Introduction
Responsibility has long tradition in the Finnish chemical industry. The field's environmental, health and safety programme Responsible Care has reached its mile stone after mile stone during the years. As outcome, we have a lot of significant results and can be proud of them.
We invite you to join the celebration of the past 15 years of Responsible Care Programme. The results of the Programme can be found by touching the years. The committed companies tell their own stories by browsing the pictures below the years.
We invite you to join the celebration of the past 15 years of Responsible Care Programme. The results of the Programme can be found by touching the years. The committed companies tell their own stories by browsing the pictures below the years.
The launch of the Finnish national Responsible Care Programme in May 1992.
Principles and Codes are published.
Principles and Codes are published.
Sustainable development as part of Kemira’s principles for environmental protection.
The European information network for transportation accidents is established. In Finland FINTERC is established.
The first Indicators Report is published.
First environmental reports of the committed companies are published.
The first Indicators Report is published.
First environmental reports of the committed companies are published.
Neste Oy published its Programme goals and a report on results of the year 1992.
Guidelines for SMEs in the spring.
The number of committed companies has grown 2.5-fold.
Committed companies receive first set of environmental management systems certificates.
The number of committed companies has grown 2.5-fold.
Committed companies receive first set of environmental management systems certificates.
Dow Suomi Oy collects educative experiences at work. This enables to diminish possible risk factors and raise the safety awareness of all employees.
Product Stewardship as theme of the year. Product Stewardship Guidelines for companies.
Communications training for chemical companies.
Implementation of indicators for energy consumption.
Communications training for chemical companies.
Implementation of indicators for energy consumption.
Oy Visko Ab invests in raising the personnel’s and stakeholders’ awareness of environment by co-operation groups.
Openness as theme of the year. Open House Toolkit for companies.
Implementation of indicators for communication.
The first two companies are registered in the EMAS.
75 % of the companies have quality or environmental system in operation.
26 Open House events during the year, attracting almost 7 000 visitors.
Implementation of indicators for communication.
The first two companies are registered in the EMAS.
75 % of the companies have quality or environmental system in operation.
26 Open House events during the year, attracting almost 7 000 visitors.
Leiras Oy decreases the amount of halogen VOC-compounds by over 60 % since 1988.
Upofloor Oy strengthens material efficiency by recycling lost material.
Upofloor Oy strengthens material efficiency by recycling lost material.
Finnish Printing Ink Association publishes its own Responsible Care report.
Guidelines and check lists for companies in plastic industry.
Almost all new companies are small or medium-sized. Plastic industry joins the Programme.
Guidelines and check lists for companies in plastic industry.
Almost all new companies are small or medium-sized. Plastic industry joins the Programme.
Kemira Pigments Oy’s significant waste water investment develops even cleaner production.
At Zeofinn Oy suggestion scheme is an important tool for development. Suggestion scheme is supported by campaigns and bonuses.
At Zeofinn Oy suggestion scheme is an important tool for development. Suggestion scheme is supported by campaigns and bonuses.
Co-operation agreement between Chemical Industry Federation of Finland and the Association of Finnish Technical Traders. Chemical importers join the Programme.
The number of committed companies exceeds 100.
Trainings increased by 30 %.
The number of committed companies exceeds 100.
Trainings increased by 30 %.
Oy Uponor Ab receives SFS-EN ISO 14001 environmental certificate.
Product Stewardship guidance.
Practical risk management: Learning Together training package published.
Implementation of indicators for greenhouse gases.
Significant reductions in water discharges and air emissions.
Practical risk management: Learning Together training package published.
Implementation of indicators for greenhouse gases.
Significant reductions in water discharges and air emissions.
New rules for contractors EHS-work. Kilpilahti project leads the way.
Neste and Kemira win in environmental reporting competition. Kemira wins with annual report and Neste with environmental report.
Neste and Kemira win in environmental reporting competition. Kemira wins with annual report and Neste with environmental report.
Product Stewardship as theme of the year.
The collection of Responsible Care indicators goes on-line.
The Finnish set of indicators of performance is unique among other implementing countries.
