Mumbai, October 13, 2022: Dow Chemical International Pvt. Ltd. (Dow India) has been honored by the Indian Chemical Council (ICC) with the Prestigious recognition of ‘ICC Aditya Birla Award for best Responsible Care Committed Company’ for the year 2021. Responsible Care® (RC) is the global chemical industry's voluntary initiative to drive continuous improvement in safe chemicals management and achieve Excellence in Environmental, Health, Safety and Security (EHS&S) performance.
Dow is committed to delivering the right solutions to global challenges. With one of the broadest technology sets spanning performance materials, industrial intermediates, and plastics. Dow delivers differentiated science-based products and solutions for customers in high-growth segments, such as packaging, infrastructure, and consumer care.
Dow India implemented the Responsible Care® program for its sites in 2005. Most Dow India sites have zero reportable injury or incident for more than a decade. Dow has developed and implemented World class Operating Discipline Management System (ODMS) which contains policies, standards, work processes, best practices, and procedures. Company has not only spearheaded industry collaborative platforms like Nicer Globe but also persistently mentoring other chemical companies to implement Responsible Care codes. Sustainability is one of the strategic pillars of Dow.
On receiving the award, Chandrakant Nayak, CEO and Country President Dow India, commented, “It is an opportune moment for Dow India. This award is dedicated to our Responsible Care Team, our Leaders, and all Dow India members for living our core values and supporting our customers, employees, vendors and communities to the best of our expertise, keeping safety our utmost priority. Our conscious and committed efforts have kept us aligned to provide a safer environment not only for our employees but for all our stakeholders. I congratulate team Dow India; you keep making us proud!”
The Indian chemical council is dedicated to the growth and promotion of the Chemical Industry in India. They support and promote all branches of the industry through a variety of events, trainings, awards & recognitions, policy advise and other useful activities.
A pioneer in instituting National Awards, ICC offers prestigious annual National Awards to encourage excellence of achievements in various fields. Nominations received are scrutinized by a team consisting of experts from the Industry, Academia, National Laboratories, etc.
About Dow Chemical International Private Limited
Dow Chemical International Private Limited (Dow India) aims to be the most innovative, sustainable, inclusive customer-centric materials science company. The company is committed to delivering the right solutions to its customers’ challenges. With broadest technology sets spanning performance materials, industrial intermediates, and plastics Dow India delivers differentiated science-based products and solutions in high-growth segments, such as packaging, infrastructure, and consumer care.
A certified Great Place to Work®, with over 1000 employees, its operations are spread over six locations in the country, including three manufacturing sites, three established Centers of Excellence, and one commercial office. As a responsible corporate, the company supports its Corporate Social Responsibility (program) with technology expertise and employee volunteerism. Dow India works with non-profit partners towards the empowerment of differently abled, women, and children in communities where it operates. The company aims to redefine the societal blueprint, by supporting holistic sustainability and circular economy initiatives.
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