ABS QE Certifies The Chemours Company in Achieving RC14001 Certification
Discover how ABS Quality Evaluations (ABS QE), a global leader in management system certification, collaborated with The Chemours Company to achieve RC 14001 certification, demonstrating their commitment to sustainability, environmental stewardship and workplace safety.
Project Objectives
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Help to ensure compliance with the American Chemistry Council’s (ACC) Responsible Care© Standard RC 14001.
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Support Chemours’ sustainability goals and commitment to environmental responsibility and workplace safety.
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Enhance operational consistency and strengthen Chemours’ reputation as a global leader in the chemical industry.
Project Overview
ABS QE is proud to celebrate a significant milestone for The Chemours Company, a global leader in Thermal and Specialized Solutions (TSS), Titanium Technologies (TT) and Advanced Performance Materials (APM). Operating more than 60 facilities worldwide, Chemours provides industrial and specialty chemical products for markets such as coatings, plastics, refrigeration and air conditioning, transportation, semiconductors, advanced electronics and more.
Chemours is an organization committed to sustainability, environmental responsibility, and health and safety. By adopting the ACC’s Responsible Care© Standard RC 14001, Chemours achieved certification to an integrated Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety Management System, which is built upon the requirements of ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems).
ABS QE, a long-standing supporter of the ACC and one of the first Certification Bodies accredited to perform RC 14001 Certification Audits, was selected by Chemours in 2024 to be their certification partner. The project includes annual and ongoing certification audits of more than 20 Chemours facilities located throughout America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region.
Through collaboration, ABS QE conducted rigorous certification audits to validate Chemours’ compliance with the RC 14001 standard. This achievement reflects Chemours’ commitment to operational excellence, risk management and fostering a culture of environmental and workplace responsibility.
Our Solution
Chemours approached ABS QE with the goal of achieving RC 14001 certification to align their operations with the ACC’s Responsible Care© initiative and international standards.
With a focus on adherence to RC 14001 standards, ABS QE’s auditors provided certification solutions to support their compliance under international standards. Our auditors conducted thorough and independent assessments of Chemours’ environmental and occupational health and safety management systems across their global facilities.
ABS QE’s participation in the RC 14001 Pilot Program and its early accreditation to perform RC 14001 Certification Audits uniquely positioned us to support Chemours in achieving their goals. By verifying compliance with RC 14001 requirements, ABS QE helped Chemours reach their commitment to sustainability, workplace safety and continuous improvement. This certification reinforces Chemours’ position as a trusted leader in the chemical industry.
Value Delivered
ABS QE partnered with Chemours to address their specific objectives and challenges. Through our certification services, Chemours achieved:
- Enhanced operational consistency across global facilities.
- Strengthened commitment to sustainability and workplace safety.
- Recognition as a leader in environmental and occupational health and safety management.
The certification process was completed efficiently, ensuring minimal disruption to Chemours’ operations. With RC 14001 certification, Chemours is well-positioned to meet customer expectations, drive continuous improvement and unlock new opportunities in the global market.
The Benefits of Integrating Management Systems
The RC 14001 certification has enabled Chemours to:
- Align their operations with international standards for environmental and occupational health and safety management.
- Strengthen their reputation as a responsible and sustainable organization.
- Enhance their ability to meet regulatory requirements and customer expectations.
This achievement highlights Chemours’ leadership in the chemical industry and their unwavering commitment to sustainability, safety, and operational excellence.
About ABS Quality Evaluations
ABS Quality Evaluations, Inc. (ABS QE) is a subsidiary of ABS Group of Companies, Inc. (www.abs-group.com). As a world-leading certification body, ABS QE works with companies to improve the performance of their business, systems, people and supply chains through management systems certification, verification, training and assessments, including supply chain and cybersecurity. ABS QE’s global network of auditors plays a crucial role in helping organizations achieve business excellence and obtain the necessary certifications to get products and services to market.