CSR: France Chimie launches a label

In partnership with Afnor Certification, France Chimie is rolling out the "Chemistry CSR Label" for its members. This mark of sustainable competitiveness aims to structure and promote corporate social and environmental responsibility initiatives across all its stakeholders. Particularly suited to SMEs and mid-market companies, this label leads to an operational roadmap. Granted for a period of three years following an independent assessment, it is divided into four maturity levels and includes an 18-month review to confirm that commitments are being maintained. This scheme is based on a robust industry framework that incorporates the ISO 26000 requirements, the international Responsible Care^® initiative and eight sector-specific key criteria.