ICCA RESPONSIBLE CARE PROGRESS REPORT Growing our future

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1 ICCA RESPONSIBLE CARE PROGRESS REPORT Growing our future

2 About Responsible Care & the ICCA s Responsible Care Leadership Group Responsible Care embodies the chemical industry s commitment to: g Continuously improve the environmental, health and safety knowledge and performance of our technologies, processes and products over their life cycles so as to avoid harm to people and the environment. g Use resources wisely and minimize waste. g Report openly on performance, achievements and shortcomings. g Listen, engage and work with stakeholders to understand and address their concerns and expectations. g Cooperate with governments and organizations in the development and implementation of effective regulations and standards, and to meet or go beyond them. g Provide help and advice to foster the responsible management of chemicals by all those who manage and use them along the product chain. Please note that this online version of our report includes minor changes implemented after hard copies were printed and distributed. Since its inception in Canada in 1985, Responsible Care has been the chemical industry s premier performance initiative, and by the end of 2011 was being implemented by 55 chemical associations around the globe. It embodies the chemical industry s commitment to sustainable development through the development of innovative technologies and other solutions to societal problems, as well as improved environmental, health and safety performance, and expanded economic opportunities. Expansion of Responsible Care is set to continue with expressions of interest and applications from countries in Asia and Africa. The Responsible Care Global Charter (see page 4), adopted in October 2004 and launched publicly at the first UN International Conference on Chemicals Management in February 2006, seeks to harmonize, govern and expand the ethic globally. It also launched a new focus on product stewardship throughout the supply chain and promised continued contributions to sustainable development. By March 2012, more than 150 of the world s largest chemical companies belonging to ICCA associations and representing 85% of leading global chemical companies had signed up to the Global Charter. The Responsible Care Leadership Group (RCLG) continues to pursue efforts to achieve additional support for the Charter from leading global chemical firms. The RCLG seeks to fully implement the Responsible Care Global Charter through its national associations and company members. Key areas of emphasis in 2012 and beyond include: g Expansion of Responsible Care in China and other parts of Asia and Africa, through mentoring by Responsible Care associations and multi-national companies; g Product stewardship workshops in targeted geographies in support of the Global Product Strategy (GPS) and the Responsible Care Global Charter; g Strengthened global data collection on key performance indicators regarding Responsible Care and GPS implementation, in continued support of ICCA s contributions to the UN Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management; g Support for associations to grow, enhance and build their Responsible Care programs; g Improved industry performance and credibility on a global basis through increased transparency and dialogue with stakeholders and external parties. 4 THE RESPONSIBLE CARE GLOBAL CHARTER Mapping out the Future for Industry s Ethic 6 FOREWORD & WELCOME From the RCLG Chairman 8 THE PRODUCTS OF CHEMISTRY Product Stewardship & the Global Product Strategy 10 PERFORMANCE REPORTING Key Indicators from the Global Chemical Industry 18 CAPACITY BUILDING How Industry is Implementing SAICM Objectives 20 RCLG MEMBERSHIP The Global Picture: World Map 22 GLOBAL IMPLEMENTATION & PROGRESS REPORT Focus on the National Associations 3

3 The ICCA s Responsible Care Global Charter, reproduced below, was launched in 2006 at the first International Conference on Chemicals Management in Dubai. the responsible care GLOBAL CHARTER Responsible Care is the global chemical industry s environmental, health and safety (EHS) initiative to drive continuous improvement in performance. It achieves this objective by meeting and going beyond legislative and regulatory compliance, and by adopting cooperative and voluntary initiatives with government and other stakeholders. Responsible Care is both an ethic and a commitment that seeks to build confidence and trust in an industry that is essential to improving living standards and the quality of life. The Responsible Care Global Charter arose from an examination of chemical industry practices and performance that has evolved since the mid-1980s, and was shaped by considering the recommendations of independent stakeholders from around the world. The Charter goes beyond the original elements of Responsible Care since its inception in It also focuses on new and important challenges facing the chemical industry and global society, including the growing public dialogue over sustainable development, public health issues related to the use of chemical products, the need for greater industry transparency, and the opportunity to achieve greater harmonization and consistency among the national Responsible Care programs currently implemented. THE RESPONSIBLE CARE GLOBAL CHARTER CONTAINS NINE KEY ELEMENTS. THEY ARE: 1. Adopt Global Responsible Care Core Principles The Global Responsible Care Core Principles commit companies and national associations to work together to: g Continuously improve the environmental, health and safety knowledge and performance of our technologies, processes and products over their life cycles so as to avoid harm to people and the environment. g Use resources efficiently and minimize waste. g Report openly on performance, achievements and shortcomings. g Listen, engage and work with people to understand and address their concerns and expectations. g Cooperate with governments and organizations in the development and implementation of effective regulations and standards, and to meet or go beyond them. g Provide help and advice to foster the responsible management of chemicals by all those who manage and use them along the product chain. 2. Implement Fundamental Features of National Responsible Care Programs Each national chemical association establishes and manages its own national Responsible Care program based on a set of eight common fundamental features. They are: g Establish and implement a set of Guiding Principles that member companies sign. g Adopt a title and logo that are consistent with Responsible Care. g Implement management practices through a series of systems, codes, policies or guidance documents to assist companies to achieve better performance. g Develop a set of performance indicators against which improvements can be measured. g Communicate with interested parties inside and outside the membership. g Share best practices through information networks. g Encourage all association member companies to commit to and participate in Responsible Care. g Introduce and apply systematic procedures to verify the implementation of the measurable elements of Responsible Care by member companies. Industry leaders support the national associations in the fulfillment of these fundamental features. The Charter defines specific commitments consistent with the fundamental features. 3. Commit to Advancing Sustainable Development Responsible Care is a uniquely designed initiative that enables the global chemical industry to make a strong contribution to sustainable development. Through improved performance, expanded economic opportunities, and the development of innovative technologies and other solutions to societal problems, the industry will continue taking practical steps to implement initiatives in support of sustainable development. The industry will expand its dialogue with stakeholders to identify additional opportunities to contribute to sustainable development through Responsible Care. The chemical industry recognizes the important contribution that can be made through capacity building of the sound management of chemicals to achieve sustainable development goals. The industry will continue to support national and international initiatives to advance these goals. 4. Continuously improve and report performance Each chemical company that implements Responsible Care is expected to collect and report data for a core set of environmental, health and safety performance measures. Each national association is expected to collect, collate and report this data from its members in each country. The data will also be collated and reported publicly at the international level and be updated every two years at a minimum. In order to continue to achieve improved performance, each national association that implements Responsible Care will: g Periodically assess, with the participation of their members, stakeholder expectations for expanded or modified performance reporting or other aspects of performance. g Commit to providing practical help and support in sharing and adopting best practices to improve environmental, health and safety performance, and other assistance related to Responsible Care implementation needs. Chemical companies that implement Responsible Care will: g Adopt a management systems approach to implement their Responsible Care commitments consisting of the internationally accepted elements of Plan-Do-Check-Act. g Utilize clean and safe technologies and processes when building new plants or expanding their current facilities around the world. g Go beyond self-assessment of the implementation of Responsible Care and adopt verification processes carried out either by associations, government bodies or other external organizations. 5. Enhance the Management of Chemical Products Worldwide Product Stewardship Product stewardship issues will increasingly shape the Responsible Care initiative in future years. The ICCA will establish a strengthened global program to evaluate and manage chemical-related risks and benefits by developing a unified product stewardship management system approach. This approach will be in place by National associations, working with their member companies, will commit to this concerted global effort by establishing processes for Responsible Care companies to: g Re-commit to full implementation of current Responsible Care product stewardship commitments, including all existing codes, guidelines and practices. g Improve product stewardship performance and increase public awareness of the industry s commitments and results. g Develop and share best practices through mutual assistance. g Work in partnership with upstream suppliers and downstream chemical users to collaborate on improved processes for the safe and effective uses of chemicals. g Encourage and sustain support for education, research and testing approaches that will yield useful information about the risks and benefits of chemicals through such initiatives as the High Production Volume chemical testing program and the Long-range Research Initiative. g Implement enhanced product stewardship commitments consistent with the ICCA s Global Chemicals Management Policy, and periodically assess product stewardship practices in the light of evolving societal expectations for chemical products. 6. Champion and facilitate the extension of Responsible Care along the chemical industry s value chain. Responsible Care companies and associations commit to promoting the Responsible Care ethic, principles and practices along their own value chains and communicating the importance of the industry s economic and social contributions. Chemical companies and national associations commit to increase dialogue and transparency with their business partners and other stakeholders and to expand knowledge and understanding of the management of chemicals. They will also work in partnership with national governments, multi-lateral and non-governmental organizations to define mutual assistance priorities and share access to information and expertise. The global chemical industry will develop and share information and practices across companies consistent with competition law and other legal requirements. 7. Actively support national and global Responsible Care governance processes. The chemical industry, through the ICCA, commits to an enhanced, transparent and effective global governance process to ensure accountability in the collective implementation of Responsible Care. The governance process will be implemented by the ICCA and will incorporate such issues as tracking and communicating performance commitments; defining and monitoring the implementation of Responsible Care obligations; supporting national association governance; helping companies and associations to achieve Charter commitments; and establishing a global process for revoking, when necessary, the Responsible Care status of any company or association that fails to meet its commitments. 8. Address stakeholder expectations about chemical industry activities and products. The global chemical industry will extend existing local, national and global dialogue processes to enable the industry to address the concerns and expectations of external stakeholders to aid in the continuing development of Responsible Care. 9. Provide appropriate resources to effectively implement Responsible Care. Responsible Care is the signature performance initiative of the chemical industry and will have an increasingly important part to play as a basis for the industry s views in societal and regulatory discussions. Companies participating in Responsible Care must support and meet the requirements of the national programs and provide sufficient resources for implementation. 4 5

4 6FOREWORD From the RCLG Chairman When the World Summit on Sustainable Development took place in Johannesburg in 2002, the ICCA s Responsible Care Leadership Group had just published its fourth Responsible Care Status Report. The first was issued to coincide with the 1997 International Forum on Chemical Safety in Ottawa, Canada. Fifteen years on, we offer stakeholders our latest report on an industry initiative that has grown in strength and numbers over the past two and a half decades. And, for the first time, we are reporting progress over the past decade by providing a 2002 summary and 2012 update in the chapter covering the 55 member organizations. Since our previous report in 2008 we have welcomed two new members. In 2009, the RCLG admitted the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA), the first association to apply as the representative of a group of countries: Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman and Bahrain. And in 2011, the Ukraine Chemists Union (UCU) was accepted as a member. These organizations represent two very diverse chemical industry profiles the Ukraine s longestablished, former Soviet state-run sector, and the chemicals sector of the oil-rich Gulf States that has grown so rapidly in the past two decades. Such diversity typifies the entire RCLG membership, and has been a key reason for Responsible Care s success as an initiative that can be tailored to suit national and cultural circumstances. Prospective RCLG members, too, have very different profiles and expectations of how Responsible Care will benefit not only their industry s chemical management activities but also the national authorities, local communities and other stakeholders. China is gearing up to put its formal application forward to RCLG having laid the ground in December 2010 when five associations joined ICCA with Observer Status. Those five are the China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation, the Association of International Chemical Manufacturers based in Hong Kong SAR, and a joint application of three associations from Chinese Taipei: PIAT, TRCA and TCIA. Cooperation between these groups is making an important contribution to strengthening Responsible Care throughout the region. We are also working with both Egypt and Sri Lanka on development of Responsible Care programs. Further out, we continue to support efforts to embed good chemicals management practices in both Vietnam and Myanmar where chemicals consumption is growing, and production is still very much a developing sector. Overall, all practicing associations aim to advance environmental, health and safety (EHS) 7 performance, expertise and technical knowledge to enhance responsible and safe management of chemicals. A large number also build in security management. So while we continue to strengthen the very roots of Responsible Care in the field of EHS and security at the manufacturing level, the initiative is also branching out through the value chain and into new geographies. A key part of this ongoing process is capacity building, an increasingly important activity for the Responsible Care community. Including the 2012 period around 50 projects will have received ICCA support since 2009 involving total funding of nearly $500,000. At international level the ICCA makes full use of the broad Responsible Care network to share the expertise and best practices of associations with others. Much focus has been given to supporting the comprehensive Global Product Strategy workshop program and dissemination of product safety assessment tools developed by experts from many leading multinational companies. This process is bearing fruit up and down the supply chain, as the chapter on product stewardship and the GPS reveals. Our reporting activities are also being reinforced and refined thanks to industry s efforts at company, national, regional and international level; added impetus and credibility comes from working within the framework of the United Nations Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM) reporting process. The section on performance reporting shows how our industry continues to monitor and improve its performance in key areas, while striving for transparency with stakeholders. A key stakeholder that we continue to work with closely is the United Nations Environment Programme. Through this partnership we are seeking ways to establish synergies in our programs and initiatives that strive for common outcomes, working together to build capacity on safe chemicals management throughout the value chain. We look forward to an expanded relationship with UNEP. Many of our member associations from South Africa to Spain, Canada to Colombia, Belgium to Brazil and beyond are weaving important elements of sustainable development into their Responsible Care programs and putting new energy into activities. The RCLG is grateful to all the associations around the world that are committed to advancing Responsible Care and improving and enhancing the environmental, health and safety performance of the chemical industry. We are proud of our collective work and hope that it continues to serve as a model that others may follow. Dr Peter Cartwright VICE PRESIDENT, EHS, DOW CORNING CORPORATION CHAIRMAN OF RCLG

5 PRODUCT STEWARDSHIP & THE GLOBAL PRODUCT STRATEGY THE PRODUCTS OF CHEM STRY Product stewardship the industry s management of the environmental, health and safety (EHS) performance of chemical products throughout their entire lifecycle is an important pillar of Responsible Care. The ICCA s Global Product Strategy (GPS), launched at the 2006 International Conference on Chemicals Management in Dubai, builds on and extends product stewardship (see Goals panel, p9). The GPS is pivotal to industry s implementation of the UN-led Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM). Various components of the GPS strengthen key product stewardship aspects of Responsible Care, from improving ways in which the chemical industry works with customer and supplier industry groups, to tracking industry performance and reporting to the public; and from building partnerships with stakeholders, to enhancing communications activities. The RCLG works closely with ICCA s Chemical Policy & Health (CP&H) Leadership Group to promote the GPS to chemical associations and their member companies around the world. A 2012 Responsible Care survey shows that more than two-thirds of associations and their members are already implementing the product stewardship components of GPS. These associations also provide an important network for the ICCA to communicate with companies worldwide about GPS implementation. Through the GPS, ICCA is committed to continually improving the safe and environmentally sound use of chemicals in commerce within its global membership, in concert with existing national and regional regulatory requirements. ICCA strives to improve industry performance, and be a constructive contributor to the implementation of SAICM. ICCA also developed global guidelines for product stewardship, which provide Responsible Care associations with an important tool for developing regional or country-specific product stewardship programs to be implemented by member companies. The guidelines provide practical help throughout the chemical chain of commerce, particularly entities with less product stewardship expertise or fewer resources at their disposal. In 2009, the RCLG began tracking national association progress in implementing the guidelines. In parallel, the CP&H Leadership Group has defined a base-set of hazard and exposure information for chemicals in commerce and developed best practice recommendations on how to improve safety assessment processes, with a focus on developing economies. Through these efforts ICCA s chemical management and product stewardship efforts will become increasingly transparent. As well, these measurement and reporting efforts will contribute to our commitment to continuous improvement and will enable the global community to evaluate the progress that the chemical industry has made, and continues to make, to achieve the SAICM goals. Making information available to the public Better public access to information on chemicals will increase public awareness and, in turn, lead to greater accountability on the part of the industry. In 2010, ICCA launched its GPS Chemicals Portal to share information about the safe handling of chemicals. This tool provides relevant information on chemicals to supply chain partners and the public in an understandable format. To date, association member companies have provided more than 2,000 GPS Safety Summaries to the Portal and have set a goal to ensure that all high-priority chemical products are included by the end of ICCA has developed two guidance documents to help companies generate these summaries and is developing an online e-learning book to enable companies to reach this goal. Additionally, between 2008 and 2012 ICCA and the RCLG will have conducted around 60 workshops in countries around the world to provide capacity building for SMEs in the chemical industry, as well as to downstream customers and governments in developing countries. In the coming years, ICCA will continue to expand and strengthen its product stewardship efforts. By 2020, through a combination of voluntary industry initiatives and government mandated programs, ICCA member companies aim to: g Establish a base set of hazard information adequate to conduct safety assessments for chemicals in commerce; g Enhance global capacity to implement safety assessment practices and management procedures, especially in developing countries; g Share relevant product information with coproducers, governments, and the public; g Work across the value chain so that suppliers and customers can effectively evaluate the safety of their products and enhance their performance; g Ensure product safety summaries on all highpriority chemicals are publicly available; and g Extend its monitoring and reporting structure by including additional metrics to quantitatively track progress and support continuous improvement in the sound global management of chemicals. More information on ICCA s Global Product Strategy is available at the ICCA website A 2012 Responsible Care survey shows that more than twothirds of associations and their members are already implementing the product stewardship components of GPS. GLOBAL PRODUCT STRATEGY GOALS 1. Develop global guidelines for product stewardship 2. Develop a management system approach 3. Define a tiered process for completing risk characterization and risk management recommendations for chemicals in commerce 4. Improve product stewardship cooperation with industry groups and companies and address product challenges throughout the chemicals value chain 5. Develop partnerships with intergovernmental organizations and other interested stakeholders 6. Make relevant product stewardship information available to the public 7. Participate in scientific inquiry to address new and emerging health and environmental concerns 8. Develop a process to communicate internally and externally 9. Develop global advocacy principles 8 9

6 PERFORMANCE REPORTING KEY INDICATORS FROM THE GLOBAL INDUSTRY Since openness is a key component of Responsible Care, the communication of performance to our publics is an important focus of this report. This report aims to show progress in Responsible Care over the decade. In 2002, the ICCA reported on key performance indicators for the first time at global level: fatalities, lost time injuries, emissions to air of sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ) and discharges to water as chemical oxygen demand (COD). Our 2002 report shows a number of member associations did not report against the indicators; we now have many more reporters and many more indicators. A large number of associations around the world report on performance as part of their obligations under national or regional regulation; for example, reporting of environmental and waste data is being addressed under the European Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (E-PRTR) system for all countries in the EU. Under the Responsible Care Global Charter, companies commit to collect and report data for a core set of environmental, health and safety (EHS) performance measures, while each RCLG association is expected to collect, collate and report this data from its members. Following on from the data presented in the four reports issued since 2002, our fifth round of global performance reporting includes data reported by national associations for calendar year As in previous years, challenges include the fact that some associations are not able to provide data and others provide only partial figures. Efforts continue to support and encourage all associations to report for upcoming years and to ensure the quality of the data reported improves. This process, amongst other things, promotes sharing of best practices in the spirit of Responsible Care. Please note: Some of the graphs on the following pages contain extrapolated data points

7 In 2001, the RCLG agreed to present the first ICCA performance indicators, country by country. In order to monitor, benchmark and communicate the achievements of the chemical industry at the local, national, regional and global levels, we are building up a comprehensive assessment of our EHS performance based upon common definitions. Agreement and collection of data based on a core set of quantitative Indicators of Performance was the first step in achieving the objectives of measuring, improving and sharing of performance results. In 2001, the RCLG agreed to present the first ICCA performance indicators, country by country. We also embarked on our objective to gradually introduce further parameters with the addition of data covering energy and water consumption, CO 2 emissions, and distribution incidents. In 2008, for the first time, we aggregated our data to provide a picture of global industry performance over time. In this edition, we expand on the effort with additional data points collected in the following years. The chemical sector pioneered global performance reporting. That said, the data presented here is still somewhat fragmented. It has been compiled by ICCA and reviewed internally for quality assurance but it has not been through any formal external review process. We have achieved common reporting definitions but some national differences remain, largely a result of national regulations in place. An example is the varying definitions of a distribution incident or what constitutes a lost workday due to an injury. We provide the most complete dataset available for our industry with a commitment to continuously improve the way we measure, report and engage in dialogue about our performance. The Indicators chosen for this report, covering the years , are: Safety: g Number of fatalities. g Lost time injury rate, expressed as number of lost time accidents with at least one day out of work per million working hours. Environment: g Emissions to air: sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ) and nitrogen oxides (NOx), expressed as metric tons. g Discharges to water: chemical oxygen demand (COD), expressed as metric tons of oxygen. g Greenhouse gas emissions, expressed as millions of direct and indirect metric tons of CO 2 equivalents emitted. g Greenhouse gas intensity, expressed as metric tons of CO 2 equivalents used per million metric tons of production. Resources: g Energy consumption, expressed as metric tons of fuel oil equivalent used. g Energy intensity, expressed as metric tons of fuel oil equivalents used per million metric tons of production. g Water consumption, expressed as millions of cubic meters of water consumed, with returns credited. Distribution: g Number of transport incidents Reference parameters: g Number of employees in the chemical industry reporting. g Annual turnover and production for the chemical industry reporting. Worker Safety - Fatalities Fatalities Calendar Year Reporting Associations Worker Safety - Lost Workday Case Rate Lost Workday Case Rate Calendar Year Reporting Associations Fatalities The Global Responsible Care Core Principles commit companies to continuously improve performance so as to avoid harm to people. So it is with deep regret that our industry continues to see fatalities among its workforce. Compared to other manufacturing sectors our fatality rate is very low, nevertheless every fatality must be regarded as one too many and our goal is zero. We recognize there is still much to do in safety management across the industry if we are to achieve this target. Lost Time Injury Rate (LTIR) Whilst this safety indicator is the best known of all EHS indicators, differences in culture and legislation in the different countries do not allow a full comparison between the figures. With a considerable number of the RCLG countries reporting, this measure is made with significant confidence in the data. Even as the industry s production volumes increase and more countries report, there is a steady downward trend in lost workday cases. Of course our industry strives for no injuries within our workplaces. THE CHEMICAL SECTOR PIONEERED GLOBAL PERFORMANCE REPORTING

