1. Responsible Care® Awareness for Managers 1

2. DISCUSSION POINTS 2 WHAT IS RESPONSIBLE CARE®? FEATURES OF RESPONSIBLE CARE® HOW DOES RESPONSIBLE CARE® ADD VALUE? WHAT CAN YOU DO TO SUPPORT RESPONSIBLE CARE®? REMEMBER – RESPONSIBLE AND CARE!

3. WHAT IS RESPONSIBLE CARE®? 3 It is an initiative of the global chemical industry in which companies, through their national associations (CAIA in South Africa), commit to work together to continuously improve: - the health and safety of their workers - their environmental performance - their communication with stakeholders

4. WHAT IS RESPONSIBLE CARE®? 4 Voluntary programme Vision - no harm Demonstrate continual improvement Enables further policy development Gain trust of the public Operate safely Operate profitably Due care for future generations

5. WHAT IS RESPONSIBLE CARE®? 5 Started in Canada in 1984 Was launched in South Africa in 1994 Has 158 signatory members plus 17 consultant members in SA The initiative is essential in the reduction and elimination of risk and to the implementation of sustainable development

6. Responsible Care® is.. 6 Praised by UN Secretary General Kofi Annan as a leading voluntary program and recognized at the 2006 UN International Conference on Chemicals Management. Responsible Care® is: “…inspiring model of self-regulation that other industries should consider following.” Kofi Annan, UN Secretary General 1997-2006 September 2009

7. RESPONSIBLE CARE® PUBLIC COMMITMENT 7 It all starts when the CEO of the company signs the Responsible Care® Public Commitment

8. RESPONSIBLE CARE® GUIDING PRINCIPLES 8 THE COMPANY COMMITS TO THE RESPONSIBLE CARE® GUIDING PRINCIPLES THE PRINCIPLES ARE RELATED TO THE WORDS RESPONSIBLE AND CARE AND MEAN THE FOLLOWING TO COMPANY MANAGERS AND EMPLOYEES: Being concerned about their community Being part of a team Sharing information Co-operating with each other Cleaning up their environment Saving the earth for future generations

9. RESPONSIBLE CARE® GUIDING PRINCIPLES 9 I, together with the other business unit managers, regularly discuss our company’s commitment to continuous performance improvement through Responsible Care® with our employees. Promoting sustainable development Striving to use resources efficiently Report openly on performance, achievements and shortcomings Ensuring that employees and contractors work safely Compliance with legal requirements Foster the responsible management of chemicals

10. RESPONSIBLE CARE® IS ABOUT: 10 Continual Improvement: Company level Industry level Meeting and going beyond legal and regulatory compliance

11. RESPONSIBLE CARE® UNIQUE FEATURES 11 Logo Management Practice Standards Guideline Documents Third party verification & Audit Protocols Performance Report Workshops Committees RC Award

12. RESPONSIBLE CARE® UNIQUE FEATURES LOGO 12

13. RESPONSIBLE CARE® MANAGEMENT PRACTICE STANDARDS 13 Responsible Care® companies must implement management practice standards applicable to: health and safety of the workforce and community safe storage and transportation of chemicals preparedness for emergency response to incidents the prevention of pollution and the efficient use of resources safety of the chemical manufacturing process communication and interaction with the community product stewardship management commitment Companies must do self assessments and submit questionnaires dealing with the Management Practice Standards to CAIA

14. RESPONSIBLE CARE® GUIDELINE DOCUMENTS 14 Guideline documents available for: Product Stewardship International chemical conventions Carbon foot printing

15. RESPONSIBLE CARE® PERFORMANCE 15 Quantitative Indicators of Performance are used to measure, monitor and report on performance

16. RESPONSIBLE CARE® 3 RD PARTY 16 Responsible Care® signatories must undergo a third party verification audit every three years after signing the Responsible Care® public Commitment.

17. RESPONSIBLE CARE® AUDIT PROTOCOLS 17 Used by 3 rd party auditors to verify RC implementation. Protocol for each of the Management Practice Standards Additional audit protocols available for: Drum Reprocessing Waste Management Facilities Energy Efficiency

18. OTHER RESPONSIBLE CARE® FEATURES 18 Annual Responsible Care Performance Report Launch of the 2009 RC Performance Report

19. OTHER RESPONSIBLE CARE® FEATURES 19 Responsible Care Awards

20. 20 RESPONSIBLE CARE® ARCHITECHTURE

21. 21 RESPONSIBLE CARE® VALUE CIRCLE Management system approaches Verification processes Transparency – Public Reporting of Performance Performance goals and targets BUSINESSVALUE

22. RESPONSIBLE CARE® ADDING VALUE 22 Improved SH&E performance Mutual support between RC companies Communication with the public and communities

23. RESPONSIBLE CARE® ADDING VALUE 23 Companies: Improve performances and processes Enhance reputation and license to operate Improve worker, customer and environmental protection Knowledge available from shared best practices Reduce risks and liabilities Save time and money

24. SUPPORTING RESPONSIBLE CARE® 24 ENCOURAGE SAFE WORK PRACTICES SET THE EXAMPLE INCORPORATE RC INTO ALL BUSINESS ACTIVITIES PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT INTEGRATE RC INTO CURRENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS INVOLVE EMPLOYEES IN RC ENSURE RC IS PART OF YOUR BU’S STRATEGY AS A MANAGER, YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

25. REMEMBER RESPONSIBLE AND CARE® 25 The chemical industry strives to be a responsible industry. The industry to play an important role by benefiting society.

26. REMEMBER RESPONSIBLE AND CARE® 26 “Responsible Care is an on-going way of life in which chemical companies conduct all aspects of their business.”

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