Steve Westhead, Managing Director of Solutia UK Ltd in Newport. Solutia is part of a global chemicals company which creates performance materials that are used primarily in the automotive and architectural, transportation and industrial markets.

"The Cogent Gold Standard is absolutely essential if this vital and value-adding sector is to realise its ambitions in an aggressive global market. Without such a standard, there is a danger our industry will lag in productivity terms. It is fundamental to the highest standards of Safety, Health and Environment which is essential to public confidence and employee well-being and motivation."