History of Responsible Care® in the Gulf Alan J. Izzard Borouge VP Corporate HSE/ VC RC Committee

What is Responsible Care® 1.Chemical industry’s unique initiative that drives continuous improvement in health, safety environment and security performance. 2.The International Council of Chemical Associations manages the program globally. 3.Today it is implemented by chemical federations and their member companies in 57 nations. 4.RC is an integrated management system, comprising seven technical codes, that ensure effective application of Responsible Care® Responsible Care- An Introduction

Why Responsible Care® 1.Embraces the development and application of sustainable chemistry, helping the industry contribute to sustainable development. 2.Provides confidence amongst the public, customers and other stakeholders that Companies manufacture and distribute their products responsibly. 3.Ensures continuous improvement and transparent stakeholder communication throughout the value chain. Responsible Care- An Introduction Responsible Care is not a one-time activity. It will evolve over time to meet the changing expectations of the industry and its stakeholders. No end point!

4Responsible Care- An Introduction 4 International Responsible Care ® Family 57 Nations

Responsible Care® - Framework Member Company 1 Member Company 5Responsible Care- An Introduction

Responsible Care® Global Charter ADOPT GLOBAL RESPONSIBLE Care® CORE PRINCIPLES 1 IMPLEMENT FUNDAMENTAL FEATURES OF NATIONAL RESPONSIBLE Care® PROGRAMMES 2 COMMIT TO ADVANCING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 3 CONTINUOUSLY IMPROVE AND REPORT PERFORMANCE 4 ENHANCE THE MANAGEMENT OF CHEMICAL PRODUCTS WORLDWIDE – PRODUCT STEWARDSHIP 5 CHAMPION AND FACILITATE THE EXTENSION OF RESPONSIBLE Care® ALONG THE CHEMICAL INDUSTRY’S VALUE CHAIN 6 ACTIVELY SUPPORT NATIONAL AND GLOBAL RESPONSIBLE Care® GOVERNANCE PROCESSES 7 ADDRESS STAKEHOLDER EXPECTATIONS ABOUT CHEMICAL INDUSTRY ACTIVITIES AND PRODUCTS 8 PROVIDE APPROPRIATE RESOURCES TO EFFECTIVELY IMPLEMENT RESPONSIBLE Care® 9 6Responsible Care- An Introduction

Responsible Care® RC14001 Technical Codes Process Safety Distribution Environment Protection Security Health & Safety Product Stewardship Community Awareness & Emergency Response 7Responsible Care- An Introduction ISO OSHAS

GPCA - Responsible Care ® Key Achievements 8Responsible Care- An Introduction 28 Member Companies signed declaration of Support and Global Charter Responsible Care ® Strategic plan developed Codes of Management Practices (CoMP), managed by Sub-Committee Self Assessment Tool developed EHS&S Metrics (21 Total) established, managed by Sub-Committee Sub-Committees established for Contractor EHS Competency and Industrial Waste Management Technical Workshops (Typically 3 per year) 10 Member Companies certified for Responsible Care ® RC Gulf recognized as most progressive region in Responsible Care ®

GPCA - Responsible Care® Future Plan 9Responsible Care- An Introduction Broaden knowledge and application of Responsible Care ® Improve Regulator engagement (SAICM Workshop) Renewable Energy Strategy Development Processes for Long Range Research Initiatives Study to establish Regional Consultancy / Audit Support Establish Lessons Learned and Codes of Management Practice Best Practice Library Establish Regional Responsible Care ® networks Diversification in Technical Workshops

Partnering in EHS Excellence through Responsible Care® Codes Alan J. Izzard Borouge VP Corporate HSE/ VC RC Committee

CAER - Management Practices 11Responsible Care- An Introduction CAER Management Practice: CA-2 Communications training for key facility and company personnel who communicate with employees and the public regarding environment, health and safety issues Management Practice: CA-3 Effective education of employees about the facility’s emergency response plan and environment, health and safety programs 19 Management Practices

