Arkema endorses the Responsible Care® Global Charter of the World Chemical Industry

11/17/2006    Press Release

Thierry Le Hénaff, Arkema President and CEO, has today signed the Global Charter of the ICCA (International Council of Chemical Associations) that commits signatory companies to a sustainable development drive by improving their safety, health and environmental performance, and by fostering dialog with all stakeholders.

A continuous progress policy

Since its creation, Arkema has been pursuing a policy of continuous progress initiated several years before in the fields of safety and the protection of health and the environment, embodying the spirit and principles of Responsible Care®, the voluntary commitment of the global chemical industry.

A declared and shared commitment
This policy is reflected in an acknowledged and concerted determination within Arkema to better control risks, minimize impacts on the environment, endeavor to conserve natural resources, optimize the management of products throughout their lifecycle, better integrate the industrial facilities within their local environment, and develop community relations with all stakeholders.

Concrete actions on a daily basis
Arkema’s business units and industrial sites are committed to concrete actions, in particular by putting in place health, safety, and environmental management systems, by bolstering energy conservation measures, by improving processes, and by fostering dialog through the Company’s Common Ground® initiative.

"Arkema’s endorsement of the Responsible Care® Global Charter acknowledges the Company’s resolve to develop an innovative and fully responsible chemical business. This entails adapting to the needs, expectations and requirements of today’s and tomorrow’s generations. Herein lie our responsibility as a chemicals manufacturer and our approach to sustainable development", stated Thierry Le Hénaff.

A global chemical player, Arkema combines 3 related and integrated business segments: Vinyl Products, Industrial Chemicals, and Performance Products. Present in over 40 countries with 18,400 employees, Arkema achieves sales of 5.7 billion euros. With its 6 research centers in France, the United States and Japan, and internationally recognized brands, Arkema holds leadership positions in its principal markets.