OctoChem’s Success: A Responsible Distribution Milestone

OctoChem Successfully Passes ACD Responsible Distribution® Verification demonstrating its Commitment to Health, Safety, Security, Environmental, and Sustainability Performance

Vandalia, IL – Today, OctoChem announced that it has successfully passed their Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD) Responsible Distribution® verification, reaffirming the company’s commitment to the health, safety, and security of their employees, communities, and the environment. Responsible Distribution is ACD’s verified environmental, health, safety, security, and sustainability program allowing members to demonstrate their commitment to continuous performance improvement in every phase of chemical storage, handling, transportation, and disposal.

“Responsible Distribution is critical to the chemical distribution industry’s ability to safely deliver more than 30 million tons of product every year,” said ACD President and CEO, Eric R. Byer. “Through their successful verification, OctoChem has committed to the continuous improvement of the chemical distribution industry’s responsible management and handling of chemicals that ensure ACD members effectively support industries the U.S. relies on most, like agriculture, healthcare, oil and gas, manufacturing equipment, and many others.”

The Responsible Distribution program requires verification of facilities against a set of guiding principles, including strict adherence to laws and regulations and participation with interested entities in creating responsible laws, regulations, and practices to help safeguard the community, workplace, and environment.

Participation in Responsible Distribution has significant benefits, including lower instances of safety and environmental incidents, better documentation of company policies, better communication with local communities, reduced audit time and costs, and increased credibility.

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To learn more about Responsible Distribution, visit www.acd-chem.com/responsible-distribution/about-responsible-distribution/.