Environmental performance Responsible Care program

Responsible Care programs have two components the first is to strive to improve health, safety, and environmental performance the second is to allay public fears and concerns regarding the process industries. The need for communication with the public is particularly important because most process companies and facilities do not produce products that are used directly by members of the public—hence these companies are perceived as being remote and irrelevant to peoples lives. 

Responsible Care has been successful in elevating environmental performance within the chemical industry. It is a notable example of a voluntary industry-wide program where the industry appears to have gained credibility with stakeholders. Some within the industry are comfortable with this as a working model for sustainability program development. 

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