Coromandel International received Responsible Care Certification from the Indian Chemical Council for all 18 of its manufacturing facilities across its Nutrients, Crop Protection Chemicals, Specialty Nutrients and Bio businesses. The certification is valid from April 2026 to March 2029 and places Coromandel among a select group of chemical manufacturers recognised under the globally accepted Responsible Care framework.
Security across the chemical value chain
The programme is administered internationally by the International Council of Chemical Associations and is implemented in more than 70 countries. Consequently, certification demonstrates alignment with internationally recognised responsible manufacturing practices.
Comprehensive Assessment Led to Certification
The ICC awarded the certification after conducting a detailed assessment and verification process across Coromandel’s operations. In preparation, the company implemented a structured improvement programme covering manufacturing sites, business functions and its supplier ecosystem.
Key areas of focus included strengthening process safety systems, enhancing employee wellbeing initiatives, improving environmental performance, expanding product responsibility measures, enhancing distribution safety and increasing community engagement activities. Moreover, Coromandel applied these measures across multiple business units to create a more consistent and integrated approach to responsible operations.
Leadership Highlights
“The Responsible Care certification reflects our continued focus on responsible manufacturing and high safety standards. We remain committed to investing in safety systems, environmental practices and operational excellence across all our facilities,” informed S. Sankarasubramanian, Managing Director & CEO, Coromandel International.
Strengthening Safety and Sustainability
The Responsible Care framework has become an important benchmark for chemical manufacturers worldwide because it helps companies improve operational performance while addressing evolving stakeholder expectations. As a result, certified companies are expected to maintain strong performance in environmental management, employee safety, product lifecycle stewardship, supply chain responsibility and community and stakeholder engagement.
Coromandel’s Business Footprint
Coromandel International operates across a broad range of agricultural and chemical businesses, including fertilisers, crop protection products, bio-products, specialty nutrients and organic solutions. The company serves farmers through a network of more than 1,200 rural retail outlets and supports product development through eight research and development centres.
A Milestone in Responsible Chemical Manufacturing
By securing Responsible Care Certification for all 18 manufacturing facilities, Coromandel International has reinforced its commitment to safe, sustainable and responsible chemical manufacturing. Furthermore, the achievement provides external validation of the company’s ongoing investments in process safety, environmental management and operational excellence. As reported by manufacturingtodayindia.com, as regulatory expectations and sustainability requirements continue to evolve, the certification positions Coromandel to strengthen stakeholder confidence while supporting future growth across its agricultural and specialty
