From responsibility to business driver Compliance Supplier Solutions
ECO+ • Low or neutral carbon footprint of materials Sustainability: • Elimination of hazardous materials our core value • Minimize use of packaging • Supplier Code of Conduct • Improve footprint of logistic • Supplier Assessments People operations • Supplier Audits • Reduce water footprint • Supplier Performance Evaluation Planet • Focus on bio-diversity • Joint improvement plans Pro t PEOPLE+ • SHE / Life Saving Rules • Better working conditions • Local community development • Local job creation • Education
Compliance its suppliers and integrates this in the supplier The Global Supplier Sustainability Program covers relationship management approach. both global and local suppliers and prioritizes towards critical suppliers which are defined by • Third, TfS Audit that gives a more in-depth each business group, taking into consideration examination of a supplier’s business site and of both business risks and sustainability risks. sustainability practices. It gives the details Included in that definition are also suppliers of the supplier’s strengths and opportunities who are providing DSM with critical components, for improvement, providing opportunities for or are located in potentially high risk countries, buyers and suppliers to have a meaningful or are so-called high volume suppliers or have discussion. Report sharing via online platform potential of creating shared value in the areas among all TfS members are also enabled. Follow of innovation, sustainability and asset light. up of the outcomes will be integrated in the The program comprises of two main elements: supplier relationship management approach. Compliance and Supplier Solutions. Compliance Supplier capability programs are run with those program is enabled through TfS initiative where suppliers that have room for improvement DSM is a member of. TfS is a platform with the and those we see longer term perspective in Sustainability aim of developing and implementing a global business relationship assessment and audit program to assess and improve sustainability practices within the supply Solutions and opportunities chains of the chemical industry. In order to reach our sustainability targets, suppliers will be encouraged to contribute For more information about Turning challenges into Compliance program involves a three-step increasingly to sustainability, by: TfS initiative, please go to approach. TfS website • Reducing of the carbon / eco footprint of raw • First, a Supplier Code of Conduct sets materials opportunities sustainability guidelines for suppliers. • Replacing or minimizing use of hazardous chemicals Get in touch! • Second, TfS Supplier Assessment enabled by • Minimizing packaging through re-use and Do you think it is time to turn sustainability challenges into opportunities? EcoVadis platform. The assessment is used reduction of required materials Do you have an idea that could further contribute to making our value chains DSM Global Supplier Sustainability Program to get a first overview into the sustainability • Focus on biodiversity more sustainable? Are you interested in bringing on partnerships between DSM and sustainable suppliers? Do not wait any longer and get in touch with performance of suppliers and sort them into • Reducing water consumption your usual Purchasing contact or send an e-mail to [email protected]. risk categories. The single online monitoring • Improving the carbon footprint of transport and platform enables us to evaluate and measure logistic operations For more information on the subject of sustainability, additional flyers are available for Suppliers and Purchasers. improvement, as well as sharing scorecard • Add PEOPLE+ aspects results among all TfS members for efficiency gain. DSM Purchasing discusses actively the Supplier compliance has become an integral part DISCLAIMER Although DSM has used diligent care to ensure that the information provided herein is accurate and up to date, DSM makes no representation or warranty with outcomes and follow up of the assessment with of supplier selection and contracting. respect to this information or the accuracy, reliability or completeness of the information. This publication is distributed without warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied. In no event shall DSM be liable for any damages arising from the reader’s reliance upon or use of this information or any consequence thereof. The reader shall be solely responsible for any interpretation or use of the information. The content of this document is subject to change without further notice. Please contact your local DSM representative for more details.
