Reports, Policies and Downloads
Find Nouryon's governance policies, reports, certifications and other company resources in one place.
Governance and policies
Our policies set out how we do business — from ethics and human rights to sourcing and quality.
SpeakUp! Ethics hotline
If you suspect that our Code, is being, or will be, violated, we strongly encourage you to report this to us. One way of reporting this to us is through the Ethic Hotline website "SpeakUp"!
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Position statements
We are a global specialty chemicals leader and have earned a place among the best performing companies in our industry in terms of safety, sustainability, and reliability. We are an industry leader, trusted partner, respected employer, and responsible member of the communities in which we operate.
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QHSES Policy
Our QHSE&S (Quality, Health, Safety, Environment, and Security) policy commits the company to achieving zero injuries, zero waste, and zero harm. The core ambition focuses on rigorous people safety, process safety, and product safety, alongside continuous environmental protection, regulatory compliance, and sustainable operational improvements. (PDF)
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Sustainable Palm Oil Statement
At Nouryon, we strive to contribute to a better world in close cooperation with our customers, suppliers and otherpartners. Palm oil is a key natural feedstock in our operations, and we embrace a world in which palm oil can be cultivated in a responsible way. (PDF)
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Sustainable Procurement Policy
We recognize the indispensable contribution of suppliers to the sustainable and safe provision of our high-quality products and services. This policy outlines our commitment to responsible sourcing across environmental, social, and corporate governance domains. (PDF)
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Animal Testing Policy
Our strong safety culture and commitment to our people requires that we fully understand the potential hazards of our raw materials, intermediates, and final products.When animal testing is required, Nouryon fully supports and applies the principles of the “3Rs” to Replace, Reduce, and Refine animal testing.
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Conflict Minerals Policy
We are committed to corporate social responsibility, including promoting responsible sourcing practices and respecting human rights in its operations and its global supply chain. This Policy includes our commitment to the responsible sourcing of tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold (“Conflict Minerals”).
Strong Governance and Risk Management
Operating ethically and responsibly is fundamental to Nouryon's long-term success. We maintain strong governance through effective decision-making, regulatory compliance, risk management, cybersecurity, and high ethical standards across our operations and value chain. Robust governance and risk management capabilities are embedded in everything we do.
Transparency
We promote transparency and accountability through ongoing monitoring and audits to help ensure risks are effectively managed and commitments are met. Learn more about our Governance and Risk Management approach, including our climate-related disclosures, in our Sustainability Report.
Driving Sustainability Together
We actively encourage our suppliers to join us in our journey towards a sustainable future, ensuring they evolve in sustainability alongside Nouryon and our customers. Every business partner, including suppliers and customers, must comply with our Business Partner Code of Conduct, which outlines our expectations regarding compliance, safety, ethics, human rights, fraud prevention, and sustainability support.
Nouryon focuses on sustainable sourcing and procurement by partnering with the Together for Sustainability (TfS) initiative and leveraging the EcoVadis CSR platform to evaluate, track, and improve supplier performance across environmental, ethical, and human rights criteria.
Supplier Evaluation & Metrics
- EcoVadis Integration: Evaluated roughly 75% of its total supplier spend via EcoVadis assessments to monitor policies, labor practices, and fair procurement.
- TfS Framework: Uses TfS guidelines and audits to evaluate supply chain environmental impact and target Scope 3 greenhouse gas reductions. Together for Sustainability (TfS) supports the principles of the United Nations (UN) Global Compact and Responsible Care®, and partners with several industry councils.
- Gold Rating: Nouryon's overall corporate and supply chain sustainability practices earned a Gold Rating from EcoVadis.
Key Sourcing Policies
- Raw Material Integrity: Focuses on responsible sourcing for critical natural feedstocks—such as certified sustainable derivatives for palm oil—aiming to prevent deforestation and protect local worker rights.
- Strict Procurement Rules: Enforces a mandatory "No PO - No Pay" policy requiring transparent purchase-order referencing for all incoming goods and services.
Learn more:
- Vendor onboarding or procurement guidelines: Suppliers
- Specific raw material policies (e.g., palm oil or minerals): Position statements
- Scope 3 emissions data: Sustainability Report 2025
We believe that good chemistry contributes to the prosperity and well-being of a sustainable society. Our commitment to a sustainable future focuses on the ten UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) where our company and our products make the biggest contribution.
Our sustainable solutions align with the following ten UN SDGs and are well-positioned to meet the demand and opportunities created by several societal trends. These global trends include a growing population, a rising and increasingly health-conscious middle class, climate change, and the need to preserve natural resources. Our solutions can help increase crop yields and improve their quality; make products that are more biodegradable or easier to recycle; contribute to making buildings and vehicles more energy efficient; and improve the durability of bridges and wind turbines.
We are committed to transparency and discloses its sustainability progress in an annual Sustainability Report, which is assured by an independent third party and our annual sustainability data reporting sheet.
We Support UN Global Compact
We are a signatory of the UN Global Compact and follow the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) disclosure standards. As of July 2021, we report our climate actions to the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). In addition, we have started on our Task Force on Climate related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) reporting journey.