8 Carbon Dioxide Intensity Millions of Metric Tons / Millions of Metric Tons Production Calendar Year Reporting Associations 2000 CO 2 / Production *Note: Graph contains extrapolated data EMISSIONS ARE DECREASING IN MOST CATEGORIES, EVEN AS PRODUCTION IS INCREASING Environment Although it is not possible to compare the emissions to air or the discharges to water between associations since it depends on the type of chemical installation, total production and many other factors, it is possible to compare trends. We can see that overall, SO 2, NOx and COD emissions are decreasing in most categories, as production is increasing. Companies and federations are encouraged to collect data and publish their own reports taking into account these defined core parameters, and adding other parameters to reflect national or local concerns. These parameters are also among the most broadly and consistently measured and reported among the RCLG associations. Two of the more recent additions to Responsible Care reporting are carbon dioxide (CO 2 equivalents) emissions and intensity. Even though reported chemical industry production has increased by 92%, reported total CO 2 emissions by Responsible Care associations have risen by only 30%. There has also been a dramatic rise in the number of associations now tracking this important parameter, which will enable ICCA to better understand our industry s impacts, and to engage more meaningfully in future climate change discussions. Carbon Dioxide Totals - Direct & Indirect Millions of Metric Tons of CO Calendar Year Reporting Associations Indirect CO Direct CO Total CO DRAMATIC RISE IN NUMBER OF ASSOCIATIONS TRACKING CO 2 EMISSIONS AND INTENSITY Production Millions of Metric Tons of Production *Note: Graph contains extrapolated data Emissions - Nitrogen Oxides, Sulfur Dioxide & Chemical Oxygen Demand Millions of Metric Tons Emitted 900, , , , , , , , ,000 Calendar Year 0 Reporting Associations 446,022 Nitrogen Oxides 567,434 Sulfur Dioxide 595,607 Chemical Oxygen Demand , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Production 427, , , Millions of Metric Tons of Production *Note: Graph contains extrapolated data Distribution Incidents Total Number of Distribution Incidents Calendar Year 0 3, , , , , Reporting Associations , , , , Production 1, , Millions of Metric Tons of Production Distribution This report includes data on incidents involving the transport of dangerous goods and the amount of materials transported. The chart shows a general decline in the number of incidents, despite a 49% increase in tonnage distributed over the same time period

9 Resources Responsible Care embodies our commitment to sustainability, and thus industry s commitment to minimize its footprint. For this reason, RCLG associations track and report energy use and water consumption. The chemical industry is extremely energyintensive and is focused on improving the efficiency of its plants, processes and products. At the same time, the industry contributes significantly to downstream energy savings in the form of more fuel-efficient homes and vehicles, solar panels and wind power turbine solutions, for example. This is the third time the RCLG is publishing data on water consumption. In some parts of the world, water conservation is of vital importance to a country s population and its economy. In others, where water resources are not under pressure, it has not been regarded as a priority and historically associations in these countries did not require member companies to report on this indicator. Now that water consumption has been identified as a key performance indicator at the global level, we have seen a 31% increase in the number of associations reporting. RESPONSIBLE CARE EMBODIES OUR COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY, AND THUS INDUSTRY S COMMITMENT TO MINIMIZE ITS FOOTPRINT Energy - Tons of Fuel Oil Equivalent Tons of Fuel Oil Equivalent Energy Intensity Tons of Fuel Oil Equipment / Millions of Metric Tons of Production Water Consumption Millions of Cubic Meters Calendar Year Calendar Year Reporting Associations 27,000 26,000 25,000 24,000 23,000 22,000 21,000 20,000 Calendar Year Reporting Associations , Production 23, , Tons of Fuel Oil / Production , , , , Production Reporting Associations , *Note: Graph contains extrapolated data 0 Millions of Metric Tons of Production Millions of Metric Tons Production Reference Data Global Employees in the Chemical Industry Employees 5,000,000 4,500,000 4,000,000 3,500,000 3,000,000 2,500,000 2,000,000 1,500, ,000 Calendar Year 0 3,776,971 Global Employees 1,695,844 Responsible Care Employees ,769,828 2,376, ,033,006 2,203, ,906,919 2,145, Reporting Associations *Note: Graph contains extrapolated data Annual Turnover & Production Annual Turnover in Millions of US Dollars 2,500,000 2,000,000 1,500,000 1,000, ,000 0 Calendar Year Reporting Associations 1,103, ,098, ,178, ,275, ,416, ,984,578 2,126,146 1,593, ,845,715 2,019, ,578, ,911,036 1,976, ,718, ,760,075 2,075, ,967, ,859,813 2,034, ,599,494 1,819, Production 1,763,909 1,781, ,686,321 1,895, Production in Million of Tons *Note: Graph contains extrapolated data ANNUAL PRODUCTION ROSE 92% BETWEEN 2000 AND 2010, WHILE SALES INCREASED 61% THE PAST DECADE HAS SEEN A 24% INCREASE WORLDWIDE IN THE NUMBER OF CHEMICAL INDUSTRY EMPLOYEES, AND A 12% INCREASE IN EMPLOYEES IN RESPONSIBLE CARE COMPANIES 16 17

10 APACITY UILDING HOW INDUSTRY IS IMPLEMENTING SAICM OBJECTIVES Capacity building is a tool to improve chemicals management, enabling ICCA member companies and national chemical associations to share best practices in environment, health and safety (EHS), to improve chemicals management and product stewardship through the supply chain, and to help our industry achieve the objectives of the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM). Within the global chemicals sector, capacity building involves activities as diverse as working with stakeholders such as regulators and the authorities to prevent illegal traffic, developing emergency response programs, training distributors on safe handling, and promoting technology transfer. The industry also has a strong focus on strengthening product stewardship activities and implementing the Global Product Strategy, or GPS (see page 8). ICCA, through its Responsible Care Leadership Group (RCLG), continues to work with companies and associations to expand Responsible Care to new geographies as well as assist existing RCLG member associations to develop and enhance their current programs. Over the period 2008 to the end of 2012, around 60 projects will have received ICCA support. In 2011, the RCLG provided $140,000 in funding to support 17 global capacity building projects and events, and in 2012 is slated to support an additional 15 projects. Examples of some of our 2011 capacity building activities include: Hands-on Workshop in the Arabian Gulf The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) developed Responsible Care guidance materials that will be used for member implementation and presented at a workshop addressing transportation issues in The workshop will provide materials and activities to educate and raise awareness of Responsible Care, through hands-on activities that will bring delegates up to a level where they feel confident and ready to develop individual procedures and implementation plans. Brazil Reviews Benefits, Challenges of GPS A two-day workshop in June 2011 featured presentations from member companies, members of the ICCA Chemical Policy & Health Leadership Group, ASIQUR (Uruguay), CCR (Colombia), CIQyP (Argentina) and various Brazilian government institutions. During the workshop, ICCA representatives gave several presentations on risk assessment guidance, product management in Latin America and benefits and challenges of GPS in Latin America. Education through Conferences in China The China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation (CPCIF) and the Association of International Chemical Manufacturers (AICM) organized their 2011 China Responsible Care Conference and a GPS workshop, bringing together chemical companies and stakeholders along the value chain to share excellent Responsible Care practices in China and to discuss how to improve capacity development for Responsible Care implementation. CPCIF announced the formation of a Responsible Care Working Committee at the conference and presented a Responsible Care Implementation Declaration. In addition, training materials and a Responsible Care evaluation matrix are being developed. Colombia Convenes Leaders to Address GPS A thorough understanding of the Global Product Strategy and product stewardship management is needed to advance GPS implementation. This encouraged Colombia s Responsible Care staff to embark on a careful review of existing materials, and to conduct a gap analysis of GPS and PS. The association has now developed GPS implementation materials based on ICCA guidelines. With support from Responsible Care New Zealand, the Responsible Care association organized a successful workshop in May 2011 focused on CEO awareness and the importance of GPS implementation. A second two-day workshop on chemical safety was attended by 145 politicians, regulators, regional managers, Responsible Care coordinators, and consultants. The event focused on: analysis and risk assessment; process safety; product safety; the Globally Harmonized System of Chemical Classification and Labeling (GHS); the GPS; and enhancing awareness of Responsible Care. Product Stewardship Workshop in Indonesia A Product Stewardship/GPS Awareness workshop for ASEAN and Asia Pacific countries was held in Bali, Indonesia in October 2011, in conjunction with the Asia Pacific Responsible Care Conference. This one-day interactive workshop provided an introduction to GPS and risk assessment guidance and reviewed a number of case studies addressing risk characterization and risk management. Workshop speakers included representatives from JCIA, leading chemical countries, Indonesia National Science and the national association. A total of 70 people participated from Colombia, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, the United States and Vietnam. Russia Promotes Responsible Care Education The Russian Chemists Union (RCU) hired a contractor to translate essential documents for Responsible Care development into Russian, which will be available for download on RCU s updated website. RCU also completed a pilot run of a course, Responsible Care: Improving Enterprise Policies, at the Mendeleev Russian University of Chemistry and Technology. The course is intended to communicate with external stakeholders about the Responsible Care initiative. In October 2011 in Kazakhstan, Cefic collaborated with RCU and the interstate council of CIS countries with the 4th International Conference, which included the following topics: regulation of safe chemical products; recommendations of the UN-GHS, rules and regulations of the Customs Union; REACH and CLP in Kazakhstan; and promoting GPS initiatives. Slovenia Enhances Commitment to Responsible Care The Association of Chemical Industries of Slovenia (ACIS) reviewed its entire Responsible Care program as part of its efforts to raise commitment to the Responsible Care Global Charter. Between April and December 2011, the ACIS translated, redesigned and published the Responsible Care Global Charter; issued new guidance for Responsible Care implementation; developed new KPI reporting guidelines; developed logo guidelines and logo access forms; and issued declaration statements for new and existing Responsible Care companies to sign under charter principles. A GPS workshop for 2012 is being planned. United Kingdom Reviews Product Stewardship Program After conducting a survey and numerous site visits, the Chemical Industries Association (CIA) undertook a successful review of its product stewardship (PS) program in support of the Responsible Care Global Charter. The new CIA product stewardship guidelines were updated based on the identified needs of members and provides details of the role of the different departments within a company in supporting the product stewardship effort. This document was designed as an outline of the responsibilities of each individual during training and for discussion of PS with senior management. CIA also revised its check-up tool in support of the guidelines. The tool allows companies to carry out a basic gap analysis of their chemical management activities, includes all elements that should feature in a standard PS program, and highlights activities that go beyond minimum requirements. CIA developed two documents to help companies define which elements should be an integral part of training for chemical sector sales and purchasing staff. CIA plans to expand the documents for its members as part of the next stage of this exercise and to include summaries of legislation that apply to the UK industry. Associations that Received Capacity Building Support from ICCA in 2011: Arabian Gulf Brazil China CPCIF China APELL China, Hong Kong SAR Chinese Taipei Colombia Estonia Germany India Indonesia Malaysia Philippines Russia Singapore Slovenia Sri Lanka Switzerland United Kingdom Ukraine Associations Approved to Receive Capacity Building Support from ICCA in 2012: Arabian Gulf Brazil Chile China, Hong Kong SAR Chinese Taipei India Indonesia Malaysia New Zealand/Sri Lanka Russia Singapore Slovenia Ukraine Uruguay Vietnam 18 19

11 RCLG Membership World Map of Responsible Care 1. Arabian Gulf* 2. Argentina 3. Australia 4. Austria 5. Belgium 6. Brazil 7. Bulgaria 8. Canada 9. Chile 10. China, Hong Kong SAR 11. Chinese Taipei 12. Colombia 13. Czech Republic 14. Denmark 15. Ecuador 16. Estonia 17. Finland 18. France 19. Germany 20. Greece 21. Hungary 22. India 23. Indonesia 24. Ireland 25. Israel 26. Italy 27. Japan 28. Latvia 29. Lithuania 30. Malaysia 31. Mexico 32. Morocco 33. Netherlands 34. New Zealand 35. Norway 36. Peru 37. Philippines 38. Poland 39. Portugal 40. Russia 41. Singapore 42. Slovak Republic 43. Slovenia 44. South Africa 45. South Korea 46. Spain 47. Sweden 48. Switzerland 49. Thailand 50. Turkey 51. Ukraine 52. United Kingdom 53. United States of America 54. Uruguay 55. Venezuela * Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain RCLG members new member since 2002 Figures compare 2000 data to 2010 data 29% decrease in our energy intensity 70% of associations have physical chemical plant security provisions as part of their Responsible Care initiative % decrease in the lost workday case rate 36% % decrease in distribution incidents 92% increase in production 41% decrease in our carbon dioxide intensity increase in use of fuel oil equivalents

12 GLOBAL IMPLEMENTATION & PROGRESS REPORT A CLOSER LOOK AT THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS Every national association that signs up to Responsible Care is required to submit an annual report on its implementation status. Prior to 2008, the basis for these reports was the eight fundamental features; since 2008, associations report against the nine elements of the Responsible Care Global Charter (page 4). This chapter provides information on the 55 organizations that are members of the Responsible Care Leadership Group as of the end of We illustrate progress over the past decade for the 46 associations covered in the RCLG s 2002 Responsible Care Status Report with a summary of 2002 activities and a more detailed look for Direct statistical comparison is not possible because reporting parameters have changed. As well, space does not permit us to provide full details of every association s progress. One of RCLG s newest members, the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association, is a regional body and represents chemical companies in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman and Bahrain. Considerable progress has been achieved since GPCA s adoption of Responsible Care. Also very active is the Association of International Chemical Manufacturers (AICM) which works closely with the China Petrochemical and Chemical Industries Federation. Since 2010, CPCIF has held official ICCA Observer status and will be seeking RCLG membership in the near future. It has already set up a Responsible Care Working Committee. A number of associations joined through the European chemicals association Cefic as a result of EU enlargement: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Slovenia. Reinforcing the spread of Responsible Care into Central and Eastern Europe and beyond, Russia and Ukraine are two further recent additions to RCLG membership in 2007 and 2011 respectively. New since 2002 Arabian Gulf * Bulgaria Estonia Latvia Lithuania Russia Slovenia Ukraine Venezuela * GPCA: Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman and Bahrain Progress within the 55 associations is measured using a scale of four status levels: no progress to date, developing plan, fully implemented and updating implementation. This scale allows for demonstration of progress even when elements are not fully implemented. In general, there is progress in implementing the Global Charter worldwide. Some highlights of our survey include: g Out of the 55 associations surveyed, 81% have published all the required guidelines for implementation. g More than 70% of all associations now have physical chemical plant security provisions as part of their Responsible Care initiative. g There is a general trend toward improvement in collection and public reporting of industry performance at the national level. g 80% of reporting associations are holding periodic meetings for companies to assist each other in pairs or other smaller group settings, to exchange best practices. g 72% of reporting associations publish materials to assist members in performance improvement. g Two-thirds of reporting associations have mechanisms in place to obtain input on issues/concerns from interested external parties. Another 28% are making progress in this respect. g Nearly half of reporting associations indicate that they have a process in place ending with the removal of a member for failure to meet the established Responsible Care commitments. Notes on Survey Compilation In order to compile the following section, the RCLG used data provided by member associations in the annual online survey together with information published in previous Responsible Care Status Reports. For each association entry, we include all or a number of the elements listed below: Highlights of association s Responsible Care program Responsible Care activities in 2002 and 2012, to highlight progress made over the decade (where applicable) For 2012, main focus is on the following areas: g Sustainable Development g Verification and Performance g Mutual Assistance and Capacity Building including ICCA s Global Product Strategy g s g Future Activities If you require further information, please use the contact data provided to reach an association, or contact djj@careline.ws 22 23