© DSM 2014 / version 2.0 DSM Global Supplier Sustainability Program Sustainability: Sustainability is at the heart of all DSM DSM’s sustainability target setting 2011 – 2020 operations. Nonetheless, we realize we are only
“Because we understand one link in a large value chain. We can only be 1. Top Ranking in Dow Jones Sustainability Index Turning challenges into opportunities the unique connection truly sustainable when all parts of the value chain “ 2. At least 80% of innovation pipeline is ECO+ of work and human work together towards the same goal. We are 3. Increase ECO+ from running products from 34% to 50% dignity, we leverage committed to improving the eco-footprint of the Sustainability is DSM’s fundamental business driver. We define sustainability as “the needs of our core competencies entire value chains in which we operate, by asking 4. 20% improvement of energy efficiency from 2008 – 2020 the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own to provide more our suppliers to meet our sustainability standards 5. 25% reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from 2008 - 2020 needs.” It is vital that DSM Business Groups, DSM Purchasing, Suppliers and Customers join meaningful opportunities and to reduce their eco-footprint. We focus on for individuals. Both providing solutions that enable our customers, forces in their pursuit for economic performance, environmental quality and social responsibility. our organizations see their customers, and ultimately consumers, to solutions. By doing this, we extend the value Not only in their own business but also in the entire value chain. It is essential to find solutions Sustainability as a real improve their eco-footprint as well. chain to our suppliers, so they truly contribute to for serious challenges such as scarcity of food, land and materials and over-exploitation of the Business Driver; we add value creation and support our competitiveness in tangible value to DSM’s areas such as sustainability, innovation, business global eco-system. Purchasing: Connecting People+ Agenda.” growth, security of supply, new business models customer needs with and strategic alliances. Jeffrey van Meerkerk, “ supplier solutions DSM is committed to help finding these solutions Planet ManpowerGroup Global Sustainability goes hand in hand with and we embrace what is known as the Triple-P Because we want to make our planet last, already Account Director for DSM Sustainable and innovative supply chains in responsibility. In our opinion, sustainability is a concept: People, Planet and Profit. It is time to 94% (in 2011) of all the products in our innovation both Life Sciences and Materials Sciences are shared responsibility. This is why we include all turn our challenges into opportunities. pipeline are ECO+. ECO+ products have a smaller vital, as we strive to reach our strategic ambitions suppliers, contractors and agents in our efforts Eco footprint than alternative products in the and realize our brand promise ‘Bright Science, to achieve better environmental quality and
People market, while providing the same or greater Brighter Living’. The need for long-lasting and social responsibility. Our commitment to the Global Supplier Sustainability Program We conducted an LCA of DSM’s most popular industrial container types.
Our brand promise is ‘Bright Science, Brighter performance. meaningful relationships with our suppliers triple bottom line of People, Planet and Profit In the process of selecting and evaluating our As a result of this analysis, our supply chain teams were able to establish Living’. It involves improving lives for people is becoming more important every day – for guides us in all our purchasing decisions. It also suppliers, sustainability is explicitly taken into “ a baseline and outline a series of projects to reduce the environmental today and generations to come through our Profit sustainability, for innovation and for effective forms the basis of our supplier Code of Conduct, account. In this respect, the Global Supplier impact of their containers and initiate the first phase of these projects. “ activities, products and innovations. It also means As DSM is a business, we need our activities to risk management. Our Purchasing mission is which defines how we choose to do business and Sustainability Program not only helps us This shows the strengths of collaboration in innovation and adaptation sustaining and even saving lives. PEOPLE+ means be economically sustainable. Many of our ECO+ therefore to connect customer needs with supplier interact with our suppliers. achieve our sustainability goals but also makes that is necessary to create truly sustainable businesses.” we actively pursue better working conditions products are not just carbon and energy efficient, us a consistent top ranker in the Dow Jones and a safe working environment with positive but also cost efficient. Sustainability Index. Scott Griffin, Chief Sustainability Officer Greif health effects, local community development and education for people all over the world.
