In addition to our integrated report, we publish further information online. The new report provides information on all three dimensions of sustainable development and thus replaces the three individual reports basf published to date. In the basf report 2015, our sustainability reporting follows the gris g4 comprehensive international guidelines. The circular economy model has been gaining ground in politics, industry and society over the last years.
The 2017 sustainability leaders introduction over two decades, we have witnessed an evolution of the terms upon which organizations are recognized for their leadership in sustainability, and expect them to become only more demanding. Nestle in society creating shared value and meeting our. Our research found that as sustainability issues become increasingly complex. An evaluation of the overall presentation of the sustainability information in the report. Pdf life cycle assessment towards a sustainable food. Agree we use cookies to improve our site and to analyze traffic. In keeping with our commitment to good corporate citizenship, the board has also endorsed a new strategy for dealing with our carbon emissions. In 2017 the company has reinforced this principle, nominating a sustainability committee, composed by 3 board members, 2 of which nonexecutive and independent. These formulate the commitments with which basf positions itself in the market and how it aims to meet the growing challenges along the value chain. The new report environment, safety, health 2000 presents basfs achievements last year as part of the initiative.
Jul 10, 2001 basfs longterm business activities are based on the principle of sustainable development. The corona virus covid19 pandemic has hit us all on a global scale in our private lives, at work, as humans, as citizens. Basfs new strategy for a greener supply chain greenbiz. We systematically incorporate sustainability into our business and our compensation systems. Management rationale to provide opportunities for the material and intellectual growth of all our employees, and through our joint efforts, contribute to. Kgaa for fiscal year 2019 within the meaning of sections 315b and 315c, in conjunction with 289b to 289e of the german commercial code hgb, which is made available to the public by publication on the website. The 2019 3m sustainability report captures the state of sustainability in all facets of the companys business. As described in the basf report 2018, basf engaged external providers to perform sustainability assessments and audits on suppliers. View an overview of all financial publications annual report etc.
One company that has taken a robust approach to embedding sustainability into its products and, in turn, integrating it. Value for basf sustainability is an integral part of our strategy. This report offers an honest and comprehensive account of sustainability at wacker not only for our customers, business partners, suppliers and shareholders, but also for analysts, nongovernmental organizations, the authorities, our sites. Our work also helps the fight against poverty goal 1. Getting sustainability built into basfs core businesses didnt happen overnight. We select the reports topics based on the principles of materiality, sustainability context, completeness, balance, and stakeholder inclusion. In 1990 he became responsible for basfs product life cycle projects and was appointed as head of the companys ecoefficiency research group. The basf in greater china report is published annually as a concise document about the performance of our activities across the three dimensions of sustainability economy, environment and society in greater china. Basf online report 2018 our integrated corporate report combines financial and sustainability reporting to inform shareholders, employees and the interested public about the 2018 business year. March 6, 2020 finnish battery industry intensifies cooperation. It is often the simple solution that sorts out a complex problem. Combined management report 2019 february 2020 pdf innovation and technology may 2019 pdf nondeal debt roadshow april 2019 pdf your covestro ir team. Sustainability is firmly anchored in our corporate strategy.
Our integrated report documents basfs economic, environmental and social performance, illustrating how sustainability contributes to basfs success integrated report since 2007 information in the basf report also serves as progress report on the implementation of the ten principles of the united nation global compact. We are advancing the sustainability of water use for our farmers and operations. Healthcare, safety and ensuring the availability of food are of the utmost importance and i applaud the efforts of everyone who is working tirelessly to protect an. Risk mitigation is in our dna at basf, said dirk voeste, vice president of sustainability strategy at basf in fact, the companys intrinsic safety culture also carried over into the broader acceptance of sustainability at. We use examples to illustrate how sustainability contributes to basfs longterm success and how we as a company create value for our employees, shareholders, business partners, neighbors and the public. Online version download pdf collect 3 mb integrated annual report 2018. The report is made available in a pdf version online at. The purpose of this submission is to provide a written report of the methods and findings of basf corporations u. We engage with stakeholders to accelerate progress on social and environmental initiatives.
The aim is to close cycles and use products and resources in the best way possible across the entire value chain. The corporate sustainability board took a stepbystep approach. As we look to the future, we are focused on continually improving our performance and building on our contributions to making a better world. Using the various tools of our sustainability management, we carry out our company purpose. March 10, 2020 basf launches a new trimetal catalyst, developed in collaboration with and sponsored by sibanyestillwater and impala platinum. Our results show that the expected content of a sustainability report is viewed differently by these. Through science and innovation we provide our customers with products to meet the current and future needs of business and society. Building materials created for sustainable construction. A leading agriculture company helping to improve global food security by enabling millions of farmers to make better use of available resources. A report on the sustainability information in the basf report 2018 can be found at for a visualization of basfs business model based on the iirc framework, of. The ranking was performed by londonbased sustainability ltd.
Dec, 2002 basfs sustainability report achieved excellent results in an assessment made for the united nations environment programme unep. Sustainability is at the core of what we do, a driver for growth as well as an element of our risk management. Environmental report social report respect the divine and love people preserve the spirit to work fairly and honorably, respecting people, our work, our company and our global community. Our innovative prowess enables us to contribute significantly toward meeting the sustainable development goals set by the united nations with regard to combating hunger goal 2 and providing health care goal 3. Environmental sustainability understand how we plan to make our products better for the environment. A rotary award, paul harris fellow awards were originally inspired by paul harris who donated a trust fund to rotary so that people who have done exceptional work on behalf of rotary and who deserve recognition as the certificate says. Basf online report 2019 our integrated corporate report combines financial and sustainability reporting to inform shareholders, employees and the interested public about the 2019 business year. As part of the the 2019 globescansustainability leaders survey, we asked over 800 experts representing business, government.
