Responsible Care is the global chemical industry's unifying commitment to the safe management of chemicals throughout their life cycle, while promoting their role in improving quality of life and contributing to sustainable development. Its scope covers beyond production, e.g.
1. Plant-site neighbors
2. Communities along transportation corridors
3. Emergency responders
4. Critics
5. Governments at all levels to advance laws and regulations supporting sustainability
Content of the New Responsible Care Global Charter
As a signatory to the Responsible Care Global Charter my company will actively strengthen the Responsible Care initiative worldwide and is committed to:
1. A Corporate Leadership Culture that proactively supports safe chemicals management through the global Responsible Care initiative.
2. Safeguarding People and the Environment by continuously improving our environmental, health and safety performance; the security of our facilities, processes and technologies; and by driving continuous improvement in chemical product safety and stewardship throughout the supply chain. 3. Strengthening Chemicals Management Systems by participating in the development and implementation of lifecycle-oriented, sound-science and risk-based chemical safety legislation and best practices.
4. Influencing Business Partners to promote the safe management of chemicals within their own operations.
5. Engaging Stakeholders, understanding and responding to their concerns and expectations for safer operations and products and communicating openly on our performance and products.
6. Contributing to Sustainability through improved performance, expanded economic opportunities and the development of innovative technologies and other solutions to societal challenges.