DSM has identified four global trends, which will have an increasing impact on the world we inhabit. Our strategy is fully positioned within the framework of these global trends, connecting our activities directly with the future of our planet.

Climate and Energy: Climate change: A strategic opportunity
2007 showed a significant evolution in the debate on climate change, with greatly increased consensus as to its causes, nature and extent. More… (PDF: 469 Kb).

Health and Well-being: Meeting the nutritional needs of a growing population
The world’s population is growing at an unprecedented rate, and its demographic structure is changing as people live longer. More… (PDF: 429 Kb).

Functionality and Performance: Fit for purpose, fit for planet
A combination of growing environmental concerns and increasing demands on functionality and performance is triggering efforts to develop products and processes that offer increased benefits in combination with reduced ecological impact. More… (PDF: 620 Kb).

Emerging Economies: Growing where the growth is happening
The world’s emerging economies are growing significantly faster than its developed economies. More… (PDF: 522 Kb).