Albemarle recognized by American Chemistry Council

Albemarle Corporation, a global leader in delivering innovative specialty chemicals and clean energy solutions, recently was recognized for acting with care when it comes to environmental stewardship — and its facility in South Haven helped it earn the accolades. Albemarle received four awards from the American Chemistry Council for the company’s contributions to the improved performance of the chemical sector.The company received the Responsible Care Performance Award, given to those that excel at helping the American Chemistry Council meet industry-wide safety and product stewardship targets. Since 1988, members of the American Chemistry Council (ACC) have significantly improved their environmental, health, safety and security performance through the Responsible Care initiative. Participation in Responsible Care is mandatory for ACC member companies.Albemarle is one of only 10 companies to receive the award, and also received a Responsible Care Facility Safety Certificate, presented to companies with particularly high-standard achievements in employee health and safety performance.Two Responsible Care Significant Improvement in Manufacturing awards also went to Albemarle for two plant projects. The Bayport Facility in Pasadena, Texas, and the South Haven facility were recognized for their continual efforts in energy conservation.”For more than twenty years, Responsible Care has represented a common commitment of companies working together to continuously improve our industry’s performance. The companies and individuals recognized today have distinguished themselves as leaders in our commitment to sustainability,” ACC President and CEO Cal Dooley says.Niomi L. Krzystowczyk, Albemarle’s Division Vice President of Health, Safety & Environment  said the awards “formally acknowledge our commitment to promoting sound sustainability practices throughout our organization and the communities in which we work and live.”Albemarle Corporation, headquartered in Baton Rouge, La., employs approximately 4,000 people and serves customers in approximately 100 countries. Writer: Kathy JenningsSource: Stephanie Dixon, Albemarle