Business View Magazine | October 2019

234 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2019 the central part of town you can go hiking in the Sourlands or walk through the gardens at Duke Farms. We’ve built a new sports complex with the County that will attract tournaments from outside the region. We have a robust business community, and a municipal government that has been extremely judicious and responsible with taxpayer money. And, as a result, we’ve seen an increase in housing prices because of the desire of people to move here.” Kois sums up the Township’s best attributes by remarking, “One of our taglines is ‘Hillsborough – The Good Life.’ It speaks to the fact that Hillsborough is very proud of the quality of life that the residents have here. It’s something that a lot of people can resonate with when they hear that phrase. And you don’t have to live here to experience the good life. You can come here as a visitor, be an employee, and still enjoy all that Hillsborough has to offer.” PREFERRED VENDOR n RB www.rb.com RB (formerly known as Reckitt Benckiser) is a global health, hygiene and home company with leading brands that touch millions of lives every day. Our purpose is to make a difference by giving people innovative solutions for healthier lives and happier homes. We are truly a global company with operations in more than 60 countries across six continents. We pride ourselves on conducting business the right way for our customers. Socially, environmentally and financially, we act responsibly and sustainably. By 2025, 100% of our plastic packaging will be recyclable or reusable. We will remove or reduce plastic packaging where possible and invest research into alternatives. By 2025, we will also reinvest 1% of annual net profits in social programs, double our social investment from $10 to $20 million and triple employee volunteering engagement to 100,000 hours per year. Some of our sustainability efforts in Hillsborough, NJ have included: Solar Initiative: Solar panels on the roof of our facility was installed in 2016. Since then, approximately 10% of our energy consumption was created from solar energy. Water Initiative: Since 2014, the amount of water discharged has been reduced by 12.2 million gallons and the amount of water consumed has been reduced by 4.2 million gallons. Previously: All fresh water used in our Processing cycle would drain into the waste stream after one pass. Currently: After implementing a recirculation system, 5 out of 6 water baths shifted to recirculation. RB is more than a company. It’s a growing community of 40,000+ diverse, talented entrepreneurs. We drive consumer health and hygiene forward through innovation and pushing ourselves to be the best. Lysol, Airwick, Finish, Mucinex, Durex, and Enfamil are just a few of the leading brands that make up RB. Our Hillsborough facility has been operating since 1970. In 2019, we employ 200 full-time, dedicated employees who support our 24/7 operations producing Lysol and Airwick products. We value the experience and tenure of our current employees and are always looking for new talent! For those that work at RB, we are not here for a job; we are here to provide best in class service to our customers. A product of our drive is that we create, support and develop careers for our employees. This is what sets us apart from the competition. pictured right Mayor, Frank DelCore