Value chain perspective - Connecting Supplier Solutions with customer needs Global Supplier Sustainability Program 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 “ 2012 2013 2014
Renewable Energy Movement Project
Triple P project Triple P project Phase I Phase II
Initiative to reduce Part of REACH Water footprint Projects on safe hazardous regulations roadmap ingredients DSM END CONSUMERS chemicals solutions First cases of 22 LCA’s and 30 LCA’s and 30 LCA’s and improvement joint projects joint projects joint projects identied (5-10 with suppliers with suppliers with suppliers LCA’s) Taping into supplier Using Supplier Our partners and our By carefully selecting
Supplier Supplier Internal training Internal training Internal training Internal training potential and Solutions to reduce inspiration. We utilize raw materials and emissions target program on program on program on program on mitigating Supply Chain own footprint and Supplier Solutions to off ering Eco+ and 20% by 2020 sustainability sustainability sustainability sustainability
related risks produce more create more value for People+ solutions First renewable 5-10 bio-RM + Biomass position Bio-based r.m. Integral sourcing Embed in r.m. + energy renewable sustainable products our customers we make a positive paper sourcing criteria approach Sourcing Award projects energy projects diff erence to people’s lives Internal assessments/ 3rd party platform Intertek Joined TfS audits SUPPLIERS OUR CUSTOMERS 28 Audits (4% 50 Audits (5% 75 Audits (11% 125 Audits (12% 185 Audits (14% 225 Audits (16% 268 Audits (18% spend) spend) spend) spend) spend) spend) spend) compliance
43 Self 150 Self 201 Self 263 Self 344 Self 403 Self 406 Self 447 Self Assessment (16% Assessment (19% Assessment (22% Assessment (28% Assessment (30% Assessment (33% Assessment (33% Assessment (36% spend) spend) spend) spend) spend) spend) spend) spend)
First supplier 43% spend 67% spend 90% spend 91% spend 91% spend 93% spend 95% spend 94% spend
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DSM Global Supplier Sustainability Program Sustainability: Sustainability is at the heart of all DSM DSM’s sustainability target setting 2011 – 2020 operations. Nonetheless, we realize we are only
“Because we understand one link in a large value chain. We can only be 1. Top Ranking in Dow Jones Sustainability Index Turning challenges into opportunities the unique connection truly sustainable when all parts of the value chain “ 2. At least 80% of innovation pipeline is ECO+ of work and human work together towards the same goal. We are 3. Increase ECO+ from running products from 34% to 50% dignity, we leverage committed to improving the eco-footprint of the Sustainability is DSM’s fundamental business driver. We define sustainability as “the needs of our core competencies entire value chains in which we operate, by asking 4. 20% improvement of energy efficiency from 2008 – 2020 the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own to provide more our suppliers to meet our sustainability standards 5. 25% reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from 2008 - 2020 needs.” It is vital that DSM Business Groups, DSM Purchasing, Suppliers and Customers join meaningful opportunities and to reduce their eco-footprint. We focus on for individuals. Both providing solutions that enable our customers, forces in their pursuit for economic performance, environmental quality and social responsibility. our organizations see their customers, and ultimately consumers, to solutions. By doing this, we extend the value Not only in their own business but also in the entire value chain. It is essential to find solutions Sustainability as a real improve their eco-footprint as well. chain to our suppliers, so they truly contribute to for serious challenges such as scarcity of food, land and materials and over-exploitation of the Business Driver; we add value creation and support our competitiveness in tangible value to DSM’s areas such as sustainability, innovation, business global eco-system. Purchasing: Connecting People+ Agenda.” growth, security of supply, new business models customer needs with and strategic alliances. Jeffrey van Meerkerk, “ supplier solutions DSM is committed to help finding these solutions Planet ManpowerGroup Global Sustainability goes hand in hand with and we embrace what is known as the Triple-P Because we want to make our planet last, already Account Director for DSM Sustainable and innovative supply chains in responsibility. In our opinion, sustainability is a concept: People, Planet and Profit. It is time to 94% (in 2011) of all the products in our innovation both Life Sciences and Materials Sciences are shared responsibility. This is why we include all turn our challenges into opportunities. pipeline are ECO+. ECO+ products have a smaller vital, as we strive to reach our strategic ambitions suppliers, contractors and agents in our efforts Eco footprint than alternative products in the and realize our brand promise ‘Bright Science, to achieve better environmental quality and
People market, while providing the same or greater Brighter Living’. The need for long-lasting and social responsibility. Our commitment to the Global Supplier Sustainability Program We conducted an LCA of DSM’s most popular industrial container types.