13 ARABIAN GULF Gulf Petrochemicals & Chemicals Association (GPCA) P.O. Box , Dubai, UAE Contact: Tahir Jamal Qadir Tel: ext 112 Fax: Website: GPCA is the sole regional trade association representing the common interests of the petrochemical and chemical producers in the Gulf Region: Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman and Bahrain Full members represent regional petrochemical and chemical producers. Associate members represent a wide spectrum of companies, including: international producers; service companies (shipping, logistics, etc.); and business partners (consultancies, chemicals traders, etc) Formed in 2006 by eight founding members, GPCA has achieved remarkable expansion in a short space of time with participants from 23 countries. Currently, there are 34 Full Members, and 149 Associate Members Some companies already certified for RC14001* Responsible Care companies account for over 90% of chemical production by volume in the Gulf *RC14001 is the certification system developed by the American Chemistry Council Adopted Responsible Care in 2009 BY vtuv Adopted at end 2009, the initiative is being implemented through the GPCA Responsible Care Committee with support and cooperation of the ACC and Cefic. To date, 85% (29/34) of full members have signed on to RC, as have two associate members All signatory member companies are asked to promote RC on their websites RC companies have signed on to a set of 12 guiding principles consistent with the Global Charter. As of end March 2011, Global Charter signatories stood at 18 out of 34 full members The Association s RC logo with Arabic and English taglines is now in place in six GCC Countries with usage permitted to members fulfilling all of the following criteria: Signing of Declaration of Support Self-assessment Action plan for RC implementation Review by GPCA The GPCA RC program is based on Codes (7), with policies, guidance documents and Codes Assessment Tool issued. Verification and Performance Selfassessment is currently the basic approach to RC verification with readiness for thirdparty certification expected during 2012 Six members, including one corporate with 19 subsidiaries (Sabic), and one associate member have already been certified for RC Indicators of Performance cover a wide range of EHS areas. Mutual Assistance Numerous well-attended workshops, training and awareness sessions have been conducted Best practices developed by the US, Canadian and European associations (ACC, CIAC and Cefic, respectively) are shared with GPCA members A database of best practices, reporting metrics and self-assessment has been developed and is posted on the GPCA website. Global Product Strategy The Association is drawing on risk assessment expertise from partner companies to build awareness for its members Experts at ICCA level will conduct GPS workshops and seminars for GPCA members A recent product stewardship workshop drew over 80 delegates. Plus Activities during 2012 include GPS Workshop - Final Codes Issuance - Metrics reporting - Sustainability reporting by members. 133 delegates from member companies attended a workshop focused on the Responsible Care Program development in reference to the remaining four Codes of Management Practices which GPCA recently issued; 120 attended an earlier RC workshop in GPCA plans programs similar to ACC s Chemtrec and Transcaer to ensure the safe management of chemicals at the regional level with greater focus on the whole supply chain and the community GPS capacity building workshop planned for Q3 2012; GPCA is working closely with the membership on implementation and expects to have a schedule in place by end ARGENTINA Cámara de la Industria Quimica y Petroquimica CIQyP Avda. Cordoba Piso 4 - Buenos Aires Contact: Héctor Mario Benavídez Tel: / 0944 Fax: hbenavidez@ciqyp.org.ar Website: CIQyP is working towards harmonization of the Codes of Practice with the management systems used by industry and downstream to enable recognition of its Responsible Care Program by the local authorities and the Argentine Accreditation Organization (OAA). Deadline for completion: end August, Responsible Care will be a condition of CIQyP membership for new members after Board endorsement of this harmonization. 52% of CIQyP members participate in RC Adopted Responsible Care in 1992 BY vttv 39 chemicals manufacturers and 27 distributors signed up to RC Codes (6) and IoPs (6) in place Active communications with stakeholders including government Established mutual assistance activities for membership and Uruguayan association ASIQUR Over 70% of companies signed up RC selfassessments verified by CIQyP from Active Partners program including chemicals transporters, waste treatment and coatings companies Initial focus on chemicals manufacturers expanded in 1998 to cover transport of dangerous goods AND vtuv The Responsible Care Program has 118 members: 53 chemical manufacturers, 48 transport companies, and 17 waste treatment companies that joined under a 2006 agreement with hazardous waste disposal association CAITPA. Verification and Performance Companies are periodically assessed through selfassessments, performance indicators & audits. Members use self-assessments as an implementation guide and tool to develop an improvement program Since 2005 audits have been conducted by external certification body IRAM, a member of ISO Verification checklist is in two sections: one for legal and documentary requirements and the other covering on-site facilities verification. Audits are adapted to company according to chemical manufacture, transporter or waste treatment, and evaluates improvement programs. Frequency depends on the results 9 audits in year 1, 2002, peaking at 68 in 07 and around 50s and 60s up to CIQyP collects KPI data annually to carry out statistical analyses nationwide and monitor the reduction of certain indicators such as energy consumption, water use, operation costs, and fuel consumption Prior to upcoming harmonization endorsement CIQyP members that have not signed the formal RC commitment will be encouraged to commit through peer pressure and dialogue among CEOs and senior executives. The Responsible Care brand and logo are used in CIQyP publications and by members Communication and liaison processes with stakeholders such as firefighters are under development including community advisory panels, open door days Members have outreach programs and joint activities involving neighbors and local schools to share information about the correct use of chemicals and their risks Plus The RC logo is licensed to participating members of two associations: hazardous waste disposal CAITPA and hazardous goods transporters CATAMP An online information management tool for companies is under development Discussions with RC companies to publicly report on worker health and safety CIQyP is working with a multinational company to share product stewardship information with SMEs to develop product risk analysis according to ICCA guidance CIQyP and multinational members are encouraging suppliers, shippers and customers to join RC AUSTRALIA Plastics and Chemicals Industries Association - PACIA Level 10, 10 Queen Street Melbourne Vic 3000 Postal address: PO Box 422, Flinders Lane VIC 8009 Contact: Krista Imberger Tel: Fax: kimberger@pacia.org.au Website: Responsible Care is a key component of the Pacia Sustainability Leadership Framework and the foundation of sustainable practices in EHS management, security, product stewardship and stakeholder engagement Lost Time Injury data from RC members on track to meet national 2012 injury reduction targets set in the Australian National OHS Strategy Federal and state governments view RC commitment as an important component of the continued licence to operate Adopted Responsible Care in 1989 BY vttv Codes (6) and Performance Indicators in place Benchmark selfassessment of each code by member companies (end 2002) - 80% compliance required to continue to use the logo - National panel and 30 community advisory panels in operation - Mutual assistance activities for membership Annual RC report - Open Door (35 sites,~20,000 visitors) - Joint programs for collection & disposal of surplus household chemicals review of Responsible Care involved 400+ stakeholders including industry, government and community - Mutual assistance forums plus training on codes - Certification program being developed - RC a condition of membership of the chemicals and importer/distributor sectors of Pacia - Tracking of Australian subsidiaries of chemical multinationals to check on participation - 10% of companies chosen randomly for external verification by an independent auditor - Guide for each code to assist integration with ISO and 9001 and national occupational health and safety requirements RC implementation framework - Community complaint resolution system - Development of Carrier Accreditation Scheme for hazardous chemicals transporters AND vtuv The Pacia Responsible Care program is an environment, health, safety and security, product stewardship and community platform management system, based on Codes of Practice, stakeholder involvement, and credibility of results. Six Codes cover all aspects of the chemical life cycle Pacia expects adherence to Responsible Care for all member companies manufacturing, importing and distributing chemicals Companies sign the Guiding Principles. Verification and Performance Code selfassessments are collected to track Code compliance. Average Code compliance across industry remains high; consistently high compliance scores for the four process Codes (manufacturing, employee health and safety, transport & storage, and environment) confirm the industry s continued commitment to high performance in H&S and environmental management High compliance also seen in the nonprocess Codes, product stewardship and Community Right To Know, which are firmly established as direct value add programs External verification program uses third party auditor desktop verification of ~30-50% of one Code, with results reported to the Board and published on the website with full public access Since 2006, 61% of companies have undertaken at least one verification of an RC Code, with many reporting up to four verifications Correlation between the self-assessment results and the external verification program, whereby an independent third party auditor confirms the findings of the company s internal rating, is high: sampled companies reported an average of 73% of practices confirmed by the verification Mutual Assistance and Capacity Building Company mentoring and PACIA networks are used to share learning and improve performance Annual Health & Safety (H&S) Survey results and the outputs of the RC program are published every year on the Pacia website public area. The RC brand and commitment by a significant proportion of the Australian chemicals industry, provides the leverage to positively influence regulators to reduce regulatory burden. A feature of the Pacia RC program is action to ensure local community and stakeholders are engaged, participating and supportive Members continue to run active networks and individual company forums, including New South Wales, Victoria, and Western Australia. Increased emphasis on the GPS and related activities Reinforcement of the community engagement component Chemicals security AUSTRIA Austrian Chemical Industry FCIO, Wiedner Hauptstrasse 63 Vienna A-1045 Contact: Dr. Dominique Schröder Tel: +43 (0) Fax: +43 (0) schroeder@fcio.wko.at Website: FCIO introduced strict auditing and, from 1992, was the first European association to offer 3rd party verification The Responsible Care program framework requires companies to go well beyond the legal requirements and provisions in Austria By end 2011, 34 companies accounting for more than 40% of Austrian chemicals turnover were certified Adopted Responsible Care in 1992 BY vttv Partnership agreement with Federation of Chemical Distributors Regular use of Responsible Care brand and logo in publications by FCIO and many member companies Regular meetings of FCIO s RC/HSE Committee for information exchange and experience sharing Yearly TUIS (emergency response) conference AND vtuv Verification and Performance Management system approach covering emergency response, employee health and safety, process safety, protection of the environment, resource efficiency and waste reduction, safe warehousing and distribution, transportation, product A 24 25

14 stewardship, and physical security of facilities and systems Companies are audited by two external independent auditors. During the auditing process, about 200 questions regarding energy, disposal, storage, workers protection, industrial accident prevention, environmental measures etc. are evaluated according to a point system ISO and/or EMAS certifications are recognized as fulfilling 25% of RC requirements; companies must achieve a minimum 80% of additional questions to pass. Audits must be carried out for every site operated by the company Successful completion entitles a company to RC certification from FCIO. After three years, a control audit is carried out, which authorizes continued use of the RC logo and name. Joint verification of RC and Eco- Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) and ISO is available. Plus FCIO offers member companies a first RC-consultation free of charge Certification is promoted in the media including television Recognition of RC as a management system under national law Revision of Guiding Principles to be consistent with Global Charter Increase % of RC companies reporting publicly against performance indicators Promoting Corporate Social Responsibility Promoting Global Product Strategy including the Chemical Portal BELGIUM essenscia 80 Boulevard Auguste Reyers, B-1030 Brussels Contact: Yves Verschueren Tel: (0) Fax: yverschueren@essenscia.be Website: essenscia has incorporated Responsible Care into its sustainability program, it has published and widely distributed Sustainability Reports in 2009 and 2011 RC has been a condition of association membership since the early 1990s With nearly 800 members, both multinationals and SMEs, essenscia represents more than 95% of total sector turnover Adopted Responsible Care in 1991 BY vttv Various materials and tools well-embedded into program Selfassessment and Implementation Guide reviewed in 1999 Product stewardship brochure issued 2000 and Implementation Guide in 2001 incorporating selfassessment. Work on IoPs, risk-analysis and supplier/customer relationship ongoing IoPs updated every two years Active participation in Open Door Days Communication and cooperation with media, students and authorities Several member companies have CAPs Youth and chemistry outreach program to ~18,000 students in 2001 IoPs survey results on website Networks for RC managers Targeted support mainly relates to external stakeholder communications RC is a condition of membership for all 750 members - Self-assessment with significant changes in company performance data addressed on an individual basis active participation in Belintra, part of European ICE emergency response transport program AND vtuv Over the years, RC has strengthened and is an integral part of association and members chemicals management activities - Membership of ~800 covers a broad chemicals profile, including paints, detergents, personal care products, with life-sciences focus Regular use of RC brand and logo by Association and many member companies including all related SD activities and communication tools, websites and key events All multinational companies with HQ in Belgium have signed the Global Charter Very active participation in International Year of Chemistry with several events targeting young people, and setting world record for largest-ever chemistry lesson Sustainable development SD reports in 2009 and 2011 with 33 KPIs covering People, Planet & Prosperity + sections, stories and projects for Products (see website) - Concrete projects and KPIs with official statistics and trends over the last 10 years Verification and Performance All areas of performance and issues are covered although not always following a formal system of specific codes/systems/checklists etc Many IoPs and their application being updated and some supply chain-related areas eg product stewardship & transport are in development essenscia follows an ad hoc approach: it provides support materials and training, organizes events, seminars and press coverage for members, users, consumers, stakeholders including trade unions, environmental NGOs and the general public as and when appropriate SD is main umbrella for most association activities both internal and external - SD reports discussed with members and wide range of stakeholders No external verification because only official figures are used, plus KPIs cover the whole sector, and RC/SD is a condition of membership with obligations requiring continuous improvement of performance in all 33 KPI and products / projects Mutual Assistance and Capacity Building Ongoing process of RC/SD meetings for senior executives and middle managers also being updated Network for company coordinators Provides support and assistance to others through active participation in Cefic essenscia has an ongoing dialogue with external stakeholders, and their full involvement in its SD strategy including follow-up meetings for feedback, comments, identification of new issues and updating strategy and SD measures Stakeholders involved in all political contacts and in seminars, schools, links with universities etc Supply chain No formal partnerships but cooperation across the supply chain and with other industry associations representing sectors using chemicals Cooperation mainly takes place through REACH and CLP legislation implementation, plus support scheme for downstream users at national level Plus Industry has a voluntary agreement with the Belgian authorities under the ICE scheme which was formalised in 1998 under the Belintra protocol between the Ministry of Interior and essenscia name change from Fedichem to essenscia in 2007 BRAZIL Associação Brasileira da Indústria Química - Abiquim Av Chedid Jafet 222 Bloco C, 4ºandar Vila Olímpia São Paulo SP Contact: Obdulio Diego Fanti Tel: Obdulio@abiquim.org.br Website: Abiquim membership represents ~85% of the Brazilian chemical production and 35% of chemical transport operations Abiquim extended the RC management systems-based approach to a risk-based approach for operations to all members including partner companies Members have to adopt the RC ethic and commit themselves to its principles Abiquim is currently conducting a strategic review of the Brazilian RC Program (Programa Atuação Responsável ) BY vttv Codes (7), plus a Security Code adopted in areas of performance metrics with public reporting element Metrics include environmental, health and safety, community dialogue, emergency and transport performance indicators. 10 Community Advisory Panels were implemented at local level with the participation of 37 sites Responsible Care partner companies extend the initiative throughout the supply chain. In addition, Abiquim maintains Pro Química program, a recognized emergency support center in Brazil and Mercosul. AND vtuv Three documents have to be signed by the CEO of the member companies: Guiding principles, CEO personal commitment with the implementation of RC management system and RC Coordinator nomination document. Sustainable Development Together with its strategic review of RC and implementation of the GPS, Abiquim is playing its part in improving industry performance and advancing the quality of life. Verification and Performance Since 2002, RC companies are more than 3 times safer than the average of the all Brazilian industry sectors as a whole; they have reduced water consumption by 50%, GHG emissions by 30%; and water recycling ~30% Mandatory third party verification was introduced in 2005 involving a team of ISO-certified auditors, community leaders and member company professionals Companies could also request to have customer representatives involved Mutual Assistance and Support Abiquim s partnership program brings RC to 52 companies from transport, distribution, emergency response and waste treatment sectors to ensure products are managed safely throughout the supply chain. Abiquim will set up regional RC groups to enable mutual assistance at regional level Abiquim will implement several capacity building courses to improve the knowledge of professionals on the requirements of the RC 2012 Management System Abiquim will go beyond mandatory RCMS verification to mandatory RCMS audit in accordance with the principles of the audit processes of ISO BULGARIA Bulgarian Chamber of the Chemical Industry BCCI Al. Stamboliiski blvd. 205, 1309 Sofia Contact: Liliana Dombalova Tel: Fax: ld@bcci2001.com Website: Responsible Care membership includes 29 companies plus 1 from Romania RC companies participate in CARE+, an international energy-saving project coordinated by Cefic aimed at helping smaller businesses Cooperation pact on RC with 2 national trade unions ~75% of national chemical sector participates in RC Adopted Responsible Care in 2002 Adoption of RC by BCCI and 10 member companies in June 2002 was a result of close cooperation with Cefic through the European Community s support program for Central and Eastern European Countries (CEEC). Cooperation with the authorities at European and national level was important to help the transition during EU enlargement particularly with regard to environment, health and safety (EHS) issues within the chemical sector. BY vtuv Responsible Care has provided strong support for the performance improvement and image of the Bulgarian chemical industry and for capacity building of the association Member companies are implementing the Global Charter BCCI continues to invite participation of 2 major multi-national chemical producers (active as distributors) in Bulgaria that are not signed up to RC Verification and Performance BCCI organizes safety training, a practical, demand-driven project with support from the Netherlands for staff of all RC companies, and spread to other industries RC companies provided a strong lead for the successful implementation of the EU s REACH chemicals legislation RC companies have led in going beyond EHS legislation requirements Verification by means of peer review process Around a third of RC companies present achievements and best practices at annual meetings; all RC managers do annual study visits of least two companies Mutual Assistance Very active cooperation and mutual assistance between companies in EHS, staff training, societal activities and more Companies support sustainable development through RC BCCI provides assistance to Romanian chemical industry; one company, which has joint production with Bulgaria s largest paints and coatings company, is a BCCI member and participates in RC BCCI provided support to Russia and Balkan countries to join RC on RC with interested parties is part of BCCI s input to sustainability Regular use of brand and logo in publications by association and many member companies Active in open doors events RC-branded workshops on priority EHS issues are well known to and involve all national interested parties Plus partnership programs with Industry, Mine and Geology, and Metallurgy associations and Governmental Energy Efficiency Agency National project in place to develop and validate EHS skills and competencies of workers in chemical industry Plans under consideration to make RC a condition of BCCI membership Developing scheme to recognize high performers and assist less advanced companies Preparations underway to cooperate with the main Bulgarian sector associations on EHS legislation and related issues CANADA Chemistry Industry Association of Canada - CIAC, Suite 805, 350 Sparks Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1R 7S8 Contact: Bob Masterson Tel: Fax: bmasterson@canadianchemistry.ca Website: The Chemistry Industry Association of Canada, formerly the Canadian Chemical Producers Association, is the founder of Responsible Care and has provided a role model and template for other associations programs. Visit the CIAC website for further information. Responsible Care has been a condition of CIAC membership since its founding in 1985 Each member company s Executive Contacts (e.g. highest ranking representative in Canada) is required, annually, to publicly recommit to the RC Ethic and Principles via a signed public attestation CIAC s 60 members and partners represent vast majority of basic industrial and specialty chemicals sales, valued at ~$22 billion in 2011 Since 1992, members have reduced emissions of known and probable carcinogens by 96%* and the global warming potential of operations by 66%, and virtually eliminated releases of ozone-depleting substances; occupational health and safety incidents are down 60%, and the number and severity of process safety incidents has decreased significantly *International Agency for Research on Cancer Group I and Group 2A substances B C 26 27

