturing Facility Recognized for Its Sustainability, Health and Safety Achievements
CooperVision’s Juana Díaz manufacturing facility has been recognized by the Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association (PRMA) for its achievements in sustainability and occupational health and safety, marking the 13th consecutive year it has received the recognition, according to an announcement from the company. The honor reflects its long-term commitment to advancing safe, sustainable operations, the company noted. This year’s recognition includes a PRMA President’s Award, Platinum Recycling Award, and Leadership in Environmental Performance.
“Year after year, these awards are a celebration of our team’s long-standing dedication to maintaining high standards and consistently raising the bar,” said Rolando Torres, chief operations officer, CooperVision. “The PRMA’s continuous focus on progress keeps us moving forward and making a positive impact on our workplace, our community and the planet.”
Further details on CooperVision’s 2025 PRMA distinctions include the following:
- PRMA President’s Award, for maintaining a workplace injury and illness rate well below the national average for comparable industrial operations.
- Platinum Recycling Award, for diverting more than 90 percent of non-hazardous waste from landfills.
- Leadership in Environmental Performance
- Eco Label Certification, for achieving LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council and Zero Waste Facility Program Certification through SCS Global Services.
- Eco Label LEED Gold Certification, in recognition of compliance, operations, conservation and environmental protection, as well as partnerships with Environmental Excellence Programs such as EPA Energy Star, LEED, Zero Waste to Landfill, Zero Liquid Discharge and other awards evaluated and granted by an independent agency.
CooperVision received an award in 2024 for its Combined Heat and Power Plant (CHP) project in Juana Díaz, said to be significantly more efficient than conventional on-site diesel, natural gas or propane-powered generators, the company noted, adding that its repeated PRMA recognitions represent only a portion of its broader environmental efforts. These initiatives include a focus on saving water and conserving energy; reducing, reusing and recycling resources; and empowering people within the company and communities in which it operates, CooperVision said.
Juana Díaz’s efforts in sustainability have been recognized with several awards over the years, including a LEED silver certification in 2020 for its environmentally conscious design and operation, as VMAIL reported, as well as a LEED gold certification in 2023 for the facility’s increased employee satisfaction, participation and a shared commitment to operate more sustainably.
The company said it continues to work globally to minimize its environmental impact and operate more sustainably as part of broader efforts across CooperCompanies to contribute to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. For more information about those efforts, click here.