A chemical manufacturer is a workplace where chemicals are produced for use or distribution. A chemical manufacturer has a legal obligation to evaluate the hazards of chemicals that they produce or distribute.

India's awareness of the need for "sustainable development" dates back to the 1980s and 1990s. The 1980-1990 period provided the backdrop to the prevailing model of "corporate sustainability". Sustainability requires companies to see the world as a unified structure, in which the decisions they make have comprehensive consequences that transcend boundaries and timelines. With the world population expected to reach 9 billion in the next 30 years, sustainable development is no longer an illusion. We firmly believe that sustainability is a compelling truth that must be taken seriously. If we do not change the current situation, the future situation may be worse. For this reason, companies need to focus explicitly on sustainability practices. Only with the active participation of all players from different industries can the answers to the current pressing situation be found.

The evolution of the concept of the three pillars -- people, the planet, and profit -- can be said to be a breakthrough, which led to a stronger interpretation of the environmental and social impressions of the chemical manufacturing process. The business model needs to be restructured in such a way that all three parameters are met simultaneously. Conceivably, the best example of this development is the sustainability model followed by companies in the chemical industry that follow sustainable chemical processes. In India, the chemical industry is bound by a multitude of rules and protocols. Most of these rules are all-encompassing, considering the environmental impact of chemicals, which also affects the various life forms on Earth.

The concept of sustainable development was the highlight of the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992. The conference represents the first global effort to develop strategies and policies to achieve more sustainable design development. Representatives from about 178 countries attended the conference.

The concept of sustainability is recognized as both a driving factor and a business outcome -- not two things. Identifying the different types of risks involved and the associated opportunities is an ongoing process. This is why most chemical companies in India now adopt the message of sustainability as their corporate motto. In addition to the business sustainability plan, the concept of sustainable chemical manufacturing is also being elaborated. Action paths are being developed for the procurement of sustainable raw materials and for improving the performance of products from an environmental perspective.