Schneider Logistics named Responsible Care Partner

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 for 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.”