Guiding principles

To ensure that the way in which we operate reflects our commitment to Stewardship we expect every employee and contractor to understand and live up to the following principles.

• We operate in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, as well as the chemical industry’s Stewardship requirements. We will set higher standards for ourselves and our suppliers when unacceptable risks are identified.
• We operate our facilities in a manner that protects the environment and the health and safety of our employees and communities.
• We provide the human, material and financial resources required to integrate Stewardship principles into all of our business operations.
• We identify and manage issues using a risk-based approach and the best available science and industry practices.
• We assess health, safety and environmental impacts of our products and processes at all stages of their lifecycles to provide products that can be manufactured, transported, used and disposed of safely.
• We measure, assess and strive to continuously improve our performance.
• We value openness, transparency, honesty and integrity in our communication.
• We foster business relationships with companies that demonstrate a commitment to responsible health, safety, environmental and security management practices.