15 Adopted Responsible Care in 1985 BY vttv Between , detailed codes of practice were developed in 6 areas: research and development, manufacturing, transportation, distribution, waste management, and community awareness emergency response Comprehensive governance and networking processes established, including the creation of a National Advisory Panel of critics Robust external verification process established, including participation of community representatives chosen by the community Development of a comprehensive suite of guidance materials, tools, and IoPs Regional Leadership Groups AND vtuv CIAC s Responsible Care program continues to provide the fundamental platform for all chemical management activities While much of the earlier guidance and tools remains relevant to the new Codes, existing materials are being reviewed and revised to incorporate new and best practices, and additional supporting tools are being developed to assist in implementation Between CIAC undertook a review and revision of RC Focus was on the broader issue of sustainability, and involved development of new principles, codes of practice and a revised external verification process Verification and Performance The new Responsible Care includes 3 detailed Codes addressing 152 elements, or aspects: Operations Code (aspects over which company has direct control); Stewardship Code (product development and areas with indirect control eg suppliers, customers, distributors); and Accountability Code (engagement with stakeholders) 2 appendices address social responsibility and involvement in public policy processes CIAC has completed development and implementation of new water use indicators and a comprehensive overhaul of the emissions measurement and reporting tool box s National Advisory Panel (NAP) meets twice a year and provides an external, critical perspective on, and input into, all areas. It helps CIAC better understand expectations of the industry and alerts CIAC to emerging issues Member companies have ongoing and robust engagement and dialogue relationships with stakeholders, including the preparation and communication of information related to worst case scenarios and precautions in the event of an emergency. Supply chain In 2011, CIAC implemented a complete renewal of the Product Stewardship Guide to take account of the new Codes and to assist companies in implementing the GPS Emphasis placed on updated implementation tools related to the choice and oversight of transportation service providers Renewal of the partnership agreement with the Canadian Association of Chemical Distributors Plus CIAC has played an important role in working with government and non-governmental stakeholders in the design and delivery of Canada s Chemical Management Plan; phase 2, beginning 2012, places data collection and analysis obligation on member companies. CIAC and its members continue to participate and support government s Canadian Health Measures Survey, which includes a biomonitoring component to measure human levels of environmental chemicals in the population. CIAC is closely monitoring and participating in the renewal of the ACC program, anticipating that developments in areas related to process safety, product safety, energy efficiency and waste management will be relevant to and ultimately reflected within CIAC s RC activities. Industry will remain fully engaged in a comprehensive, multi-stakeholder process to guide the development and implementation of a Comprehensive Air Management Strategy for Canada. CHILE Asociacion Gremial de Industriales Químicos de Chile - ASIQUIM Andrés Bello 2777 Of. 501, Las Condes, Santiago Contact: Sergio Barrientos Tel: Fax: sbarrientos@asiquim.cl Website: : Responsible Care was made mandatory for new members in 1997 and has fully implemented programs to support sustainable development since 2009 It has external verification with results made public since 2002 ~40% of the national chemical sector participates in the initiative Adopted Responsible Care in 1994 BY vttv Codes (6), supporting material and IoPs in place Conferences and seminars for members on EHS matters Continual communication with stakeholders, with some members setting up programs with local community Discussions with government agencies on EHS regulations and voluntary agreements with government signed Verification process involves external stakeholders Regular mutual assistance events Regional RC committees in major areas of chemical production Best performers recognised in public annual Responsible Care Day Formal agreement with leading private organisation for occupational safety and employee health Two voluntary agreements with government: one related to prevention of water pollution and the other to improving management of containers for hazardous chemicals. AND vtuv Asiquim uses a management system approach to RC implementation. It has a set of 374 best practices to be implemented by verified companies, that cover a full range of EHS and security areas and the global principles of RC Global Charter - Association has adopted the new RC logo and tag line on sustainable development, which is being promoted among member companies - Some companies have still to sign the new Global Charter commitments. Verification and Performance Verification results are public as companies receive their verification certification in a public ceremony - Detailed findings are protected in a confidential agreement between Asiquim and the verified company - Verification is external, and involves Asiquim. s Various activities continue to be implemented by member companies and association Verifications include systematic practices on internal, external communications and crisis communications strategies. Supply chain At least two big mining groups in Chile are requesting Road Transport SHEQ certification, based on Cefic s SQAS (Safety and Quality Assessment System), for their chemical carriers Pulp & paper companies also following suit, which is expected to increase the certification for hazmat transport companies. There is cooperation with agrochemicals and plastics associations, and formal agreements are being developed Asiquim is evaluating the value of a partnership agreement with pulp and paper facilities Starting 2012, RC articles are being included in leading environmental and mining magazines Strong efforts dedicated to increase RC participation CHINA, HONG KONG SAR The Association of International Chemical Manufacturers - AICM Room 207 W1 Oriental Plaza, Dongchangan Ave. Beijing, P.R. China Contact: Beryl Ma Tel: Fax: berylma@aicm.cn Website: Since 2002, the Association of International Chemical Manufacturers (AICM) has been building and strengthening its cooperation with the China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation (CPCIF). The two organizations signed strategic agreements in 2002 and With an estimated 35,000 chemical companies in China, building EHS awareness throughout the sector s huge workforce poses a significant challenge. The Chinese government has developed and recently launched a National Standard for the industry that incorporates the Responsible Care Codes. It s a voluntary standard, but companies will be encouraged strongly to adopt it. Over half the AICM membership officially endorsed Responsible Care in an official media event in 2008; currently, more than 80% have done so. The goal is to have all member companies publicly endorse RC; all new members are required to support RC. AICM s 48 members produce 10-15% of the total chemical outputs by volume in China (2011); CPCIF members account for the majority. Adopted Responsible Care in 1992 BY vttv Distribution and Product Stewardship codes were available in Chinese and English with additional codes to be developed AICM started collecting personal safety data in 1999/2000 for use in developing KPIs RC started to be implemented through multinational companies doing business in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) and Mainland China AICM held RC conferences in Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai and works with Chinese industry in the drive to improve EHS performance Association working with Chinese government to develop and implement EHS laws including hosting a series of seminars with government authorities and member companies on transport safety Seminars conducted to further introduce RC to management and EHS leaders in key Chinese companies Agreement signed in 2002 with China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Association (now CPCIF) to launch RC initiative in Mainland China. AND vtuv Verification and Performance RC companies started submitting rrc companies started submitting results of Quantitative Survey in 2011 and conducted Codes self assessment in 2011 In 2009 AICM conducted RC qualitative survey Government issued China Responsible Care Standard for the Chemical Industry Codes of Practice in 2011 which will be used as basis for AICM verification process. AICM organized 11 training sessions covering 5 Codes of Practices: Community Awareness and Emergency Response, Product Stewardship, Occupational Health and Safety, Distribution and Pollution Prevention in Sustainable Development AICM endorses ICCA s position on the deployment of new products and technologies which are critical for future sustainable development Its commitment is demonstrated through RC and Global Product Strategy initiatives which highlight industry s contributions to sustainability and safe management of chemicals throughout the lifecycle s Local communication processes are in place Open to Public Day event has become a signature event for AICM, the program rolled out successfully at strategic sites since AICM university initiative first started in 2010 and later became a national-wide campaign which was utilized to promote Responsible Care and members sustainable case study. Over 10 Companies joined the Open to Public Days with over 1000 participants in the 3 years of activities on site as well as in University campuses. Supply Chain AICM initiated RSQAS (Road Safety and Quality Assessment System) in 2007 RSQAS provides an assessment tool on the logistics service providers (LSPs) management system for quality, safety, and environmental protection In the past 3 years, over 100 logistic service providers have been assessed and most have their EHS performance improvement plans RSQAS Team held training with Cefic to re-certify and educate assessors in 2010 Two workshops were held for AICM members and LSPs in 2010 and 2011 aimed at improving chemicals transportation safety on China s road systems. Plus Cooperation with CPCIF: Over the past two years, AICM and CPCIF have worked together to support the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) to draft the China Responsible Care Codes of Practices Standard and its associated training guide, published October 2011 The 4th China Responsible Care Conference was jointly hosted by AICM and CPCIF in Beijing in October GPS implementation AICM conducted GPS Awareness and GPAICM conducted GPS Awareness and GPS Implementation workshops in 2010 and 2011 involving senior local and international executives. Over 150 participants from industry, governments, testing facilities, trade associations, consulting firms and media participated - AICM/CPCIF officially adopted the GPS in China in the joint RC Conference in Beijing in October CHINESE TAIPEI Taiwan Responsible Care Association TRCA 3F., No.83, Sec. 4, Bade Rd., Songshan District, Taipei City 105, Taiwan (R.O.C.) Contact: Renata Hsu Tel: Fax: trca@trca.org.tw Website: TRCA, the Responsible Care association based in Chinese Taipei, is working to raise awareness and implementation of ICCA s Global Product Strategy (GPS). A significant step forward was TRCA s translation of the GPS Risk Assessment Guidance into Chinese. 5 GPS awareness raising events were held in Responsible Care is a condition of TRCA membership An estimated 75% of the national chemical sector participates in the initiative. Adopted Responsible Care in 1997 BY vttv Codes (5) with Guidelines including a CD-ROM Association has set up committee focused on recruiting new members Member companies carrying out RC self-assessments during 2002 Association developing RC verification system Indicators of Performance (4 areas) Association aims to have EHS performance reports from each member company Developing advisory panels Meetings with academics and experts Some companies involved in local outreach efforts Expanding Buddy System whereby Responsible Care companies mentor/sponsor others to join Experience sharing at annual meeting with additional meetings on performance reporting and other topics Quarterly meetings for RC co-ordinators. AND vtuv TRCA s Responsible Care program continues as a robust part of the industry s chemicals management activities The Association is requesting member company CEOs to recommit to the Guiding Principles and the Global Charter in 2012 Codes are being integrated with C 28 29

16 ISO and OHSAS TRCA regularly uses RC brand and logo in communications with key stakeholders Many member companies also regularly use the brand and logo. Sustainable Development The Association is putting together a program. It collaborates with member companies to invite their CSOs or expertise to share their experiences on sustainable development with other members and key stakeholders Verification and Performance Peer review is the current form of verification Association plans to adopt third party verification in the near future (see below) A plan to make verification results public is being adopted As well, there are Indicators of Performance in 7 areas and a product stewardship indicator is being developed Mutual Assistance and Capacity Building CEO meetings are held twice a year, a coordinators workshop twice a year and EHS experience-sharing conferences from time to time TRCA continues its mentoring system under which multinational companies coach SMEs. TRCA holds Public Advisory Council meetings quarterly and is developing plans for local communication processes. TRCA plans to adopt the road transport safety assessment system, RSQAS, adapted from the Cefic European scheme and launched in China several years ago. TRCA will request all its transport providers to join the program, with targets as follows: member company producers have to contract with at least 50% RSQAS-assessed road LSP after carrying out the policy for one year; with at least 70% after 2 years; and 100% with RSQAS-assessed road LSP after 3 years TRCA will adopt third party verification. After integration of the Codes with ISO, OHSAS, and relevant national standards, plus completion of assessor training, all TRCA members will undergo 3rd party verification. COLOMBIA Colombian Plastic Industries Association ACOPLASTICOS National Business Association of Colombia ANDI Colombian Safety Council CCS Carrera 20 No Bogotá, D.C. The above organizations promote Responsible Care through the Responsabilidad Integral (RI) Committee. Membership of the associations includes other sectors as well as chemicals. Contact: Ana Elvia Pardo de Castro Tel: Ext 193 Fax: ana.pardo@ccs.org.co / gerencia@responsabilidadintegral.org Website: The Responsabilidad Integral Committee, with mentoring by Responsible Care New Zealand and supported by RCLG funding, held three successful events aimed at revitalizing RC efforts in 2011 ~6% of chemical sector participates in RC Adopted Responsible Care in 1994 BY vttv Codes (6) and Performance Indicators (15) in place In addition to standard EHS indicators, non-traditional measures, among them EHS operating costs, EHS awareness, and community complaints Report covering the full range of EHS Performance Indicators scheduled for publication for September 2002 Several meetings with community and government officials made progress towards their endorsement of RC Some companies developing links with community Public RC web site developed Training sessions for new members Frequent meetings of RC co-ordinators and Executive Leadership Groups Technical meetings for each Code of Practice is main vehicle for sharing experiences Commitment to RC is not a condition of membership in any of the three associations implementing the initiative (peer pressure is main tool) but crop protection group associated with the National Business Association of Colombia does require members to sign up 21 companies verified in 2001 and 20 scheduled for % of companies verified at least once A joint RI programme to promote applications of RC principles to environmental management systems at 15 SMEs under development with Department of Environment. AND vtuv RI promotes the relationship between Responsible Care and Corporate Social Responsibility, and emphasises the economic benefits of optimizing efforts and resources through RC For a company to participate in Responsible Care, its CEO must sign the Terms of Membership, including a commitment to the RC Core Principles as set out in the Global Charter and the Guiding Principles of Colombia RC Since 2010, the commitment to RC includes participation in the GPS Verification and Performance In 2005, integration of code management practices through a RC management system was begun; the latest version (2010) focuses on product and process safety An implementation RCMS guide was finalized and its use is being promoted through workshops Commitment to RC is not a condition of membership, as per 2002 note above Performance indicators are consolidated and published in aggregate form in the annual RC report Some companies publish individual indicators in sustainability reports, and a few submit them to interested parties 54 member companies have signed the Global Charter In 2011, 21 companies were verified and 25 scheduled for % of companies verified at least once By end 2011, two companies had been audited by the national certification body (ICONTEC) and obtained RCMS certification Mutual Assistance Technical meetings facilitate experience sharing and strengthen implementation of Codes of Practice through the Responsible Care Management System Emphasis is on process and product safety RI requires RC coordinators to participate in Virtual Diploma to strengthen the member network Two Diploma modules are also open to government agencies, universities and other interested parties An Executive Leadership Committee involving CEOs and RC co-ordinators meets annually Various RC committees involving CEOs, co-ordinators and others meet frequently Other countries in the region occasionally attend RC events s RI develops an annual outreach program to government agencies to raise issues and learn the agencies perceptions of the industry initiative. RI invites government agencies to participate in some industry events - Community panels (CAPs) in place since 2003 in a number of cities Some companies develop open houses and other activities with stakeholders; each has its own internal stakeholder feedback mechanism. Plus... As a result of working with transport companies on implementation of RC practices, some have become RI members - Member companies must extend RC requirements and promote the initiative throughout the supply chain RI Colombia has developed a tool for third party evaluation of transporters performance. Progress in implementing GPS and GHS Responsible Warehouse Keepers and Responsible Distributers programs are being developed Training and strengthening skills of auditors CZECH REPUBLIC Association of Chemical Industry of the Czech Republic (SCHP ČR) Dělnická 12, Praha Contact: Ladislav Špaček Tel: Fax: mail@schp.cz Website: Comprehensive self assessment process in place with results audited and made public Partnerships with several associations SCHP ČR membership represents more than 70% of total chemical sales. Adopted Responsible Care in 1994 BY vttv Codes including Proactivity and Reduction of past and existing environmental damage. Proactivity code dates back to 1994 when the country was adjusting to major changes after 40 years of a command and control system. It helps define behavior for companies and employees in areas like cooperation and dealing with external stakeholders as well as HSE and reputation issues IoPs Annual RC report Open days and regular meetings with authorities RC committee includes external stakeholders Regular meetings RC not a condition of membership Independent committee including external experts appointed by SCHP Board of Directors reviews annual self assessment Accident Response System (TRINS) with Ministry of the Interior. AND vtuv Most aspects of RC program fully implemented 71 companies and 3 SCHP ČR collective members have adopted RC principles 43 members have the right to use logo, under verification process, and do so regularly RC adopted both by individual companies and 3 association partners: Paints (AVNH), Cleaning stations (CACS), and Trade and distribution (SCHOD) Sustainable Development Award introduced in 2006 Priority is communication, lifelong learning and close cooperation with secondary schools and universities. Verification and Performance Reporting and discussion with interested parties on full range of indicators through E-PRTR; updating water consumption Self-assessment results submitted for open discussion to employees, trade unions, and report must be published on organization s website. Performance results communicated to neighbouring municipality, regional authority and relevant state administration with request for comment; after due process report submitted for audit Audit findings submit to RC Assessment Panel of SCHP ČR and finally Board of Directors for approval Developing plan to make RC a condition of membership 13 companies are not implementing RC Mutual Assistance Since 2009 SCHP ČR has held 13 conferences Regular meetings held for members Cooperation with Slovak association and initial contact with new RC association in Ukraine on Chemlog (see below) Local and national mechanisms in place for communicating on EHS matters with interested parties inside and outside the industry Plus Product stewardship activities focus on EU chemicals legislation, REACH and Classification and Labeling, CLP, as well as promoting RC in transport through the Cefic quality system, SQAS, and Project ChemLog (Chemical Logistics Cooperation in Central and Eastern Europe), supported by the EU Regional Development Fund. Chemlog also involves regional authorities, industry and scientific institutions from Germany, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary and Italy. Partner companies include road carriers, railways, and emergency response service providers TRINS system in cooperation with authorities to provide emergency response service focus on SMEs under Cefic project prisme 2 DENMARK Procesindustriens Brancheforening - PIBF Confederation of Danish Industry DK-1787 Copenhagen V Contact: Ulla Hansen Telcs Tel: Fax: uha@di.dk Website: Adopted Responsible Care in 1995 BY vttv Guidelines cover environmental management/reporting, emergency response and occupational environment management IoPs aligned with Cefic HSE Reporting Guidelines No formal structure for other areas of program RC is not a condition of membership but over 70% of chemical companies are signed up Partnership program for Traders & Distributors Association and emergency response system in place since 1994 AND vtuv PIBF s diverse membership has resulted in a decreased focus on Responsible Care Very good compliance with rigorous Danish EHS regulations and Europe s REACH legislation result in high standards of chemical company operations 12companies within different sectors related to chemicals, among others chemicals, food additives, food ingredients and waste treatment, participate in RC 1 or 2 meetings each year held for participating companies ECUADOR Asociación de Productores Químicos del Ecuador -APROQUE Av. República No y Av. Atahualpa. Edf. Prisma Piso 9, Quito Contact: Miguel Costales Tel: Fax: direccion@aproque.com Website: Facebook: Aproque Responsabilidad Integral Responsible Care is a condition of membership for new members Aproque participates in a number of government committees legislating on chemicals management issues Aproque authorized to train drivers of hazardous materials since 2009 Adopted Responsible Care in 1999 BY vttv Codes (4) and 19 IoPs Product stewardship, and health & safety codes under development New IoPs guidance published in 2002 Strategic alliance with Ecuador s main environmental NGO for code training and implementation. The project has financial support from the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation until 2005 Regular communication of Responsible Care in the media and quarterly newsletter Training and experience exchange Cleaner Production pilot projects - RC is not a condition of membership, 60% of companies signed up 84% of Responsible Care companies have done self-evaluations of codes Official verification scheme under development and verifications scheduled by end 2002 at five companies AND vtuv Association membership is diverse and includes non alcoholic beverages, coatings, warehousing, distribution and transportation as well as chemicals Aproque updated RC logo registration with Institute of Intellectual Property up to 2020 Use of RC logo is regulated to ensure its correct application Sustainable Development Active recruitment of employees with disabilities C D E 30 31

17 by member companies (3+% of workforce) to ensure social inclusion and better life for all without discrimination Verification and Performance Six RC codes implemented 46 companies have adopted RC principles 21 members have the right to use logo Voluntary security code launched Aproque updated 5-year strategic plan for Responsible Care in 2011; current plan runs to 2017 Board of Directors monitors implementation Member companies implement a Safety and Health Management System regulated by the Ecuadorian government Implementation of RC best practices is an important pillar to enable companies to comply with new technical and legal requirements. Mutual Assistance and Capacity Building Technical Committee meetings in key regions Bi-annual forum involving the authorities and technical employees RC Ecuador Award presented for best three performing member companies A Facebook page was launched in 2011 to communicate information and news Product Stewardship Aproque participates in several commissions with the national authorities on development of legislation for safe mercury handling, and for standardization of procedures for control and handling of chemical substances used in illegal drugs production, and on POPs and SAICM issues Also cooperating on revision of technical norms for safe handling, warehousing and transportation of hazardous materials including GHS aspects, and working with the authorities on conversion to mandatory compliance Aproque supports risk communication on products for members and incorporates performance indicators for MSDS since 2008 In 2009, Aproque received a national annual authorization to train drivers of vehicles transporting hazardous materials, under new environmental regulation Plus... Voluntary agreement between Aproque and the national toxicological body CIATOX to provide support for chemicals risk evaluation based on MSDS. Setting up and training of group to carry out internal audits on company safety and health to enable compliance with new management system regulation ESTONIA The Federation of Estonian Chemical Industry - FECI Peterbury Road 46, 11415, Tallinn Contact: Hallar Meybaum Tel: Fax: info@keemia.ee Website: Since 2002, FECI has had an agreement with the Estonian Ministry of the Environment under which both sides cooperate and share all relevant information publicly. National Advisory Panel and community advisory panels (CAPs) are up and running. FECI membership and Responsible Care program includes diverse sectors eg oil, cosmetics, transport, metals, detergents, and distributing companies. All work together under the RC initiative. FECI has fully implemented a number of RC activities, and additional programs are under development. Adopted Responsible Care in 2002, joined RCLG in 2004 AND BY vtuv Frequent meetings on RC implementation with CEOs, middle managers and co-ordinators RC issues published in FECI general newsletter. Association co-operates with other associations where possible, in particular with the Russian union on translating materials (Estonian companies have many Russian employees) and with Latvia and Lithuania on organizing joint workshops In 2010, four new companies joined Responsible Care and their CEOs signed a formal commitment Verification and Performance The primary form of verification is self-assessment, with the results made public FECI has carried out, for the first time, collection of SOX/NOX data from member companies that will be published in its next RC report RC is not a condition of association membership at this time FECI uses the logo at every opportunity and most member companies use the logo regularly Communication with industry, NGOs, government and community representatives is a very important part of FECI s everyday activities Many member companies organize open door days or participate in university events providing information on industry FECI is initiating a project to form a centre of chemical competence in Estonia. FINLAND Chemical Industry Federation of Finland KT RY Eteläranta 10, P.O. Box 4, FIN-00131, Helsinki Contact: Aimo Kastinen Tel: Fax: aimo.kastinen@chemind.fi Website: The key elements of chemical industry sustainability have been identified and the process of implementing these in the RC program is ongoing Co-operation projects with employee organizations in the field of social responsibility are ongoing KT RY played a leading role in the mentoring, support and capacity building processes involved with bringing Russia into RCLG membership Adopted Responsible Care in 1992 BY vttv Codes (5) and 45 Indicators of Performance (covering 11 broad areas) in place Annual Responsible Care IoPs Report in Finnish and English, with key data also on web site National results published for 10th time in 2002 Local and national press conferences when publishing IoPs Annual open door week Yearly RC presentation to chemical industry Advertising campaigns Nearly half of member companies have some form of CAP Responsible Care success stories from member companies published in annual progress report, the KT RY stand at the National Chemistry Fair and in other publications Meetings of RC co-ordinators at least twice a year and themed seminars Theme in 2001 was safety RC is not a condition of membership, but members encouraged to commit through regular information and peer pressure 121 companies had committed to Responsible Care by end of 2001, representing 65% of total employees in the chemical industry and over 80% of production volume Partnership agreement between KT RY and Association of Finnish Technical Traders Chemical Division AND vtuv The association s Responsible Care program continues as a robust part of industry s chemicals management activities and already has provided a responsible business model for two decades - The Federation and many member companies regularly use the Responsible Care brand and logo in publications. Sustainable Development The program has evolved continuously It offers an approach and operational framework for industry to address the fundamental challenges of the current decade including sustainable use of natural resources; material and energy efficiency as well as safe production; open co-operation with stakeholders; responsible production and use of chemical industry products throughout their entire life cycle; and well-being at work via the social dimension of sustainable development. Verification and Performance Codes of Practice create the basis of the program, supported by a management system framework and additional guidelines for companies. A comprehensive range of EHS programs and tools have been fully implemented - Product stewardship implementation is being updated - Physical security of facilities and systems has not been addressed at association level The KT RY self-assessment verification process is compatible with EMAS and ISO Results are not made public Independent verification has been discussed but, to date, the association does not see a need for it. It should be noted, however, that RC is also verified during both normal internal and third party audits of management system standards - KT RY does not obligate companies to publicly report their individual performance, though many do so anyway - RC is not a condition of membership A process is in place to assist companies not meeting Responsible Care obligations members have committed to the Responsible Care Global Charter and all 4 eligible multinational companies have signed the Charter. Mutual Assistance KT RY runs a range of mutual assistance meetings for senior executives, middle managers and coordinators, publishes Responsible Care information, and has provided support to Baltic countries and Russia in the development of their Responsible Care programs. s A national advisory panel as well as CAPs and/or other local processes are in place RC is part of a KT RY survey of stakeholders every three years The association is involved in extensive stakeholder communications at national and local level. Plus... There is a co-operation agreement with the Association of Finnish Technical Traders Also informal discussions with other national associations (forestry, metals, energy, etc.) on product stewardship, environmental, and energy issues. KT RY has implemented practices consistent with the ICCA product stewardship guidelines as part of RC, with the first set of GPS indicators developed and collected from companies. The experience and company feedback will enable development of the final set of product indicators. FRANCE Union des Industries Chimiques (UIC) Le Diamant A, F Paris La Défense Cedex Contact: Alain Pierrat Tel: Fax: apierrat@uic.fr Website: Local and national Responsible Care awards launched in 2011 and 2012 RC signatories represent over 90% of chemical sector turnover Adopted Responsible Care in 1990 BY vttv Codes with over 50 technical and guidance documents IoPs with many members responding to survey and results made public Communication with interested parties inside and outside the industry Association sponsors regional mutual assistance programs for SMEs UIC carried out first self-assessment survey for all member sites in 2001 AND vtuv The Association s RC program continues as a robust part of industry s chemicals management activities. There is a formal commitment by member companies to a set of guiding principles consistent with the Global Charter UIC and many member companies regularly use the RC brand and logo in their publications Sustainable Development UIC has supporting programs: for example, it has built a partnership with the Ministry of Industry to award innovation in sustainable chemistry Verification and Performance There is external RC verification and UIC is working on a process to make the results public The verification process is aimed at helping SMEs with RC implementation and is carried out by experts with a mandate from UIC For large companies, often certified and verified by external bodies, the RC Committee offers an equivalence UIC has a full complement of IoPs covering eight EHS areas RC is not a condition of membership Mutual Assistance UIC holds periodic meetings for senior executives, middle managers and RC coordinators and publishes information materials s Local processes such as CAPs and open houses fully implemented Local RC awards organized in 2011 and national awards in 2012 Implementation of internal and external feedback mechanisms is being updated. Plus UIC has initiated a partnership with the national chemical distributors association UFCC Video fronted by Rhodia, UIC s GPS champion, explains Global Product Strategy in French with English subtitles UIC is considering expanding scope of its RC Committee to include sustainable development/csr It plans to formalize the awards scheme as a regular event It aims to increase the number of verifications carried out GERMANY Verband der Chemischen Industrie e.v. VCI Mainzer Landstrasse 55, Frankfurt am Main Contact: Hans F. Daniel Tel: Fax: daniel@vci.de Website: Nearly 99% of the national chemical sector participates in Responsible Care. RC is a condition of membership RC promoted as industry s contribution to sustainable development. Discussions on sustainable development held with relevant stakeholders about topics, reporting and expectations. Adopted Responsible Care in 1991 BY vttv Codes (6) with supporting material for implementation and Indicators of Performance Over 40,000 copies of the 6th RC report distributed Member companies issue environmental reports Dialogue with external stakeholders and conventions and seminars for science teachers Mutual assistance forums with special help directed at SMEs (the majority of VCI members) Support to EU candidate countries with their RC programs 70% of member companies have signed a written commitment to the Guiding Principles Association began collecting self-assessment data from member companies in 2000 (based on Cefic criteria); returns provided representative picture (126 companies with 216,887 employees) highlighting areas for improvement Partnership agreements with chemical distributors association and national emergency response scheme RC agreement signed in 1999 involving the German chemical trade union (IG BCE), VCI and the German federation of chemical employers (BAVC) AND vtuv The Association is updating implementation of mutual assistance E F G 32 33

