Responsible care (RC)
ECTA believes that Responsible Care is the best strategy for its members to communicate their continuous efforts in SHEQ. SHEQ stands for Safety, Health, Environment and Quality. With this program they show their customers in the chemical industry, that they take Safety, Health and Environmental improvements in supply chains as a high priority.
Joining ECTA RC means implementing RC principles into the company’s strategy, management and daily operations.
ecta responsible care history
Responsible Care is a worldwide initiative developed by the chemical industry and is a commitment to continuous improvement in all aspects of safety, security, health and environmental performance.
The ECTA RC program is based on an agreement between ECTA and Cefic.
ecta rc principles and 2025 charter
The ECTA membership is based on RC principles and sets the focus on the ECTA Responsible Care 2025 Charter.
benefits of an ecta rc membership
There are numerous benefits to being a Responsible Care member and following the ECTA RC program.
View the benefits, requirements and application details.
ecta rc documents and faq
ECTA RC members are required to submit their RC KPI data annually. Moreover, it is mandatory to submit an Annual Improvement Plan.
Read the FAQ to the ECTA RC KPI Forms.