Distribution - Management Practices 12Responsible Care- An Introduction Management Practice: DC-1 Regular evaluations of chemical distribution risks that consider the hazards of the material, the likelihood of distribution related incidents, security concerns and the potential for human and environmental exposure from a release of the material throughout the distribution chain Management Practice: DC-3 & 17 Reporting and investigation of chemical distribution incidents and implementation of preventive measures (3) and a process for responding to chemical distribution incidents involving the company’s chemicals (17) Management Practice: DC-6 A program for providing guidance and information to carriers, distributors and contractors performing distribution activities for the company on the company’s training and compliance requirements Management Practice: DC-7 Regular review of employee, carrier, distributor and contractor compliance with applicable regulations and company requirements (SQAS) Distribution 16 Management Practices

Distribution Management Practices 13Responsible Care- An Introduction Management Practice: DC-8 A process for qualifying carriers of all modes and types (common, contract, private and customer controlled) that transport chemicals to and from company facilities that emphasizes carrier EHS&S fitness, regulatory compliance and includes regular reviews of their performance and compliance (SQAS) Management Practice: DC-9 Feedback to carriers on their EHS&S performance and suggestions for continuous improvement documented by means of an improvement plan (SQAS) Management Practices: DC Documented operating procedures for: Selection and use of all types of packaging and containment Loading, filling and packing of chemicals at company facilities Management Practice: DC-16 Feedback to distributors and operators of other facilities that store or handle chemicals in transit on their EHS&S performance and suggestions for continuous improvement documented by means of an improvement plan Distribution 16 Management Practices

Product Stewardship - Management Practices 14Responsible Care- An Introduction Management Practice: ST-11 Company shall provide health, safety and environmental information to distributors. Distributors perform a broad range of functions, from repackaging the original product to reformulating it into a new product with new health, safety and environmental characteristics Management Practice: ST-12 Provide health, safety and environmental information to direct product distributors to foster proper use, handling, recycling, disposal and transmittal of appropriate information to downstream users Product Stewardship 12 Management Practices

15Responsible Care- An Introduction Security - Management Practices Management Practice: SC-7 Communications, dialogue and information exchange on appropriate security issues with stakeholders such as employees, contractors, communities, customers, suppliers, service providers and government agencies, balanced with safeguards for sensitive information Security 13 Management Practices

Health and Safety - Management Practices 16Responsible Care- An Introduction Management Practice: HS-3 Provisions, including selection criteria, to confirm that on-site contractors’ programs are consistent with applicable Management Practices of this Code Management Practice: HS-6 Systems for maintaining records and analyzing data to evaluate health and safety performance, determine trends, and identify areas for improvement Management Practice: HS-9 Health assessments to determine employee medical fitness for specific job tasks Management Practice: HS-15 Provisions for emergency medical assistance for people at work sites Management Practice: HS-16 Communication of health and safety information that is relevant to specific job tasks and the work site Health & Safety 17 Management Practices

Process Safety Management Practices 17Responsible Care- An Introduction Process Safety Management Practice: PS-3 Consideration and mitigation should be given to the potential safety effects during the design, construction and start-up phases of expansions, modifications and new facilities on the community, environment and personnel, utilizing established engineering practices consistent with recognized codes and standards Management Practice: PS-12 Establish a learning culture of process safety information and knowledge from both internal sources and through established networks 12 Management Practices

Environment Protection - Management Practices 18Responsible Care- An Introduction Management Practice: EP-2 Establishment of priorities, goals and plans for waste and release reduction, taking into account community concerns and the potential HSE impacts Management Practice: EP-7 Ongoing dialogue with employees and members of the public regarding waste and release information, progress in achieving reductions and future plans Management Practice: EP-9 A quantitative inventory at each facility of chemicals stored, wastes generated and releases to the air, water and land, measured or estimated at the point of generation or release Management Practice: EP-12 Implementation of a process for selecting, retaining and reviewing contractors and sub-contractors. Take into account good waste management practices that protect the environment and the health and safety of employees and the public Environment Protection 14 Management Practices

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