Started in Canada in 1985, Responsible Care is a global, voluntary initiative developed autonomously by the chemical industry for the chemical industry. It runs in 67 countries whose combined chemical industries account for nearly 90% of global chemical production. 96 of the 100 largest chemical producers in the world have adopted Responsible Care. It stands for the chemical industry's desire to improve health, safety, and environmental performance. As part of Responsible Care initiative, the International Council of Chemical Associations introduced the Global Product Strategy in 2006.