What is Responsible Care?

Responsible Care (RC) is a voluntary management initiative taken by companies engaged in the manufacture or handling of chemical substances for implementing improvements and procedures in support of health, safety, and environmental protection. Through this initiative, management policies are adopted to protect the environment and uphold safety over the entire product life cycle of chemical substances from development to manufacture, distribution, use, final consumption, and disposal. This approach is based on the principles of self-direction and acceptance of responsibility.

We have established basic policies for each of our activities based on our four basic stances, and are engaged in RC activities.

  • Osaka Soda will make efforts for continuous improvement of environmental, health, and safety performance across the entire product lifecycle, from product development through disposal, as well as facility, process, and technology-related security, and will publish the results of such efforts.
  • Management will show strong leadership and strive to preserve the environment and secure health and safety in Japan and overseas.
  • In addition to complying with the laws and regulations of individual countries and with international rules, Osaka Soda will strive to raise the level of its voluntary initiatives.
  • Through RC activities, Osaka Soda will contribute to improving quality of life and realizing a sustainable society to enhance public trust.

Basic Policy

Environmental Preservation

  1. We will strive to reduce our environmental impact and curb global warming in harmony with the global environment.
  2. We will promote energy and resource conservation, and make efforts to reduce waste and promote their effective use.

Process Security and Disaster Prevention

  1. We will make efforts to prevent major accidents and disasters with the mindset that everything begins with safety.
  2. We will comply with relevant laws and regulations, promote security management of facilities, and strictly follow our crisis management system during emergency situations.

Occupational Safety and Health

  1. We will foster a culture of safety, reduce potential hazards and strive to eliminate workplace accidents.
  2. We will make efforts to establish a pleasant workplace environment, and to maintain and promote the health of our employees.

Distribution Safety

  1. We will promote comprehensive safety in all our logistics operations and reduce risks in the transport and distribution of our products.

Quality Assurance and Chemical Safety

  1. We will strive to eliminate quality problems, and provide products that will satisfy our customers.
  2. We will strive for proper chemical management by ensuring the safety control of items such as high-pressure gases, hazardous materials, and poisonous and deleterious substances.
  3. We will take measures so our business partners will be able to safely handle chemicals.

Dialogue with Society

  1. We will bear in mind the concerns of regulatory authorities and people in the communities where we operate, strive to disclose necessary information, and make efforts to engage in dialogue.
  2. We will engage in ongoing dialogue and information exchanges with members of the local communities, and pursue activities that contribute to society.

Organizational Structure of Responsible Care