Today's corporate environment is such that no one company can best serve its
markets without actively interacting with the knowledge infrastructure that
surrounds it. For this reason, DSM is committed to working directly and
indirectly with a wide range of public bodies, participating in mutually
beneficial networks and addressing important social and scientific issues.
This active public role enables us to gain and share valuable insights in many
different forums around the world, including the following:
EuropaBio
Made up of corporate members and industry associations involved in
biotechnology throughout Europe, the European Association for Bioindustries
ensures a steady flow of information about biotechnology and its environmental
benefits to the European Parliament, the European Commission, and the Council
of Ministers. DSM Managing Board member Feike Sijbesma is a member of the
EuropaBio board.
CEFIC
CEFIC is the European Chemical Industry Council. Directly and indirectly,
CEFIC represents some 40,000 large, medium and small chemical companies,
accounting for more than 30% of world chemical production.
Dutch Polymer Institute (DPI)
The Dutch Polymer Institute is a public-private partnership between the main
polymer producing and processing industries and knowledge institutes involved
in polymer research in the Netherlands. Founded in 1997, at the initiative of
DSM and others, the DPI is a leading European technology institute in the area
of polymer science and engineering.
EURAB
This independent, advisory committee to the European Commission provides
advice on the design and implementation of EU research policy. EURAB is made
up of 45 leading experts from EU countries and beyond.
Advisory Council for Science and Technology Policy (AWT)
This advisory body informs the Dutch government's science and technology
policy.
