2014EUROPEAN RESPONSIBLECARE AWARDS

Get recognition and visibility for your Responsible Care achievementsThe winning companies in this year’s Cefic Responsible Care Awards

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2014 European Responsible Care Awards

This year’s Awards Scheme turned the spotlight on a number of excellent company and national association achievements, based on performance under one of the eight key categories defining the Responsible Care ethic.

The successful entries cover a diverse array of innovative products and processes, but three winning projects, acclaimed by the judging panel were a real stand-out, offering elements of originality and best practice sharing.

THE WINNERS

Energy Efficiency AwardEmerald Kalama Chemical BV, The NetherlandsProject: Greener steam

Product Stewardship AwardLatexfalt BV, The NetherlandsProject: Increasing motorway lifetime

Environment AwardSolvay SA, BelgiumProject: Saving water through symbiosis

Impressed by several entries, the jury also singled out three companies for special commendation:

Communications Category

Chemische Fabrik Budenheim, GermanyProject: Successful site reporting

Environment Category

Solvay SA, BelgiumProject: Looking at the bigger picture

Occupational Health & Safety Category

Wacker Chemie, GermanyProject: Fit for their shifts

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2014 European Responsible Care Awards WinnersEnergy Efficiency Award

What the judges say

A well-presented short video helped clinch the judges’ decision to name Emerald Kalama for the Energy Efficiency Award. Key elements earning their praise include the collaborative nature of the project – energy exchange between industrial partners – and the industrial ecology angle based on the use of waste as a resource.

Emerald Kalama Chemical BV takes the plaudits for “Greener steam”

Contact: John Mol, Emerald Kalama Chemical BV – john.mol@emeraldmaterials.com

Emerald Kalama Chemical is part of a new energy cooperative aimed at improving Rotterdam’s air quality, whilst reducing its own carbon footprint. The generation of high pressure steam, used in the company’s toluene-based production processes, is now much greener. Partnering with grid manager Stedin, and waste processor and energy supplier AVR, Emerald has developed a grid which enables it to source steam generated from waste rather than fossil fuels.

Developed in 2012, this steam network has led to an annual reduction of 25,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions and 15 million cubic metres of natural gas usage. And this is just the beginning. When fully implemented by expanding to other users, the grid network is expected to reduce CO2 emissions by up to 400,000 tonnes/year.

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Latexfalt BV novelty with “Increasing motorway lifetime”

Contact: Irina Cotiuga, Latexfalt BV – Irina.cotiuga@latexfalt.com

2014 European Responsible Care Awards WinnersProduct Stewardship Award

Porous asphalt has replaced dense asphalt in the construction of motorways, due to a number of advantages. But it has one big drawback – a greater tendency to wear. As a result, its top layers have to be replaced every ten years, unlike the 15 years for conventional asphalt. Latexfalt BV has developed a bio-based binder to counteract this.

The binder rejuvenates the asphalt, allowing the top layer to be repaired rather than replaced – a more economical and sustainable solution. Tests have shown that applying this binder every four years can double a road’s service life. This analysis was carried out in conjunction with a variety of stakeholders including universities, contractors and binder producers, and involved Lifetime Optimisation Tool (LOT) tests and microscopy.

The binder can be sprayed onto road surfaces using standard spraying equipment and incorporates no volatiles or hazardous components. Treated roads have also passed all required anti-skid tests. This product will be used to preserve asphalt roads throughout the Netherlands.

What the judges say

The judges like this entry for being environmentally superior to, and longer lasting than, the current approach. In addition, its wider applicability outside the chemical sector appeals to the panel.

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Solvay SA triumphed with their “Saving water through symbiosis” project

Contact: Pierre Coërs, Solvay SA – pierre.coërs@solvay.com

2014 European Responsible Care Awards WinnersEnvironment Award

Solvay is part of an ambitious European project, ‘E4-water’, which

aims to save large volumes of potable water and virtually eliminate discharges of salt and liquid waste. Solvay’s contribution is based on three units carried out at their Antwerp site. The first two are already fully operational and are currently saving the company 33 cubic metres of water every hour.

The first unit involves recycling of wastewater through ultrafiltration and reverse osmosis membranes to produce demineralised water that can be used in Solvay’s chemical processes. The second unit can produce this demineralised water from brackish surface water, pumped up from the river and harbour near the plant. Both modules are possible thanks to support from two other companies, Evides Industriewater and Vito nv. The third module capitalises on the previous two. The aim is to treat an external company’s salted waste water and use the resulting purified water and salt concentrate in Solvay’s manufacturing processes. In this way, the external partner avoids effluent production and Solvay gains additional water savings of 20 cubic metres per hour.

Besides saving water, the project serves as an industrial ‘experimental garden’. Companies are motivated to work symbiotically, and experiments and demonstrations are carried out for external users.