18 meetings with senior executives, middle managers and company co-ordinators Regular Responsible Care newsletters are published Assistance and support for SMEs, mostly across regional VCI associations in the classic areas of RC; at national level VCI offers online websites for REACH and technical standards New brochure explains how RC helps to fulfil ISO expectations in SMEs Verification and Performance Management System Specification is the primary form of Responsible Care and covers full range of EHS disciplines - Third party verification of the VCI s own RC program, with the results made public s VCI has a National Advisory Panel as well as local processes such as CAPs and open houses - Processes for obtaining internal and external feedback are in place - Strong communications effort and cooperation with the authorities, for example for Bureaucracy Reduction and Better Regulation. With specific focus on nanomaterials: industry carries out many studies, cooperates closely with science bodies and takes part in cross-sectoral, publicly-funded projects (such as NanoCare, NanoNature, Nanosafe and Nanoderm). The VCI published a comprehensive package with guidance on nanomaterials under REACH, safe handling and use of nanomaterials at the workplace and in disposal, and information along the supply chain. Supply chain RC is communicated through the supply chain through working closely with several sector groups inside VCI. Plus... formal partnerships with VCH Chemical Distributors Association and BAVC Chemical Employers Association RC initiative and logo are licensed to VCH, the chemicals traders organisation, under a co-operation agreement involving regular consultations about projects and development of RC Transport incident help system (TUIS) in cooperation with fire brigades and authorities Agreement on poison information network with authorities. : Improvement of regional RC Awards based on experience of 2011 and 2012 awards with nearly 100 projects Consideration of how to implement RC reporting in sustainability reporting and use of official KPIs. GREECE Hellenic Association of Chemical Industries - HACI 23 Lagoumitzi Ave, Kallithea, Athens Contact: Aris Tsaousakis Tel: Fax: aris.tsaousakis@basf.com / haci@biznet.com.gr Website: HACI implemented an overhaul and revival of its Responsible Care program in Membership comprises 4 sector associations and 75 companies, mainly downstream users and SMEs Adopted Responsible Care in 1995 BY vttv Code based program covering Public awareness and emergency response, Waste management, Chemical storage and distribution, Process safety, Safety hygiene, Pollution control IoPs: Energy use, Emissions to air and water, Occupational health and safety (9 total) Close co-operation with authorities on control and registration of chemical substances, emergency response, and IPPC implementation 70% of member companies signed the Guiding Principles. AND vtuv Despite limited resources and size, and strong economic pressures, HACI has continued to build on revitalization activities Of 48 eligible companies, 30 have signed the Global Charter Two meetings a year are organized to enable capacity building and experience sharing, and there is regular use of the brand and logo by HACI and many member companies Only 4 companies run relatively large sites. Verification and Performance Self assessment by members - full range of IoPs reported by membership and monitoring of high and low performers planned. s Members host open days and school visits Public focus on waste management and plants hazards because many sites are close to communities Since the REACH consultation period more media articles, usually sponsored by NGOs, focus on the adverse effects of chemicals in human and the environment Plus Activities include product stewardship and the value chain: in cooperation with the authorities 300,000 flyers on the safe use and disposal of household and DIY chemicals were distributed to consumers in 2008; the event was well publicized on radio and TV The Hellenic Fire Brigade and HACI co-issued a flyer providing guidance for safe transportation of dangerous goods; HACI organized and cooperated in the training of fire officers on chemical hazards Plant safety workshops, training on RC and CSR, awareness raising of RC with external stakeholders Workshop on energy conservation with the support of Cefic experts HUNGARY Hungarian Chemical Industry Association - MAVESZ Bécsi út 85, 1036 Budapest Contact: Magda Gáspár Tel: Fax: magda@mavesz.hu Website: Responsible Care is not a condition of Association membership but over 90% of members representing over 75% of the Hungarian chemical sector have signed up. Adopted Responsible Care in 1992 BY vttv Codes (6), checklists and Indicators of Performance Many member companies hold open door days and publish EHS reports Annual RC workshop Negotiations with government on EU-influenced EHS legislation Mutual assistance forums for senior executives and RC co-ordinators Majority of Responsible Care companies have ISO certification Member companies must complete comprehensive questionnaire on EHS performance every two to three years AND vtuv Codes (6) are in place The Association and many member companies regularly use the RC brand and logo in publications Sustainable development is a key topic for the Association A program for making decisions based on life cycle analysis is in place mainly under the EU s REACH legislation. Verification and Performance Most member companies operate quality assurance, environmental and safety management systems, which are verified by an independent organization Management systems cover almost all aspects of RC so member companies self-assess on the elements not covered by other management systems MAVESZ collects available IoP data and assesses improvements at the Association level; results are discussed with member companies and used in presentations to stakeholders Member companies are committed to sustainable development, aiming that EHS performance is continually improving RC is not a condition of association membership. s The Association has annual meetings with chemical distributors, discussions with government authorities, and dialogue on EHS issues along the value chain. Mutual Assistance and Capacity Building Mavesz organizes regular meetings and a yearly RC/EHS conference Mutual assistance meetings for local co-ordinators are planned Monthly newsletter for member companies and other stakeholders. Plus Association has a successful agreement with the National Directorate General for Disaster Management since 2002 There are formal partnerships with the plastics, cosmetics and paints industry associations INDIA Indian Chemical Council, Sir Vithaldas Chambers, 16 Mumbai Samachar Marg., Mumbai Contact: S.K. Hazra / R.R. Gokhale Tel: / skhazra@riskenergy.co.in / iccmumbai@vsnl.net In September 2011, ICC signed a cooperation agreement with the American Chemistry Council to revitalize and promote Responsible Care Council membership represents 65% of India s chemical sales; RC signatory companies account for 40% of sales. 25% of ICC members are RC signatories Adopted Responsible Care in 1993 BY vttv Codes (6) with guidance material Indicators of Performance in four EHS areas Council has issued various publications with government for member companies and external stakeholders covering such areas as emergency preparedness and safe transportation of hazardous chemicals Member companies encouraged to dialogue with local communities and groups such as students, teachers and local police RC Coordinator group meetings as well as various seminars and workshops for members RC annual awards in various categories Selfassessment reports submitted to ICC Council encourages companies to obtain ISO 9000 and ISO certification. AND vtuv To use the RC logo, signatory members must undergo a Council Responsible Care audit. The logo is soughtafter by RC signatories; 15% have qualified after a detailed Council audit taking a minimum of two days An additional 10% of signatory companies are in the pipeline for audits in 2012 ICC work on RC being supported by a full-time RC Secretariat introduced in 2012 Since 2005, the Council presents a signatory company with the annual Aditya Birlar Responsible Care Award Mutual Assistance The ICC provides RC trainers to assist member companies preparing for the RC audit The Council conducts around four RC seminars/ workshops annually Three sessions on the Global Product Strategy are among workshops planned for 2012 The Council has been active in spreading the RC message with the Government of India, particularly with the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers The ICC has been negotiating with the Ministry of the Environment and Forests for less regulatory burden on member companies awarded the RC logo ICC to seek official recognition of RC by, for example, banks and insurance companies. INDONESIA Komite Nasional Responsible Care Indonesia KN-RCI KN-RCI Secretariat Suite #28, Wisma GKBI 39th Floor Jalan Jend. Sudirman No. 28 Jakarta Selatan Contact: M. Setyabudhi Zuber Tel: secretariat@responsiblecareindonesia.or.id / setyabudhi@ responsiblecare-indonesia.or.id Website: KN-RCI conducts a Responsible Care coaching program for the supply chain and SMEs An estimated 40% of the national chemical sector participates in RC Adopted Responsible Care in 1997 BY vttv Codes (6) Communication with community leaders and government Community complaint resolution system in place Formation of national and local advisory panels underway Meetings for CEOs and Responsible Care co-ordinators Association has appointed co-ordinators to supervise self-assessment programs and other Responsible Care activities for various industrial zones in the Indonesian archipelago RC not a condition of Association membership Self-assessment on compliance with process safety, CAER and distribution codes being started by member companies Complete selfassessment of all codes expected during , with external verification of compliance, and performance and results expected to be published in 2009 Indicators of Performance in place Association has set up committee to prepare an emergency response services provider in Indonesia. AND vtuv Most multinational chemical companies in Indonesia participate in RC Codes (6) and Guiding Principles in place RC brand and logo are regularly used in publications by the Association and many member companies Verification and Performance A mandatory self-assessment and KPI report is conducted annually and members must submit results to the Association Verification by KN-RCI team or outsource takes place every three years There are plans for making verification results public and for independent verification of performance Between , the Association partnered with the Japan External Trade Organization and the Japan Chemical Industry Association to conduct a Responsible Care Verification Training Program. Mutual Assistance and Capacity Building The Association holds meetings for senior executives and middle management and is developing meeting plans for RC coordinators Monthly meetings evaluate implementation activity and review plans A company visit program supports best practice sharing on codes implementation as well as RC training and capacity building conducted as annual programs KN-RCI publishes RC newsletters s A National Advisory Panel is in place and KN-RCI is developing plans for local programs such CAPs Some member companies hold open door days Plans are being developed for internal and external feedback processes. Plus Since 2009 KN-RCI has been an active member of the Indonesia Chemical Taskforce coordinated by the Ministry of Industry Typical activities include consultation on drafting new chemicals legislation and improving regulations on chemical management as well as dissemination of the implementation of the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for Classification and Labeling Task force activity also includes preparation for the National Chemical Data Base and Information Centre. Identify ways to increase membership Develop plan to make RC a condition of membership Implementation of 7th code on Security starts 2013 KN-RCI plans to increase RC trainers and verifiers G H I 34 35

19 IRELAND PharmaChemical Ireland - PCI Lower Baggot St, Dublin 2 Contact: Michael Gillen Tel: Fax: michael.gillen@ibec.ie Website: The sector is nearly entirely pharmaceutical-related making it unique within RCLG membership Responsible Care has been a condition of membership since the early 1990s An estimated 98% of national chemical sector participates in RC Adopted Responsible Care in 1992 BY vttv Codes covering environment practice, process safety, and distribution were revised and updated to take account of new legislative and best practice requirements All companies required to report accident, occupational illness and environmental performance data which is used to benchmark performance against industry and European standards Collaborative fora with public and regulatory agencies on environmental issues. Regulators indicate that the performance of the pharmaceutical industry in Ireland is good overall, with high levels of compliance with license requirements No formal verification system in place but all companies have mandatory reporting requirements under existing EHS legislation Under national legislation companies must put in place and operate an environmental management system and outline a program for continuous improvement The EPA audits environmental performance on an annual basis Partnership agreement on RC with the Irish Chemicals Marketers Association (now Chemical Distribution Ireland, CDI). AND vtuv Based on the above elements, Responsible Care continues to provide a robust framework for chemicals management activities Regular use of RC brand and logo Updating Codes of Practice for community awareness, process safety, resource efficiency and waste reduction, product stewardship, and security Active mutual assistance and capacity building program Verification and Performance Selfassessment with results made public No plans to implement independent verification of performance Performance indicators for environment and safety continued to trend downwards in 2011 with significant decreases in several KPIs including waste disposal and lost time injury rates - Decrease of 4.6% in water consumption by member companies between 2008 and 2010 despite 10% increase in production volumes Plus Strengthening the supply chain through ongoing cooperation with Chemical Distributors Ireland to ensure information is exchanged between organizations ISRAEL Manufacturers Association of Israel (MAI)/ Chemical and Pharmaceutical Society 29 Hamered St,- Tel-Aviv Contact: Yan Wolfson Tel: Fax: wolfsony@icl-ip.com Website: Plan being developed to better support sustainable development which has become an integral part of all aspects of chemicals management; most industry seminars relate to SD issues Community advisory panels are run in cooperation with a leading NGO, Sustainable Development for the Negev, under an agreed code of operation All member companies encouraged to carry out third party certification to EHS and security standards An estimated 12% of national chemical sector participates in RC Adopted Responsible Care in 2001 BY vtuv New to RCLG membership in 2002, there was no listing for Israel as its RC program was in the very early stages of development. Main areas of progress under the initiative have been in performance improvement and company level stakeholder outreach Logo used by members but effort needed to promote more widespread use Verification and Performance Most RC members are encouraged to (and do) adopt ISO management systems for EHS and security management Formal commitment to guiding principles made by each CEO of RC signatory; guiding principles published and consistent with Global Charter Management system specification covers resource efficiency and waste reduction, protection of the environment, process safety, employee health and safety, emergency response and physical security of facilities Comprehensive security guidance recently published Developing plan and systems for product stewardship, transportation, warehousing and distribution, and community awareness Developing plan to discuss performance indicators with interested parties Nonreporting requires reaffirmation of CEO commitment to association guiding principles for continued membership; nonreporting for 2 years is a basis for discussion on removal from the program Developing plans for all aspects of communications Community awareness is developed through Community Advisory Fora (11 presently in operation) including expansion into North of Israel Seminars held with participation of interested parties from outside the chemical industry enhance communication and feedback on chemical industry issues Active participation in a government-led Round Table for developing the Strategy for Green Growth in the coming years in Israel All relevant ministries are represented and all other major stakeholders participate. Supply Chain Chemical transportation companies are encouraged to participate in Responsible Care; Israel s largest chemical transporter is a formal RC member. A pilot for implementation of the PRTR methodology has been voluntarily initiated at 10 production sites in cooperation with authorities to establish an optimal measurement and reporting system Cooperation with Standards Institution of Israel experts committee for developing an effective Israeli Green Label MAI involvement in voluntary IPPC implementation in several production facilities for evaluation of optimal implementation Adoption of an integrated RC management system is planned. System is under development and scheduled to be finalized during 2012 ITALY Federchimica Via Giovanni Da Procida 11, Milano Contact: Enrico Brena Tel: Fax: e.brena@federchimica.it Website: 20 companies have undergone 3rd party verification Adopted Responsible Care in 1992 BY vttv Checklists for emergency management in chemicals transportation, safety at work and emergency response for chemicals handling Guidelines on environmental reporting, RC communication, reducing emissions, plant safety, risk and crisis management, integrated HS&E management system ~ 30 IoPs including lost time accidents and severity index for contractors, number of plants/companies with ISO and EMAS certifications, transport emergencies and accidents. Regular experience sharing, mutual assistance and capacity building activities RC not an obligation of membership but more than 160 companies signed up representing ~ 45% of national turnover (inc pharmaceuticals) Special assistance for SMEs Partnership with chemical distributors association Various publications including newsletter and annual environmental report presented to and discussed with external stakeholders Open Door Days Cooperation with Milan Province fire brigade to improve emergency response. AND vtuv Program continued to develop further over the past decade as an integral part of chemicals management. Verification and Performance Selfassessment results made public - Association plans to implement independent verification 3rd party verification scheme available on a voluntary basis and involving the leading independent certification bodies Program aligned with Global Charter 3 out of 5 eligible multi-national companies signed up Regular use of brand and logo, also by Italian Association of Chemical Distributors AssICC Performance reporting in place for full set of KPIs, reported as aggregate and publicly by individual company - Developing plans for programs that support sustainable development RC is not a condition of Federchimica membership All areas covered in terms of implementation programs and tools through management system approach Range of national level and local activities in place Association is updating local communication/liaison processes Plus Partnerships with distributors and PVC sector JAPAN Japan Chemical Industry Association - JCIA Sumitomo Rokko Bldg Shinkawa, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Contact: Noriyuki Yoshihara Tel: Fax: nyoshihara@jcia-net.or.jp Website: JCIA is particularly active in the area of mutual assistance and capacity building with less well-resourced RCLG member associations in the Asia Pacific region. It has helped introduce appropriate aspects of RC into non-rclg countries such as Vietnam and Myanmar Verification center and independent audit company established Most companies have site-level voluntary agreements with local government on emissions reductions that go beyond legislative requirements JCIA annual safety award and RC award encourages participation and best practice sharing ~60% of national chemical sector, based on turnover, participates in RC The former Japan Responsible Care Council (JRCC) was officially merged with JCIA in April 2012 Adopted Responsible Care in 1990 BY vttv RC codes cover environment, process safety and disaster prevention, occupational health and safety, chemical and product safety, distribution safety, social dialogue, management system (issued 2002) Supporting guidelines cover reporting, implementation, auditing, performance data. A range of KPIs including energy consumption and CO 2 emissions Stakeholder outreach: National Advisory Panel reviews activities and provides input Regional dialogue meetings held in 11 districts every 2 years with key stakeholders Periodic discussions with consumer representatives Interaction with student association launched 2001 Dialogue with trade unions Annual RC report distributed to about 700 organizations with follow up meetings held in Tokyo and Osaka Annual and six-monthly member experience exchange meetings and workshops. The number of RC member companies increased from 74 in its launch year to 114 by June 2002, accounting for an estimated 70% of Japanese chemical shipments and 87% of the workforce. Voluntary RC verification process by peer review launched April 2002 Companies nominate the areas for inspection corresponding to RC codes. Key aims are to identify areas of weakness, highlight best practices, and improve transparency by publicizing names of participating companies. AND vtuv The JCIA Responsible Care program continues as a robust part of industry chemicals management activities for both internal and external activities Companies participate through membership of the JCIA RC committee 90 companies accounting for an estimated 60% of the workforce participate; the fall in numbers since 2002 is mainly a result of mergers and acquisitions Sustainable Development is supported by means of dialogue meetings with stakeholders including local residents, consumer groups, teachers, etc Verification and Performance Full range of performance indicators in place, reported publicly in aggregate, reported publicly by individual company and discussed with interested parties KPIs monitored for high and low performers and mechanisms in place to recognize high performers and assist less advanced companies 32 JCIA members have signed the Global Charter out of 87 eligible companies; 1 major multinational is not implementing RC Verification activities managed by dedicated center and audit company, and continues to build on process launched in 2002, detailed above Audits cover whole management system and are conducted annually Mutual Assistance and Capacity Building As well as activities mentioned above, JCIA participates in national, regional and international RC meetings to share experience and provide implementation support In recent years, the focus has been on providing support and outreach to Asian associations on the ICCA s Global Product Strategy JCIA chairs the Asia Pacific Responsible Care Organization (APRO) which provides a networking facility for participating associations in the region. Comprehensive annual survey and report details RC program activities Regular use of brand and logo by JCIA and many member companies Established processes to ensure ongoing dialogue and liaison with wide range of stakeholders including labor, academia including students, consumers, local communities and the authorities Annual RC report distributed to about 800 organizations with follow up meetings held in Tokyo and Osaka Annual and six-monthly member experience exchange meetings and workshops Regional dialogue meetings held in 15 districts every 2 years with key stakeholders JCIA subsidizes part of the costs for companies that want to have regional dialogues Plus JCIA does not have any specific agreement on RC partnership programs but outreach through the supply chain is achieved through downstream companies and associations that belong to JCIA I J 36 37

