In 1986, the company’s Bristol plant launched a 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 CAC has heard numerous presentations from employees and management on just about every subject - from the site's environmental, 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 Chemical, 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.
Rohm and Haas, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company, 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 United States 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
- Burlington Emergency Management
For more information about the CAC, please contact: Cindy Giroud, Bristol Complex CAC Facilitator 215-416-7997 |
