Bremen, Germany | Lima, Peru – September 2024: Leschaco Peru has proudly obtained the prestigious Responsible Care certification, underscoring the company’s steadfast dedication to maintaining the highest standards of safety, sustainability, and environmental responsibility in the chemical logistics sector.
This certification reflects Leschaco's proactive approach to upholding the principles of Responsible Care, further solidifying its position as a leader in operational excellence and corporate responsibility. By aligning with these globally recognized standards, the company ensures its business practices not only meet, but exceed, the stringent safety and environmental requirements of the industry.
Cecilia Batallanos, Managing Director of Leschaco Peru, expressed her pride in this accomplishment: “This certification is proof of our ongoing commitment to maintaining and improving the highest standards of safety and sustainability across our operations. We are honored to be part of the Responsible Care initiative and will continue to make a positive impact on both the industry and the environment.”
To uphold these standards, Leschaco Peru has committed to conducting regular self-assessments of its operational practices, continually identifying opportunities for improvement. The company is also dedicated to accurate and transparent reporting on key management indicators related to safety, health, and environmental performance. Additionally, independent audits ensure ongoing compliance with Responsible Care standards, reinforcing the company’s dedication to accountability.
Recognizing the value of collaboration, Leschaco Peru actively engages with other industry stakeholders to promote the global objectives of Responsible Care, contributing to the advancement of safe and sustainable practices worldwide.
This milestone in Peru follows the recent certification of Leschaco’s U.S. office, with other branches in Brazil, Chile, and Mexico also having achieved the certification in previous years.
The Responsible Care certification is a significant recognition of Leschaco’s leadership within the logistics sector, demonstrating its commitment to protecting its employees and customers while playing a critical role in advancing environmental sustainability.
About Responsible Care: Responsible Care is a global, initiative created by and for the chemical industry standing for the continuous improvement of health protection, voluntarily exceeding legal and regulatory requirements. It operates in almost 70 countries around the world, representing nearly 90% of global chemical production, and has been adopted by 96 of the world's 100 largest chemical producers. The guiding principles of the initiative promote ethical leadership, safety, environmental stewardship, risk reduction, regulatory cooperation, and continuous improvement in the chemical industry.
Company information: The Leschaco Group is an independent and global service provider for integrated logistics solutions offering sea and air freight, contract logistics, tank container and innovative LLP & 4PL Solutions as well as local services. The company serves leading industries and global players and is specialized in dangerous goods and chemicals as well as pharmaceuticals, automotive, plant construction, mechanical engineering and consumer goods. It offers customized supply chain solutions with economically efficient, ecologically responsible, and high-quality business solutions from a single source to meet customer needs anytime, anywhere. Founded as Lexzau, Scharbau in Hamburg in 1879, Leschaco is still family-owned operating today in more than 24 countries with its dedicated subsidiaries and a close network of selected agents all over the world. Based in Bremen, the Leschaco Group has a total staff of around four thousand employees and an annual gross revenue of one billion euros.