20 LATVIA The Association of Latvian Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industry - LAKIFA Dzirnavu St , Riga, LV-1011, Latvia Contact: Raina Dūrēja Tel: Fax: lakifa@lakifa.lv Website: Adopted Responsible Care in 2002, joined RCLG in 2004 BY vtuv 10 companies are participating in the RC program Participation is not obligatory for members of LAKIFA At the current time (mid 2012), cooperation is underway with Lithuanian and Estonian associations for organization of Responsible Care workshop Discussions on RC at meetings of the Baltic-Nordic forum Visibility of the program need to be improved substantially Verification and Performance The primary form of verification is self-assessment Management system specification is the primary data source for RC in most cases Improvement of KPI reporting Further improvement of RC visibility LITHUANIA The Association of Lithuanian Chemical Industry Enterprises - ALChIE Vienuolio 8-304, LT Vilnius Contact: Giedrius Mažūnaitis Tel: Fax: info@chemija.lt Website: Adopted Responsible Care in 2002, joined RCLG in 2004 BY vtuv At the current time the Responsible Care program is undergoing substantial improvement Cooperation underway with Latvian and Estonian associations on organization of 2012 workshop Discussions on RC at meetings of the Baltic-Nordic forum Voluntary initiatives are included in the national Social Dialogue project involving representatives of the European trade unions and employers organizations, supported by EU funding and led by ALChIE Verification and Performance Main form of verification is self-assessment Management system specification is the primary data source for RC in most cases RC is not a condition of association membership Some companies have undergone third party assessments as members of European branch associations Improvement of KPI reporting Consideration of how to implement RC reporting in sustainability reporting and use of official KPIs. Further improvement of RC s public visibility by adapting association tools used to improve transparency of chemical activities, see the beta version MALAYSIA Chemical Industries Council of Malaysia - CICM Wisma FMM, No. 3, Persiaran Dagang, PJU 9, Bandar Sri Damansara, Kuala Lumpur Contact: Chan Pek Wan Tel: Fax: pek_wan@fmm.org.my Website: Annual RC awards recognize performance and efforts CICM supports member company participation in mentor programs undertaken through the government to guide SMEs to implement their own EHS management system Government departments in relevant areas such as occupational health and safety, environment, and fire and rescue have supported RC since its launch in Malaysia including participating in drafting of RC codes Plans underway for third party verification with development of Responsible Care Management System (RCMS) Adopted Responsible Care in 1994 BY vttv Codes (6) Indicators of Performance covering about a dozen EHS areas Outreach by member companies who hold open days in their communities Presentations to college students Good links with the relevant government departments, the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) and the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) CICM aims for at least three workshops annually on RC Codes Regional mutual assistance forums Majority of members companies are RC signatories Peer pressure on remainder to join RC Multinationals require contractors and suppliers to comply with RC Non-signatory companies invited to join in RC coordinator forums RC self-assessments recorded and progress monitored annually AND vtuv RC is an integral part of CICM chemicals management activities CICM participates in regional RC network associations There is a formal commitment by member companies to a set of guiding principles consistent with the Global Charter The Association and many member companies regularly use the RC brand and logo in their publications Multinational corporations started their own sustainability initiatives with conservation programs The Global Charter has been communicated and explained to RC signatories Global Product Strategy and product stewardship are also communicated to members. Verification and Performance A comprehensive and evolving range of Indicators of Performance are in place Security Code on chemicals is in the pipeline Self-assessment is currently the primary form of verification Third party verification planned and auditor qualification and training are in progress Dialogue sessions with various government ministries and departments are organized on an annual basis Government representatives give talks on latest policies and legislation RC member companies organize open days, safety weeks, etc. for site communities, students from nearby schools and colleges State level officers from the relevant government departments are involved in some company outreach programs. Mutual Assistance Regional RC committee meetings and an annual seminar are typical activities Past RC award winners share best practices with other RC coordinators The Council is planning a process to assist companies not meeting RC obligations by providing personalized training and highlighting advantages of Responsible Care. Plus There are no formal partnerships at present, but service providers to the chemical industry (logistics, transportation, etc.) are invited to participate in RC CICM is considering making Responsible Care a condition of membership in the near future CICM to set up database for performance reports MEXICO Asociación Nacional de la Industria Química - ANIQ Ángel Urraza 505, Col del Valle, C.P , Delegación Benito Juárez, México Distrito Federal Contact: Ulises Lopez Tel: Fax: ulopez@aniq.org.mx Website: Adopted Responsible Care in 1991 Responsible Care is a condition of membership Third party verification in place BY vttv Codes (6) plus checklist of actions required by companies needed for full implementation IoPs under development with water consumption, waste generation, LTIR published 2001 Communications strategy under development Sectoral working groups of RC coordinators share EHS information Responsible Care is a condition of membership ANIQ seeking government recognition for companies with outstanding performance through RC implementation ANIQ supporting companies needing help with implementation -Annual RC Award based on implementation levels Larger companies encouraging SMEs using product stewardship code - Annual self assessment In 2000, ANIQ members started verification based on internal company audit or ANIQ audit; third party verification planned 2003 Emergency distribution response scheme SETIQ Voluntary EHS agreement with government since 1995 AND vtuv Guiding Principles in line with Global Charter Regular use of logo by association and members Management system specification known as SARI (similar to RCMS) is the main approach for RC implementation Transport and distribution companies participate in RC Verification and Performance Full set of implementation programs and tools available to help companies implement RC Full set of Performance Indicators in place and some publicly reported by individual companies Security code under development Each year the three leading performing companies are recognized by Aniq Third party verification in place and results made public with independent body auditing companies performance against Aniq s RC standard Mutual Assistance Periodic meetings held for senior executives and middle management A network for RC coordinators enables quarterly meetings and pairings between companies Virtual meetings used to connect companies Additional support and information through newsletters etc Local processes in place to communicate with stakeholders including CAPs, open days etc. Plus Storage and transport service providers are included in RC verifications Cooperation with other sectors and organizations to extend RC and product stewardship through the supply chain - Voluntary agreements between Aniq and the Mexican Ministries of the Environment and of Labor MOROCCO Federation de la Chimie et la Parachimie - FCP Lotissement Kamal N 6 Ain Sebba Casablanca Contact: Bouchaib El Hachadi Tel: Fax: fcp@fcpmaroc.org / elhachadib@yahoo.com Website: Cooperation with Environment Ministry on implementation of GHS Adopted Responsible Care in 1998 BY vttv Transportation and Pollution prevention codes under development and some codes (5) in place - Performance data gathered from members communicated to the press and the authorities RC activities publicized at FCP events FCP assisting member companies with support of Cefic and French national association UIC RC is not a condition of membership ~23 companies representing around 60% of the national industry turnover committed to program Implementation checks by RC committee planned AND vtuv 26 member companies participating in RC All codes now in force Most recent code, Dangerous Goods Transportation, in place since mid 2011 FCP organized 3 meetings to familiarize member companies with new code Performance and Verification FCP notes challenges in collecting performance data especially from largest companies Data not communicated to public FCP visits 5 or 6 RC members each year to monitor implementation of RC principles Mutual Assistance Association organizes annual event to communicate on RC and promote good practice on safety and the environment Product Stewardship In 2011 FCP hosted a 3 day workshop on ICCA s Global Product Strategy FCP worked closely last year with Environment Ministry to implement GHS classification and labeling system in Morocco Plan developed to bring GHS into force within three years FCP is a member of the national committee to the Rotterdam Convention NETHERLANDS Association of the Dutch Chemical Industry - VNCI P.O. Box 443, 2260 AK, Leidschendam Contact: Arnout Schikhof Tel: Fax: schikhof@vnci.nl Website: Responsible Care is a condition of Association membership, with signatories representing more than 85% of Dutch chemical production Third-party verification of the VNCI Responsible Care program has been in place since the beginning of 2010, and the Association is looking at public reporting of results New approach to see RC activities focus more on outside-in stakeholder demands RC and Sustainability reporting to be further integrated Adopted Responsible Care in 1990 BY vttv Codes and guidance documents Indicators of Performance (37 for air and 35 for water) Association requires member company data on emissions reductions, transport incidents, LTR and fatalities, including contractors evaluating safety and energy consumption indicators Multi-stakeholder committee at national level Many local CAPs Annual Responsible Care progress report Open Day (every two years since 1978) Companies required to submit communications plans to Association for advice/approval RC seminars and conferences Workshops on specific aspects of RC RC self-assessment obligatory, with around 90% of companies participating in 2001 Experimenting with peer reviews Formal RC partnership with The Dutch Chemical Trade Association plus link with Dutch Association of Paints and Varnishes (Coatings Care) Several voluntary agreements with government on improving energy efficiency, etc. AND vtuv VNCI s Responsible Care program continues as a robust part of industry s chemicals management activities The annual RC report and website L M N 38 39

21 includes detailed information including reporting; the 2012 report includes other information, e.g. on process safety behavior, sustainability perception etc VNCI and many member companies regularly use the RC brand and logo in their publications An annual RC award scheme helps highlight and share best practice. Sustainable Development The Association is professionalizing stakeholder dialogue and has set up footprint mapping, based on life cycle analysis, for the chemical sector in the Netherlands Internal discussion re defining new environmental targets that should fit with sustainability demands Based on new short-term vision being developed (see below) RC activities will focus more on outside-in stakeholder demands RC and Sustainability reporting will be further integrated with RC providing the core EHS value Verification and Performance Third party verification covers VNCI s RC system and company input for data collection Under new approach being developed, KPI data quality will be further improved and undergo continued verification All chemical companies must publish an environmental report for governmental use The Association employs a full range of EHS Indicators of Performance. Data is included in annual RC progress report All three multinationals with headquarters in the Netherlands have signed the Global Charter (including VNCI s national version) All VNCI members have signed the national Guiding Principles Relevant companies fulfill security requirements VNCI has signed and implemented a security covenant with the national government Security is now a formal part of the RC program with detailed support being prepared by a dedicated working party Mutual Assistance forums are in place at the national and local levels Senior executives of major companies in the Netherlands are members of the VNCI board All RC activities require the agreement of the board. VNCI organizes stakeholder dialogue on an annual basis There are also local processes, such as CAPS and Open Houses. Plus VNCI has renewed its partnership agreement with the VHCP (trade) organization Reporting of environmental and waste data will be replaced by a European E-PRTR system (for all countries in the EU) VNCI Vision document for reviews the future of the chemicals sector; a near-term RC vision is being developed Additional focus on how to provide constructive support for SME enterprises that lack expertise and resources Discussions underway on moving towards (2nd or 3rd party) RC certification NEW ZEALAND Responsible Care New Zealand Inc (RCNZ) PO Box 5557 Wellington 6145 Contact: Barry Dyer Tel: Fax: barry@responsiblecarenz.com Website: Responsible Care New Zealand (the former New Zealand Chemical Industry Council) is unique in terms of RC membership: as well as multi-nationals and local chemical manufacturers and importers (suppliers), members are an increasingly diverse range of major chemical users including transport operators, retailers, waste disposal operators, the Armed Forces, energy suppliers, oil and gas exploration companies and local authorities. Partners include government agencies and the emergency services Fully engaged in capacity building at international level, RCNZ is assisting Sri Lanka to implement Responsible Care and mentoring Colombia to enhance their associations activities RCNZ is a foundation member of the Asia Pacific Responsible Care Organisation (APRO) and is contributing to ICCA support of the UNEP APELL program New Zealand has fully implemented the GHS Classification and Labelling system for chemicals The provision of compliance advice to multinational suppliers is a key function Adopted Responsible Care in 1991 BY vttv RCNZ developed the Responsible Care Management System (RCMS) RCMS is an integrated compendium of national EHS performance standards (codes of practice) incorporating an audit system enabling compliance with demanding national workplace EHS protection legislation and enforced by government agencies Industry championed the introduction of comprehensive chemical control legislation incorporating the full GHS Innovative one stop PRINCE site accreditation scheme assesses compliance with EHS legislation and recognizes superior EHS performance focusing on safe chemicals management (also available to non-members) Provides technical advice to government, industry, enforcement agencies and the public, and hosts multi-disciplinary working groups developing national and international EHS performance standards Provides a forum for discussing policies and performance standards Free technical advice and emergency response service CHEMCALL available to schools, hospitals, the emergency services and enforcement agencies Proactive at local, regional and international level, particularly in mentoring national associations seeking to implement and strengthen their capabilities Association has merged national chemical management legislation incorporating the GHS with the UN Dangerous Goods transport system into a single compliance requirement for safely managing hazardous substances and dangerous goods on land. AND vtuv Responsible Care New Zealand works closely with New Zealand and foreign governments to encourage the adoption of GHS-based chemical safety legislation RCNZ is helping to train government enforcement agencies that rely on the association s CHEMSAFE compliance software, and conducts advanced compliance courses for industry It provides the primary chemical manufacturing performance standards (Codes), together with specialist training RCNZ offers a full range of products and services, enabling foreign suppliers to independently confirm compliance, minimizing costly visits by head office staff. Sustainable Development Sustainability and environmental protection is incorporated in national legislation and RC activities. Verification and Performance RCNZ provides site compliance assessments (PRINCE Third Party accreditation) which recognizes superior EHS performance RCNZ codes of practice are national performance standards, enforceable by law RCNZ works closely with the authorities to encourage compliance and facilitate enforcement - Workplace inspectors rely on RCNZ software to conduct compliance assessments. s National law requires full public disclosure of site activities Close consultation with local communities is common practice as part of the planning process and for the annual review of resource consent Regular use of RC logo in articles supplied to leading industry magazines Efforts continue to encourage local and international members to use the logo on corporate material, facilities and advertising Annual RC Awards recognize individuals (government/industry) who contribute to the initiative. Supply Chain Integration Membership involves companies throughout the entire supply chain, promoting safe chemical management, effective product stewardship, and supporting the RCNZ 24/7 emergency response advisory service (CHEMCALL ). Plus... RCNZ has MoU with ACC s CHEMTREC service and provides specialist training to government agencies. National performance standards (Codes) on managing hazardous waste and product stewardship are under development Individual CEO commitments to RC Guiding Principles on behalf of each company are to be revised and re-signed in 2012 Efforts continue to encourage multinational Global Charter signatories to participate in RC in New Zealand RCNZ is urging the update of legislation to reflect the latest developments in the GHS. New Zealand is reviewing Sustainability criteria and industry recording and reporting requirements. Several RCLG reporting criteria are not applicable at present, and will be reviewed under new ICCA reporting guidelines when finalized RCNZ is contributing to the RCLG reporting review to help encourage national associations to better measure RC performance NORWAY Federation of Norwegian Industries (Norsk Industri) P.O. Box 5487 Majorstuen, N-0305 Oslo Contact: Sverre Alhaug Hostmark Tel: Cell: Fax: sverre.hostmark@norskindustri.no Website: Adopted Responsible Care in 1993 BY vttv Guidance documents cover key areas such as pollution prevention, process safety, employee health and safety - How to be a Responsible Care company Comprehensive set of IoPs Annual report, The Environment and Society Individual companies sponsor open days, meetings and projects with local communities Association committees and advisory boards meet regularly and provide opportunities for companies to share best practices and RC implementation information Workshops and seminars cover a range of topics Association website provides SH&E performance data for all member companies RC is not a condition of membership; over 200 companies, representing about 55% of chemical industry employees within the association have signed RC guiding principles Implementation assurance based on comprehensive set of requirements several EHS voluntary agreements with government AND vtuv Association membership demonstrates good compliance with rigorous Norwegian EHS regulations National EHS regulation generally follows EU regulation as a consequence of our EEA agreement e.g. Europe s REACH legislation results in high product standards for chemical and other sectors operations Norsk Industri runs a number of activities such as REACH and GHS training Association has taken a leading role in reducing absenteeism with good results Quantitative data on emissions, work related accidents (including near misses) and absenteeism are collected, compiled and distributed via internet ~ 150 different industrial sites or companies supply data that are relevant to their operations In 2011 Norsk Industri issued best practice guidance on hull cleaning targeted at authorities and shipyards Norsk Industri has a diverse and vast membership of ~2,300 member companies with 130,000 employees and covering almost all industrial sectors in Norway. This has resulted in a decreased focus on Responsible Care. The association is not branding activities under RC and is not aware of logo use or misuse PERU Comité de la Industria Química - Sociedad Nacional de Industrias CIQ-SNI Los Laureles 365, San Isidro, Lima Contact: Marielena de Silva Tel: Fax: mdesilva@sni.org.pe Web Site: CIQ-SNI is updating and developing a number of aspects of its Responsible Care program Adopted Responsible Care in 1996 BY vttv Codes (5) in place with CAER and product stewardship codes under development IoPs collected since 1998 Some communications on EHS issues with internal and external stakeholders in place and others being developed - CIQ-SNI holds regular meetings for RC coordinators Experience sharing in place RC not a condition of membership By mid major companies signed up representing 69% of membership Self-assessment process for codes CIQ-SNI provides implementation assistance AND vtuv Association is developing plan to make Guiding Principles consistent with Global Charter and updating formal CEO and company commitment It has developed a new management system for companies A number of specific aspects of RC program are being updated or are in development, from performance data collection to stakeholder communications Verification and Performance Funding issues have resulted in lack of progress in key areas of the RC program but implementation of new management system is underway and companies making an initial self assessment Several tools were developed to support implementation of the new system Several key IoPs agreed at national level but data not reported at aggregate or company level Sustainable Development Overall plans for SD program under development Mutual Assistance Meetings for senior and middle management to discuss RC and support networking Plus Funding for voluntary programs is limited but two are in operation: the program Convenio Ayuda Mutua addresses training of firefighters and company fire brigades, and provides emergency response support for incidents involving dangerous goods; CIQ-SNI works with an environmental NGO to communicate with farmers in a mountainous area of Peru on use of agrochemicals and care for the environment PHILIPPINES Samahan sa Pilipinas NG MGA Industriyang Kimika - SPIK (Chemical Industries Association of the Philippines) Unit 2201 Cityland 10 Tower I 6815 Ayala Avenue North 1226 Makati City, Philippines 1226 Contact: SPIK Secretariat c/o Ms. Odette Nepomuceno Tel: / Fax: spik.secretariat@gmail.com Website: SPIK works closely with government agencies and other industry associations to promote Responsible Care Adopted Responsible Care in 1996 BY vttv Codes (6) with new guidance manual (2001) 41 companies out of total SPIK membership of 64 signed on to RC Indicators of Performance in planning stage RC Council working with government to allow RC signatories regulatory flexibility Special seminars in 2001 on RC implementation during which participants carried out self-assessment with results given to CEOs of participating companies; results provide baseline to track progress RC awareness seminars in university N P 40 41

