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
In the
Dow Jones Sustainability World Index published on 6 September 2007 DSM was
once again listed as one of the leaders in the chemical industry sector. In
2006 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
2006. 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.
