CLEVELAND, Jan. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- PolyOne Corporation
(NYSE: POL), a leading global provider of specialized polymer
materials, services and solutions, today announced that it has been
certified to the American Chemistry Council's (ACC) Responsible
Care Management System® (RCMS). Certification was
granted by an independent, third-party auditor, based on PolyOne's
conformance to the RCMS's comprehensive environmental health,
safety and security requirements.
"It is an honor and a privilege to be recognized as a
Responsible Care company," said Robert M.
Patterson, chairman, president and CEO, PolyOne
Corporation. "Our global team of associates strives to uphold
the important values imbedded within sustainability and corporate
responsibility, as we collaborate, serve our customers and give
back to our communities."
The Responsible Care Guiding Principles are the foundation of
Responsible Care. Through these principles, ACC member and
Responsible Care Partner companies pledge to improve environmental,
health, safety and security (EHS&S) performance for facilities,
processes and products throughout their operating system. In
order to receive certification, an ACC member or Partner company
must demonstrate conformance to the Responsible Care Management
System's comprehensive set of EHS&S requirements, which are
validated through an independent, third-party audit process.
"Responsible Care is our industry's commitment to working and
performing with safety and sustainability as top priorities," said
Cal Dooley, president and CEO, ACC.
"We are pleased to officially recognize PolyOne as a Responsible
Care certified company. PolyOne exemplifies performance
excellence through its commitment to the Responsible Care Guiding
Principles, and its employees can be proud of the culture of
continuous improvement in environmental, health, safety and
security demonstrated in its recent certification."
About American Chemistry Council and Responsible Care
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) represents a diverse set of
companies engaged in the business of chemistry. Representing
an innovative, $768 billion
enterprise, ACC works to solve some of the biggest challenges
facing our nation and our world. ACC's mission is to deliver value
to members through advocacy, using best-in-class member engagement,
political advocacy, communications and scientific research.
Responsible Care® is the chemical industry's world-class
environmental, health, safety and security performance initiative.
Responsible Care companies are industry leaders, playing a vital
part to ensure that the business of chemistry is safe, secure and
sustainable.
About PolyOne
PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), is a premier provider of
specialized polymer materials, services and solutions. The company
is dedicated to serving customers in diverse industries around the
globe, by creating value through collaboration, innovation and an
unwavering commitment to excellence. Guided by its Core Values,
Sustainability Promise and No Surprises PledgeSM,
PolyOne is committed to its customers, employees, communities and
shareholders through ethical, sustainable and fiscally responsible
principles. For more information, visit www.polyone.com.
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