1. Séminaire « Entreprise Socialement
Responsable »
June 7th, 2012
Michel Bande

2. Agenda
 Solvay at glance
 CSR / Suppliers
 UNGC Commitment
 Special Clauses in Agreements
 Pro-active approach from the suppliers
 Conclusions
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3. A major player in chemicals with
compelling strengths
Our strengths 2011 Proforma
Within top 10 worldwide largest chemical players from
developed markets NET SALES
REBITDA
90% of sales in businesses ranking among the
top 3 global leaders
Global presence with 40% of sales in fast growing
countries
NET INCOME
Diversified end-markets creating resilience
through cycles
Differentiated innovation focused on sustainable FREE CASH
development FLOW
EMPLOYEES
55 Countries
Committed to operational excellence targeting
best-in-class process efficiency
REBITDA: operating result before amortization, non recurring elements, financial charges and taxes
* From continuing operations
** Cash flow from operating activities + cash flow from investing activities, excluding acquisitions and sales of subsidiaries and other investments + dividends from associates and JVs.
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4. Strong global leadership positions
World leader with 90% of its sales in businesses where it is among the top 3
Specialty Silica & Rare Earth Consumer Essential
Polymers Systems Chemicals Chemicals
High Barrier Polymers,
High-Performance Specialty Hydrogen
High-Performance
Engineering Polymers Surfactants, Peroxide,
Silicas,
#1 & Compounds,
Fluorinated
#1 Rare Earth
Systems
#1 Phosphorus
Chemistry
#1 Soda Ash &
Sodium
Polymers & Diphenols Bicarbonate
Polyamide & Vinyls
Intermediates & Acetow
PA 6.6 Polymers,
Intermediates & PVC, Cellulose
#2 Engineering
Plastics
#3 Acetate Fiber
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5. Strong footprint in fast growing regions
INDUSTRIAL
SITES
Europe
43%
INDUSTRIAL
North SITES
America
17%
Asia INDUSTRIAL
SITES
Pacific / Rest
of the world
INDUSTRIAL
Latin SITES
America
40% OF NET SALES AND INDUSTRIAL ASSETS
32% OF HUMAN RESOURCES
In fast growing region
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6. Sustainability is at the heart of Solvay strategy
Integrating the expectations of our stakeholders in the
management of our 6 key strategic drives :
Human Ressources Empowering our people
Raw Materials Eco-efficiency, energy
savings and climate impact
Process & Supply Chain Partnerships with our
suppliers & customers
Products Considering our products in their
entire lifecycle
R&D & Innovation Green chemistry and
environmental technologies
Compliance, Governance Integrate sustainability within
& Communication all of our businesses worldwide
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7. CSR / Suppliers
1. UNGC / Commitment
 A worldwide tool with 10 clear chapters
 Center of a “spider’s web”
 The link with other stakeholders
 Continuous improvement approach
“A risk matrix analysis”
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8. CSR / Suppliers
2. Special Clauses in Agreements
 Human Rights
 Social Rights
 Environmental Responsibility
 A voluntary policy in the SD area
For instance : energy efficiency, recyclable equipments, no dangerous
substances, …
 …
“With a clear alignment to well-recognized international standards,
like ISO 26000, OECD Guidelines, UNGC, …”
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9. CSR / Suppliers
3. Pro-active approach from the suppliers
 Improved safety recommendations
 Energy, water, … consumption
 Training propositions
 Interaction with local communities
 Social inclusion, …
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10. Conclusions
 An international approach
 Well-defined agreements
 A clear link with stakeholders
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11. www.solvay.com
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