DSM Releases DSM China Sustainability Report 2018

Royal DSM Netherlands, a global scientific company focused on health, nutrition and green living, today released the 2018 DSM China Sustainability Report. Previously, at the first China Sustainable Development Forum, governments, organizations and enterprises discussed the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. As China further promotes green, low-carbon and sustainable development, DSM adheres to the core values of sustainable development and business drivers, and actively promotes the development of its business

. This year is the 12th consecutive year that DSM has released a report in China summarizing its contributions and efforts to sustainable development.
report reviews the successful achievement of the DSM 2018 Global Strategy and presents the new 2021 Global Strategic Plan, a goal-oriented, performance-driven growth and value. Guided by this new strategy, DSM will further develop into a global leader in sustainability. "DSM China is still doing well in 2018, " said Dr. Jiang Yuming, president of DSM China. With our global scientific expertise and understanding and insight into the Chinese market, we not only adapt to market changes, maintain our competitive advantage, but also achieve sustainable growth in China. In particular, we integrate sustainability into our business activities and actively help our supply chain, customers and partners reduce their environmental footprint while fulfilling our responsibilities. "
2018, DSM will not only continue to improve its business operations and further expand its portfolio of sustainable solutions, but also work together and empower peers, customers and partners to provide sustainable solutions for the planet and social development." With its strong scientific research capabilities in nutrition and health, climate and energy, and resources and recycling, DSM is actively promoting China's achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
In the area of nutrition and health, DSM has developed solutions that contribute to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals "Zero Hunger" and "Health and Well-being" while providing a healthier and better life for people while making the environment in which we depend more sustainable. In the area of climate and energy, DSM responded to Sustainable Development Goals 7 and 13 by promoting affordable clean energy, supporting climate action and contributing to the use and efficiency of renewable energy sources. As mentioned at the China Forum on Sustainable Development, China is currently increasing the supply of renewable energy, and by 2024 China will have the world's largest distributed photovoltaic capacity. DSM Advanced Solar Uses Materials Technology to improve the performance of solar products worldwide while reducing costs and carbon footprint. In terms of resources and recycling, DSM is also committed to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 12 and achieving a circular economy through responsible consumption and production by reducing volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions.
, the report focuses on exposing DSM's sustainable development performance and progress in the three dimensions of "people, earth and profit" to society and stakeholders. DSM has become a growth company that continues to strive for sustainable development, creating value for all stakeholders - customers, employees, shareholders and society.In 2018, DSM launched the "Together care, safety" campaign, putting safety standards first, and all DSM China factories have launched their own safety culture activities, including the "Safety, Health and Environment Day", the monthly "Safety, Health and environment" theme activities, "Safety, Health and the Environment" knowledge contest, etc., greatly improving employee safety awareness. DSM is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment for all. In 2018, DSM received a high rating in the Employee Heart Force Survey and the 2018 Women's Leadership Innovation Award, proving that DSM's efforts are widely recognized both internally and externally.
Earth
In 2018, DSM China carried out energy conservation and pollutant emission reduction projects at various sites, with an overall greenhouse gas efficiency of 36% better than in 2008, and 91% of the waste generated by factories being recycled or incinerated. At the same time, DSM has set an absolute greenhouse gas reduction target of 30% by 2030 and a 75% renewable electricity procurement plan. For the second year in a row, DSM was named ESG (Environment, Society and Regulation) Leader in the Chemical Industry by Sustainalytics. DSM's outstanding contribution to sustainability has kept it on MSCI's AA rating and topped the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for the eighth time.
Profit
In 2018, DSM China has again achieved above-market growth targets through the further use of its unique global product and local solution business model, supported by superior marketing and sales and customer-led innovation. DSM's sales in China in 2018 amounted to RMB9,398 million, up 3.5% from RMB9,068 million in 2017.
2018 has been a fruitful year for DSM, and guided by its global strategy for 2021, DSM will further develop into a goal-oriented global science company that continues to thrive in China through its innovative and sustainable solutions focused on nutrition, health and sustainable living, and to provide strong support and contributions to China's progress towards the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda.
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