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International Development Days
Vancouver, BC October 2 – 4, 2002
Maureen C. Shaw
Industrial Accident Prevention Association
October 3, 2002
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.iapa.ca
"A World where risks are controlled because
everyone believes suffering and loss are
morally, socially and economically unacceptable."
To improve the quality of life in workplaces and
communities we serve by being an internationally
recognized leader in providing effective programs,
products and services for the prevention of injury
and illness.
IDD, Vancouver
October 3, 2002, M Shaw
Formed 85 years ago by industrial leaders with the
Canadian Manufacturers Association, we have evolved as
a non-governmental not-for-profit corporation to 225
professional staff with the following integrated menu of
offerings:
 Consulting Services (High Impact Solutions, Integrated Management
System and Occupational Health)
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Technical Services (Ergonomists, Engineers, Occupational Hygienists)
Training/Education Services (Public, In-house, Internet, CD-Rom)
Products (more than 100 products)
Partnerships and alliances locally, nationally and
internationally (e.g.: Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters, Ontario
Furniture, Canadian Foundry Assoc., Hong Kong Council, ILO, ISSA, WHO,
PAHO)
 Community-based programs through a network of 900
industry volunteers
IDD, Vancouver
October 3, 2002, M Shaw
Corporate Social Responsibility is
not the latest bullet or business fad,
it not a philanthropic idea. It is an
International Imperative for both
business and the countries we are
operating in.
IDD, Vancouver
October 3, 2002, M Shaw
 Surveys and polls indicate publics worldwide
don’t believe that business behave in a socially
responsible manner and will focus on holding
companies responsible
 Pressure from Stakeholder Groups to improve or
change conduct ranked the second most important
challenges for companies in 2002
Financial Times/PsC “Most Respected Companies” Survey of 750 CEOs, 200
The Millennium Poll on Corporate Social Responsibility in 2000-a global survey
of 25,000 citizens from across 23 countries on 6 continents.
IDD, Vancouver
October 3, 2002, M Shaw
 More than 5,000 people die every day because of the
work they do for a living
 2 million global work related fatalities every year
(estimated for year 2000)*
 250 million accidents per year worldwide
 160 million diseases are caused by people’s jobs
 World economic losses are equal to 4% of world’s
GNP
*Source: ILO report, www.ilo.org/safework 2002)
IDD, Vancouver
October 3, 2002, M Shaw
Pan American Health Organization
Impact of Occupational Injuries and Diseases
• 36 Injuries/minute
• 5 Million/year
• 90,000 Fatal injuries/year
• 300 Deaths/day
• 9%-12% of GDP in LAC
The Pan American Health Association (PAHO) is
engaging a network of stakeholders focused on:
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Cooperation
Collaboration
Compromise
Commitment
IDD, Vancouver
October 3, 2002, M Shaw
Collaborative and integrated partnerships
such as Sustainable Cities, Safe
Communities and sharing and transfer of
knowledge and expertise is integral to
moving from being a primary “Profit
Focus” organization to a “Sustainable
Business” – integrated into business
functions, goals, strategy.
IDD, Vancouver
October 3, 2002, M Shaw
Corporate Social Responsibility in a globalized
industrial world is about making the business
investment and the community promise sustainable
for the company and for the communities we operate
in, its people and environment. It demands:
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LEADERSHIP
INTEGRITY
RESPECT
RELATIONSHIPS
IT’S ABOUT RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP
IDD, Vancouver
October 3, 2002, M Shaw
Responsible Care® Initiative
Guiding Principles:
….. We will make continuous progress toward the vision
of no accidents, injuries or harm to the environment and
will publicly report our global health, safety and
environmental performance. We will lead our companies
in ethical ways that increasingly benefit society, the
economy and the environment while adhering to the
following principles:
IDD, Vancouver
October 3, 2002, M Shaw
 To seek and incorporate public input regarding our products
and operations.
 To provide chemicals that can be manufactured,
transported, used and disposed of safely.
 To make health, safety, the environment and resource
conservation critical considerations for all new and existing
products and processes.
 To provide information on health or environmental risks and
pursue protective measures for employees, the public and
other key stakeholders.
 To work with customers, carriers, suppliers, distributors and
contractors to foster the safe use, transport and disposal of
chemicals.
IDD, Vancouver
October 3, 2002, M Shaw
 To operate our facilities in a manner that protects the
environment and the health and safety of our employees and
the public.
 To support education and research on the health, safety and
environmental effects of our products and processes.
 To work with others to resolve problems associated with past
handling and disposal practices.
 To lead in the development of responsible laws, regulations
and standards that safeguard the community, workplace and
environment.
 To practice Responsible Care® by encouraging and assisting
others to adhere to these principles and practices.
IDD, Vancouver
October 3, 2002, M Shaw
Business Leaders have recognized this before the current push and debate
on what is SCR. Leaders view and are committed to a broad definition of
Sustainable Growth. At Dupont they are committed to:
Creating shareholder and societal value
while decreasing our environmental
footprint… along with value chains in
which we operate
“environmental footprint” = injuries, illnesses, incidents, waste & emissions,
and depletable forms of raw materials and energy
IDD, Vancouver
October 3, 2002, M Shaw
Dupont Inc. is committed to “0” injuries to people; communities and the environment:
Is a commitment to our people
Is a commitment to the communities in which we
operate
Is a commitment to our customers and to consumers
Is a commitment to our stakeholders
Represents a fundamental mindset shift
Is the foundation for sustainable growth
Dr. Paul Tebo; Corp. VP Health, Safety & Environment, Dupont Inc.
IAPA Conference & Trade Show “Growing our Future” April 22, 2002 Toronto, Ontario
IDD, Vancouver
October 3, 2002, M Shaw
 More than 5,000 people die every day because of the
work they do for a living
 2 million global work related fatalities every year
(estimated for year 2000)*
 250 million accidents per year worldwide
 160 million diseases are caused by people’s jobs
 World economic losses are equal to 4% of world’s
GNP
*Source: ILO report, www.ilo.org/safework 2002)
IDD, Vancouver
October 3, 2002, M Shaw
“A World where risks are controlled because everyone believes suffering and loss
are morally, socially and economically unacceptable.”
Jennifer Quintal – Age 9
IAPA 207 Queens Quay West, Suite 550,Toronto, Ontario M5J 2Y3
Tel: (416) 506-8888 Fax: (416) 506-8880
IDD, Vancouver
October 3, 2002, M Shaw