Our brand promise is ‘Bright Science, Brighter performance. meaningful relationships with our suppliers triple bottom line of People, Planet and Profit In the process of selecting and evaluating our As a result of this analysis, our supply chain teams were able to establish Living’. It involves improving lives for people is becoming more important every day – for guides us in all our purchasing decisions. It also suppliers, sustainability is explicitly taken into “ a baseline and outline a series of projects to reduce the environmental today and generations to come through our Profit sustainability, for innovation and for effective forms the basis of our supplier Code of Conduct, account. In this respect, the Global Supplier impact of their containers and initiate the first phase of these projects. “ activities, products and innovations. It also means As DSM is a business, we need our activities to risk management. Our Purchasing mission is which defines how we choose to do business and Sustainability Program not only helps us This shows the strengths of collaboration in innovation and adaptation sustaining and even saving lives. PEOPLE+ means be economically sustainable. Many of our ECO+ therefore to connect customer needs with supplier interact with our suppliers. achieve our sustainability goals but also makes that is necessary to create truly sustainable businesses.” we actively pursue better working conditions products are not just carbon and energy efficient, us a consistent top ranker in the Dow Jones and a safe working environment with positive but also cost efficient. Sustainability Index. Scott Griffin, Chief Sustainability Officer Greif health effects, local community development and education for people all over the world.
Value chain perspective - Connecting Supplier Solutions with customer needs Global Supplier Sustainability Program 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 “ 2012 2013 2014
Renewable Energy Movement Project
Triple P project Triple P project Phase I Phase II
Initiative to reduce Part of REACH Water footprint Projects on safe hazardous regulations roadmap ingredients DSM END CONSUMERS chemicals solutions First cases of 22 LCA’s and 30 LCA’s and 30 LCA’s and improvement joint projects joint projects joint projects identied (5-10 with suppliers with suppliers with suppliers LCA’s) Taping into supplier Using Supplier Our partners and our By carefully selecting
Supplier Supplier Internal training Internal training Internal training Internal training potential and Solutions to reduce inspiration. We utilize raw materials and emissions target program on program on program on program on mitigating Supply Chain own footprint and Supplier Solutions to off ering Eco+ and 20% by 2020 sustainability sustainability sustainability sustainability
related risks produce more create more value for People+ solutions First renewable 5-10 bio-RM + Biomass position Bio-based r.m. Integral sourcing Embed in r.m. + energy renewable sustainable products our customers we make a positive paper sourcing criteria approach Sourcing Award projects energy projects diff erence to people’s lives Internal assessments/ 3rd party platform Intertek Joined TfS audits SUPPLIERS OUR CUSTOMERS 28 Audits (4% 50 Audits (5% 75 Audits (11% 125 Audits (12% 185 Audits (14% 225 Audits (16% 268 Audits (18% spend) spend) spend) spend) spend) spend) spend) compliance
43 Self 150 Self 201 Self 263 Self 344 Self 403 Self 406 Self 447 Self Assessment (16% Assessment (19% Assessment (22% Assessment (28% Assessment (30% Assessment (33% Assessment (33% Assessment (36% spend) spend) spend) spend) spend) spend) spend) spend)
First supplier 43% spend 67% spend 90% spend 91% spend 91% spend 93% spend 95% spend 94% spend
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DSM Global Supplier Sustainability Program Sustainability: Sustainability is at the heart of all DSM DSM’s sustainability target setting 2011 – 2020 operations. Nonetheless, we realize we are only
