Schneider Logistics Achieves Responsible Care Partner Distinction
Schneider Logistics, Inc., a leading global logistics provider and part of the Schneider National enterprise, was recently approved as a Responsible Care Partner by the American Chemistry Council (ACC) board of directors. The ACC reviewed Schneider Logistics' application detailing the organization's operations and processes for environmental protection, health, safety and security and approved the partner designation.
The Responsible Care Partnership Program is open to companies that have direct and substantial involvement in the manufacturing, use, formulation, distribution, transportation, storage, treatment-disposal and/or sales and marketing of chemicals. To date, only 70 companies have achieved a partner distinction with only a small number in the transportation logistics category. A Responsible Care partner status demonstrates Schneider Logistics' long-term commitment to the chemical industry and aligns the company with customers' Responsible Care initiatives.
"Everyone who interacts with chemicals in today's supply chain has a responsibility to move them safely and securely," said Bill Miller, vice president for supply chain management, Schneider Logistics. "We are honored to have this tangible affirmation from the ACC, recognizing our commitment to excellence in responsibly managing our customers' most sensitive products."
Schneider Logistics joins an impressive list of Responsible Care members such as BASF, DOW, Honeywell, DuPont, 3M, BP Lubricants, Procter & Gamble and Mitsubishi Chemical, USA, all of which have committed to the high standards required by the ACC to maintain Responsible Care standards.
"Achieving Responsible Care partner status is a significant milestone for any company we do business with," said Marshall Sprigg, global supply chain director for Dow Building Solutions. "We are pleased to see Schneider Logistics join this prestigious program—it shows dedication to putting the proper processes and policies in place.
"Dow has always been a strong proponent of Responsible Care," continued Sprigg. "I can't emphasize enough how important this program is. We are pleased to see Schneider's commitment to leadership on safety, environmental and security issues in the transportation industry."
The Responsible Care program is well-known and respected by chemical manufacturers, but is just beginning to move deeper into the supply chain. The program has been phenomenally successful for member companies, demonstrating a 78 percent reduction in environmental releases and a worker safety record that is five times safer than manufacturing as a whole. Responsible Care partners have also achieved an over 30 percent reduction in greenhouse gases and have completed 100 percent of their security vulnerability assessments.
"We are always looking for ways to enhance our service offerings," continued Miller. "The Responsible Care certification efforts pushed us to review more than 267 processes in all areas of environmental, health, safety and security procedures. The ACC also honored Schneider National's Bulk Division with a Responsible Care partner designation in 2007. We're pleased to be able offer that heightened commitment to safety and security to all customers."
About Schneider Logistics, Inc. Schneider Logistics, Inc. is a provider of comprehensive logistics services to small, medium and global shippers across the globe. The company's supply chain services include transportation management, freight brokerage, air/ocean freight forwarding, customs house brokerage, transloading and distribution, supply chain management, supply chain advisory services, and freight audit and payment (Europe).
Schneider Logistics is a subsidiary of Schneider National, a premier provider of transportation and logistics services enhancing the standard of living worldwide. The nation's largest truckload carrier, Schneider National is headquartered in Green Bay, Wis., and has provided customers with expert transportation and logistics solutions for more than 70 years. A $3.4 billion company, Schneider National employs 22,000 transportation and logistics experts worldwide, including operations in North America, Europe and Asia. For more information about Schneider Logistics, visit schneider.com or call (866) 875-9046.
About Responsible Care
Responsible Care is the chemical industry's global voluntary initiative under which companies, through their national associations, work together to continuously improve their health, safety and environmental performance and communicate with stakeholders about their products and processes in the manufacture and supply of safe and affordable goods that bring real benefits to society. Through the Responsible Care Partnership Program, there are now more than 200 companies working together to raise the standards of chemical operations and distribution nationwide. For more information, visit www.responsiblecare.org.
SOURCE: Responsible Care