Bremen, Germany | Houston, USA - July 2024: Leschaco, Inc. USA has recently obtained the Responsible Care Certification highlighting Leschaco’s dedication for safe and sustainable work in chemical logistics operations.
Leschaco, Inc. USA has successfully obtained the Responsible Care Certification in the areas of all Environment, Health and Safety & Sustainability (EHS&S) activities associated with 3PL/Freight Forwarding, 4PL, Overland, Air Freight, Contract Logistics, and ISO Tank Containers. This marks a significant milestone and shows the deep commitment to the highest standards in safety, service, quality, and sustainability at Leschaco.
Responsible Care focuses on key guiding principles, which aim to drive safety & sustainability performance in the chemical industry. Principles such as continuously improving environmental performance, fostering a culture of safety risk management and ensuring safe transport of chemicals are also a fundamental element of Leschaco’s business strategy. It is included in every part of business activities, roles, and relationships.
Daniel Stoffler, President & CEO of Leschaco, Inc., states: “Achieving Responsible Care Certification marks a significant step forward in our journey to provide world class logistics solutions to our customers. It reaffirms our commitment to sustainable growth, responsible practices, and the highest standards of operational excellence.” He concludes: “At Leschaco, we believe that conducting business ethically and sustainably is not only a responsibility but also a core value that drives our daily operations.”
The Responsible Care Certification for Leschaco USA underscores the commitment to responsible conduct, a cornerstone for the ongoing development of the Leschaco Group, reflecting the global values of the company.
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 a traditional, owner-managed logistics service provider and offers intercontinental logistics solutions for sea and air freight as well as contract logistics and tank container operation. As proven partner for leading companies in plant construction and mechanical engineering, automotive, chemical and related industries, producers of consumer goods and pharmaceuticals. Leschaco offers comprehensive logistics solutions from one single source. Our globally standardized IT–environment guarantees the required high process transparency. The company was founded under the name of Lexzau, Scharbau by Wilhelm Lexzau and Julius Scharbau in Hamburg in 1879. Today, the group is represented in 24 countries worldwide. This network is supported by a carefully selected network of agents. The company insists on a sustainable business development and its headquarters are in Bremen.