“Because we understand one link in a large value chain. We can only be 1. Top Ranking in Dow Jones Sustainability Index Turning challenges into opportunities the unique connection truly sustainable when all parts of the value chain “ 2. At least 80% of innovation pipeline is ECO+ of work and human work together towards the same goal. We are 3. Increase ECO+ from running products from 34% to 50% dignity, we leverage committed to improving the eco-footprint of the Sustainability is DSM’s fundamental business driver. We define sustainability as “the needs of our core competencies entire value chains in which we operate, by asking 4. 20% improvement of energy efficiency from 2008 – 2020 the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own to provide more our suppliers to meet our sustainability standards 5. 25% reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from 2008 - 2020 needs.” It is vital that DSM Business Groups, DSM Purchasing, Suppliers and Customers join meaningful opportunities and to reduce their eco-footprint. We focus on for individuals. Both providing solutions that enable our customers, forces in their pursuit for economic performance, environmental quality and social responsibility. our organizations see their customers, and ultimately consumers, to solutions. By doing this, we extend the value Not only in their own business but also in the entire value chain. It is essential to find solutions Sustainability as a real improve their eco-footprint as well. chain to our suppliers, so they truly contribute to for serious challenges such as scarcity of food, land and materials and over-exploitation of the Business Driver; we add value creation and support our competitiveness in tangible value to DSM’s areas such as sustainability, innovation, business global eco-system. Purchasing: Connecting People+ Agenda.” growth, security of supply, new business models customer needs with and strategic alliances. Jeffrey van Meerkerk, “ supplier solutions DSM is committed to help finding these solutions Planet ManpowerGroup Global Sustainability goes hand in hand with and we embrace what is known as the Triple-P Because we want to make our planet last, already Account Director for DSM Sustainable and innovative supply chains in responsibility. In our opinion, sustainability is a concept: People, Planet and Profit. It is time to 94% (in 2011) of all the products in our innovation both Life Sciences and Materials Sciences are shared responsibility. This is why we include all turn our challenges into opportunities. pipeline are ECO+. ECO+ products have a smaller vital, as we strive to reach our strategic ambitions suppliers, contractors and agents in our efforts Eco footprint than alternative products in the and realize our brand promise ‘Bright Science, to achieve better environmental quality and
People market, while providing the same or greater Brighter Living’. The need for long-lasting and social responsibility. Our commitment to the Global Supplier Sustainability Program We conducted an LCA of DSM’s most popular industrial container types.
Our brand promise is ‘Bright Science, Brighter performance. meaningful relationships with our suppliers triple bottom line of People, Planet and Profit In the process of selecting and evaluating our As a result of this analysis, our supply chain teams were able to establish Living’. It involves improving lives for people is becoming more important every day – for guides us in all our purchasing decisions. It also suppliers, sustainability is explicitly taken into “ a baseline and outline a series of projects to reduce the environmental today and generations to come through our Profit sustainability, for innovation and for effective forms the basis of our supplier Code of Conduct, account. In this respect, the Global Supplier impact of their containers and initiate the first phase of these projects. “ activities, products and innovations. It also means As DSM is a business, we need our activities to risk management. Our Purchasing mission is which defines how we choose to do business and Sustainability Program not only helps us This shows the strengths of collaboration in innovation and adaptation sustaining and even saving lives. PEOPLE+ means be economically sustainable. Many of our ECO+ therefore to connect customer needs with supplier interact with our suppliers. achieve our sustainability goals but also makes that is necessary to create truly sustainable businesses.” we actively pursue better working conditions products are not just carbon and energy efficient, us a consistent top ranker in the Dow Jones and a safe working environment with positive but also cost efficient. Sustainability Index. Scott Griffin, Chief Sustainability Officer Greif health effects, local community development and education for people all over the world.
