What is Responsible Care^®?

The concept of Responsible Care was developed by the Canadian Chemical Producers' Association (CCPA). Through the International Council of Chemical Associations, over 50 countries around the world have adopted the ethic that demands the safe and environmentally sound management of chemicals over their life cycle. Responsible Care at Methanex means minimizing risk to people, the environment and the community, throughout the development, manufacture, storage, transportation, distribution and disposal of our chemical products.

By choosing to implement Responsible Care, CEOs of chemical companies make a commitment to adopt the ethic of Responsible Care in the way they do business. Established CCPA Codes of Practice and Responsible Care Guiding Principles help companies understand Responsible Care, however it is the responsibility of each company to interpret and apply the codes and principles effectively.

Responsible Care Guiding Principles

Methanex is committed to the protection of human health and the environment. We will, in the execution of our responsibilities, make the protection of human health and the environment our first priority. Specifically:

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:

• 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 Care.

For more information, visit the CCPA website.