NORTH AMERICA
TRSA, the association for linen, uniform and facility services is having a busy time at The Clean Show 2025 as it reveals at the event yet another initiative to help laundry businesses. The TRSA Supplier Partner Council has just launched the Responsible Supplier Assurance Program (RSAP), what it describes as “a groundbreaking initiative designed to recognise Supplier Partners for their commitment to ethical business practices, supply chain integrity, and sustainability”.
RSAP provides a unified, TRSA-administered survey that streamlines supplier accountability, replacing the need for multiple customer surveys with a single, trusted industry-wide recognition. This programme assures operator members that their suppliers meet both industry and globally recognised standards for responsible conduct.
“RSAP is a major step forward in promoting transparency and trust across our supply networks,” said Kevin Schwalb, TRSA’s vice president, government relations. “It empowers suppliers to demonstrate their values and commitment to continuous improvement, while giving customers confidence in their partners’ integrity.”
Program highlights include:
- Industry-wide recognition for ethical and sustainable operations
- Simplified Compliance through a single TRSA-administered survey
- Enhanced trust between suppliers and customers
- Commitment to continuous improvement in responsible business practices RSAP-recognised organisations will be featured on the TRSA website, showcasing their leadership in responsible sourcing and operations.
Phil Hart, president and CEO of Kannegiesser North America and immediate past chair of the TRSA Supplier Council, summed up RSAP thus: “This programme gives suppliers a clear way to show they’re doing things right — and gives operators confidence in who they’re working with.”
For more information about RSAP and how to participate, visit https://www.trsa.org/certification/rsap/
