Responsible Care®
Responsible Care® is a U.N.-recognized sustainability initiative founded in Canada and now practiced in over 70 countries. As a founding member, ERCO has practiced Responsible Care® for over 35 years. Members of Responsible Care® make several key commitments:
Corporate Leadership
Enable a corporate leadership culture that proactively supports safe chemicals management.
Cooperation
Work with business partners to promote safe chemicals management within their own operations.
Stakeholders
Respond to stakeholders concerns and communicate openly about performance and products.
Safety
Safeguard people and the environment by continuously improving environmental, health, and safety performance.
Products
Innovate for safer products and processes that conserve resources, minimize waste and provide enhanced value.
Responsibility Earned
Every three years, Responsible Care® members must undergo extensive external verification of their commitment. All results are reported publicly to ensure consistency, transparency, and accountability.