Company acknowledged for its commitment to sustainability

BASF Canada has successfully completed a third party re-verification of its Responsible Care management systems. This was the company’s sixth successful verification and recognizes its commitment to protecting the health and safety of its employees, communities and the environment.
Developed by the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC) in 1985, Responsible Care is a United Nations-recognized sustainability initiative which is practiced in more than 60 countries around the world. It takes into consideration all aspects of a company’s business, including operations, product stewardship and environmental, health and safety
performance.
“Responsible Care is fundamental to how we conduct our business and operate our facilities. It represents our commitment to sustainability and transparency,” said Carles Navarro, President of BASF Canada. “We are very pleased with the results of this year’s verification. It identified opportunities to improve our processes and also highlighted areas in which we have demonstrated industry leadership.”
As part of the 2013 re-verification process, the independent re-verification team, comprised of industry experts, public advocates and local community representatives, assessed BASF Canada’s Responsible Care management systems, interviewed community stakeholders and visited the company’s facilities in Toronto, Cornwall, Mississauga, and Maryhill, Ontario. Its findings were documented in a detailed verification report which is available on the CIAC website.