The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted every industry and domain, including Environment, Health, Safety & Security (EHS&S). While innumerable risks have stemmed out from this outbreak, the EHS&S domain has been at the forefront to manage the health and safety of its employees and customers as well as ensuring business continuity while managing risks. EHS&S leaders from the regional chemical industry have stood strong and risen to challenges by planning and executing concrete responses to COVID-19 and adding a myriad of new responsibilities, which have supported the industry and wider community.
During this uncertain period, the Responsible Care® initiative played an important role in preparing members to stay resilient and overcome the many challenges that came their way, specifically in industrial operations. Today the adoption of new technologies and innovation in the operational systems are bringing a fresh perspective to the industry, driving greater efficiency, unlocking new opportunities, as well as enabling better risk management and preparedness. It is now time for the industry to transform to a proactive mindset, to keep Responsible Care at the centre stage and to prepare for the next wave of disruption.
Event features
Conference
The GPCA Responsible Care Conference brings together world-class industry leaders to share best practices and achievements in the areas of environment, health, safety, and security (EHS&S) across the entire chemical value chain. The conference provides a unique opportunity to network and learn from renowned international and regional industry experts about Responsible Care leadership, EHS&S operational advancements, regulatory collaboration and the industry’s future outlook.
Masterclasses
The masterclasses will feature key industry speakers addressing diverse topics ranging from ‘Sustaining business performance through responsible process safety’ and ‘Building success through technology’.
Workshops
The workshops will address some of the most pressing industry questions related to product qualifications, chemical strategy on sustainability, contractor management, challenges and expectations.
Exhibition
Meet your customers and suppliers all in one place and gain maximum brand exposure by showcasing and promoting your products and services at the conference exhibition space.
Welcome and gala dinner
A networking opportunity for all the delegates at a formal sit-down dinner reception. Attendees are treated to the warm hospitality of the region with delicious food and lively entertainment.
Past editions
“Today, it’s moving towards maximizing the returns of our industry, advancing its developmental & social impact & raising its standards to achieve sustainability goals”
H.E. Yousef Al-Benyan
Minister of Education
Saudi Arabia
“Sustainable development is one of the pillars of the #ResponsibleCare charter and Responsible Care is the basis for addressing sustainability”
Baudouin Kelecom
Regional Environmental & Regulatory Manager, ExxonMobil and Chair
ICCA Responsible Care
“Good safety is good business”
Mohamed Shindy
Managing Director
Methanex Egypt
“Everyone from Board of Directors, CEO, business leaders & operators have process safety leadership responsibilities.”
Shakeel Kadri
Executive Director and CEO
Center for Chemical Process Safety [CCPS®]
“EHS&S practitioners have the responsibility to help business leaders build their competencies and the ability to make right decisions”
Syed Azhar Moin
Consultant HSE
Ma’aden
“There is no competition when it comes to process safety. We’re not safe if our neighbours are not safe”
Abdullah Hassan Al-Qahtani
Chief Engineer, Process Risk Management (PRM)
SABIC
“Sustainable social norms are the way forward to sustainable development”
Amna Al-Shatti
Environmental Expert
EQUATE Petrochemical Company
“Product Stewardship is not a certificate to hang on the wall, it should be integrated into the company vision & mission”
Abdullah Abu Haidar
Sr. Specialist, Regulatory Affairs Regulatory Affairs Department – MEA
SABIC
“This was the first time I had an opportunity to be involved in a GPCA event and I really enjoyed the experience. The mix of speakers and topics was very rich with a nice combination of people who have a wealth of industry experience as well as technical experts in the field.”
Kate Holzhauser
VP, Environment, Health, Safety and Security (EHS&S)
Chevron Phillips Chemical
“The Responsible Care Excellence Awards and full engagement levels reflect on the entire event. The appropriate structure and attendance enabled me to learn from and exchange ideas with various partners, which was a very enriching experience.”
Valérie Carlier
Responsible Care Manager
Methanex Europe
“The GPCA Responsible Care Conference offered effective ways to exchange information with our customers from the region, including on safety and environment related topics. I am confident that our joint efforts in this regard will create new milestones in the GCC’s Responsible Care journey.”
Dr. Udo Huenger
VP Middle East
BASF
“I was deeply encouraged by GPCA member companies’ vast progress in Responsible Care® in just 10 years. With the strong GPCA leadership supported by the Secretary General, Dr. Abdulwahab Al Sadoun, I wish GPCA success in their vision of instilling a cultural shift via sharing knowledge and exchange of best practices.”
Er. Lucas Ng
General Manager
Petrochemical Corporation of Singapore (PCS)
“Ma’aden was honored to be a part of the second GPCA Responsible Care Conference, and it was such an excellent experience that we are happy to see it becoming a more regular event on our
calendar. The quality and value of this forum reflects the long tradition of excellence at GPCA.”
Eng. Khalid S. Al-Mudaifer
Former President and CEO
Ma’aden
“This conference brings together more than 1,000 years of combined industry experience around the table from international and regional companies. It is only through sharing and learning that we excel in our journey and improve our EHS&S performance. GPCA has played a key role by providing this platform so we can learn about the latest best practices and standards on an international level and take the knowledge back home.”
Omar Bahobail
EVP Shared Services Organization
Sahara Petrochemicals Company
“This platform is adding value to all industries and enriching the discussions, especially with government regulators attending as well. I see this as an advanced step towards addressing the importance of Responsible Care and highlighting its role as a common tool that can help different industries break the silos between them and collaborate with each another.”
Saleh Al Shabnan
CEO
City Cement Company