Bayer Corporation announced today it had been named a2014 Responsible Care® Company of the Year by the American Chemistry Council(ACC) in recognition of its commitment to continual improvement in environmental, health,safety and security performance.
ACC’s top honor is awarded to member companies that have enhanced and embraced the Responsible Care ethic throughout their organizations. Each year, the ACC names Responsible Care Company of the Year recipients in the small, medium and large company categories. Bayer is a 2014 large company recipient.
“The American Chemistry Council is pleased to recognize Bayer Corporation with its highest honor – the Responsible Care Company of the Year Award,” said ACC President and CEO Cal Dooley. “Through its leadership and commitment to superior environmental performance and the health and safety of its workers and the community as a whole,Bayer Corporation is leading our industry in building a safer, more sustainable future."
“The Responsible Care program embodies the principles of doing the right things when it comes to the business of chemistry,” said Jerry MacCleary, president, BayerMaterialScience LLC, and ACC Board Member. “Bayer has always strived to meet these high standards and, internally, we believe that we do. Receiving the Responsible Care Company of the Year Award from the ACC validates that internal perception. It is with great pride that we accept this honor.”
To be eligible for the Responsible Care Company of the Year award, companies must show exemplary achievement in meeting specific Responsible Care performance criteria,including: a safety performance rating in the top 10 percent of companies in their size category, with no significant process incidents in the previous year; positive trends in performance measures related to transportation safety, process safety and specified emissions; and demonstrated ongoing excellence in safety, health, environment, product stewardship, security, distribution safety, emergency preparedness and community outreach.
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