| Univar is a Leader in Environmental
and Product Stewardship. Environmental
and product stewardship is a major priority at Univar. We are committed
to responsibly handling, storing, transporting, and disposing of the
chemical products we sell. As a matter of company policy, we rigorously
follow all relevant environmental, health and safety regulations as
they affect company operations. We pursue continuous improvement in
the health, safety, and environmental performance of our company and
those with whom we do business.
Univar is a member of the National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD). This trade association developed the Responsible Distribution Process SM which focuses on the responsible management and distribution of chemicals. The Responsible Distribution Process emphasizes continual improvement in the health, safety and environmental performance of all NACD member companies. This includes a commitment to comply with environmental, health and safety regulations, providing critical product safety information to employees, contractors and customers, while working with local communities and neighbors to respond to their needs. RDP consists of a set of Guiding Principles and the Code of Management Practice. This Code includes 40 specific requirements, divided into nine sections:
NACD has employed an independent audit firm to verify that companies are meeting the requirements of the Responsible Distribution Process on an ongoing basis. Only those companies which comply with these requirements will be able to remain a member of the NACD trade association. Univar has undergone the first Third-Party Verification Review by Underwriters Laboratories (1995) and received a compliance certificate. In addition, the company successfully completed the Interim Verification Process (November 1996). We were re-certified in 2000. Univar maintains a leadership position in NACD, and remains firmly committed to the Responsible Distribution Process and its objective of promoting continual improvement in chemical handling and distribution.
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