Awards Presented at Annual Responsible
Care® & Sustainability Conference
WASHINGTON, May 9, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Safety and sustainability leaders in the chemical
industry were recognized this week at the 2024 Responsible
Care® & Sustainability Conference & Expo,
acknowledging the exceptional people and programs making a
significant impact under Responsible Care. Awardees qualify based
on exemplary performance and are selected by a committee of
experts.
Top award categories include Responsible Care Company of the
Year, Partner Company of the Year and Initiative of the Year.
To qualify for these awards, companies must have an established
record of process and occupational safety and environmental
performance improvement.
"Responsible Care isn't just a commitment – our companies and
employees are taking meaningful actions to drive safety and
sustainability, setting a standard of performance for the entire
industry to aspire to," said Chris
Jahn, ACC President and Chief Executive Officer. "Our 2024
award winners serve as beacons of excellence in fostering a culture
of safety and promoting the health and safety of people,
communities and the planet."
The Responsible Care Company of the Year award recognizes
outstanding leadership and performance in environmental, health,
and safety (EH&S) stewardship and dedication to continual
improvement under Responsible Care.
This year's Responsible Care Company of the Year award winners
are ExxonMobil Product Solutions Company (Large Size
Category); and FMC Corporation (Medium Size
Category).
"The principles of Responsible Care are fundamental to how we
operate at ExxonMobil, so it's an honor to receive this award for
the third consecutive year," said Karen
McKee, ExxonMobil Product Solutions Company President. "This
reflects the extraordinary dedication of our teams around the world
who are continuously working to improve our safety and
environmental performance. We are committed to creating sustainable
solutions that improve quality of life and meet society's evolving
needs in ways that help protect people, the environment, and the
communities where we operate."
"We are immensely proud to be recognized as Responsible Care
Company of the Year," said Mark
Douglas, FMC President and Chief Executive Officer. "Our
commitment to safety and sustainability is deeply ingrained in
FMC's culture, and employees around the world are dedicated to
making a positive impact within our company and the communities we
serve. Receiving this award for the fifth time shows we are not
resting on our laurels. From our ambitious environmental goals to
bringing more sustainable solutions to growers, we are committed to
leading our industry in innovation, safety and sustainability."
The Responsible Care Partner Company of the Year award
recognizes the superb performance and safety record of companies
involved in the distribution, transportation, storage, use,
treatment, disposal and/or sales and marketing of chemicals. This
year's Responsible Care Partner Company of the Year Award winners
are: Kinder Morgan Liquids Terminals, based in Houston, TX; Highway Transport Logistics,
Inc., based in Knoxville, TN.;
and Total Quality Logistics, LLC, based in Cincinnati, OH.
The Responsible Care Initiative of the Year award
recognizes companies that have created a new program that
demonstrates leadership in the areas of employee health and safety,
security, or environmental protection.
The Responsible Care Initiative of the Year award winners
are:
- Indorama Ventures (Medium Size Category); and,
- Nisus Corporation (Small Size Category)
ACC also honored leading industry employees who exemplify the
Responsible Care ethos of driving safety and sustainability
within their organizations: Amela
Morgan, Plant Manager, Ingevity Corporation; and
Angie Griffin, Chief Commercial
Officer, Third Coast.
Additional recognition was given to organizations who had
exemplary performance in Product Safety, Facility Safety,
Waste Minimization, Reuse and Recycling, and Energy Efficiency.
In 2024:
- Trinity Industries was recognized with the Product
Safety Award for their Trinsight™ platform;
- 44 ACC members and 9 Responsible Care Partners
received Facility Safety awards;
- 20 projects from 8 companies received
Waste Minimization, Reuse and Recycling awards; and,
- 32 projects from 11 companies received Energy
Efficiency awards.
Check out our website for the full list of 2024 Responsible Care
award winners.
American Chemistry Council
The American Chemistry Council's mission is to advocate for the
people, policy, and products of chemistry that make the United States the global leader in
innovation and manufacturing. To achieve this, we: Champion
science-based policy solutions across all levels of government;
Drive continuous performance improvement to protect employees and
communities through Responsible Care®; Foster the
development of sustainability practices throughout ACC member
companies; and Communicate authentically with communities about
challenges and solutions for a safer, healthier, and more
sustainable way of life. Our vision is a world made better by
chemistry, where people live happier, healthier, and more
prosperous lives, safely and sustainably—for generations to
come.
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SOURCE American Chemistry Council