22 and business school settings Updates to general membership meeting and monthly directors meeting Council assistance offered to member companies Seminars on regulatory issues, other topics RC training and advice from Japan External Trade Organization, Jetro AND vtuv SPIK membership includes a range of sectors. The SPIK RC program is an important part of industry s chemicals management activities and involves cooperation with government agencies including the Environment Management Bureau; the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency; the Food and Drug Administration Member companies have made a formal commitment to the guiding principles consistent with the Global Charter SPIK and many member companies regularly use the RC brand and logo in publications SPIK partners with government in raising RC awareness among SMEs Verification and Performance At least five member companies are externally verified each year, with the results in the SPIK RC report A full range of EHS Indicators of Performance is in place, with annual published performance reports for each member company. These reports are presented to the membership and relevant government agencies Council committees analyze the reports and provide mentoring programs as needed Workshop on self assessment and KPI annual requirement held for all SPIK members Companies are expected to be RC Practitioners after two years of SPIK membership; currently not all have achieved this, although they have other management systems in place The RC Council provides mentoring programs and conducts annual awareness seminars for members Mutual Assistance Each code steward presents their program for the upcoming year at annual strategic planning meeting, with one or two codes selected for special attention Quarterly general membership meetings and monthly meetings for RC coordinators SPIK recently held a Global Product Strategy (GPS) and Product Stewardship (PS) Training Workshop with the theme Creating Value through Global Product Strategy. It had 55 participants from 22 member companies, plus government representative and nonmembers, and was sponsored by ICCA and the Japan Chemical Industry Association RC Council to build on UN APELL program for outreach to communities on emergency response and preparedness Plus SPIK, with the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB), is helping SMEs develop a management system to facilitate regulatory compliance through RC codes of management practice RC Council is working with EMB staff at national level to help them develop guidelines for chemical facility audits and site verifications The Council partners with the Drug Enforcement authority through its Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industry Partnership. Plans to focus on Sustainable Development in 2012 Promotion of RC verification to all members Promote product stewardship through GHS and GPS POLAND Polish Chamber of Chemical Industry PIPC ul. Śniadeckich 17, Warsaw Contact: Anna Gietka Tel: Fax: anna.gietka@pipc.org.pl Website: Membership broader than many chemical associations, including paints and varnishes, cosmetics, research, trade, engineering and consulting groups, among others PIPC is providing support to and assists the recently-launched Ukrainian RC program RC members account for an estimated 85% of turnover Adopted Responsible Care in 1992 BY vttv Codes (4) 26 companies signed up, including three chemical distributors Indicators of Performance (8 EHS areas) Most members in RC have held open houses and published EHS newsletters Many members publish annual environmental reports RC Secretariat participates in international environmental conferences to present implementation efforts of member companies Annual national conference, Environmental Achievements of Chemical Industry, brings together representatives of national and local government, member companies, universities, technical schools, and local communities Regular RC training workshops Publications and information exchange via website for RC members Four companies RC certified by end April 2001 (process includes verifications of RC management system) AND vtuv PIPC s Responsible Care program continues as an important part of industry s chemicals management activities There is a formal commitment by member companies to a set of guiding principles consistent with the Global Charter Plan is being developed to make RC a condition of Association membership 34 (~25% of members or ~85% by turnover) have signed on The Association and many member companies regularly use the RC brand and logo in their publications Sustainable Development The Association has implemented some elements but does not have programs dedicated strictly to sustainability. Various educational activities involving the community, students, educators Involvement of employees in member companies in Bone Marrow Donor action Verification and Performance The Association mandates third party RC verification with results made public RC companies in Poland continue to report on a full range of EHS Indicators of Performance PIPC is one of relatively few associations collecting fatalities figures for contractors Mutual Assistance The Association organizes regular training workshops for RC coordinators It holds an annual Ecological Forum for the Chemical Branch, a communication platform for industry, authorities and other stakeholders Other initiatives: monthly newsletter for RC members, a newsletter for government and other external stakeholders Support for Ukraine includes presentation during kick off meeting of RC plus day to day contact providing support and encouragement activities continue as detailed in 2002 summary PORTUGAL Portuguese Association of Chemical Companies - APEQ Av. D. Carlos I, 45 3º, Lisboa Contact: José Barardo Ribeiro Tel: Fax: apeq@apequimica.pt Website: A new set of sustainable development goals has been written for 2011 onwards Association membership represents ~70% of total national chemical sales. Cefic launched the pan-european Responsible Care Awards in 2005; the first winner was in Portugal where an innovative and effective local community outreach program Pacopar was praised as an outstanding example of good practice, and still thrives today. Adopted Responsible Care in 1993 BY vttv Codes (7) and implementation checklist 45 Indicators of performance covering EHS and including water and energy consumption Meetings to communicate RC to local authorities, institutions and schools First community panel, Pacopar, in place with a four-year action program RC coordinators meetings promote experience sharing Regular EHS seminars Regular news and information in monthly publication Comprehensive RC manual. Responsible Care is not an obligation of Apeq membership Signatories represent ~80% of total chemical sales volume - Partnership agreement with national distribution association Most RC signatories are international companies participating in external environmental audit schemes involving verification of management systems Integrated local Emergency Response system set up since AND vtuv Portugal has been under economic and political pressures in recent years although the chemical sector has indicated a slow but steady recovery regarding production growth This recovery is underpinned by industry s experience in product safety, know-how and innovation, well-structured productivity and competitiveness Apeq Strategic Plan for RC has been implemented. Sustainable Development Apeq s 2010 RC report reflects the gradual move towards sustainability RC companies are committed to sustainable development based on a balanced approach to environmental protection, employment and economic growth in line with competition Verification and Performance Apeq program covers full range of RC disciplines - Regular use of brand and logo by the Association and many member companies All companies eligible to commit to the Global Charter (25) have done so IoPs cover full range and are discussed with interested parties Over half of RC companies issue their own reports Self assessment verification Some results made public in company reports - External verification of quality management systems, environmental and security systems covers many RC principles RC is not a condition of Association membership, but is strongly recommended by Apeq Mutual Assistance Periodic meeting for senior executives and middle managers reinforced by coordinators meetings and approval of the RC annual report Participation in Cefic activities at European level strengthens overall RC network Quarterly meetings of the EHS Group since 1992 and restructured in Mechanisms in place to recognize high performers and assist less advanced companies through benchmarking analysis and regular meetings As well as the Pacopar outreach initiative, companies hold open door days and publish communication materials Plus A Responsible Care partnership program includes road carriers, railways, and emergency response service providers Also partnership with chemical and pharmaceutical association Groquifar to extend RC through the supply chain RUSSIA Russian Chemists Union - RCU Office 304, Nametkina str. 14, building 1, , Moscow Contact: Anton Sotnezov Tel: Fax: der@ruschemunion.ru Website: RCU has worked closely with Cefic and the Finnish chemicals association to establish and launch Responsible Care Adopted Responsible Care in 2007 BY vtuv RCU members have made a formal commitment to a set of Responsible Care guiding principles consistent with the Global Charter. The Association and many member companies regularly use the RC brand and logo in their publications Sustainable Development RCU has plans for a Sustainable Development program Verification and Performance The primary form of verification is self-assessment, with the involvement of the RCU s Responsible Care manager Results are made public There are plans to develop an independent scheme for verification of performance RCU has developed Indicators of Performance in 7 EHS areas and is working on a product stewardship indicator RC is not a condition of Association membership More multinationals are expected to sign on to RC in Russia during 2012 and beyond. Mutual Assistance The Association conducts meetings for senior executives, middle managers and RC coordinators - It publishes regular RC materials A mutual assistance network has been established with other CIS Countries (Ukraine, Belarus, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan). A stakeholder advisory process is in place at the national level and local processes such as CAPs and open houses are under development Internal/external feedback processes are in place. Plus The Association has developed and promotes a Charter of Russian- European Dialogue There is cooperation with supply chain partners through a tripartite agreement with Centerlack and its members RCU has an agreement with BASF to promote the Global Product Strategy in Russia The RCU will seek further cooperation with the RC network in developing implementation tools and materials SINGAPORE Singapore Chemical Industry Council - SCIC 8 Jurong Town Hall Road The JTC Summit, #25-04 Singapore Contact: Terence Koh / Agmer Lee Tel: Fax: terencekoh@scic.sg / agmerlee@scic.sg Website: Following the GPS awareness workshop held last July, SCIC will continue its capacity building efforts towards implementation Annual RC awards scheme since % of national member companies participate in RC Adopted Responsible Care in 1990 BY vttv Codes (6) SCIC does not collect Indicators of Performance, but there is mandatory reporting to government on several EHS indicators Industry representatives give presentations to schools on RC Outreach Program being updated to enable students and general community to visit a special exhibition centre on chemical and related industries and to tour chemical plants SCIC and the National Trade Union Congress held joint seminar on RC in July 2001 Responsible Care is not a condition of Council membership SCIC and DuPont Singapore jointly sponsor an Award program to reward RC signatories and increase participation by others Council asks RC signatories to return self-evaluation forms, with around 50% of RC companies doing so in AND vtuv SCIC s RC program continues as a robust part of industry s chemicals management activities. There is a formal commitment by member companies to a set of guiding principles consistent with the Global Charter Re-commitment required if CEO changes The Council and many member companies regularly use the RC brand and logo in their publications. P R S 42 43

23 Verification and Performance Selfassessment is currently the primary form of RC verification, with the results made public Indicators of Performance (6) are now in place Improving RC member companies performance through mandatory submissions of annual self-evaluation and key performance indicators ~99% of members reported in 2011 Voluntary submission of RC member companies management system and performance records enables progress to be monitored and tracked for necessary action by the Council Annual RC awards recognize the efforts of RC member companies who have committed to implement codes of practice Industry representatives and competent authorities of Singapore are involved as a team in a yearly verification of the submissions by RC member companies Participation increases yearly and about 60% of RC member companies took part in the 2011 awards Close tracking of submissions and RC performance reported quarterly to Council Board for action Companies can be de-listed as RC member if they fail to carry out their obligations Mutual Assistance The Council holds periodic meetings for senior executives, middle managers and RC coordinators Information documents are published RC-related events such as training workshops, introductory briefing sessions, good practices workshop, learning & sharing sessions, talks by subject matter experts on good practices and experiences sharing, re-commitment ceremony etc New RC member companies given support and mentoring, and guidance on implementation. National and local processes are in place RC Education Outreach involves speakers from RC member companies acting as ambassadors and communicating with students from secondary schools, colleges and universities Visits organized to Jurong Island (petrochemical hub of Singapore) Community outreach and dialogue with the public on concerns such as flaring Residents invited for briefing session prior to plant turnaround and as observer in company emergency response drills SCIC to conduct 2012 GPS survey on risk-based chemical management and legal requirements It will conduct GPS briefing sessions to introduce risk based chemical management SCIC will organize GPS Advanced Training workshop with support from ICCA and JCIA SLOVAK REPUBLIC SLOVAK REPUBLIC Association of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industry ZCHFP SR Hattalova 12, Bratislava Contact: Silvia Surova Tel: Fax: surova@zchfp.sk Website: / Responsible Care is not a condition of Association membership, but all major companies are signed up A dedicated website rcsk.sk ensures RC visibility is kept high and holds all related materials, presentations etc Some member companies have prepared Product Safety Summaries for the GPS public portal (see ICCA website) ZCHFP was an active participant in Cefic s prisme 2 project for SMEs Adopted Responsible Care in 1986 BY vttv Codes and comprehensive guidance documents developed IoPs collected and published on website Collection of further indicators to meet Cefic EHS reporting requirements Discussions held with opinion-former groups A wide range of mutual assistance forums: regional networks (with website support piloted in 2001); RC Leadership Groups, national seminars and workshops; best practice guidance documents; task forces and committees Mandatory self-assessment to Responsible Care Management System Association building the case for third party certification Several partnership agreements and liaison with other industry organizations Transport emergency system DINS established under the European ICE scheme AND vtuv RC plays an important part in chemicals management The Association is implementing sustainable development data collection from member sites All larger companies have signed on to RC, have been verified and awarded certificates granting the right to use RC logo Verification and Performance RC verification based on new self-assessment questionnaire which is checked by RC Committee - ZCHFP has developed new set of IoPs combining leading and lagging data sets - Some multinationals presented their experience with process safety indicators at RC seminar at end 2011 Logo use granted after a process of self-assessment, assessment and collection of data for performance indicators, together with active participation in association activities Mutual Assistance Association encourages exchange of experience and best practices - Many conferences, seminars and training sessions organized to help members comply with environmental and chemicals legislation and support RC implementation Plus Several annual events focusing on Global Product Strategy as well as legislative requirements of REACH, GHS and other relevant chemical legislation Developing plan to target SMEs that do not belong to national association ZCHFP SR to provide RC content into courses for chemistry graduates by 2014 Focus further on product stewardship and legislation (REACH, GHS), including SME support Attract new members SLOVENIA Association of Chemical Industries ACIS Environment Protection Dept, Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dimičeva 13, SI-1504 Ljubljana Contact: Darja Bostjancic Tel: Fax: darja.bostjancic@gzs.si Website: While Slovenia was formally accepted as a member of the RCLG in 2002, it had begun seeding a Responsible Care program from 1998 More than 50% of the national chemical sector by turnover participates in RC Adopted Responsible Care 2002 BY vtuv RC Guiding Principles published and consistent with Core Principles in Global Charter Planning underway to secure formal commitment by all CEOs of signatory companies Regular use of brand and logo by the Association and many member companies 12 companies signed support for Global Charter in 2011 Community awareness, emergency response, employee health and safety, process safety and security codes implemented; resource efficiency, distribution, product stewardship codes under development Over half the industry by sales participates in RC, but fewer SMEs Local communication and liaison processes in place such as CAPs, open door days, etc. Several aspects of RC program under development (see p19) RCLG capacity building support and funding approved for 2011 and 2012 SOUTH AFRICA Chemical and Allied Industries Association - CAIA PO Box 91415, Auckland Park 2006, Johannesburg Contact: Laurraine Lotter / Louise Lindeque Tel: Fax: caia@iafrica.com / rcare2@mweb.co.za Website: Responsible Care has won recent awards for supply chain and environmental activities RC is a condition of CAIA membership Diverse membership (see below) Independent third party verification of company RC programs every three years A list of RC companies that have undergone verification plus an indication of their performance is posted on CAIA website RC awards for producers and, new for 2011, hauliers An estimated 85% of the national chemical sector participates in RC Adopted Responsible Care in 1994 BY vttv Management Practice Standards (6) with self-assessment questionnaires RC a condition of membership for those joining CAIA since 1998 Peer pressure the primary means of encouraging participation in RC Extension of RC along the supply chain anticipated Data from Indicators of Performance based on Management Practice Standards collected and reviewed annually CAIA has multi-stakeholder advisory panel and some member companies engaged in local community outreach Over 75% of signatory companies have established CAER structures In 2001, series of RC seminars that included external stakeholders Mutual assistance through RC workshops Networking groups for RC coordinators in Natal and in the Cape RC awards scheme Independent verification protocols being developed Partnership agreements with drum reconditioners and compressed gas manufacturers Close cooperation with South African Road Freight Association AND vtuv The Association s RC program, now featuring 8 Management Practice Standards, continues as a robust part of industry s chemicals management activities Along with chemical producers, membership includes bulk storage facilities, dangerous goods warehousing, transporters of dangerous goods, support industries including spill response companies and reconditioners of chemical drums/ packaging, consultants and others There is a formal commitment by member companies to a set of guiding principles consistent with the Global Charter. The public commitment is displayed at all RC signatory sites The RC logo has been made an integral part of the CAIA logo, highlighting the commitment to sustainability as its core value The new look is designed to build the CAIA and RC brands by giving its marketing and communications more impact across all target audiences CAIA has given RC Awareness and Product Stewardship presentations at union-management meetings and the South African Department of Labour s Health and Safety Seminars. Sustainable Development The Association has supportive programs in place and some companies are actively engaged CAIA sponsored 1000 T-shirts and caps for the Free State province s National Clean-up Week in September 2010; the anti-littering campaign assisted in educating the local public about caring for the environment with a view to sustainability Verification and Performance Independent third party verification takes place every three years As well, quantitative Indicators of Performance that cover all disciplines including ten product stewardship indicators are completed by RC signatory companies and submitted to the Association annually Performance data are collated in aggregate form and presented in the RC Performance Report annually. The Report is officially launched at a public event and distributed to the media and a wide variety of stakeholders. Mutual Assistance Middle managers have the opportunity to discuss RC issues and to advise the Association on emerging issues A Responsible Care Standing Committee meets three times a year to advise the Association on expanding the influence of RC more effectively and on revision of the RC Management Practice Standards RC Process Safety Forums and the Chemical Handling and Environmental Forum each meet four times a year RC newsletter is distributed monthly RC Management Practice Standards are shared on request with companies in African countries who have not implemented RC Sister associations have been contacted to assist with process safety information and information on the auditing of bulk terminals The RC Voluntary Advisory Forum enables stakeholders to raise concerns about the performance of Association member companies RC companies meet regularly with stakeholders and have open days / community outreach programs 95% of RC companies have a complaints procedure in place CAIA programs build RC awareness among stakeholders and monitor the media CAIA aims to ensure that RC is positioned as the leader for EHS performance within the chemical industry and business in general. Plus The Association has partnerships with chemical distributors, spill response companies, laboratories, chemical packaging preprocessors, warehouses, bulk storage facilities and distributors CAIA works with the South African Road Freight Association regarding the transport of dangerous goods and with the Rose Foundation on drum reconditioning An MoU signed with the South African Railway Safety Regulator in October 2009 seeks to enhance safety within the railway environment with particular emphasis on dangerous goods CAIA will host a GPS Workshop focused on the ICCA Guidance on Chemical Risk Assessment Development planned of two further Product Stewardship Guidance Documents to assist members in the implementation of the Responsible Care Management Practice Standards SOUTH KOREA Korea Responsible Care Council - KRCC 6th Fl. Yeojundo-Building, 1-1, Yeonji-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul Contact: Dae Wung Kim / Ji-Sung Min Tel: (ext. 203) / , Fax: dwkim@kpia.or.kr / jsmin@kpia.or.kr Website: Responsible Care is a condition of KRCC membership An estimated 66% of the national chemical sector participates in Responsible Care KRCC spearheaded the official launch of the networking group, the Asia Pacific Responsible Care Organisation (APRO) in 2004 Adopted Responsible Care in 1999 BY vttv Codes (4) Indicators of Performance to be developed advisory panel of government and academic stakeholders KRCC newsletters and annual report RC website Council encouraging member companies to address public concerns meetings and peer review sessions on RC implementation workshops and publicity drives to increase Council membership Council is developing a RC self-evaluation system 7 national and international organizations (Korean Petrochemical Industry Association, Korean S 44 45

