ChemStewards® Core Principles

The ChemStewards program focuses on five core principles common to performance improvement programs worldwide: stakeholder communications; product stewardship; environmental, health, safety and security considerations in operating and planning; employee training and awareness; and sustainability. ChemStewards was designed to reduce the burden on participating companies by focusing on these core principles to eliminate redundancies. All ChemStewards participants must commit to the same set of Core Principles as part of their SOCMA membership.

As a member of the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association (SOCMA), our company is dedicated to continuous improvement in environmental, health, safety and security performance. We promote innovative, safe and responsible operations and contribute to a healthy, productive economy. To meet these responsibilities, we pledge to manage our business according to the following principles:
  • We will communicate with and engage employees, business partners and the community to foster a greater understanding on environmental, health, safety and security matters.
  • We will promote the concepts of product stewardship throughout a product's lifecycle.
  • We will make environmental, health, safety and security considerations a priority in our planning and operations for all new and existing products and processes.
  • We will train employees in their environmental, health, safety and security responsibilities and promote involvement and accountability in these areas.
  • We will continuously strive to use our resources efficiently and minimize waste.