Meet Steve Leeper: Environmental Stewardship for a Better Tomorrow

Steve Leeper is a dedicated environmental advocate and community leader. He uses his resources and network to promote environmental awareness and education and drive change in his community.

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Introducing Steve

As Facilities Manager for Safety, Health and Environmental Services at Henkel's Research and Development Lab in Trumbull, CT, Steven Leeper champions environmental stewardship that protects Henkel employees and consumers, drives innovation, and encourages lifelong action in the community. His unwavering dedication to the environment and community betterment has inspired his 36 years of environmental work and service, including thirteen years as a Volunteer Firefighter.

"It's meaningful to me that my everyday job keeps people safe and healthy and watches out for the environment." - Steve Leeper.

Building a career on environmental passion

Steve's passion for environmental stewardship began early in his career at a large chemical manufacturing plant. As a young engineer, he saw firsthand how environmental regulations not only shaped his work but also improved the world around him. He credits the Clean Water Act, for example, with bringing greenery back to the community-showcasing the impact of these protections in action.

Today, Steve carries that same passion for the environment into his role at Henkel, where he ensures that each of the Trumbull laboratory buildings adhere to regulations for energy consumption and carbon footprint. These labs are home to the company's Research and Development (R&D) for laundry and homecare products, and consumer testing.

"My duties start at making sure we are meeting local and state standards, but it's ultimately about being a responsible company and respecting the local community."