BEIJING, March 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The
Association of International Chemical Manufacturers (AICM)
celebrated its 30th anniversary in Beijing today with a meeting of more than 150
representatives from major chemical multinationals operating
in China and a dozen international
and local organizations. The 30th anniversary highlighted
green manufacturing and Responsible Care®, underlining the common
vision shared by AICM and its approximately 70 members: to
contribute to the sustainable development of a responsible chemical
industry in China.
The anniversary featured a number of progarmmes designed to
discuss the top priorities for the chemical industry in
China. Three panel
discussions were held at the event, covering topics such as
policies, market trends and prospects, green manufacturing and
Responsible Care®. During the discussions, panelists from 13 AICM
members expressed their confidence in the prospects of the chemical
industry in China, citing the
fast-growing demand from the rising middle class and stricter
implementation of environmental regulations. They also shared views
and exchanged experiences on how to formulate corporate strategies
in terms of innovation, green technology, operational excellence
and collaboration in the local marketplace, as well as how to
better promote Responsible Care® across China, making the chemical industry safer,
greener and more sustainable. The panelists agreed that market
segmentation and innovation would feature the sustainable
development of the chemical industry in China.
AICM is committed to promoting Responsible Care® and other
globally recognized chemical management principles among all of its
stakeholders, by advocating cost-effective science and risk-based
policies, to build up the chemical industry's contribution to the
Chinese economy. In the past 30 years, AICM has achieved great
success in China. At its
30th anniversary, AICM reiterated its long-term
commitment to further promoting Responsible Care® practices in
China. AICM is also committed to
working closely with all stakeholders to tackle the challenges
confronting the chemical industry in China.
China is now the world's
biggest chemical producer. "Representing nearly 70 leading chemical
multinational companies in China,
AICM has played a major role in promoting Responsible Care® in
China and promoting chemistry as a
solution to the challenges of our society, underlined by our 30
years of relentless efforts. We would like to express our gratitude
to all related parties for their support in the past 30 years, and
we are looking forward to working together with all stakeholders to
build a sustainable, prosperous and respected chemical industry,"
said Jeff Zhu, Chairman of AICM.
ABOUT AICM
The Association of International Chemical
Manufacturers (AICM) was founded in 1988 and represents nearly 70
major multinational companies across China's chemical industry. Its member's
businesses cover the manufacturing, sales, transportation,
distribution and disposal of chemicals. AICM and its members share
a common vision; to contribute to the sustainable development of a
responsible chemical industry in China. AICM is committed to
promoting Responsible Care and other globally recognized
chemical management principles among all stakeholders, by
advocating cost-effective science and risk-based policies, to build
up the chemical industry's contribution to the Chinese economy.
(www.aicm.cn)
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