Responsible Care Introduction

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1 Responsible Care Introduction Bucharest, 4 November 2014 Sjoerd Looijs, Cefic manager Responsible Care 1

2 Chemical movements in a globalized world lighter colour = higher value (black: no info) Sources: satellite imagery via NASA Visible Earth; national borders via Natural Earth; metrics via ICCA

3 2012 Global Chemical movements $ Billions, source ICCA : Romania * Added value *

4 ICCA Responsible Care

5 Challenges and how to address them In today s world of globalized product flows, problems related to product safety are no longer restricted to their country of origin Our world is drawing closer together, not just economically but also on political and environmental issues As a response, the chemical industry has expanded and intensified its voluntary programs for demonstrating responsible handling and marketing of all chemical substances We are convinced that a balanced combination of regulations and voluntary industry programs is the best way to achieve safe management of chemicals 5

6 What is Responsible Care? Ethical programme to continuously improve Health, Safety and Environmental performance of processes and products Launched in 1985 in Canada Themes environment, process safety, occupational health, distribution, product stewardship, communication, security Our commitment to sustainability 6

7 Responsible Care basics Ø Global Initiative for the continuous improvement in the chemical industry (launched 1985 in Canada) Ø Involves everybody from top management to plant worker Ø Core Principles: 1. Improve the safety, health and environmental performance 2. Use resources efficiently and minimise waste 3. Report openly on achievements and difficulties Engage in dialogue with stakeholders, in particular with the local communities who live and work around our sites Cooperate with regulators, set standards that go beyond regulation Provide help and advice to foster the responsible management of chemicals throughout the value chain

8 Launch of the Responsible Care Global Charter n n Launched with the Global Product Strategy (GPS) in Dubai February 2006 UN Secretary General Kofi Annan gave his personal endorsement citing the Global Charter as An inspiring model of self-regulation that other industries should consider following. n 2014 Global Charter update prepared 8

9 Responsible Care Global Charter National Associations Improvement of existing RC-program Emphasis on social aspects like: consumer concerns about health and safety aspects of (chemicals in) finished products New issues: sustainability transparency emphasis on product stewardship harmonization national programs An inspiring model of self-regulation that other industries should consider following. (K. Annan, 2006)

10 Responsible Care worldwide Ukraine joined RCLG in 2011 Russia started in 2007 Interest in Egypt China starting in Gulf countries joined RCLG in 2010 Reinforcing India

11 Perceived overall RC implementation status updated provide 8 support seek support Cefic Na tional As sociatio ns (28)

12 Not starting from scratch Sub-regional support RC workshops (e.g. Baltic area) (e.g. in Slovenia, Egypt, Ukraine, Russia, Croatia, Romania) RC forum meetings in 2013 attended by Belgium, Italy, Germany, Poland, Ireland, Norway, France, UK, Ukraine, Netherlands, Finland, Sweden, Belgium, Turkey, Switzerland, Russia, Solvay, Dow, BASF RC Process safety (guidance documents) RC Awards RC Security code (and guidance documents)

13 : Cefic RC perception score : Cefic supported workshop : Reporting problem 2014 Support 5 R 4 W 8 2 R W 3 2 R R W 4 W W 5 R 2 W 4 W W 7 R

14 Cefic RC priorities Strengthen NA network Strengthen verification processes / increase credibility of RC data Promote process safety performance and metrics 1 Strengthen the network 2 Share best practices 3 Advance security as an element of RC Improve reporting Promote resource efficiency (energy, water, waste) 14

15 Cefic guidance on process safety Keep the hazard potentials contained! Handle inevitable hazard potentials professionally that the likelyhood of their activation and adverse effects to environment, people and assets is as low as practicable

16 Security: risks from criminal & terror acts

17 European RC code on security Ø Ø Ø Ø Describes fundamental management practices of protection against any kind of criminal, malicious and cyber acts Affects production, storage, distribution and transportation of products as well as liaison with suppliers and customers Designed to help companies to identify, assess and address vulnerabilities, prevent or mitigate incidents, enhance training and response capabilities Shared responsibility requiring actions also by other parties such as customers, suppliers, service providers and governmental security agencies

18 Implementing security, Cefic vs. CEO % of national associations Tools to implement Physical security of facilities and systems % CEO associations implemented RC security tools (42% Cefic)

19 Cefic Link Responsible Care & Sustainable Development

20 RC maturity level SD vision will guide RC future SD Vision RC Vision RC years 0 Priorities Short- to medium RC SD Long term 20

21 Issue related focal points perception credibility Chemical Industry Corporate Business Unit Site to exist stakeholder value image social responsibility to sell partnerships product stewardship supply chain to operate License... emissions local permits Issues

22 Many Thanks for Your Attention! Questions? contact: 22