As a signatory to Responsible Care™, we are committed to the safety and protection of the people and the planet.
Responsible Care (RC) is a global voluntary initiative by and for the chemical industry which calls upon companies to demonstrate commitment to the highest standards of Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) performance. Responsible Care certification was initiated in Canada in 1985 and today, national chemical associations in more than 70 economies around the world manage Responsible Care implementation in their individual countries. In India, Indian Chemical Council (ICC), a member of International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA), spearheads the initiative and promotes Responsible Care among its member companies. Responsible Care certification is a way of standardizing, monitoring and measuring the HSE performance of a chemical company. In India, ICC provides the necessary guidance to companies in being able to adopt Responsible Care and monitors its implementation as well.
Astec LifeSciences Limited had signed up to the initiative as early as May 2006 (when revenues were <25 Cr) to become a Responsible Care member company. We were awarded the compliance certification in due course, and from then on, we have successfully held the LOGO till date with periodic recertifications successfully done every 3 years, as per the timelines below.
1st Certification – 2013
2nd Recertification – 2017
3rd Recertification – 2021
4th Recertification – 2024
In October 2024, Astec LifeSciences’s HSE performance was audited by ICC based on the seven codes of management and guiding principles as laid down in the RC framework. Astec LifeSciences Limited has, thus, been re-certified as a Responsible Care company by Indian Chemical Council in 2024.
In compliance with the RC codes and principles and driven by its commitment to the highest standards of safety and sustainability, Astec applies these principles even to third parties such as suppliers, contractors and logistics service providers. Adherence to its stringent policies and regulatory requirements is mandatory for all its employees across its offices and manufacturing sites. The company subjects its plants and processes to continuous review and upgrades its facilities with state-of-the-art technology.
Our plants have been provided with facilities that help ensure all principles of Responsible Care are intrinsically followed with a view that even in case of an untoward incidents we are able to face the challenge with minimal disruption and zero effect to the public at large. Our new plants are designed and built ensuring support and adherence to Responsible Care guidelines.
Our operations draw great insights and learnings through the continual and structured review mandated across the various codes under Responsible Care. This has prepared a robust foundation that helps us minimize disruptions across our manufacturing setup and ensure no effect to the public at large, even in case of any untoward incident.