Value chain perspective - Connecting Supplier Solutions with customer needs Global Supplier Sustainability Program 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 “ 2012 2013 2014
Renewable Energy Movement Project
Triple P project Triple P project Phase I Phase II
Initiative to reduce Part of REACH Water footprint Projects on safe hazardous regulations roadmap ingredients DSM END CONSUMERS chemicals solutions First cases of 22 LCA’s and 30 LCA’s and 30 LCA’s and improvement joint projects joint projects joint projects identied (5-10 with suppliers with suppliers with suppliers LCA’s) Taping into supplier Using Supplier Our partners and our By carefully selecting
Supplier Supplier Internal training Internal training Internal training Internal training potential and Solutions to reduce inspiration. We utilize raw materials and emissions target program on program on program on program on mitigating Supply Chain own footprint and Supplier Solutions to off ering Eco+ and 20% by 2020 sustainability sustainability sustainability sustainability
related risks produce more create more value for People+ solutions First renewable 5-10 bio-RM + Biomass position Bio-based r.m. Integral sourcing Embed in r.m. + energy renewable sustainable products our customers we make a positive paper sourcing criteria approach Sourcing Award projects energy projects diff erence to people’s lives Internal assessments/ 3rd party platform Intertek Joined TfS audits SUPPLIERS OUR CUSTOMERS 28 Audits (4% 50 Audits (5% 75 Audits (11% 125 Audits (12% 185 Audits (14% 225 Audits (16% 268 Audits (18% spend) spend) spend) spend) spend) spend) spend) compliance
43 Self 150 Self 201 Self 263 Self 344 Self 403 Self 406 Self 447 Self Assessment (16% Assessment (19% Assessment (22% Assessment (28% Assessment (30% Assessment (33% Assessment (33% Assessment (36% spend) spend) spend) spend) spend) spend) spend) spend)
First supplier 43% spend 67% spend 90% spend 91% spend 91% spend 93% spend 95% spend 94% spend
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DSM Global Supplier Sustainability Program From responsibility to business driver Compliance Supplier Solutions
ECO+ • Low or neutral carbon footprint of materials Sustainability: • Elimination of hazardous materials our core value • Minimize use of packaging • Supplier Code of Conduct • Improve footprint of logistic • Supplier Assessments People operations • Supplier Audits • Reduce water footprint • Supplier Performance Evaluation Planet • Focus on bio-diversity • Joint improvement plans Pro t PEOPLE+ • SHE / Life Saving Rules • Better working conditions • Local community development • Local job creation • Education
Compliance its suppliers and integrates this in the supplier The Global Supplier Sustainability Program covers relationship management approach. both global and local suppliers and prioritizes towards critical suppliers which are defined by • Third, TfS Audit that gives a more in-depth each business group, taking into consideration examination of a supplier’s business site and of both business risks and sustainability risks. sustainability practices. It gives the details Included in that definition are also suppliers of the supplier’s strengths and opportunities who are providing DSM with critical components, for improvement, providing opportunities for or are located in potentially high risk countries, buyers and suppliers to have a meaningful or are so-called high volume suppliers or have discussion. Report sharing via online platform potential of creating shared value in the areas among all TfS members are also enabled. Follow of innovation, sustainability and asset light. up of the outcomes will be integrated in the The program comprises of two main elements: supplier relationship management approach. Compliance and Supplier Solutions. Compliance Supplier capability programs are run with those program is enabled through TfS initiative where suppliers that have room for improvement DSM is a member of. TfS is a platform with the and those we see longer term perspective in Sustainability aim of developing and implementing a global business relationship assessment and audit program to assess and improve sustainability practices within the supply Solutions and opportunities chains of the chemical industry. In order to reach our sustainability targets, suppliers will be encouraged to contribute For more information about Turning challenges into Compliance program involves a three-step increasingly to sustainability, by: TfS initiative, please go to approach. TfS website • Reducing of the carbon / eco footprint of raw • First, a Supplier Code of Conduct sets materials opportunities sustainability guidelines for suppliers. • Replacing or minimizing use of hazardous chemicals Get in touch! • Second, TfS Supplier Assessment enabled by • Minimizing packaging through re-use and Do you think it is time to turn sustainability challenges into opportunities? EcoVadis platform. The assessment is used reduction of required materials Do you have an idea that could further contribute to making our value chains DSM Global Supplier Sustainability Program to get a first overview into the sustainability • Focus on biodiversity more sustainable? Are you interested in bringing on partnerships between DSM and sustainable suppliers? Do not wait any longer and get in touch with performance of suppliers and sort them into • Reducing water consumption your usual Purchasing contact or send an e-mail to [email protected]. risk categories. The single online monitoring • Improving the carbon footprint of transport and platform enables us to evaluate and measure logistic operations For more information on the subject of sustainability, additional flyers are available for Suppliers and Purchasers. improvement, as well as sharing scorecard • Add PEOPLE+ aspects results among all TfS members for efficiency gain. DSM Purchasing discusses actively the Supplier compliance has become an integral part DISCLAIMER Although DSM has used diligent care to ensure that the information provided herein is accurate and up to date, DSM makes no representation or warranty with outcomes and follow up of the assessment with of supplier selection and contracting. respect to this information or the accuracy, reliability or completeness of the information. This publication is distributed without warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied. In no event shall DSM be liable for any damages arising from the reader’s reliance upon or use of this information or any consequence thereof. The reader shall be solely responsible for any interpretation or use of the information. The content of this document is subject to change without further notice. Please contact your local DSM representative for more details.
