India has been recognized with three prestigious honors by the Indian Chemical Council (ICC), reaffirming its strong commitment to safety, sustainability, and responsible business practices.
The company’s Jhagadia site received the ICC–Vinati Organics Award for Excellence in Management of Health & Safety, while LANXESS also earned two ICC–Epsilon Carbon Certificates of Merit for being the Best Compliant Company under the Responsible Care Security Code and the Best Compliant Company under the Product Safety & Stewardship Code.
The awards were presented by Shri Deepankar Aron, IRS, Joint Secretary, Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India, at a ceremony held in Mumbai.
Representing LANXESS India, Namitesh Roy Choudhury, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, and Balaram Khot, Wholetime Director and Head of PTSE, received the award, while Rajiv Gaur, VP – Head of Procurement & Logistics, and Naresh Mude, Head of Site Health, Safety & Environment, Jhagadia, accepted the Certificates of Merit.
Speaking on the recognition, Namitesh Roy Choudhury said: “At LANXESS, safety and sustainability are at the core of our business. These recognitions are a testament to the rigorous standards we maintain and the responsible practices we follow to ensure the safety of our people and operations. From product development and production to use and disposal, we remain committed to minimizing risks and maximizing safety across the product lifecycle. We thank the Indian Chemical Council for these honors.”
LANXESS India continues to integrate Responsible Care principles across all its operations, promoting health, safety, and environmental excellence. The recognitions underscore the company’s ongoing efforts to maintain world-class standards while contributing to a safer, more sustainable chemical industry in India.
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