Sustainable development creates room for new ways of generating value. The three drivers of our Vision 2010 strategy are: market-driven growth and innovation, a stronger presence in the emerging economies and operational excellence. All three of them offer new opportunities for creating value. ‘Green partnerships’ and white biotechnology are relatively new ways of creating value in the field of market-driven growth and innovation.
The Vision 2010 Sustainability objectives are as follows:
Retain position rankings SHE and Sustainability
On 3 September 2009 DSM regained its number one position in the chemical industry sector in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index. In 2008 the company was once again included in the FTSE4Good Index.
Leader in Industrial White Biotechnology
In industrial (‘white’) biotechnology, DSM is one of the European market leaders. DSM’s sales in industrial biotechnology amounted to approximately € 1.5 billion in 2008. In the field of bio-specialties (ingredients that are used in for example food products), DSM ranks among the global leaders.
Continous improvement eco-footprint
DSM is improving its eco-footprint by lowering its energy use, emissions and waste volumes. In addition, various business groups are carrying out projects aimed at product and process improvement and innovation.
More diverse, international workforce
DSM's increasing international spread, significant business expansion, the drive for innovation and the ongoing “war for talent” are elements underscoring the need to further increase diversity. DSM will attract a broader and more globally oriented workforce and foster a leadership style that inspires employees with different nationalities, cultural backgrounds and expectations, both men and women.
