In advance of the critical global Responsible Care (RC) discussions scheduled for late 2026, the Japan Chemical Industry Association (JCIA), as Chair of the Asia-Pacific Responsible Care Organization (APRO), has taken a proactive role in organizing and leading a series of Roundtable Virtual Discussions. These coordinated sessions provide a platform to collect and harmonize diverse RC perspectives from APRO member associations ahead of the upcoming global Responsible Care Leadership Group (RCLG) meeting in October.

The virtual Roundtable discussions, held from August through early September 2026, are structured as preliminary one-on-one meetings between JCIA and each APRO member association. These sessions enable exchange of insights regarding Responsible Care efforts, priorities, and obstacles, while also pinpointing issues requiring attention in forthcoming global dialogues. JCIA’s leadership in orchestrating this process not only ensures thorough regional engagement but also effectively prepares associations for the APRO Regional Plenary Meeting scheduled for late September.

Chaired by JCIA’s Takeshi Asari, the virtual discussions have drawn meaningful participation from member associations, including SPIK represented by Engr. Gretchen F. Enarle, Director of Environmental, Social and Governance. These deliberations reinforce APRO’s commitment to delivering unified, well-articulated regional input that will influence global Responsible Care strategies.