We’re proud to share that Heartland Polymers has won two 2023 Responsible Care Awards. The awards, hosted by the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC), highlight Heartland’s commitment to safety, community well-being, and sustainable practices within the polymer industry. These honors — the Stewardship Award and the Excellence in Partnership Award — recognize Heartland’s ongoing commitment to CIAC’s Responsible Care principles.
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Ali Chapman, Supervisor of Environment & Regulatory, and Alicia Pope, Supervisor of Health & Safety, accepted the awards on behalf of Heartland and its parent company Inter Pipeline. “This award feels particularly special since many of us have been involved from the early days of our Plastics Research in Action partnership and the operational readiness phase of Heartland Petrochemical Complex. It truly showcases our commitment to health, safety, process safety, and environmental excellence.”
Todd Karran, CEO of Heartland Polymers, emphasized the significance of the milestone as HPC approaches two years of being operational as North America’s first integrated site.
“Our operations team at HPC has worked tirelessly to implement innovative practices that prioritize not just compliance, but proactive measures to enhance our community’s safety and well-being. This award underscores our dedication to responsible operations and our continuous pursuit of better in all that we do,” Mr. Karran said.
The Responsible Care Awards serve as an annual benchmark for excellence in the chemistry and plastics sector.
“Sustainability continues to be an important part of the Heartland Polymers story and that of our customers. I’m proud of the entire Heartland team for demonstrating sustainability through actions, and for maintaining an attitude of continual improvement,” said Yonas Kebede, Heartland’s director of sales and marketing.
Looking ahead, IPL is focused on formalizing its Responsible Care program for Heartland’s business unit, advancing its dedication to safety and sustainability. With the vision of continuous improvement, the team at Heartland Polymers remains committed to building a safer, more responsible future for communities and the environment.