The RESPONSIBLE CARE Programme (RC) is a voluntary initiative of the chemical industry operating world-wide with the aim of improving the performance in the areas of Safety, Health and Environmental Protection. RESPONSIBLE CARE is an important contribution of the chemical industry to Sustainable Development. To date 47 countries have joined the programme.

scienceindustries has assumed the patronage of the programme "Progress with Responsibility" for the Swiss chemical and pharmaceutical industry. The programme is based on the 7 scienceindustries principles for safety, health and environmental protection published in 1991. Around 90% of the member companies, representing more than 95% of the turnover of the Swiss chemical and pharmaceutical industry have signed up to these principles. They thereby proclaim that Safety, Health and Environmental Protection rank highly in their priorities.

The activities surrounding the RESPONSIBLE CARE programme have a long tradition in Switzerland. The Swiss industry has attained a high international standard in these areas. RESPONSIBLE CARE is not only the confirmation of these achievements but also the driving force for further improvements.