Triple P Policy

WHAT WE BELIEVE IN

Sustainability comprises a range of factors: profitable economic growth, responsible partnership with society, sustainable use of natural resources and the well-being, development and engagement of our employees. These are enshrined in our Triple P concept, which strives to maintain a healthy balance between People, Planet and Profit.

DSM, as a Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, strives for leadership in sustainability not only as a short-term differentiator but also as the long-term prerequisite for staying in business.

HOW WE ACHIEVE THIS

• By being a responsible partner to society and our stakeholders

• By developing, manufacturing and marketing sustainable products in Life Sciences and Materials Sciences to support a healthier, more sustainable and more enjoyable way of life

• By engaging our employees through good and equal opportunities for development and an attractive working climate

• By making an ongoing effort to improve the safety and health of our employees, customers and the people who live near our sites

• By using energy and raw materials efficiently and reducing the environmental impact of our activities

• By continuously improving the eco-efficiency of our processes

• By managing our value chains so as to increase their total sustainability

• By developing, manufacturing and marketing products that help to reduce ther eco-footpring og our customers

• By showing a solid financial performance (not just in the short term but also in the long term)

• By listening and responding to customers and prospects, shareholders and stakeholders and offering them sustainable, innovative solutions

• By creating societal value by means of implementing projects in developing countries which are directly beneficial to the economic development of local communities and which simultaneously deliver profit for our company