LANXESS India awarded as Best Nicer Globe User Company by the Indian Chemical Council

Mumbai, (Maharashtra), [India], November 08, 2024: Specialty chemicals company LANXESS India has won the prestigious ‘Best Nicer Globe User Company Award’ for the year 2023 by the Indian Chemical Council (ICC). This accolade recognizes LANXESS India’s outstanding commitment to transportation safety and sustainability implemented through its ‘Empowered Driver’ initiative. 

The award was presented to LANXESS India during the 59^th Annual Awards presentation function held by ICC in Mumbai on 20^th September, 2024. The event brought together various esteemed industry leaders from the chemical industry. 

LANXESS India has been a pioneer in promoting safety culture and sustainable practices within the industry. As a founder member of the Transport Distribution Safety & Emergency Response initiative, Nicer Globe, LANXESS has collaborated with other chemical companies to establish globally acclaimed standards, infrastructure, and services for safe and secure transportation. 

LANXESS India’s ‘Empowered Driver’ initiative focuses on empowering and improving the safety and well-being of drivers. Under the initiative, drivers are provided with essential support such counselling, comprehensive training, regular medical check-ups and are also rewarded for their safety performance. 

Namitesh Roy Choudhury, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, LANXESS India commented, “We are honored to receive this award. At LANXESS India, we have always prioritized the safety and well-being of our employees, the community, and the environment. Our initiatives, such as the Empowered Driver program and our collaboration with Nicer Globe, reflect our dedication to enhancing transportation safety and fostering a culture of responsibility and care. This award motivates us to continue striving for excellence in all our operations and to contribute positively to the growth and development of the chemical industry.”