Responsible Care is the chemical industry's commitment to
continual improvement in all aspects of health, safety and
environmental (HS&E) performance and to openness in communication
about its activities and its achievements.
Led by the Chemical Industries Association since it was adopted
in 1989 in the United Kingdom, this voluntary and rigorous
programme of collective action by members companies has already
made significant progress.
Commitment by the CIA membership is total. Adherence to
the principles and objectives of Responsible Care is a condition
of membership.
Health, safety and environmental performance, measured
by a consistent set of indicators, has clearly improved
Systems for mutual aid and sharing best practice are now
in place through a national network of member companies
Channels of communication to the public and its elected
representatives are extensive
The CIA has Responsible Care Management System Guidance
and a mandatory self-assessment process.
The aim of Responsible Care is to earn public trust and confidence
through a high level of HS&E performance in order to maintain
the industry's licence to continue to operate safely, profitably
and with due care for the interests of future generations.
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