SDGs: Contributing to a more sustainable future

Contributing to a more sustainable future

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.

We conducted a Materiality Assessment amongst internal and external stakeholders to identify the issues that are of most importance to the company, such as health and safety; sustainable innovation and product development; and energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.

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.

Materiality Assessment

Nouryon Sustainable Development Goals — Nouryon supports all 17 UN SDGs. We believe our Company and sustainable solutions contribute most to the highlighted 10 SDGs

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.

A closer look at our contribution - examples

SDG 2: End Hunger, Achieve Food Security and Improved Nutrition, and Promote Sustainable Agriculture

Our portfolio offers crop nutrients, adjuvants, and solvents, some of which are biodegradable and/or derived from renewable resources, promoting plant boost agricultural productivity, and improve soil health, reducing the need for extensive ploughing and minimizing erosion.

SDG 3: Ensure Healthy Lives and Promote Well-Being for All, Regardless of Age

We prioritize health and safety and excel in people safety. Our products are found in biobased cleaning and personal care products; pharmaceutical excipients that contribute to the controlled release of active ingredients; media used in the purification of insulin and obesity medications; iron fortification in staple foods; and water treatment.

SDG 4: Ensure Inclusive and Equitable Quality Education and Promote Lifelong Learning Opportunities for Everyone

We foster employee growth through a comprehensive learning and development approach, including Global Mentorship Program. Additionally, the company emphasizes Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education in our CSR framework.

Corporate Social Responsibility

SDG 5: Achieve Gender Equality and Empower All Women and Girls

We are committed to upholding and conducting business in line with our Company Code of Conduct & Ethics. Training focuses on fostering a respectful workplace. We have an employee-led Nouryon Women’s Network, with more than 400 members globally, that is open to all employees and supports women in chemistry and manufacturing globally.

SDG7: Affordable and Clean Energy

We are dedicated to increasing renewable energy use, aligning with our GHG reduction targets. Our solutions contribute to energy efficiency and the transition to renewable energy sources like solar panels, windmills, and high-voltage cables.

SDG 8: Promote Sustained, Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Growth, and Full, Decent, Productive Employment

We believe in the synergy between business performance, safety, and sustainability, to drive business performance and create employment opportunities. We prioritize employee empowerment, safety, and high performance. Our workplace and recruitment strategy mirror both our global presence and the diverse nature of our customers.

SDG 9: Build a Resilient Infrastructure, Promote Inclusive and Sustainable Industrialization, and Foster Innovation

We are dedicated to sustainable innovations, offering bio-based and bio-degradable products. Our solutions helps in improving infrastructure durability and energy efficiency with specialized ingredients, supporting societal sustainability.

SDG 10: Reduce Inequality Within and Among Countries

We focus on sustainable growth in emerging markets, exemplified by the significant expansion in Mumbai with a new Innovation Center to complement the expanding Global Service Center. We invest in facilities, provides diverse workplaces, and engages in philanthropy and volunteerism to support local communities.

SDG 12: Ensure Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns

We prioritize sustainable innovation and circular production through eco-efficient processes and renewable, bio-based products. Furthermore, our integrated manufacturing sites reduce transport emissions. We partnered with Ingram Micro Lifecycle for environmentally friendly disposal of electronic waste.

SDG 13: Take Urgent Action to Combat Climate Change and Its Impacts

We align with the UN Paris Agreement to reduce GHG emissions across our value chain through innovative technologies, efficient processes, low-carbon energy, and products that enhance customer sustainability and have lower product carbon footprints vs. alternatives.

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Supporting the Sustainable Development Goals

Contributing to a more sustainable future

UN Global Compact

A closer look at our contribution - examples

SDG 2: End Hunger, Achieve Food Security and Improved Nutrition, and Promote Sustainable Agriculture

SDG 3: Ensure Healthy Lives and Promote Well-Being for All, Regardless of Age

SDG 4: Ensure Inclusive and Equitable Quality Education and Promote Lifelong Learning Opportunities for Everyone

SDG 5: Achieve Gender Equality and Empower All Women and Girls

SDG7: Affordable and Clean Energy

SDG 8: Promote Sustained, Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Growth, and Full, Decent, Productive Employment

SDG 9: Build a Resilient Infrastructure, Promote Inclusive and Sustainable Industrialization, and Foster Innovation

SDG 10: Reduce Inequality Within and Among Countries

SDG 12: Ensure Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns

SDG 13: Take Urgent Action to Combat Climate Change and Its Impacts

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