International Development DaysVancouver, BC October 2 – 4, 2002

Maureen C. Shaw

Industrial Accident Prevention Association

October 3, 2002

Email: mshaw@iapa.on.ca Website: www.iapa.ca

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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.

"A World where risks are controlled because everyone believes suffering and loss are morally, socially and economically unacceptable."

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Consulting Services (High Impact Solutions, Integrated Management System and Occupational Health)

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

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:

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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, VancouverOctober 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.

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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)

Impact of Occupational Injuries and DiseasesImpact 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

Pan American Health Organization

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Workers’ Health in the AmericasWorkers’ Health in the Americas

Human SustainableDevelopment

Human SustainableDevelopment

HumanRights

DemocracyEquity

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Cooperation Collaboration Compromise Commitment

The Pan American Health Association (PAHO) is engaging a network of stakeholders focused on:

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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.

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• LEADERSHIP• INTEGRITY• RESPECT• RELATIONSHIPS

IT’S ABOUT RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP

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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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:

Responsible Care® Initiative

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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.

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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.

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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

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:

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Represents a fundamental mindset shift

Is a commitment to our stakeholders

Is a commitment to our customers and to consumers

Is a commitment to the communities in which we operate

Is a commitment to our people

Is the foundation for sustainable growth

Dupont Inc. is committed to “0” injuries to people; communities and the environment:

Dr. Paul Tebo; Corp. VP Health, Safety & Environment, Dupont Inc.IAPA Conference & Trade Show “Growing our Future” April 22, 2002 Toronto, Ontario

IDD, VancouverOctober 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)

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“A World where risks are controlled because everyone believes suffering and loss are morally, socially and economically unacceptable.”

Jennifer Quintal – Age 9

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