Started in Canada in 1985, Responsible Care® is a global, voluntary initiative developed autonomously by the chemical industry for the chemical industry.

It stands for the chemical industry's desire to improve health, safety, and environmental performance.

Astec Lifesciences, as a signatory to Responsible Care, agrees to commit itself to improve performance in the fields of environmental protection, occupational safety and health protection, plant safety, product stewardship and logistics, as well as to continuously
improve dialog with its neighbors and the public, independent of legal requirements.