As a member of the Canadian Chemical Producers Association (CCPA) we are committed to Responsible Care. We are committed to taking every reasonable precaution towards ensuring that our operations and products do not present an unacceptable level of risk to our employees, customers, the public or the environment.

Responsible CareŽ was established in Canada in 1985 to better respond to the needs of the communities where plants are located.

National Silicates has been committed to Responsible CareŽ since 1989.

THE RESPONSIBLE CAREŽ ETHIC

• We are committed to do the right thing and be seen to do the right thing.
  
• We are guided towards environmental, societal, and economic sustainability by the following principles:

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

• We are stewards of our products and services during their life cycles in order to protect people and the environment
• We are accountable to the public, who have the right to understand the risks and benefits of what we do and to have their input heard
• We respect all people
• We work together to improve continuously
• We work for effective laws and standards, and will meet or exceed them in letter and spirit
• We inspire others to commit themselves to the principles of Responsible CareŽ

SIX CODES OF PRACTICE

The following codes of practice ensure a consistent approach throughout the CCPA membership in the responsible management of chemicals:

1. Community Awareness and Emergency Response (CAER);
2. Research & Development (R&D);
3. Manufacturing;
4. Transportation;
5. Distribution;
6. Waste Management.