*RESPONSIBLE CARE AT SULCO IN ELMIRA

Well, well this is getting interesting. I was aware that there was an ongoing study of *Responsible Care underway in regards to Sulco Chemicals here in Elmira. The study is being done through McMaster University by P. & M. Topalovic and G.Krantzberg. As an interviewee I received by e-mail today the "Sulco RC Case Study-Final Draft for Review". A number of Sulco's (Canada Colors) corporate neighbours as well as many, many others have been interviewed for this study.

I downloaded both the eighteen page Draft Report as well as a five page questionnaire. As of this moment I have done no more than a quick scan through the report and of course was pleased to see references to Sulco's north-west neighbour, namely Chemtura Canada. As mentioned yesterday here in the Advocate, they had a big day yesterday with the verification team further discussing/debating whether to give Chemtura a pass ie. complete or not. I expect that we will all soon be informed of the result although the public advisory committee (CPAC) appointed by Woolwich Council have made their position crystal clear. Chemtura do not deserve verification and it will be a huge blemish upon the Chemistry Industry Assoc'n of Canada (CIAC) if they get it.

One co-founding member of the Elmira Environmental Hazards Team, namely Rich Clausi has been involved as a Sulco CAP member for many years. He has long advised me of the vast differences in corporate philosophy and attitude between Sulco and Chemtura. I look forward to studying this Draft Report carefully and then filling out the questionnaire. The formal title of this Report is "Responsible Care's Effectiveness in Promoting Sustainable Industrial Performance". The sub-title appears to be "Case Study Series in Sustainable Production and Distribution".