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DSM is aware of the important role of (trade) associations and networks, the
United Nations and NGO’s in its engagement with stakeholders. This is why DSM
is in continuous dialogue with many of these as well as DSM executives and
members of its Managing Board holding official positions in many organizations:
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Bio (US) (Biotechnology Industry Organization)
An American
trade association for the biotechnology industry. Feike Sijbesma is a member
of the Board of Directors of BIO and
Leendert Staal, Director of DSM Pharmaceutical Products, is a member of the
BIO Industrial Biotechnology Board.
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CBCSD (China Business Council on Sustainable Development)
Chinese and international companies, the government and local communities work
together to foster sustainable development in the
CBCSD. Wei-Ming Jiang, President of DSM China, is a board member of the
CBCSD.
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CEFIC (European Association of Chemical Companies)
CEFIC is an organization that represents the interests of the chemical
industry in Europe. Feike Sijbesma, Chairman of the DSM Managing Board, is a
board member of CEFIC.
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The Energy Efficiency Benchmarking Covenant
This is a
covenant that energy-intensive companies in the Netherlands have signed
with the Dutch Ministries of Economic Affairs and the Environment. Under the
covenant, these companies are striving to rank among the global front runners
(the top 10%) in energy efficiency and thus contribute to the effective
implementation of the Kyoto Protocol.
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EuropaBio (European Biotechnology Association)
EuropaBio concentrates mainly on representing the interests of its members
in Europe, but also represents the members in transatlantic and worldwide
forums. Feike Sijbesma, Chairman of the DSM Managing Board, is a member of the
board of EuropaBio.
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FEFANA Asbl
FEFANA
Asbl is the EU Association of feed additives and premixtures operators.
The association is the interface between the feed additives industry and the
European Union authorities, including Member States authorities, in order to
promote, safeguard and defend common and general interests of the industry.
Dr. Georg Kau of DSM Nutritional Products is President of FEFANA.
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NIABA (The Netherlands Biotechnology Association)
NIABA lobbies for companies and organizations involved in developing
and/or using biotechnology. Its focus is primarily on the Netherlands, but it
is also an active member of EuropaBio, the European umbrella organization for
the biotechnology sector. Rob van Leen, Chief Innovation Officer, is President
and Colja Laane, Corporate Scientist DSM Life Sciences, is a Board Member of
NIABA.
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SGCI (Swiss Society of Chemical Industries)
SGCI is the umbrella organization of the chemical and pharmaceutical
industry across the whole of Switzerland. Its 200 member companies are active
mainly in the research, development, production or sale of pharmaceutical
specialities, vitamins, industrial speciality chemicals, plant protection
products as well as aromas and fragrances. Stephan B. Tanda is a board member
of the SGCI.
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VBDO (Dutch Association of Investors for Sustainable Development)
VBDO is the only association of shareholders and investors in the
Netherlands that focuses specifically on sustainability.
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VNCI (Association of the Dutch Chemical Industry)
VNCI represents the interests of the chemical industry in the Netherlands.
Jan Zuidam, Deputy Chairman of the DSM Managing Board, is Chairman of the VNCI.
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VNO-NCW (the Confederation of Netherlands Industry and Employers)
VNO-NCW represents the common interests of Dutch industry at both national
and international level. Jan Zuidam is Chairman of the Technology Committee of
VNO-NCW.
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WBCSD (World Business Council on Sustainable Development)
The
WBCSD is a worldwide organization for the promotion of sustainable
development.
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United Nation’s Global Compact
DSM is a signatory to the
United Nations' Global Compact. The Global Compact is an international
initiative that brings companies together with UN agencies, labour and civil
society to support universal environmental and social principles. The Global
Compact seeks to promote responsible corporate citizenship so that business
can be part of the solution to the challenges of globalisation.
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WFP (World Food Programme)
DSM is an official partner of the
United Nation’s World Food Programme (WFP). The WFP is the largest
provider of food aid to the world’s hungry.
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Amnesty International
Amnesty
International is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for
internationally recognized human rights. It is a democratic, self-governing
movement.
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Oxfam International
Oxfam
International is a confederation of 13 organizations working together with
over 3,000 partners in more than 100 countries to find lasting solutions to
poverty and injustice.
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Oxfam Novib
Oxfam Novib is a member of Oxfam International.
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