Well-being starts at home
Our commitment to Security, Safety, Health & the Environment (SSHE)
As an organization whose primary mission is helping to promote the well-being of people around the world, the National Starch Personal Care business is deeply committed to the health and safety of our employees and our communities and to managing the impact of our business activities on the environment and the sustainability of our ecosystem.At the corporate level, National Starch & Chemical Company is committed - from top management to the plant floor - to best practices in security, safety, health and environment (SSHE) in the way we do business every day. It is part of our business-wide commitment to being the best specialty chemical company in the world, and it involves every one of us. As a member of the ICI Group, we are committed to the ICI Group SHE standards - a worldwide dedication to excellence in safety, health and environment. These standards are part of a broader overall initiative to conduct ourselves in a manner consistent with sustainable development in environmental, social and economic arenas. For details on these initiatives, please visit ICI.com. National Starch is also fully committed to the principles of Responsible Care, consistently implementing its policies worldwide. National Starch believes in measuring, celebrating and sharing good SSHE practices. Our comprehensive safety improvement programs and audit processes have led to a continuous reduction in accidents and injuries, making National one of the safest industrial employers in the world. This culture of safety and concern extends to the communities in which we do business and has burnished our image as a good corporate citizen and neighbor.