Blue Sun

Sustainable Innovation for a Greener Future

BlueSun is a Spanish company that manufactures and markets high-quality household products with exceptional performance. The company offers a broad range of products in categories such as laundry detergents and cleaning solutions.

BlueSun faces several sustainability challenges, including chemical use, water consumption, plastic waste, and greenhouse gas emissions. By continuously innovating its methods and products, BlueSun aims to minimize its environmental impact and act responsibly across all its operations. Arvid Nordquist has been distributing BlueSun’s Dreft, A+, and Noora brands in the Nordic region since 2014. With a strong focus on innovation, circular economy principles, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and ensuring a transparent supply chain, BlueSun is working towards a more sustainable future.

Innovation and Sustainable Product Development

BlueSun is committed to developing environmentally and consumer-friendly products. One example is the integration of biopolymers into liquid products. Polymers protect textiles by forming a film around textile fibers, reducing wear and extending their lifespan. By replacing synthetic polymers with naturally degradable biopolymers, the company significantly reduces the discharge of microplastics into the environment.

By lowering the laundry detergent dose per wash from 50 ml to 45 ml, BlueSun reduces liquid consumption by 10% and water usage by 3–5%. The slightly smaller reduction in water usage is due to the formula containing components other than water. This change results in lower resource consumption and a more sustainable product.

Circular Economy and Waste Management

Promoting a circular economy is one of BlueSun's main objectives. To achieve this, the company has implemented strategies to reduce waste and prioritize recyclable materials. For instance, the company is increasing the use of recycled cardboard in specific product categories, and, currently, all primary packaging for caps is made from cardboard.

BlueSun has also introduced a recycling program at its production facilities to minimize waste going to landfill. The company prioritizes recycled plastic over bioplastic to reduce the overall amount of plastic in circulation. FSC certification ensures that BlueSun’s products and packaging either originate from sustainably managed forests or are recyclable.

Reducing Carbon Emissions

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is a core element of BlueSun’s sustainability strategy. The company utilizes renewable energy sources, such as solar power at its Seville factory, and has implemented energy-efficient technologies across several facilities. These efforts are part of BlueSun’s long-term goal to achieve carbon neutrality. Additionally, BlueSun has optimized its transportation logistics and adopted more fuel-efficient vehicles.

Supply Chain Transparency and Social Responsibility

Transparency and social responsibility are vital to BlueSun's sustainable business practices. The company’s procurement policy includes clear requirements to uphold human rights. Regular audits of suppliers ensure that social, labor, and environmental standards align with international norms.

As a member of Sedex, a global platform for sharing data on social and ethical performance, BlueSun is committed to sustainable business practices throughout its supply chain. The company is also SMETA-certified, which evaluates social responsibility and ethical labor practices within its supply chain.

Influencing Consumer Behavior and Raising Awareness

BlueSun actively encourages sustainable consumer behavior through information campaigns that promote sustainable choices and recycling. Many of its products bear ecolabels such as the Nordic Swan Ecolabel and Fairtrade, underscoring the company’s dedication to environmental and social responsibility.

As a signatory of the AISE Charter 2010, the flagship sustainability initiative of the European cleaning and maintenance products industry, BlueSun adheres to the highest sustainability standards.

The Future of Sustainability

By integrating innovation, circular economy principles, reduced carbon emissions, and a transparent supply chain, BlueSun drives its sustainability agenda forward. As a member of the UN Global Compact, the company demonstrates its commitment to responsible business practices. BlueSun has also been awarded the Gold Medal in the EcoVadis assessment, placing it among the top 4% of the world’s most sustainable companies.

BlueSun's efforts exemplify how efficient production can align with strong social and environmental responsibility, paving the way for a more sustainable future.