DuPont Safety Awards

DuPont has announced the five recipients of the 10th Annual DuPont Safety Awards. The awards recognise outstanding initiatives towards workplace safety enhancements and incident prevention in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).

Selected by an independent jury representing respected European occupational health and safety organisations, the 2011 recipients in the five award categories are: Anglo American (mining) for Visible Management Commitment Cemex UK Operations (construction) for Innovative Approach Dutco Balfour Beatty LLC (UAE) (civil engineering) for Sustainable Business Impact Egypt Basic Industries Corporation (industrial manufacturing) for Cultural Evolution Emirates Aluminium (aluminium smelting) for Performance Improvement Both Anglo American and Cemex UK Operations were recognised specifically for projects involving engagement with external stakeholders.

"Like DuPont, these companies believe that the protection of people and the environment is best achieved through collaboration and partnership," said Koen van Neyghem, managing director, DuPont Sustainable Solutions - Europe, Middle East and Africa.