© DSM 2014 / version 2.0 DSM Global Supplier Sustainability Program From responsibility to business driver Compliance Supplier Solutions
ECO+ • Low or neutral carbon footprint of materials Sustainability: • Elimination of hazardous materials our core value • Minimize use of packaging • Supplier Code of Conduct • Improve footprint of logistic • Supplier Assessments People operations • Supplier Audits • Reduce water footprint • Supplier Performance Evaluation Planet • Focus on bio-diversity • Joint improvement plans Pro t PEOPLE+ • SHE / Life Saving Rules • Better working conditions • Local community development • Local job creation • Education
Compliance its suppliers and integrates this in the supplier The Global Supplier Sustainability Program covers relationship management approach. both global and local suppliers and prioritizes towards critical suppliers which are defined by • Third, TfS Audit that gives a more in-depth each business group, taking into consideration examination of a supplier’s business site and of both business risks and sustainability risks. sustainability practices. It gives the details Included in that definition are also suppliers of the supplier’s strengths and opportunities who are providing DSM with critical components, for improvement, providing opportunities for or are located in potentially high risk countries, buyers and suppliers to have a meaningful or are so-called high volume suppliers or have discussion. Report sharing via online platform potential of creating shared value in the areas among all TfS members are also enabled. Follow of innovation, sustainability and asset light. up of the outcomes will be integrated in the The program comprises of two main elements: supplier relationship management approach. Compliance and Supplier Solutions. Compliance Supplier capability programs are run with those program is enabled through TfS initiative where suppliers that have room for improvement DSM is a member of. TfS is a platform with the and those we see longer term perspective in Sustainability aim of developing and implementing a global business relationship assessment and audit program to assess and improve sustainability practices within the supply Solutions and opportunities chains of the chemical industry. In order to reach our sustainability targets, suppliers will be encouraged to contribute For more information about Turning challenges into Compliance program involves a three-step increasingly to sustainability, by: TfS initiative, please go to approach. TfS website • Reducing of the carbon / eco footprint of raw • First, a Supplier Code of Conduct sets materials opportunities sustainability guidelines for suppliers. • Replacing or minimizing use of hazardous chemicals Get in touch! • Second, TfS Supplier Assessment enabled by • Minimizing packaging through re-use and Do you think it is time to turn sustainability challenges into opportunities? EcoVadis platform. The assessment is used reduction of required materials Do you have an idea that could further contribute to making our value chains DSM Global Supplier Sustainability Program to get a first overview into the sustainability • Focus on biodiversity more sustainable? Are you interested in bringing on partnerships between DSM and sustainable suppliers? Do not wait any longer and get in touch with performance of suppliers and sort them into • Reducing water consumption your usual Purchasing contact or send an e-mail to [email protected]. risk categories. The single online monitoring • Improving the carbon footprint of transport and platform enables us to evaluate and measure logistic operations For more information on the subject of sustainability, additional flyers are available for Suppliers and Purchasers. improvement, as well as sharing scorecard • Add PEOPLE+ aspects results among all TfS members for efficiency gain. DSM Purchasing discusses actively the Supplier compliance has become an integral part DISCLAIMER Although DSM has used diligent care to ensure that the information provided herein is accurate and up to date, DSM makes no representation or warranty with outcomes and follow up of the assessment with of supplier selection and contracting. respect to this information or the accuracy, reliability or completeness of the information. This publication is distributed without warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied. In no event shall DSM be liable for any damages arising from the reader’s reliance upon or use of this information or any consequence thereof. The reader shall be solely responsible for any interpretation or use of the information. The content of this document is subject to change without further notice. Please contact your local DSM representative for more details.
© DSM 2014 / version 2.0 DSM Global Supplier Sustainability Program