FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) has been honored by the American Chemistry Council (ACC) with the prestigious title of Responsible Care® Company of the Year, showcasing its outstanding dedication to safety and sustainability. This accolade, bestowed annually, represents the pinnacle of excellence in environmental, health, safety, and sustainability (EHS&S) performance. Remarkably, this marks the fifth occasion since 2017 that FMC has clinched the Responsible Care® Company of the Year award.
Mark Douglas, President, and CEO of FMC expressed immense pride at this recognition, stating, “We are immensely proud to be recognized as Responsible Care® Company of the Year. Our commitment to safety and sustainability is deeply ingrained in FMC’s culture, and employees worldwide are dedicated to making a positive impact within our company and the communities we serve. Receiving this award for the fifth time underscores our unwavering dedication. From our ambitious environmental goals to delivering more sustainable solutions to growers, we are steadfast in leading our industry in innovation, safety, and sustainability.”
FMC’s commitment to safety has consistently positioned it among the top performers in the chemical industry. In 2023, the company achieved a record-low recordable injury rate of 0.05, a testament to its safety-centric culture and ethos of continual improvement. Anchoring this commitment is the TH!NK.SAFE. Manifesto, which serves as a constant reminder of safety as a core value, empowering employees to prioritize safety both at work and at home. Management’s proactive involvement in fostering a safe work environment is evident through initiatives like the New Leader Review process, ensuring that every manufacturing site leader can demonstrate mastery of EHS&S processes, safeguards, legal requirements, and potential EHS issues within six months of assuming their role.
Thaisa Hugenneyer, Executive Vice President of Operations, Supply Chain, and Procurement, emphasized the collective effort required for exceptional safety performance, stating, “A company of our size and complexity cannot deliver this kind of exceptional safety performance without each person being fully committed to working safely every day. We encourage a culture of open reporting to learn from our mistakes and continuously improve systems, processes, and behaviors.”
Going beyond internal operations, FMC actively champions safety and sustainability at the farm level. Its expanding portfolio of innovative crop protection solutions includes novel biological offerings and advanced precision agriculture technologies, enabling growers to safeguard crops while minimizing environmental impact. Moreover, FMC integrates product stewardship into every stage of the product lifecycle, with stewardship priorities woven into R&D, portfolio, and marketing strategies. Rigorous governance processes and extensive farmer education ensure the safe and responsible use of FMC products worldwide.
