Mitsui Chemicals is rolling out Responsible Care activities to subsidiaries and affiliates in Japan and overseas as a part of efforts to promote Responsible Care across the Group as a whole.
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Responsible Care Management
Roll Out Globally
Global Network
Mitsui Chemicals is building an information network across the five regions where its subsidiaries and affiliates operate: China, Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Japan as its center. This network gathers Responsible Care-related information from industry associations located in each region, which after being summarized and analyzed by the Head Office is shared throughout the Mitsui Chemicals Group.
As part of the Responsible Care activity programs in each region, the Company holds RC meetings that gather together the staff in charge of Responsible Care of various subsidiaries and affiliates. The meetings are opportunities for subsidiaries and affiliates to mutually learn about accidents and occupational injuries through analyses of examples, as well as to learn about best practices. RC meetings have been held in China, the Americas, and the Asia-Pacific region in the past, but starting in fiscal 2022, the RC meetings will also be held in Europe, where interest in chemical regulations is growing.
China
The fiscal 2023 China Region RC Meeting took place in September using a combination of face-to-face and online meetings, and was attended by nine companies in the China region. This year, in addition to sharing Responsible Care-related information with Mitsui Chemicals and informing them of quality compliance, the companies exchanged information on the topic of environmental protection. In-depth learning about accident cases also took place, leading to higher safety awareness among participants.
Americas
The fiscal 2023 Americas Region RC Meeting was held in October using a combination of face-to-face and online meetings, and was attended by eight affiliates in North and South America. This year, in addition to the awareness of quality compliance and in-depth learning about accident cases, the main topic of discussion was environmental responses, in which participants actively exchanged opinions.
Asia Pacific
In fiscal 2023, an Asia-Pacific RC Meeting took place in October using a combination of face-to-face and online meetings, with 18 companies (a total of 78 participants) participating. The main theme this year was environmental response, with explanations given on reduction of GHG emissions. Each affiliate presented various issues and innovations for initiatives aimed at resolving issues such as waste reduction and decarbonization. Mitsui Chemicals shared useful information for participants in the Asia-Pacific region by informing them about quality compliance, in-depth learning about accident cases, and descriptions of the Responsible Care Committee.
Europe
The 2023 European Region RC Conference was held online in March 2024, with seven companies and nine sites participating. Mitsui Chemicals provided details of the entire Group's Responsible Care activities, a summary report of the Responsible Care Committee, and an explanation of product quality compliance, etc. Participants from each site reported on their approaches to quality management. Best practices were shared through the meeting, leading to each participant improving their quality awareness.
Evaluation of the Responsible Care Activities of the Mitsui Chemicals Group
The Mitsui Chemicals Group’s Responsible Care activities are highly esteemed by external parties.
In fiscal 2023, affiliates won awards in the areas of security disaster prevention, occupational safety/health, and environmental protection.
Mitsui Chemicals Group's Responsible Care-related Awards
| Countries | FY2023 awards | Awardees |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | Responsible Care Excellence Award / Japan Chemical Industry Association | MITSUI CHEMICALS SUN ALLOYS CO., LTD. |
| Thailand | National Safety Performance Award / Department of Labor Protection and Welfare | MITSUI HYGIENE MATERIALS (Thailand) CO., LTD. |
Gold Star Award Occupational Safety, Health and Environment Management Outstanding | GRAND SIAM COMPOSITE CO., LTD. | |
| Singapore | Responsible Care - GOLD Award for Employee Health and Safety Code Responsible Care - Excellence Award for Process Safety | MITSUI ELASTOMERS SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. |
| Indonesia | Occupational Safety and Health Management System / Manpower Ministry of Republic of Indonesia | P.T. PETNESIA RESINDO |
| China | Best RC Company / Association of International Chemical Manufacturers | MITSUI CHEMICALS, INC. |