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Community Advisory Council
In 1986, the company’s
Bristol plant launched an innovative process
to begin a meaningful dialogue with the
community to learn about the questions
and concerns of the community and to keep
residents informed about the work that
occurs at the site.
Over time, the Community Advisory Council (CAC) has
heard numerous presentations from employees
and management on just about every subject
- from the site's environmental progress, to health
and safety priorities, events on the site,
and even about the company's business. We
welcome input from CAC members and are interested
to know what's on the minds of local residents.
Today,
the Bristol complex CAC is sponsored jointly
by Dow, Rhodia Inc. and
Arkema Inc. The CAC meets approximately nine
times a year. Members include representatives
from civic and service organizations, educators
and neighbors who live close to the Bristol
site.
Dow is proud to be among
the first companies in the chemical industry
to host CACs, but we're not alone anymore.
The American Chemistry Council's Responsible
Care® initiative requires its member and partner
companies to develop mechanisms for outreach
with the communities in which they operate.
CACs (or often referred to as CAPs - community
advisory panels) can be found in communities
all around the North America and the world.
CACs can serve as important links between chemical
facilities and their neighboring communities
as a means to build mutual respect and trust.
The Bristol
Community Advisory Council includes local
residents, students, and members in such
diverse organizations as:
- Bucks County Community College
- Bristol Borough Police
Dept.
- Bristol Township Council
- Croydon Civic Association
- Lower Bucks Chamber of Commerce
- Bristol Borough Leadership
For more information about the CAC, please
contact: Ray Germann, Bristol Complex CAC Facilitator, 609-656-0225.
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