System to evaluate the quality, safety, security and environmental performance of logistics service providers in a uniform manner by single standardized assessments carried out by independent assessors using a standard questionnaire.
As GPCA continues to promote best environmental practices, safe working conditions and enhance sustainability within the GCC polymer supply chains, we’re proud to steward Operation Clean Sweep.
GULF SQAS assessment does not lead to a certificate but offers a detailed factual report which each chemical company needs to evaluate according to its own requirements.
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GULF SQAS (Sustainability & Quality Assessment System) is a system to evaluate the environmental, health, safety, security and quality performance of logistics service providers (LSPs) in a uniform manner by single standardized assessments carried out by independent assessors using a standard questionnaire. A GULF SQAS assessment does not lead to a certificate but offers a detailed factual report which each chemical company needs to evaluate according to its own requirements.
The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA), centrally manages the system and ensures its integrity and success
Download the Pre-Assessment Document (PAD), the core and module questionnaires
The assessments are performed by professional assessors who are trained and accredited by GPCA
The assessment reports are stored in a central database, split per module
In order to ensure an ongoing sustainable operation of GULF SQAS
Any logistics company who considers to undertake an assessment
Please note the GULF SQAS Committee have implemented an additional requirement whereby assessed companies shall not be able to download the GULF SQAS attestation without prior submission of their improvement plan. This change is aimed at encouraging LSPs to pro-actively and transparently work on identified assessment gaps, thus following the principles of Responsible Care, to drive continuous improvement in environment, health, safety, security and quality performance.
GPCA extends a very warm welcome to its logistic service provider members on completing the responsible care program prerequisites and joining the responsible care family. The conditions in order to be recognized as a Responsible Care® company, are as follows: