Responsible Care

Responsible Care

As a member of CMA (Chemical Manufacturers Association) through Grace, Davison's United States facilities participate in Responsible Care^Ž. Responsible Care^Ž is a public commitment by CMA member companies and Partners to:

improve performance in health, safety and environmental quality
listen and respond to public concerns
assist each other to achieve optimum performance
report their progress to the public

The Guiding Principles established by the Responsible Care^Ž program are:

To recognize and respond to community concerns about chemicals and our operations.
To develop and produce chemicals that can be manufactured, transported, used and disposed of safely.
To make health, safety and environmental considerations a priority in our planning for all existing and new products and processes.
To report promptly to officials, employees, customers and the public, information on chemical-related health or environmental hazards and to recommend protective measures.
To counsel customers on the safe use, transportation and disposal of chemical products.
To operate our plants and facilities in a manner that protects the environment and the health and safety of our employees and the public.
To extend our knowledge by conducting or supporting research on the health, safety and environmental effects of our products, processes and waste materials.
To work with others to resolve problems created by past handling and disposal of hazardous substances.
To participate with government and others in creating responsible laws, regulations and standards to safeguard the community, workplace, and environment.
To promote the principles and practices of Responsible Care^Ž by sharing experiences and offering assistance to others who produce, handle, use, transport or dispose of chemicals.

To adapt the principles of Responsible Care^Ž to the varied product lines and locations of Grace throughout the world, Grace has determined that every Grace facility worldwide will adhere to the Guiding Principles of Grace’s Commitment to Care™ program. As part of that commitment, every Grace facility worldwide has been charged with implementing the Codes of Management Practices as locally applicable. Both the Guiding Principles and Codes of Management Practices of Commitment to Care™ have their roots in the Responsible Care^Ž program.

Product Stewardship at Grace Davison