International Development Days

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International Development Days Vancouver, BC
October 2 4, 2002
Global Social Contracts
- Business Integrity and Corporate Social
Responsibility
Maureen C. Shaw Industrial Accident Prevention
Association October 3, 2002 Email
mshaw_at_iapa.on.ca Website www.iapa.ca
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Vision
"A World where risks are controlled because
everyone believes suffering and loss are morally,
socially and economically unacceptable."
Mission
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.
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Industrial Accident Prevention Association
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)
• 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

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• Surveys and polls indicate publics worldwide
  dont 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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Estimated Global Occupational Losses

• 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 peoples jobs
• World economic losses are equal to 4 of worlds
  GNP

Source ILO report, www.ilo.org/safework 2002)
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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

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

• Cooperation
• Collaboration
• Compromise
• Commitment

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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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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

• LEADERSHIP
• INTEGRITY
• RESPECT
• RELATIONSHIPS
• ITS ABOUT RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP

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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
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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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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
Sustainable Growth
environmental footprint injuries, illnesses,
incidents, waste emissions, and depletable
forms of raw materials and energy
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Dupont Inc. is committed to 0 injuries to
people communities and the environment
THE GOAL IS ZERO
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
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Estimated Global Occupational Losses

• 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 peoples jobs
• World economic losses are equal to 4 of worlds
  GNP

Source ILO report, www.ilo.org/safework 2002)
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Share Our Vision -
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 [phone] Fax (416)
506-8880