Huntsman India Receives Responsible Care Accreditation

Huntsman International India Pvt Ltd (HIIPL), has been accredited as a Responsible Care® Company by the Indian Chemical Council (ICC).

Responsible Care® is a world-wide initiative developed by the chemical industry and is a voluntary commitment for continuous improvement in Environment Health and Safety (EHS) performance. The International Council of Chemical Associations' (ICCA) first instituted the framework for qualified chemicals manufacturing companies to adhere to the guiding principles of global Responsible Care®. In India the Indian Chemical Council (ICC) adopted the initiative in 1993 to promote the principles among Indian companies, in a bid to set safety benchmarks and encourage companies to abide by them.

The initiative is driven by its guiding principles wherein chemical manufacturers strive to create sustainable development through safer products, improved people health and safety, process safety and environmental safety. The manufacturers are periodically assessed by ICC auditors for conformance with the Responsible Care® principles. The Responsible Care® accreditation further places HIIPL in the list of India's most credible organizations that conform to stringent EHS standards.

Acknowledging the recognition, Rohit Aggarwal, Managing Director of Huntsman - India said, "At Huntsman, we take pride in ensuring that we adhere to the highest standards of corporate responsibility in areas of sustainability and development. EHS is an integral part of our business and the Responsible Care® accreditation stands testimony to our commitment to safe and sustainable operations in India. We are extremely pleased to be among the top 40 companies in the country who have been granted the right to use of the Responsible Care Logo. The logo will be a mark of confidence for our customers to use our products and services, knowing full well that the production processes are well supported by our strong commitment to product stewardship and sustainable practices".

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