WACKER Receives “RESPONSIBLE CARE CHAIRMAN AWARD”

WACKER Greater China received the “Responsible Care Chairman Award 2017” of the Association of International Chemical Manufacturers (AICM) on June 19. Aimed to commend the excellent practices of member companies in the areas of Responsible Care, environmental, health and safety improvements, Corporate Social Responsibility and sustainability, AICM presents its Responsible Care Award every two years since 2013. WACKER has received the “Responsible Care Chairman Award” now for the third time.
AICM represents around 70 major foreign investments in the chemical industry of China, including sectors such as manufacture, transportation, distribution and disposal of chemicals. In order to promote the sustainable development of China’s chemical industry and the Responsible Care concept, AICM has set up an award system since 2013, reviewing members’ Responsible Care practices and presenting the “Responsible Care Chairman Award” as well as the “Responsible Care Merritt Award” to members with outstanding performance. This year is the third time for WACKER to receive the “Responsible Care Chairman Award”. Further Chairman Awards went to another 13 companies, while additional 9 companies received the “Responsible Care Merritt Award”.
WACKER Greater China was one of the first 24 AICM member companies who signed the Responsible Care Beijing Manifesto in 2008. WACKER’s production sites in China utilize state-of-the-art processes and technology, setting a high standard for the silicone and polymer industries. Through advanced technology and rigorous system, WACKER steadily improves its EHS performance year-on-year. In 2016, WACKER Greater China achieved an outstanding safety performance with zero Lost Time Injuries, zero accidents involving contact with hazardous materials and zero process safety incidents.