24 Petroleum Association, Korean Specialty Chemical Industry Association, etc.) combined forces to form the KRCC AND vtuv The Council s Responsible Care program continues as a robust part of industry s chemicals management activities, building on the elements developed and refined over more than a decade There is a formal commitment by member companies to a set of guiding principles consistent with the Global Charter The Council and many member companies regularly use the RC brand and logo in their publications Verification and Performance KRCC members carry out self-assessments, and Council is planning to develop independent verification of performance There are Indicators of Performance in 6 areas and additional indicators are being developed Mutual Assistance The Council holds periodic meetings for senior executives, for middle managers and for RC coordinators RC information documents are published. To date, no national stakeholder advisory process is in place, but plans are being developed for local processes such as CAPs and open houses KRCC holds quarterly outreach program for 5 th grade of elementary school students in four localities with high concentration of chemical facilities to help improve industry s image and boost students interest in chemistry Member companies in regular communication with stakeholders Plus... The Council has a partnership with the Ministry of Labour s Organization of Safety and Health The Council participates in the government s Process Safety Leadership Group. The Council is planning programs to support Sustainable Development. Code changes under consideration, using Singapore association materials as reference Outreach program planned for Q Promoting Global Product Strategy with membership SPAIN Federación Empresarial de la Industria Química Española- FEIQUE Cl Hermosilla, 31-1º MADRID Contact: Jesús Soriano Tel: Fax: jsm@feique.org Website: Feique has established a working group to develop an external RC certification system An estimated 50% of the national chemical sector participates in Responsible Care Adopted Responsible Care in 1993 BY vttv Codes (6) and guidance material (updated 2001) 32 Indicators of Performance covering EHS and communication Open days at some member companies Feique publishes RC report & ~40% of RC companies have published environmental reports Association joined government to produce and widely distribute film on importance of chemicals in quality of life and industry s EHS commitment through RC (2001) Association and 30 chemical companies in cooperation with a museum of science and technology sponsored traveling exhibition on chemistry RC information sharing with Ibero-American associations Updated RC documents in Spanish and Portuguese Product stewardship seminars and regular meetings with RC coordinators Workshops for RC coordinators, technical staff, human resources and communications staff RC not a condition of Feique membership, but about 150 companies had signed up by early 2002 Survey of member company employees showed need to improve awareness of RC New members include chemical distributors From 2001, self-assessment results required every two years Collaboration among product manufacturers, distributors and final consumers of chlorinated solvents. AND vtuv The RC program continues as a robust part of industry s chemicals management activities in EHS 6 codes, including a built-in Security Area CEOs must sign 10 guiding principles consistent with the Global Charter to join RC Feique and many member companies regularly use the RC brand and logo in their publications RC initiative and logo are licensed to the Spanish Traders and Distributors Association Sustainable Development RC is well incorporated into the sustainability strategy of Feique Sustainability reports published in 2007 and 2011 Verification and Performance Complete set of IoPs as above An external verification process is now in place Feique developed a Strategic document for RC, published in Mutual Assistance Issues such as performance indicators or results of RC self-assessment are presented annually to the Board Feique is updating its workshops for RC coordinators RC information is regularly published in leaflets and reports The association is developing national and local processes to obtain stakeholder input. Internal and external feedback processes are also being developed. Plus A new partnership agreement with chemical distributors is under consideration SWEDEN The Swedish Plastics & Chemicals Federation, Plast- & Kemiföretagen Box 55915, Stockholm Contact: Göran Wall Tel: Fax: goran.wall@plastkemiforetagen.se Website: 78 companies are RC members, including 18 distributors; a further P&K members are potential signatories Most member companies are SMEs; most have signed on to RC Since 2000, RC self-assessments have been carried out every three years and are publicly reported by the Federation Annual Progress Report since 1996, also published in English Adopted Responsible Care in 1991 BY vttv Codes with extensive set of guidance manuals and checklists 27 Indicators of Performance in 7 EHS areas with aggregate results published annually Increasing numbers of member companies publish their own indicator data Federation publishes annual RC report and has extensive dialogue with government, contacts with schools and teachers Companies have stakeholder communication activities at local level Mutual assistance through regional networks majority of Federation member companies have signed on to RC Companies have conducted their first RC self-assessments with a final report of results to be compiled and presented by Federation during 2002 AND vtuv The RC program remains an important element of industry s chemicals management activities. However, the Federation has seen companies leaving RC membership because they are unable to fulfill their obligations There is a formal commitment by member companies to a set of guiding principles consistent with the Global Charter The Federation and many member companies regularly use the RC brand and logo in their publications. Sustainable Development Supporting programs are in place. Verification and Performance During 2009, 66 out of 120 RC signatories submitted RC self-assessment results to the Federation A full range of IoPs covering eight EHS areas is in place The Federation has been collecting performance indicators since 1995, and has published them annually since 1996 An increasing number of individual companies publish their own reports with indicators for use with interested parties, authorities and other stakeholders Mutual Assistance The Federation holds periodic meetings for RC coordinators and regional information exchange networks are in place. The Federation publishes an annual RC Progress Report and has an intensive dialogue with government agencies A Chemistry Day, to illustrate the benefits of and increase knowledge about chemistry, is an annual event and every third year is combined with Open Door activities The Federation maintains extensive contacts with schools and teachers At the local level companies undertake a number of activities to encourage communication with stakeholders Plus There was a partnership agreement between the chemical and plastics industry federations; in 2003 the two associations joined forces to form a new federation. SWITZERLAND scienceindustries - Business Association Chemistry Pharma Biotech Nordstrasse 15, Postfach, 8021 Zürich Contact: Richard Gamma Tel: Fax: richard.gamma@ scienceindustries.ch Website: publication of first sustainability report with focus on Rio+20 and ICCM-3 Responsible Care became a condition of membership for all new members when adopted in Members such as consultants do not sign up; around 90% of membership participates RC companies represent over 95% of total chemical turnover in Switzerland Adopted Responsible Care in 1992 BY vttv Codes 32 steps for RC implementation Indicators of Performance in EHS RC information included in Association annual report Companies sponsor local and regional open days, other outreach events Regular meetings with government and NGOs RC workshops for member companies All new members must participate in RC to join the Association AND vtuv In June 2011, association name changed from SGCI Chemie Pharma Schweiz to scienceindustries-business Association Chemistry Pharma Biotech The Association s RC program continues as a robust part of industry s chemicals management activities There is a formal commitment by member companies to a set of guiding principles consistent with the Global Charter The Association and many member companies regularly use the RC brand and logo in their publications. Sustainable Development The Association has programs supporting in place, for example in the field of energy saving and CO 2 emissions reduction For this purpose the Association and the companies collaborate with other industry associations and organizations, for example with the Business Energy Agency. Verification and Performance Selfassessment is the primary form of verification Indicators of Performance are implemented or being developed in eight EHS areas Mutual Assistance The Association holds periodic meetings for senior executives, for middle managers and for RC coordinators RC information documents are published. s Local processes such as CAPs and open door days are in place. Plus There are regular meetings with other industry associations, links in the supply chain and other stakeholders, for example, in the context of REACH implementation. Resource contributions from the association to the GPS program addressing SAICM have focused on the key issues of Reporting Implementation against the 20 official SAICM Indicators, the Chemicals in Products project as major Emerging Issue, and ICCA s contributions to the Quick Start Program through membership of the Executive Board In addition, the Association assumed the chairmanship of the Performance Monitoring and Reporting Task Group reporting to ICCA s Chemicals Policy and Health Leadership Group. Workshop on Process Safety with Swissi Process Safety Ltd, focus on reporting Active participation in the preparation of the Swiss authorities for Rio+20 and ICCM3 THAILAND Responsible Care Management Committee of Thailand - RCMCT Chemical Industry Club, The Federation of Thai Industries, Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Zone C, 4th Floor, 60 New Rachadapisek Rd., Klongtoey, Bangkok Contact: Withaya Wichayarangsaridh Tel: Fax: withaya.wichayarangsaridh@ bayer.com Website: home.asp An estimated 40% of the national chemical sector participates in the initiative Responsible Care is a condition of association membership Association co-operates on RC issues with a number of industry, government and academic organizations Adopted Responsible Care in 1996 BY vttv Codes (6) Indicators of Performance (7 areas) About 80 companies signed up to Responsible Care by mid-2002 and targeting 80% of Association members by 2007 There is an RC advisory committee of invited members from government sectors and non-profit organisations A number of member companies involved in local activities Open houses, safety days, neighbourhood visits Seminars at which larger, more experienced Responsible Care companies help SMEs with implementation Working groups help with implementation at site level Assistance provided by Japan Chemical Industries Association (JCIA), UNEP APELL (Awareness and Preparedness for Emergencies at Local Level) scheme, Environmental Research Institute of Chulalongkorn University (ERIC), and US-Asia Environmental Partnership Full participation encouraged through dinner talks, annual RC meeting and quarterly newsletter Self-assessment of member companies scheduled to start end 2002 AND vtuv An updated edition of the Codes of Management Practices has been published for circulation among member companies, government agencies and other stakeholders RCMCT has been updating its Guiding Principles since the leading CEO in Thailand signed the Global Charter in 2009 The Association and many member companies regularly use the RC brand and logo in publications S T 46 47

25 Sustainable Development RCMCT has programs in place to assist the current members in form of ambassador programs (sharing by RC experts) and a committee to visit member executives Activities include sharing best practices through seminars and workshops, an annual conference, open houses and community outreach Verification and Performance Currently, member companies choose from selfassessment, peer review, and external verification To date, 2 companies have undertaken external verification The Association is updating its approach to Indicators of Performance (8 areas) and encouraging more rigorous reporting by its members Since 2009, RC has been a condition of membership for new companies joining the association There are still many multinational corporations in Thailand not participating in RC or Association programs Mutual Assistance Association is updating its approach to forums for senior executives, middle managers and company coordinators There is close co-operation and support from JCIA More frequent APRO meetings are planned to enhance sharing of best practices Main activities include open houses and an annual conference Outreach occurs in many meetings involving government, other associations, the public and academics RC website content, features and design upgraded to include GPS and re-introduced 2011 Plus... Thailand was one of the pilot countries conducting Global Product Strategy (GPS) awareness and technical trainings during GPS ICCA Guidance on Chemical Risk Assessment is being translated and updated into 2nd edition for further local training Discussion on GPS brochure and toolkits underway Pilot companies are being selected for preparation of GPS Safety Summaries IT web portal will be further developed and established RCMCT has partnerships with several associations and sector groups, and with many other governmental and academic sectors The Association co-operates with supply chain partners, in particular with the Hazardous Substances Logistics Association which represents both logistics service providers and chemical manufacturers Sharing of RC knowledge and practices across the supply chain is the key activity TURKEY Türkiye Kimya Sanayicileri Dernegi - TKSD Degirmen Sokak Sasmaz Sitesi, n 19 Duran Bey Apartmani, Kat. 3Daire : 9 Kozyatagi Istanbul TR Contact Caner Zanbak Tel: / Fax: czanbak@turk.net Website Reports on facility visits are consolidated into a general report for member companies identifying best practice examples, common areas for improvement, etc Adopted Responsible Care in 1993 BY vttv Codes (6) in place and management system guidelines published 1999 IoPs launched 1998 and revised in 2000 to widen monitoring and evaluation activities TKSD has active RC program and participates in the Istanbul Chamber of Industry Environmental Affairs Commission, the Ministry of Environment regulatory review committee and local government regulatory committees Seminars held at various universities and RC course run by Istanbul Technical University Meetings and workshops and plant level seminars for members RC mandatory for all new members since 1994 By end 2001, 60 companies signed up representing about 60% of Turkish chemical industry by turnover and 20% by employees RC Awards Scheme Annual facility visits by TKSD AND vtuv A decade later, key elements of the association s RC program as set out above continue to be implemented in Turkey TKSD has developed a Responsible Care Implementation Guidance Document that enables companies to assess activities under RC principles Responsible Care known locally as Üçlü Sorumluluk Verification and Performance New security code under development - Members are requested to report IoPs annually Efforts continue to improve data collection from member companies Annual facility visits by TKSD technical staff to evaluate RC performance with follow up audit report TCMA attends many national technical symposia where it presents RC Active participation continues in the Istanbul Chamber of Industry s Environmental Affairs Commission, the Ministry of Environment s regulatory review committee and local government regulatory committees RC principles publicized to emphasize industry s commitment to environmental protection and emergency response efforts Open door activities and development of Community Consultancy Committees by member companies encouraged and supported by TCMA UKRAINE Ukraine Chemists Union UCU 15 M. Raskovoy Str, Kyiv Contact: Oleksandr Sadovskyi Tel: Fax: rc.office@chemunion.org.ua Website: During 2010 the Ukrainian Chemists Union (UCU) with ICCA and Cefic support introduced Responsible Care to the industry through a series of seminars and workshops conducted in various regions of Ukraine. These events were followed by several publications in the Association s magazine. In early 2011 UCU s program was reviewed and approved by the RCLG In June 2011, the ICCA Board approved UCU membership of the Responsible Care Leadership Group Eight of the country s largest chemical manufacturers representing 70% of total chemicals turnover have signed up to RC Adopted Responsible Care 2011 BY vtuv UCU supports industry s commitment to the Responsible Care principles and practices with a program that contributes to activities in the area of safe and secure management of chemical processes and products. Verification and Performance The Association has developed guidance for self-assessment of companies against Key Performance Indicators based on ICCA Guidance for Reporting Performance and State Statistic indicators UCU continues to improve guidance materials and develop sustainable verification system based on data analysis collected from the member companies In cooperation with the chemical community, UCU is working on harmonization of national and international legislation and implementation of international standards The Association is promoting RC fundamental features by sharing best practices through publications in the Association s magazine and UCU public website The UCU also collects stakeholder feedback at the national level and encourages member companies to enhance local community engagement. UCU will commit to full implementation of product stewardship principles From 2012 onwards UCU will organize workshops dedicated to development of national legislation on extended safety data sheets UNITED KINGDOM Chemical Industries Association CIA Kings Buildings, Smith Square, London SW1P 3JJ Contact: John Roche Tel: Fax: RocheJ@cia.org.uk Website: Commitment to Responsible Care has been a condition of CIA membership since 2000 Interest in following the RC principles has already led to companies joining CIA, hence a clear indication that RC is valueadded Association membership of 165 sites represents an estimated 70% of total UK chemical production. Adopted Responsible Care in 1989 BY vttv Codes and comprehensive guidance documents Indicators of Performance (8 areas) published annually and some aspects verified Collection of further indicators to meet Cefic HSE reporting requirements Around 42% of member company manufacturing sites have CAPs Complaint procedures formalized at approximately 96% of sites Association holds discussions with opinion-former groups A wide range of mutual assistance forums: regional networks (with website support piloted in 2001); RC Leadership Groups, national seminars and workshops; best practice guidance documents; task forces and committees Self-assessment to Responsible Care Management System is mandatory Association is building the case for third party certification Several partnership agreements and liaison with other industry organisations AND vtuv The Association s Responsible Care program continues to be a robust feature of the UK industry s chemicals management activities Organisations with UK operations sign the Guiding Principles and this includes 35 global organisations who are also signatories to the Global Charter. Sustainable Development A new set of SD goals is now in place with data generation accessed via the internet CIA can now present findings in a much more forwardlooking way, with the ability to articulate what needs to be in place for a sustainable sector Verification and Performance CIA has developed a verification program based on peer review and is developing best practice guides In addition, CIA has developed new Indicators of Performance for 2011 combining leading and lagging data sets Integration of these data sources helps produce a comprehensive overview of performance Benchmarking is simplified and sites are better informed about their position in relation to other RC operations Use of the web-based data manipulation is providing more member-friendly opportunities Good risk managers on high hazard sites are now being rewarded within the insurance sector with improved premiums CIA recognizes excellence through its annual awards program The new verification program is aimed at providing support and assistance to the poorer performers. It is also tasked with implementing a mechanism for managing those sites whose RC performance then does not improve. Mutual assistance Sharing of successful practices, peer reviews, learning from others and wider networking, is re-invigorating Responsible Care in the UK An integrated performance monitoring approach is enabling new ways in which best practices can be identified and shared Across the full RC spectrum, the association can target support where it is needed and design the best packages of help to the poorer performers s CIA continues to engage with its stakeholders at many levels On-going EHS policy work continues on behalf of membership Drawing on RC verification reports, best practice sharing is being used to help sites develop strategies and ideas for community liaison, regulator engagement and worker involvement. Plus... CIA has a formal RC partnership with the Chemical Business Association, which includes a product stewardship agreement There is a close interaction that involves regular cross-program updates and plans for future cooperation. Seek fresh ways in which to deliver member value Ensure all members commit to RC in order to establish a robust customer service base Explore how RC principles can deliver value to CIA s Northwest regional chemicals networking group, focused on helping SMEs with all aspects of chemical business UNITED STATES of AMERICA American Chemistry Council - ACC 700 2nd Street NE, Washington, DC Contact: Debra Phillips Tel: Fax: debra_phillips@americanchemistry.com Website: Responsible Care is a condition of ACC membership, representing 85% of US chemical production All ACC members achieve third-party certification to RCMS or RC14001, a joint audit combining Responsible Care and ISO Over the period , ACC conducted a Strategic Review of its program, resulting in enhancements to product and process safety; energy efficiency; and performance reporting; Strategic Review process is from Adopted Responsible Care in 1988 BY vttv Codes (6), plus a Security Code adopted in 2002 Indicators of Performance, 4 areas to be expanded to approximately two dozen performance metrics with public reporting element External stakeholder advisory process (The Leadership Dialogue) beginning in 2002 Nearly 300 CAPs at local level as well as open houses ACC sponsors numerous workshops on implementation Annual Responsible Care Conference Regional RC coordinator networks meeting three to five times a year Virtual mutual assistance on ACC website 87 RC Partner companies extend the initiative through the supply chain ACC maintains CHEMTREC, a globally recognised emergency response centre ACC continues a major effort to expand testing on high production volume chemicals and long-range research on public health and environmental impacts of chemical products and processes AND vtuv The ACC s robust Responsible Care program continues to expand and build on the wide-ranging activities outlined above. 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26 Care, where it will enhance its program to expand its contributions to sustainability in the areas of product safety and energy efficiency ACC also plans to work more actively with supply chain partners to foster safe chemicals management. Verification and Performance See highlights Responsible Care companies are more than four times safer than the average of the US manufacturing sector as a whole, and more than twice as safe as the US chemicals sector overall They have reduced process safety incidents by 42% in the past 12 years Since 1998, RC companies have reduced hazardous releases to the air, land and water by more than 75% Since 2000, reportable distribution incidents are down 56%. Mutual Assistance and Support ACC plays an active role in Responsible Care at the international level Both ACC and a number of its member companies are involved in mentoring activities to help new associations that want to start RC initiatives Also ACC provides a range of assistance to fellow member associations when needed At domestic level, ACC has a strong support network for membership including one-on-one support; premembership readiness review; peer sponsorship; and special membership/ dues provisions for SMEs. Plus... ACC implements the Global Product Strategy program and continues to share product safety summaries throughout the supply chain Through its Security Code, ACC has achieved agreements with the U.S. Coast Guard, Customs and Border Control, and the Department of Homeland Security to give recognition and regulatory/ liability benefits to ACC Responsible Care companies. As part of its Strategic Review, ACC is developing: New Product Safety and Process Safety Codes New provisions to help companies better manage energy efficiency within their operations Performance measures that better align with other reporting protocols, such as the GRI Ways to add focus to waste reduction and materials reuse/recycling Guidance for global supply chains. URUGUAY Asociación de Industrias Químicas del Uruguay ASIQUR Avda. Italia 6101, C.P Mdeo Contact: Milton Vázquez Tel: Fax: asiqurcr@ciu.com.uy / asiqurcr@gmail.com Website: Responsible Care is a condition of Association membership since 2007 An estimated 80% by turnover of the national chemical sector participates in the initiative. Adopted Responsible Care in 1998 BY vttv Codes (6) and monthly guidance bulletin Annual report on Indicators of Performance Brochure published on main points and achievements of Responsible Care Authorities invited to presentations and seminars Monthly meetings provide mutual assistance About 65% of Association members have signed up to RC with peer pressure on others to join Audit-based verification system started in 2002 with 100% of RC companies expected to be verified by end June AND vtuv Codes (7) are in place and CEOs make a formal commitment to Guiding Principles in line with the Global Charter Indicators of Performance (8) are in place The Association and many member companies regularly use the Responsible Care brand and logo in publications The environmental, social and economic pillars of sustainable development are considered in the implementation of the codes Verification and Performance External verification is carried out by LSQA and the Association is developing a plan to have verification results made public External verification is mandatory, and frequency is aligned with the verification results The Association is developing plans for internal and external feedback Asiqur encourages members to establish communications with stakeholders A number of companies have periodic contact with external stakeholders to get their feedback Asiqur has plans to help members implement GHS, in line with national regulation. This activity will support progress on the Global Product Strategy. VENEZUELA Asociación Venezolana de la Industria Química y Petroquímica - ASOQUIM Av. Francisco Solano López con 3era. Av. Las Delicias, Edf. Centro Solano, Piso 1, Ofc. 1-A, Chacaito, Caracas Contact: Nathaly Lamas Tel: / Ext. 106 Fax: responsabilidadintegral@asoquim. com / nlamas@asoquim.com Website: Asoquim introducing third party verification in 2012 RC Commitment Award presented as part of the annual Assembly of Members to the company demonstrating greatest commitment to all program activities Adopted Responsible Care in 2002 BY vtuv Responsible Care in Venezuela is based on management system specification CEOs of member companies have made a formal commitment to the Guiding Principles, and plans are being developed to make them consistent with the Core Principles of the Global Charter Mutual assistance programs are in place for senior and middle management and for RC co-ordinators Indicators of Performance are in place for six EHS areas Of an estimated 300 chemical companies in Venezuela, 22 participate in RC Verification and Performance This year Asoquim will launch third party verification with the support of Venezuela s Fondonorma, an organization that develops standardization and certification in all industrial and service sectors RC is not a condition of membership The Association is developing plans for such local processes as CAPs and Open Door Days There is no national stakeholder advisory process to date For further information, contact: Debbie Jackson djj@careline.ws Plus The Association plans to involve transport companies in RC in the near future Many members have contacts with local and external distributors to improve product stewardship Development of an information system on emergency response for products, available on the website EDITOR Debbie Jackson Careline Ltd. 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