KEI is a 3rd generation family-owned business that prioritizes safety and sustainable business practices
We are committed to sustainable growth. This commitment extends to our employees, our customers, our community and our shareholders.
We are dedicated to ensuring the health and safety of our workers, protecting human health, promoting overall wellness, preserving our natural resources and our continuous improvement initiatives.
KEI is committed to complying with all applicable legislation that governs our business and industry.
Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act
In 2023, the Government of Canada enacted the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (https://laws.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/F-10.6/) as part of Canada’s contribution to the International Labour Organization’s fight against modern slavery.
KEI is supportive of this initiative and has prepared the following reports under the terms of the Act: Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Report
Toxics Reduction Act
The Province of Ontario developed a Toxics Reduction Strategy that included the introduction of the Toxics Reduction Act, 2009 to reduce toxic substances created or used in manufacturing processes and to better inform Ontarians about toxic.
KEI has developed reports for their applicable substances:
2020 Toxic Reduction Plan Public Summary
Toxic Reduction Plan Summary Phase II
Toxic Reduction Plan Summary Phase I
National Pollutant Release Inventory
NPRI is Canada’s legislated, publicly accessible inventory of pollutant releases (to air, water and land), disposals and transfers for recycling. NPRI falls under the authority of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA 1999).
To access the NPRI reports for KEI’s Operations please visit Environment Canada’s NPRI website and search under Kuntz Electroplating Inc.
Energy Improvements
Since 2009 KEI has been a CIPEC Leader, and have worked to improve energy usage throughout the facility through program initiatives such as facility re-lamping, procurement of energy efficient rated (EER) equipment, installation where possible of variable frequency drives (VFD’s). We have an embedded energy management team (EnMT) that monitors the procurement and use of commodities throughout the facility. The EnMT is an integral part of our Sustainability Team.
Certificates of Recognition
Due to continued sustainable efforts to preserve natural resources, KEI was recently recognized by the Region of Waterloo as a Water Efficient Certified Business.
We were also recently recognized by KW Hydro and saveONenergy for our energy efficiency efforts.
