FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) has been recognized by the American Chemistry Council (ACC) as the Responsible Care® Company of the Year, honoring its outstanding commitment to safety and sustainability. This prestigious award, ACC’s highest accolade for excellence in environmental, health, safety, and sustainability (EHS&S) performance, has been bestowed upon FMC for the fifth time since 2017.
Mark Douglas, FMC’s president and chief executive officer, expressed pride in receiving the award, stating, “Our commitment to safety and sustainability is deeply ingrained in FMC’s culture, and our employees worldwide are dedicated to making a positive impact within our company and the communities we serve. Receiving this award for the fifth time shows we are not resting on our laurels. From our ambitious environmental goals to bringing more sustainable solutions to growers, we are committed to leading our industry in innovation, safety, and sustainability.”
FMC’s safety performance ranks among the best in the chemical industry, achieving a record-low recordable injury rate of 0.05 in 2023. This success is attributed to a culture of safety and continuous improvement, highlighted by the company’s TH!NK.SAFE. Manifesto, which emphasizes safety as a core value and empowers employees to prioritize safety at work and home. The New Leader Review process ensures that every new manufacturing site leader at FMC demonstrates mastery of EHS&S processes, safeguards, legal requirements, and potential EHS issues within six months of assuming their position.
Thaisa Hugenneyer, executive vice president of operations, supply chain, and procurement, highlighted the importance of commitment to safety: “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.”
FMC also promotes safety and sustainability beyond its operations, particularly at the farm level. The company’s expanding portfolio of innovative crop protection solutions includes novel biological offerings and advanced precision agriculture technologies that help growers protect crops while minimizing environmental impact. FMC integrates product stewardship priorities into R&D, portfolio, and marketing strategies, supported by rigorous governance processes and extensive farmer education to ensure the safe and responsible use of its products worldwide.
