Commitment to product stewardship is one of the core elements of the way we operate. This encompasses protecting our customers and the public by the assessment and management of potential risk from our products throughout their life cycle: research and development, raw material sourcing, manufacture, storage, distribution, applications, reasonably foreseeable uses, including the proper handling by customers, distributors and other companies.
An important element of our strategy for improving the sustainability performance of our businesses is to build long-term relationships with key customers and with suppliers who share our ethical and environmental values and aspirations. It requires innovation to devise products that are safer or that deliver sustainability benefits, such as reducing the use of energy and other raw materials.
Assessments of our own businesses also are becoming more stringent and we are making progress in auditing suppliers. Concern for sustainability is having a growing impact on our product development processes.
During the Sustainability Challenge 2010 period we will be reporting against the following product and supply chain areas:
| Area | Specific Objectives |
Product stewardship assessments |
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Procurement code of conduct |
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Supply chain assessment |
Raw materials, toll manufacturers, distribution chain |
Customer projects |
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Product footprint |
Raw materials, sustainability in use, life cycle assessment |
Click on the links below for detailed information on objectives and performance.
Summary - Supply Chain
Objectives
Sustainability Challenge 2010
Performance reports
2006 - Our Supply Chain (from review)
2006 supply chain performance details
Challenge 2005 performance
Case studies
Policies and management systems
Safety, Security, Health, Environment Policy (including Product Stewardship)
Responsible Care Management system
