Responsible Care®
It is the global
chemical industry’s initiative that drives continuous improvement in health,
safety and environmental (HSE) performance. Responsible Care is
a voluntary initiative under which companies, through their National
Associations (SCIC is the National Association for Singapore), work together to
continually improve their HSE performance and communicate with stakeholders
with open and transparent manner about their products and processes.
Committing to health, safety and the environment
Upholding to
Responsible Care guiding principles and implementing relevant codes of practice
are conditions to Responsible Care membership for SCIC. Annual submission of
key performance indicators and self-evaluation the status of management
practice are mandatory programs that SCIC Responsible Care member companies are
committed to do. Their efforts help them to safely handle their products from
inception in research, through manufacturing, distribution to reuse, recycle
and disposal.
History of Responsible Care
Launched in 1985 in
Canada and its ethic and principles quickly spread to many countries. And in
1989, the formation of the International Council of Chemical Associations
(ICCA), a world-wide body of the chemical industry that representing chemical
manufacturers and producers all over the world, has taken the lead in promoting
and implementing worldwide Responsible Care® Initiatives.
Responsible Care Nation Associations
National associations,
such as the Singapore Chemical Industry Council (SCIC) in Singapore and many
others, sign up to Responsible Care through ICCA for the implementation of
Responsible Care in their countries. ICCA acts as the guardian of the
Responsible Care initiative. The Responsible Care Leadership Group (RCLG) of
ICCA administers national associations globally in monitoring implementation
and ensures Responsible Care evolves to address current concerns and issues
relating to chemical companies. Each national association runs its own national
or regional programme with its member companies. As of 2012, 56 national
associations in 62 countries are part of this global initiative.
Useful links on
Associations with Responsible Care Programme
International
Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA)
South East Asia
Chemical
Industries Council of Malaysia (CCIM)
Komite Nasional Responsible Care Indonesia (KN-RCI)
Federation of Thai Industries
Chemical Industries Association Of The Philippines (SPIK)
Indian Chemical Council (ICC)
North Asia
Association of
International Chemical Manufacturers (AICM)
Taiwan Responsible Care Association (TRCA)
Japan Responsible Care Council
(JCIA)
Korea Responsible Care Council (KRCC)
Australia and New Zealand
Plastics and
Chemicals Industries Associations (PACIA)
Responsible Care New Zealand
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