What the judges say

Water is a key issue for the chemical sector and the Solvay entry is a very good, up-to date project which offers another fine example of industrial ecology.

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2014 European Responsible Care Special Commendation

Solvay SA

Project: Looking at the bigger picture

Solvay is making its products more sustainable by looking at the bigger picture in order to enable the full value chain, including consumers, to reduce environmental impacts.

It has developed an methodology, ‘Sustainable Portfolio Management (SPM)’ which assesses the sustainability of each product in the company’s portfolio. The assessment is divided into two main categories. The first is the environmental impact of manufacturing activities. Here, the financial risk arising from the ‘polluter pays’ principle is measured. The second category is the extent to which the product provides a solution for customers’ own concerns related to sustainable development, such as reduced energy bills, exposure to less toxins and the like. After this assessment, products can be clearly labelled according to their level of sustainability.

SPM facilitates a portfolio shift to sustainable activities. The methodology is also used in corporate processes such as strategic planning, merger and acquisition, and research investments. Solvay aims to have evaluated 80% of its portfolio by turnover by mid-2015.

Contact: Pierre Coërs, Solvay SA – pierre.coërs@solvay.com

Environnement CategoryChemische Fabrik Budenheim KG

Project: Successful site reporting

Chemische Fabrik Budenehim KG publishes and distributes an annual environmental statement. It’s filled with detailed information on environmental aspects of the company’s activities, products and services, as well as up-to-date environmental goals and projects. Both positive and negative experiences are reported, and the ultimate goal is transparency.

In 2012 the environmental statement was completely redesigned. Information is now presented visually; vivid graphics are prioritised and text is kept to a minimum. Employees are key to continual improvements in the area, so the publication places them centre-stage. Its pages are full of employee photos and statements, giving a human face to sustainable corporate management. They also add authenticity to the performance indicators and data presented. The publication can be found online and in print, and an English version is planned for late 2014.

Contact: Jens Voigt, Chemische Fabrik Budenheim KG – jens.voigt@budenheim.com

Communications Category

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Wacker Chemie AG

Project: Fit for their shifts

Years of shift work lead to health complaints which rise with advancing age. This is of increasing relevance as the workforce is ageing, due to demographic changes and later retirement. Wacker has piloted a fitness programme for all shift staff in order to prevent health problems by changing workers’ lifestyles.

The ‘Fit for Your Shift’ programme is carried out with a leading sports club, a nutrition counselling service, and a rehabilitation clinic as well as the pension insurer. Its four phases start with a health week in the clinic where medical checks are carried out and training courses are given. Next is a three month outpatient phase, featuring regular activities on exercise, ergonomics, nutrition and relaxation. This is followed by an autonomous six-month phase where participants are left to follow what they’ve learnt. They then meet again for a refresher weekend at the rehab clinic and plan their next health goals.

So far, 65 people have taken part in the programme. Their wellbeing and health literacy have greatly improved, and the workers report feeling more valued by their employer. The programme, Wacker describes, is

Occupational Health & Safety Category

now being incorporated as a fixed element of health promotion measures.

Contact: Joachim Zdzieblo, Wacker Chemie AG – Joachim.zdzieblo@wacker.com

All entries are listed in brief and can be viewed in more detail on the Cefic website www.cefic.org/Responsible-Care

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2014 European Responsible Care Awards Categories

1. Communications

For projects that can demonstrate excellence in Responsible Care communications by reporting openly on performance, achievements and shortcomings, listen, engage and work with stakeholders to understand and address their concerns and expectations and cooperate with (local) authorities and organisations in the development and implementation of effective regulations and standards and to meet or go beyond them.

2. Distribution

Recognised for initiatives that focus on reducing risks through ensuring the safe distribution of chemicals.

3. Energy Efficiency/SPiCE3

First launched in 2013, the Energy Efficiency Award recognises and promotes outstanding projects in energy efficiency, renewable energy and clean transport. This area gathers projects that contribute to the Europe 2020 strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and have a proven impact. This category addresses the efficient management of energy to improve practices and technologies in heat and power generation, the review of the steam flow in processes and its optimisation and the use of electricity.

4. Environment

For projects that demonstrate excellence in environmental processes and products over their life cycles so as to avoid harm to people and the environment by reducing their on-site emissions to air, water and soil and to limit environmental hazards related to their operations through the development of innovative technology. Also using resources efficiently and minimising waste.

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5. Occupational Health & Safety

This area recognises projects that have achieved excellence in occupational health demonstrated by improved or sustained health programme performance and a healthy workforce and workplace. The key characteristics of Occupational Health & Safety include management commitment, employee engagement and evidence of a culture of proactive health risk management and wellbeing support initiatives.

6. Process Safety

Outstanding initiatives which have an exemplary record in implementing effective process safety management systems from process design to continued operation and routine maintenance, best practices and improvements for chemical prevention, preparedness and response to reduce major process hazards and risks.

