Going beyond "corporate citizenship" the concept of corporate social responsibility implies that corporations commit to improving society, in the broadest sense of the term, and to protecting the environment. It means that, beyond obeying the national and international legal obligations, enterprises pay greater attention to the human aspects of their activities and to the new expectations of the various stakeholders in society, all this without detracting from the economic purpose of the enterprise or impairing its competitiveness.

internally:

• development of personnel skills
• health and safety at work
• adaptation to change
• managing the impact of production on the local environment and on the consumption of natural resources

externally:

• local communities
• commercial partners, suppliers, subcontractors and consumers
• human rights
• environmental concerns at a global level.

Solvay remains firmly committed to this responsible and ethical approach, which forms in particular the inspiration for its Human Resources and Sustainable Development policies.

Further information:

• Human Resources
• Health, safety and the Environment
• Investor Relations