The chemical industry has been promoting Responsible Care®,　in which member chemical companies voluntarily secure environment, safety, and health　as pertains to their operations,　publicly announce the　results of the　activities, and communicate with　society throughout　the life cycles of chemicals from development to production, distribution, use, final consumption and disposal. Every year, Japan Chemical Industry Association commends outstanding achievements or contributions made by plant sites, departments, groups, and/or individuals of member companies to be shared among all the JCIA members toward further improvement and expansion of RC related activities in the chemical industry. From this year, Jury’s Special Award has been established to raise the willingness of conducting the RC activity.