7. Product Stewardship

This area focuses on products that are developed, manufactured, distributed, used and disposed of in a safe and environmentally responsible manner. It recognises value chain projects that help companies set up and improve their chemicals management procedures. In line with chemicals regulations, Product Stewardship addresses management of risks and improvement of the performance of a product in the fields of safety, health and the environment during its entire life cycle.

8. Security

Promotes outstanding examples that describe fundamental management practices to protect people, property, products, processes, information and information systems by enhancing security, including security against potential terrorist attacks, throughout the chemical industry value chain covering the design, procurement, manufacturing, marketing, distribution, transportation, customer support, use, recycle and disposal of products.

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Alexandre Affre

Director Industrial Affairs Business Europe

Pierre Coërs

HSE Sustainability Stakeholders Relations

Solvay SA

Alexandre Affre is, since September 2013, a Director at BUSINESSEUROPE, the confederation of European industry. Alexandre is responsible for the overall policy coordination on energy, environment, industrial policy and research & innovation. He played a major role in the political discussions leading up to the adoption of the Industrial Emissions Directive and the Energy Efficiency Directive. A trained scientist, Alexander holds a Master in Ecology from the Université Pierre et Marie Curie.

In charge at Solvay of HSE and Sustainability Stakeholder Relations, in close liaison with a range of HSE experts, Pierre Coërs is a bioengineer, for a long time dedicated to environmental and safety issues in the chemical industry. He is currently assisting Solvay’s corporate manager for Health, Safety and Environment, acting as communication expert and senior advisor for sustainability strategy. He also represents Solvay on the World Business Council for Sustainable Development.

Pierre Coërs has long been active in promoting continuous improvement in the acceptance of chemistry/industry as a responsible actor and key contributor to environmental and societal progress, relying on clear and effective two-way communication. He has been promoting this vision within his company. He also has experience in science journalism in the biotechnology area.

The judging panel are senior representatives from EU institutions, industry, trade associations and media. Cefic thanks all of our judges for giving their time and expertise to decide the winners.

2014 European Responsible Care Awards Jury Members

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Simon Minett

Managing Director Challoch Energy

Simon has more than 25 years experience in the energy sector. He is the founder and Managing Director of a distributed energy business, Challoch Energy, established in 2009, which undertakes consultancy, research and analysis in the energy efficiency, cogeneration and renewable sectors.

He has been the head of CHP for the UK Government’s promotion programme in the 1990s before becoming the managing director of COGEN Europe, the European trade association for CHP from 1998 to 2006. Since then he has run consulting practices that have focused on CHP for European utilities, equipment suppliers, energy service companies and finance institutions.

He holds a degree in Environmental Science and a PhD in hydrogeology from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne in the UK.

Nigel Davis

Insight EditorICIS

Nigel Davis is Insight Editor with ICIS and a Course Director for ICIS training. He contributes regularly to the ICIS 24-hour online chemicals news service and the Insight column which provides daily comment and analysis on the sector, its markets and companies. He helps train executives in the chemical and customer industries in Europe, North America, Latin America and the Middle East.

Nigel has a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry and a Masters in materials science. He has written about and commented on the global chemicals sector since 1979. For 13 years he wrote and edited the newsletter Chemical Insight.

He has been involved with European chemicals market and strategy research and for a period in the 2000s was president of the European Chemical Marketing and Strategy Association.He has helped develop global chemical industry scenarios and has been involved with UK government reports on chemicals sector sustainability. He has been part of the ICIS training team since its inception.

Nigel is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA) and through the RSA takes a general interest in industry and business.

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2014 European Responsible Care Awards

Congratulations to all winners, commended and the teams involved.

Responsible Care is key to our commitment to sustainable development. The chemical industry can and should provide solutions to our planet’s main challenges. By constantly improving our products and processes, we want to be a key contributor to sustainability in the many supply chains we are part of.

Jean-Pierre ClamadieuCefic President

Chairman of the Executive Committee and CEO, Solvay SA

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Responsible Care Responsible Care® is the chemical industry’s commitment to sustainability. It is the global chemical industry’s unique initiative to improve health, environmental performance, enhance security, and to communicate with stakeholders about products and processes. In 2006 the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) adopted the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM) to promote safe chemicals management around the world. Our industry launched the Responsible Care Global Charter – updated in 2014 - and the Global Product Strategy (GPS) with the aim that by 2020, industry will have established and communicated hazard and exposure information adequate to conduct safety assessments for chemicals in commerce.

About the AwardCefic runs the Responsible Care Award competition, launched in 2004, as part of its effort to strengthen and revitalise the Responsible Care initiative and boost best practice sharing across Europe.This year’s Awards Scheme turned the spotlight on a number of excellent company and national association achievements, based on performance under one of the eight key categories that define the Responsible Care ethic.

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