Conduct at least 20 supplier sustainability audits under the shared audit principle of the together for sustainability initiative. For basf, circular economy is much more than waste management. Our integrated corporate report combines financial and sustainability reporting to inform shareholders, employees and the interested public about the 2016 business year. Learn more about how basf spf reduces our impact on the planet. By clicking agree, closing this message or continuing to use this site, we consider that you agree to our use of cookies in accordance with our cookie notice. Our sustainability governance structure can be found on page 8 of the 2017 sappi group sustainability report, available on our performance against our regional targets is detailed throughout this report, but for a consolidated view, please refer to pages 11 of the 2017 sappi group sustainability report. The sustainability committee is responsible of supervising all. Basfs sustainability report achieved excellent results in an assessment made for the united nations environment programme unep. Our material issues stakeholder engagement corporate governance report 2016 compensation report 2016. Basf global sustainability palm products team social and economic license to operate. You can find detailed information on our product range by looking up your industry or using our product finder. Integration of sustainability basf online report 2019. Thomas battagliese, metrics manager, applied sustainability. Dear friends, i hope that you, your family and loved ones are well.
As of full year 2017 reporting, for the first time, adidas presents its financial and nonfinancial information in one combined publication, the annual report. Our people, human rights and compliance read about how we develop thriving communities and our work on human rights impact assessments. About this report this integrated report documents basfs economic, environmental and social performance in 2015. In this report we attempt to describe how we practice and implement the principles of sustainable development where we have direct influence and. Growers who use headline fungicide for disease control report more vigorous plant growth and stress tolerance advantages such as better standability and improved harvest efficiency helping to reduce losses and improve roi. The development of fuels and chemicals based on biological feedstocks is critical to a sustainable future and basf is proud to provide the catalysts to support this industry. The basf grow smart university can help expand your knowledge outside of the. Learn how basf is finding answers to climate protection and energy conservation. Basfs corporate website is the most complete and web savvy in the field of online sustainability communications, jungle rating a dutch internet consultancy concludes after investigating all sustainability websites of the european sustainability leaders, listed on the djsi stoxx index. Gri and global compact index basf online report 2015. The adequacy and accuracy of the conclusions from these external assessments were not part of our limited assurance. We are here to take on this challenge with enthusiasm to provide to our valued customers excellent products for a sustainable future. This is how we underpin the strategic principle, we drive sustainable solutions. It is available as an online version in english and german and can be downloaded as a printable pdf file.
Basf scores big on sustainability communications report card. Sustainability is embedded into our corporate strategy. We employ the various tools of our sustainability management toward living out our company purpose. Basf once again included in djsi world sustainability index in 2016 cdp again awards basf leadership status and honors companys. With expertise across the entire pharmaceutical value chain we deliver on all three accounts, from lab to launch. Perform the next sustainability analysis using extended methodology 2019 extend monetary evaluation of the impact of our business along the value chain impact analysis to further regions and indicators 2018 ff. Since full year 2000, adidas has published an annual sustainability report, highlighting the progress made toward targets set. Beef ecoefficiency analysis, with the intent of having it verified under the requirements of nsf protocol p352, part b. This report therefore combines financial and sustainability reporting in one publication. Basf online report 2016 welcome to the basf online report 2016. The 2018 jbs usa sustainability report provides the most comprehensive view to date of the sustainability performance of our operations in australia, canada, england, france, mexico, the netherlands, northern ireland, new zealand and the united states. Basf has established itself as a frontrunner in this field by becoming the global market leader for sodium methylate, the homogeneous catalyst used for biodiesel production. Its corporate report 2003 combines its sustainability reporting in a single publication.
The general mills leadership team has ultimate accountability for the companys global responsibility programs and performance. We are committed to rescuing land from degradation, enhancing biodiversity and revitalizing rural communities. The companys most important contribution in this area is its support of the chemical industrys worldwide responsible care initiative. Fortum, basf, and nornickel sign cooperation agreement on battery recycling. The basf report combines the major financial and nonfinancial information necessary to thoroughly evaluate our performance. In september 2015, basf shares were included in the dow jones sustainability world index djsi world for the fifteenth year in succession. We document our financial performance and provide solid examples of how sustainability contributes to the success of our company. Bayer is a life science company with a more than 150year history and core competencies in the areas of health care and nutrition. Sustainability performance information basf online report. Basf report 20 economic, environmental and social performance the cover photo shows two basf engineers with a plastic part created for the automotive industry using our ultrasim simulation method.
At basf, we know that innovation, speedtomarket, and costeffectiveness are key to pharmaceutical companies. Provides an externally verified picture of where 3m stands in its mission to improve every life. For example, we have defined sustainability focus areas within our corporate strategy. Basfs longterm business activities are based on the principle of sustainable development. As a chemical company that has been around for nearly 150 years, basf is good at managing risks. The information provided in the basf report 2015 also serves as a progress report on the implementation of the united nations global compacts ten principles, while taking global compact leads blueprint for corporate sustainability leadership into consideration. Sustainability report 2019 the report supplements the nonfinancial statement pursuant to the csr directive implementation act csrrug that is published in the combined management report of the annual report 2019. By integrating sustainability aspects into our core business, we take advantage of business.
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