The collection of Responsible Care indicators goes on-line.
The Finnish set of indicators of performance is unique among other implementing countries.
The diverse communication and training scheme of Kiilto Oy promotes the know-how of customers and the implementation of environmental-friendly products.
The launch of Safety 24h Project. The Project concentrates on daily safety solutions.
The capital spending on environmental, health and safety work amounting yearly over 70 M €.
The capital spending on environmental, health and safety work amounting yearly over 70 M €.
Ekokem Oy Ab is awarded by its environmental report in the SME category.
Interest group co-operation as theme of the year.
More than 2 500 persons attend in a single event. Altogether over 70 000 persons have visited the committed companies during the years.
More than 2 500 persons attend in a single event. Altogether over 70 000 persons have visited the committed companies during the years.
Tikkurila Oy’s training centre Paletti is a good example of Product Stewardship in practice.
The safety culture is improved at Kemira Chemicals Oy. Information on risk factors are the basis for the development of safety instructions and tutoring programme.
The safety culture is improved at Kemira Chemicals Oy. Information on risk factors are the basis for the development of safety instructions and tutoring programme.
A national co-operation agreement between the Federation, Chemical Workers’ Union, Union of Salaried Employees TU and Federation of Professional and Managerial Staff.
Safety 24h is awarded at the best practices competition by European Agency for Safety and Health at Work.
The operating costs of environmental, health and safety work exceed 100 M €.
Safety 24h is awarded at the best practices competition by European Agency for Safety and Health at Work.
The operating costs of environmental, health and safety work exceed 100 M €.
Eka Polymer Latex Oy in top places at the competition “Best Companies to Work for in Finland” by Great Place to Work Institute of Finland.
The Council of Chemical Associations, ICCA accepts the Baltic Responsible Care Programmes by Finland’s initiative.
Responsible Care and Sustainable Development: Compilation of Indicators is launched for committed companies. It covers common international, European and national instructions for reporting.
30 % of the committed companies have occupational safety card in use. The card is granted to employees who have been accordingly trained.
Responsible Care and Sustainable Development: Compilation of Indicators is launched for committed companies. It covers common international, European and national instructions for reporting.
30 % of the committed companies have occupational safety card in use. The card is granted to employees who have been accordingly trained.
School project as part of Genencor International Oy Jämsänkoski Plant’s sustainable development programme.
The environmental and safety work of the Russian chemical industry is developed with the help of Finnish Responsible Care Programme.
Lost time injuries at the lowest; lowered by over 70 %.
Occupational safety card become more general in committed companies.
Lost time injuries at the lowest; lowered by over 70 %.
Occupational safety card become more general in committed companies.
Oy AGA Ab Harjavalta Plant is awarded by its safety work at "The Zero-Accident Forum".
Onni Forsell Oy receives the environmental award by the municipality of Nurmijärvi in return of environmental work well done. Borealis Polymers Oy is awarded at the Occupational Accident Prevention Programme "The Safe in Finland –Campaign".
Neste Oil Oyj starts its Reach project at the beginning of year 2005. Kemira Oyj established a Reach Competence Centeri in early 2006.
Onni Forsell Oy receives the environmental award by the municipality of Nurmijärvi in return of environmental work well done. Borealis Polymers Oy is awarded at the Occupational Accident Prevention Programme "The Safe in Finland –Campaign".
Neste Oil Oyj starts its Reach project at the beginning of year 2005. Kemira Oyj established a Reach Competence Centeri in early 2006.
ICCA launches the Responsible Care Global Charter.
The Chemical Industry Federation of Finland is among the first federations to sign the Charter.
The launch of Responsible Care Management Systems Framework.
The operational system is based on international standards in 90 % of the committed companies.
The Chemical Industry Federation of Finland is among the first federations to sign the Charter.
The launch of Responsible Care Management Systems Framework.
The operational system is based on international standards in 90 % of the committed companies.
The launch of Kemira GrowHow’s responsible business programme. Readiness for Reach is developed in close co-operation with customers and suppliers.