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Allergan Pharmaceuticals Ireland’s energy saving initiatives are high priority - targets include a 50% cut in water and energy consumption and GHG emissions by 2020. An effective poster campaign featured in this submission, and judges singled out an impressive 25% drop in water consumption while production increased 25% over the past three years. Read more. |
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BASF’s Promoting Health - Creating Value campaign was a strong entry that drew praise for its global application. Since 2008 annual themes have encouraged employees to give up smoking; steps to health encouraging physical activity; and a global vaccination campaign. The judges described it as a well-structured scheme involving a diverse range of features. Read more. |
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The Chemical Business Association, representing the UK chemical supply chain, was commended for its submission of ‘three good solid projects with flair’: Chemistry with Cabbage, School Awards, and Chemistry of Candle, three educational initiatives designed to support early years’ science teaching and the International Year of Chemistry. These proactive outreach efforts also demonstrated how chemical distributors are coming forward with their own innovative approaches. Read more. |
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Celanese GmbH implemented a contractor safety improvement programme in an approach described as a good example of a company taking responsibility for the supply chain. By the end of 2010 the global contractor injury rate was reduced by 50% compared to 2008 and the site-specific relocation project in Germany was completed with over 3 million hours worked without a serious contractor injury. Read more. |
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Cray Valley Iberica, facing a combination of falling production and rising energy costs, nevertheless managed to achieve cost savings and ensure the future competitiveness of the business in tough economic conditions. The judges commended Cray Valley for its comprehensive explanation of how the company met the challenge through a series of ongoing activities. Read more. |
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Dow’s HALT project at its Stade site was praised for empowering workers and helping them to meet the challenges of keeping employee safety awareness high. New work safety methods aim to move closer to the corporate goal of zero accidents and early indications showed accidents rates were falling. Read more. |
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essenscia – the Belgian chemical and life sciences association – highlighted the sector’s vision and commitment, relations with external stakeholders, and extensive cooperation that enable its sustainable development strategy and reporting. IYC 2011 highlights include setting a world record with over 500 students carrying out chemistry experiments at a Flanders laboratory, among several other initiatives. Read more. |
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Infineum has carried out a programme of continuous collaboration since 2005 with the local Fire Brigade to run joint emergency drills three times a year at its Vado Ligure manufacturing site in Italy. The judges described this as an effective and proactive initiative demonstrating intelligent planning. The emergency preparedness initiative is communicated to local authorities and other stakeholders. Read more. |
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LyondellBasell employees managed to inject a sense of fun into efforts to communicate a serious topic: minimising accidents with moving parts. An advent calendar, a poster campaign and movie ‘starring’ members of staff, together with more serious conventional tools including a reporting system and stickers, combined to make a successful programme. Read more. |
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PKN Orlen – with crude refineries and service stations in Central and Eastern Europe – combined its commitment to Responsible Care with a celebration of IYC 2011, developing a website aimed at users aged between 13 and 15 years old. A ‘virtual laboratory’ and interactive periodic table are just two features that aim to raise interest, educate, encourage and promote understanding of chemistry with visitors to the site. Read more. |
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Pfizer Newbridge ‘YOU have the Power’ was commended as an impressive and ambitious ongoing project - over the next five years targets include a 50% reduction in energy consumption, a 40% reduction in water use, and 50% of energy from renewable sources. The strategy prioritises employee engagement and has impacted students, teachers, local businesses, and the wider community. Ultimate aim is for Pfizer Newbridge to become a carbon neutral site. Read more. |
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Pfizer’s Little Island site details four specific projects aimed at improving environmental sustainability covering diverse areas: thermal oxidiser, waste water treatment plant, administration building and maintenance workshop. Concrete measures, simple but effective, the judges noted. Read more. |
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Sandoz GmbH SIEM - Sandoz Integrated Energy Management – is described by the judges as demonstrating a professional, holistic approach. Increased energy efficiency is a key initiative ongoing since 2008 involving all employees in energy and social projects, with best practice sharing and target setting, and details of goals achieved. Read more. |
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Soda Sanayi The judges were pleased to see an entry from Turkey in the awards scheme, and commended the chemical company for financing this local project for the protection and conservation of sea turtles in Kazanli-Mersin. The project, involving employees, universities and local volunteers, has important nature conservation qualities, and is raising awareness with local schools and with fishermen. Read more. |
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Solvay Fluor A project to reduce the loss of fluorinated products during loading and in tank residues not only results in less waste but also in reduced emissions both from a processing and transport aspect. Part of a larger initiative aimed at improving competitiveness and environmental sustainability at Porto Marghera, the project is also shared as best practice through the ‘CSR Golden Book’. Read more. |
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Solvay Padanaplast This safety initiative for risk assessment in the workplace engages workers through a bottom-up process, and was commended for involving trade unions and sharing best practice through the CSR Golden Book. Reviewing activities through video analysis enabled identification of actions to eliminate or reduce hazards. Read more. |
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UIC The Chemical World Tour, another entry under the International Year of Chemistry, was praised for its original approach and positive campaigning. Five young reporters headed off to various parts of the globe to discover five chemical innovations that will change the future, and share their findings through effective videos on Facebook and other media. Read more. |
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VCI Germany’s IYC contribution takes TUIS, the well-established and respected emergency response system run by the chemical industry, into the virtual world. TUIS-VR provides free online training for volunteer firefighters – all that’s needed in order to play the scenarios is a computer with an internet connection and a browser – and enables complex incident situations to be demonstrated. Read more. |
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VNCI The Chemistry Run organised in September as part of IYC celebrations built on an activity shared by one in four Dutch people. Chemistry – from sports clothing to energy drinks – already plays an important part, and the event took participants through the Dow Benelux site as well more conventional urban and rural areas. Aim is to make this a bi-annual event involving different company sites, in part to demonstrate to participants the connection between chemistry and everyday life. Read more. |