Original question as formulated in the survey: Do EICC member companies have a policy (and contract language) that requires your suppliers to be responsible for all clean-up and remediation costs for all hazardous discharges and pollution from each facility?
EICC self-score: ![Chemical Challenge Gap Analysis - Red (Large gap)](https://goodelectronics.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/06/chemical-red-web.png)
No further explanation.
GoodElectronics and ICRT score: ![Chemical Challenge Gap Analysis - Red (Large gap)](https://goodelectronics.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/06/chemical-red-web.png)
Clear language in legally binding contracts is what is needed. GoodElectronics and ICRT note a huge gap between the actual EICC practice and what is actually needed to protect communities and the environment.
Further reading
‘Meeting the Challenge’ on Protecting communities and the environment