SABIC Innovative Plastics (general category):
The Jury was impressed by an innovative solution to turn used PET bottles into a raw material for durable applications and regarded the entry as an excellent demonstration on how to effectively engage in Product Stewardship. More info about the project ►

Schering-Plough (general category):
Community Engagement Programme which addresses a wide range of stakeholders and includes practical approaches such as collecting hazardous wastes from local schools and households and carrying out energy audits for local schools. More info about the project ►
 

Commendations of the European Responsible Care Award 2009

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European Responsible Care Awards 2008

Winners

DuPont Asturias (Spain) winner of the Large Company Award 2008:
Excellent example that saves on renewable resources and exploits the symbiosis between DuPont’s need for bio treatment nutrient feed and the need to manage a waste product at local sweet manufacturer, Chupa Chups. The Judges' Comment:"An excellent collaboration between the DuPont site and a local sweet factory with threefold benefit: waste reduction, substitution of depletable resource and significant cost savings for both companies."
More information about Dupont Asturias project : award summary and award submission

BioMCN (The Netherlands) winner of the SME Award 2008:
Innovation and a commitment to sustainability are described as the drivers for BioMCN's development of a process to convert crude glycerine into bio-methanol on an industrial scale. The Judges' Comment: "An innovative approach which seeks to reduce GHG emissions and takes measures to avoid negative impacts on food production and land use which are associated with production of some bio-fuels."
More information about BioMCM project

BASF SE (Germany) winner of the Special Award 2008:
BASF's Carbon Balance of CO2 emissions and savings based on the lifecycle principle from cradle to grave. This global project addresses a leading societal concern – climate change – and makes BASF the world's first company to present a comprehensive carbon balance for its operations by assessing the company's carbon footprint. Judges' Comment: "Impressed that BASF is leading the development: a new global measurement approach that can be applied by companies from other business sectors to establish their own meaningful "carbon footprints". More information about BASF SE

Commendations of the European Responsible Care Award 2008

AHP Manufacturing (Ireland)
Innovative use of proven commercial techniques ensured this marketing and communications strategy on EHS issues created a safer working environment for all. Click here for more information>>

Albemarle Europe (Belgium), Chemtura, ICL Industrial Products VECAP:
Voluntary Emissions Control Action Programme of the flame retardant producers. This submission from three major flame retardant producers is backed by impressive quotes from external stakeholders, and demonstrates good cooperation between producers and users to improve chemicals management. Click here for more information>>

BASF SE (Germany)
A smoking cessation programme at BASF demonstrated good communications and stakeholder involvement, and succeeded in producing good results. Click here for more information. Click here for more information>>

BMS Swords Laboratories (Ireland)
A concerted effort to invest in equipment and an operating philosophy that ensures employees can handle potent pharmaceutical products without the need for PPE.

Dow Belgium BVBA (Belgium)
An exercise in ‘site water housekeeping’ at the Dow Tessenderlo site describes recuperation of rainwater and a waste water stream. A project that the judges agreed achieved major improvements in water use and recovery. Click here for more information>>

DSM Agro (The Netherlands)
This was judged as a good well-communicated project which also brought positive publicity and achieved a world record in the reduction of the greenhouse gas, nitrous oxide, at its nitric acid manufacturing plants. Click here for more information>>

DuPont de Nemours (Belgium)
This noise reduction project over a 3 year period aimed at improvements for the DuPont Mechelen site in Belgium, and responded to concerns within the local community. Click here for more information>>

Evonik Industries (Germany)
Cooperation with local farmers led Evonik to find a useful outlet for warm water from its carbon black production site: early season cultivation of asparagus. Neighbours and local media were very positive towards the project. Click here for more information>>

GlaxoSmithKline (Belgium)
‘Wellness together’ describes a comprehensive project aimed at GSK Biologicals employees and involving a number of different initiatives focused on health, safety, the environment and the community. Click here for more information>>

GlaxoSmithKline Cork (Ireland)
A very comprehensive submission on the use of pre-assembled volumes (PAVs) to reduce the risks of working at height made this a good example of how to work more safely and responsibly, and save money. Click here for more information>>

Rembrandtin Lack (Austria)
This detailed submission demonstrates how various measures over a number of years combined to achieve a major reduction in the use of organic solvents, driving down VOC emissions, improving plant safety, and reducing health risks. Click here for more information>>

Rottapharm Ltd (Ireland)
An all-rounder demonstrating Responsible Care in action includes projects covering energy efficiency, health and safety, and product stewardship. Click here for more information>>

SABIC Innovative Plastics (general category):
The Jury was impressed by an innovative solution to turn used PET bottles into a raw material for durable applications and regarded the entry as an excellent demonstration on how to effectively engage in Product Stewardship. More info about the project ►

Schering-Plough (general category):
Community Engagement Programme which addresses a wide range of stakeholders and includes practical approaches such as collecting hazardous wastes from local schools and households and carrying out energy audits for local schools. More info about the project ►

European Responsible Care Award 2007