Responsible Care Management

The fiscal 2024 China Region RC Meeting was held in July using a combination of face-to-face and online formats, and was attended by nine companies in the China region. This year, in addition to sharing Responsible Care-related information with Mitsui Chemicals, the companies exchanged information and engaged in discussions on the themes of occupational safety, compliance, and responses to exhaust gas regulations. In-depth learning from accident case studies was also conducted, contributing to increased safety awareness among participants.

The fiscal 2024 Americas Region RC Meeting was held in October using a combination of face-to-face and online formats, and was attended by seven affiliates in North and South America. This year, in addition to sharing Responsible Care-related information with Mitsui Chemicals and conducting in-depth learning from accident case studies, the main themes of discussion were safety and sustainability, and participants actively exchanged opinions.

In fiscal 2024, the Asia-Pacific RC Meeting was held in September using a combination of face-to-face and online formats, with 17 companies (a total of 54 participants) attending. This year, the main theme was safety (including process safety and occupational safety), and participating affiliates shared good practices. Mitsui Chemicals provided useful information by sharing Responsible Care-related updates and conducting in-depth learning from accident case studies. On the second day, participants visited a waste treatment (recycling) facility in Malaysia, offering a valuable opportunity to observe a part of the circular economy that is not often seen, making the meeting highly meaningful for those in the Asia-Pacific region.

The fiscal 2024 European Region RC Conference was held in November using a combination of face-to-face and online formats, with six affiliates participating. Mitsui Chemicals provided an overview of the Group's Responsible Care initiatives, including an explanation of the Responsible Care Committee, as well as the company’s efforts in environmental conservation and achieving carbon neutrality. Participants from various sites introduced their own approaches in the areas of "occupational safety," "environmental response," and "Responsible Care (RC)." In addition, quality representatives engaged in discussions on quality management, facilitating the sharing of best practices throughout the meeting. Although this was the first face-to-face RC meeting, it contributed significantly to raising awareness among all participants.