Borouge International announces new Responsible Care® and ISO certifications in Canada
Calgary, AB, CANADA (October 6, 2026) – Borouge International (NOVA Chemicals)1, today announced that it has achieved its RC14001®:2023 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications for its Canadian manufacturing sites, research centres, and administration functions. These milestones confirm that Borouge International’s Canadian environmental, health, safety, and security management system aligns with internationally recognized standards, incorporating ISO 14001 and Responsible Care (RC)® principles, and demonstrating the company’s commitment to responsible operations across its footprint.
This achievement builds on the success of Borouge International’s Geismar facility, which was first certified in 2020 and has since been recertified twice, serving as a model for broader site implementation.
“Implementing RC14001 represents a step change improvement in our management system, embedding risk-based prioritization into daily decision making within our organization and value chain,” said James Baldwin, VP, Regional HSE – Americas, Borouge International. “These principles strengthen leadership and employee accountability, and reinforce the importance of strong governance, effective processes, and continuous Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSE) improvement and learning across our operations.”
The company embarked on its RC14001 journey in 2017, and built its approach as a shared, enterprise-wide effort. This cross functional and collaborative effort helped embed the management system into daily business activities, creating a more resilient, auditable, and continuously improving system.
“The RC14001 certification reinforces our commitment to HSE excellence and responsible operations, for the benefit of our people, communities and the environment,” said Khaled Al Qaderi, Senior Vice President, Global HSE & Sustainability. “As we continue integrating our HSE management systems across Borouge International, this achievement provides a strong foundation for continued improvement.”
The RC14001:2023 certification is the global standard for manufacturing facilities. It includes health, safety and environment requirements, as well as cyber security, communication frameworks, and raw material supplier relationships.
[1] In March 2026, NOVA Chemicals Corporation was acquired by Borouge Group International AG to establish Borouge International
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About Borouge International
Borouge Group International AG (Borouge International) is a global leader in polyolefins formed in 2026 through the combination of Borouge Plc, Borealis GmbH and NOVA Chemicals Corporation. Backed by long-term shareholders XRG, the international investment arm of ADNOC, and OMV, Borouge International brings together world-class assets, advantaged feedstock access and proprietary technology to deliver reliable high-performance polyolefin solutions across consumer products, infrastructure, energy, mobility and advanced products.
Borouge International combines a differentiated asset base, global reach and deep technical expertise to serve customers across key growth markets. The company is headquartered in Vienna, Austria, with a regional headquarters in Abu Dhabi, UAE and corporate hubs in North America and Asia Pacific. Learn more about Borouge International: https://www.borougeinternational.com/
About NOVA Chemicals Corporation
In March 2026, NOVA Chemicals Corporation was acquired by Borouge Group International AG. NOVA Chemicals Corporation and all of its subsidiaries continue to operate legally under their registered names, with Borouge International serving as the brand name for the new global company.
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