World Metal, LLC Successfully Passes ACD Responsible Distribution^TM Verification demonstrating its Commitment to Health, Safety, Security, Environmental, and Sustainability Performance

World Metal, LLC announced that it has successfully passed their Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD) Responsible Distribution^TM verification. This verification reaffirms that our company demonstrates the expertise, stewardship, and professionalism to achieve the highest in quality, safety, sustainability, and performance through ACD Responsible DistributionTM. Established in 1991, Responsible Distribution is a trusted and comprehensive set of environmental, health, safety, security, and sustainability standards that demand continuous improvement in every phase of chemical storage, handling, transportation, and disposal.

“Responsible Distribution is critical to the chemical distribution industry’s ability to safely deliver more than 500 million tons of essential ingredients every year,” said ACD President and CEO, Eric R. Byer. “Through their successful verification, World Metal, LLC has committed to the continuous improvement of the chemical distribution industry’s responsible management and handling of chemicals that ensure ACD members effectively support industries the U.S. relies on most, like agriculture, healthcare, oil and gas, manufacturing equipment, and many others.”

The Responsible Distribution program requires verification of facilities against a set of guiding principles, including unwavering adherence to laws and regulations and participation with interested entities in creating responsible laws, regulations, and practices to help safeguard the community, workplace, and environment.

Participation in Responsible Distribution offers significant benefits, including fewer safety and environmental incidents, safer and more socially responsible business practices, improved communication with local communities, and ongoing advancements in sustainability and innovation, all based on recognized best practices and strict adherence to regulatory requirements.

To learn more about Responsible Distribution, visit www.acd-chem.com.