Changes Announced To SOCMA ChemStewards Program

June 10, 2014
SOCMA announces new guidelines and application updates for annual awards program.

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) announced new guidelines and application updates for its annual ChemStewards Performance Improvement Awards program, which recognizes SOCMA member facilities demonstrating outstanding commitment to continuous improvement in environmental, health safety and security (EHS&S) standards. 

Representatives from six SOCMA member companies who had previously served as judges or submitted Performance Improvement Award applications developed new guidelines to create a more efficient application and judging process. The group updated each question and developed a points system to decrease subjectivity.

Applicants are judged in five core areas, taking into account practices and principles that demonstrate continuous improvement above and beyond ChemStewards requirements. These include employee training and engagement, resource management and waste minimization, stakeholder communications, product stewardship and EHS&S in planning and operations.

In addition to the Gold, Silver and Bronze Performance Improvement Awards, the program also includes a Sustainability Award, acknowledging a member facility for its exemplary commitment to sustainability and green chemistry, and an Educational Outreach Award, which recognizes a facility’s efforts to work with local educational programs in the area of chemistry. The deadline to receive applications is September 5, 2014. Winners will be honored at SOCMA’s 93rd Annual Dinner, December 8, 2014, in New York.

For more information, visit: www.socma.com

Sponsored Recommendations

Connect with an Expert!

Our measurement instrumentation experts are available for real-time conversations.

Maximize Green Hydrogen Production with Advanced Instrumentation

Discover the secrets to achieving maximum production output, ensuring safety, and optimizing profitability through advanced PEM electrolysis.

5 Ways to Improve Green Hydrogen Production Using Measurement Technologies

Watch our video to learn how measurement solutions can help solve green hydrogen production challenges today!

How to Solve Green Hydrogen Challenges with Measurement Technologies

Learn How Emerson's Measurement Technologies Tackle Renewable Hydrogen Challenges with Michael Machuca.