Séminaire « Entreprise Socialement Responsable »

June 7th, 2012

Michel Bande

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Agenda

Solvay at glance

CSR / Suppliers

UNGC Commitment

Special Clauses in Agreements

Pro-active approach from the suppliers

Conclusions

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A major player in chemicals withcompelling strengths

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Within top 10 worldwide largest chemical players from developed markets

90% of sales in businesses ranking among the top 3 global leaders

Global presence with 40% of sales in fast growing countries

Diversified end-markets creating resilience through cycles

Differentiated innovation focused on sustainable development

Committed to operational excellence targeting best-in-class process efficiency

REBITDA: operating result before amortization, non recurring elements, financial charges and taxes

* From continuing operations

** Cash flow from operating activities + cash flow from investing activities, excluding acquisitions and sales of subsidiaries and other investments + dividends from associates and JVs.

€ 12.7bnNET SALES € 2.1bn

REBITDA

€ 656m**FREE CASH

FLOW

€ 825m*NET INCOME

29,000EMPLOYEES55 Countries

2011 ProformaOur strengths

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Strong global leadership positions

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World leader with 90% of its sales in businesses where it is among the top 3

SpecialtyPolymers

High Barrier Polymers, High-Performance

Engineering Polymers & Compounds,

Fluorinated Polymers

Polyamide &Intermediates

PA 6.6 Polymers, Intermediates &

Engineering Plastics

EssentialChemicals

Hydrogen Peroxide,

Soda Ash & Sodium

Bicarbonate

Silica & Rare EarthSystems

High-Performance Silicas,

Rare EarthSystems

Consumer Chemicals

SpecialtySurfactants, Phosphorus Chemistry

& Diphenols

Vinyls& Acetow

PVC, Cellulose Acetate Fiber

#1 #1 #1 #1

#2 #3

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Strong footprint in fast growing regions

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Asia Pacific / Rest of the world

26%Latin

America

14% 40% OF NET SALES AND INDUSTRIAL ASSETS

32% OF HUMAN RESOURCES

In fast growing region

INDUSTRIAL SITES

25

3,400

Europe43%

INDUSTRIAL SITES

40

16,300

INDUSTRIAL SITES

35

5,700INDUSTRIAL SITES

10

3,700

NorthAmerica

17%

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Sustainability is at the heart of Solvay strategy

Integrating the expectations of our stakeholders in the management of our 6 key strategic drives :

Considering our products in their entire lifecycle

Empowering our people

Integrate sustainability within all of our businesses worldwide

Raw Materials

Human Ressources

Process & Supply Chain

R&D & Innovation

Products

Compliance, Governance & Communication

Partnerships with our suppliers & customers

Eco-efficiency, energy savings and climate impact

Green chemistry and environmental technologies

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CSR / Suppliers

1. UNGC / Commitment

A worldwide tool with 10 clear chapters Center of a “spider’s web” The link with other stakeholders Continuous improvement approach

“A risk matrix analysis”

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CSR / Suppliers

2. Special Clauses in Agreements

Human Rights Social Rights Environmental Responsibility A voluntary policy in the SD area

For instance : energy efficiency, recyclable equipments, no dangerous substances, …

…

“With a clear alignment to well-recognized international standards,

like ISO 26000, OECD Guidelines, UNGC, …”

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CSR / Suppliers

3. Pro-active approach from the suppliers

Improved safety recommendations

Energy, water, … consumption

Training propositions

Interaction with local communities

Social inclusion, …

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Conclusions

An international approach

Well-defined agreements

A clear link with stakeholders

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