About the Global Responsible Distribution Programme
In the dynamic world of chemical distribution, the Global Responsible Distribution program is an initiative crafted by industry experts and tailored for chemical distributors. Our certification sets a new global standard, addressing chemical distributors’ unique challenges and responsibilities worldwide.
Why join?
As a chemical distributor, you play a crucial role in a global supply chain with far-reaching impact. This position carries significant responsibility. Additionally, you encounter numerous challenges, including managing a diverse product portfolio, trading large quantities of products at high concentrations, upholding the highest safety standards across your operations, and navigating multiple global regulations affecting your business.
With the GRD certification you will be empowered to meet the highest standards, turning challenges into opportunities for your business. The GRD certificate proves that you are a verified high performer and demonstrates your global compliance.. This helps you: (hier de icons invoegen met keyword en dan een korte uitleg er bij)
- Build trust – External independent audit, trusted party globally, includes third party warehouses – safe party to do business with
- Positive impact – Social and environmental, incorporates ESG, SSH and CSDDD/CSRD
- Compliant – Understand relevant regulatory developments and learn form best practices applicable globally
- Connect – Become a member of our global community and so help your business grow
- High performer – Depending on your score – meeting highest safety, social etc standards
The program incorporates Safety, Security, and Health (SSH) measures and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. This unique holistic approach ensures certified distributors prioritize safety and security and contribute positively to the environment and society.
The program instils confidence in stakeholders with third-party verification by objectively evaluating a distributor’s adherence to stringent standards.
The program introduces a tiered system (gold, silver, bronze), providing a clear benchmark for customers and partners seeking responsible and reliable chemical distributors.
Acknowledging the interconnected supply chain, our certification includes third-party warehouses, ensuring the entire distribution process meets high standards.
Designed to be globally harmonized, the program fosters international collaboration with a risk-based approach to verification. The global character ensures efficient resource use while robustly evaluating critical areas.
Operated on a non-commercial setup, the program prioritizes accessibility with lower fees and a commitment to data security and confidentiality. Embrace the future of responsible chemical distribution with the Global Responsible Distribution program.
Challenge
Chemical distributors work with hazardous chemicals. Employees, customers, investors, regulators and the public rightly continue to increase pressure on chemical distributors to work safely, securely and sustainably. Chemical distributors build trust with these stakeholders by explaining and demonstrating their performance.
Solution
Join the ICTA Global Responsible Distribution program (Global RD) to adhere to internationally harmonized operational best practices and to commit to continuous improvement.
Global RD provides a framework for compliance and risk management. Global RD supports chemical distributors in achieving safety, health, and security (SSH) and sustainability (ESG) goals.
It focuses on the organization of distributors’ training, policies, documentation, and operations.
Global Responsible Distribution (GRD) offers chemical distributors a globally harmonized and fitted certification scheme to adhere to global standards.
After completing a third-party audit, chemical distributors can obtain our GRD certificate to explain and demonstrate their performance to their suppliers and customers. It also results in openly engaging with society.
Via GRD we promote safe and sustainable throughout the supply chain. Become compliant, show your performance and grow your business.
