Ethics & Compliance Policies

For detailed information on the Group Policies and Statements, please contact Solvay’s Ethics & Compliance team.

Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy

This Policy provides a framework of rules and procedures to detect, prevent, and address potential violations related to Corruption and Bribery. 

Conflict of Interest Policy

This Policy sets the rules, principles and guidelines for avoiding and disclosing any actual or potential conflict of interest or an appearance thereof.

Cybersecurity Coordinated Vulnerability Disclosure Policy

This Policy sets the rules of engagement for ethical security researchers, to identify and submit information on security vulnerabilities. 

Access the policy and webpage here.

Data Protection Policy

This Policy ensures the protection of privacy and proper handling of Personal Information of our employees, customers, suppliers, and other individuals with whom we interact and conduct business.

Access the policy and webpage here.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) & Non-Discrimination Policy 

This Policy sets the guidelines and principles to ensure an inclusive culture & workplace, as Solvay does not tolerate any type of discrimination. This policy allows individuals to bring their best selves to Solvay and invites all our employees to our DEI journey.

Gifts, Entertainment, Charitable Donations and Sponsorship Policy

This Policy sets a framework of rules and procedures when exchanging Gifts and Entertainment; making Charitable Donations; and Sponsoring Events, including use of the Gifts and Entertainment Tracking System (GETS).

Human Rights in Business Policy

This Policy states Solvay’s strong commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility, including the protection and advancement of Human Rights, establishing the principles to ensure respect for human rights and due diligence requirements to avoid any infringement of, any adverse impact on or abuses of human rights. 

Speak Up Policy

The purpose of this Policy is to encourage all our employees and business partners to raise their voice through our reporting channels regarding misconduct, illegal activities, and unethical behaviors which are in breach of our Group Policies, Code of Business Integrity or the laws.

Trade Compliance Policy

This Policy ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to imports, exports, re-exports, transfers, brokering, transits, customs, boycotts, embargoes and sanctions, including financial sanctions and transactions, for all Solvay’ operations involving products, technologies (tangible / intangible data transfer inclusive of emails), software, services and payments.

Ethics & Compliance Statements

Canada's Forced Labor and Child Labor Report for Solvay

This report has been prepared for the calendar year ended December 31, 2023, in compliance with Canada’s Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (the “Act”) by Solvay Chemicals, Inc. (“Solvay Chemicals”), American Soda LLC (“American Soda”), and Solvay Fluorides, LLC (“Solvay Fluorides”).

UK Modern Slavery Statement 2023

This statement is made under the provisions of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (the ‘Act’) and with reference to the guidelines issued from time to time by the Home Office. It sets forth steps taken by Solvay during the financial year to minimise the risk of any slavery or human trafficking, (together, ‘Modern Slavery’) taking place in any part of its business or in any of its supply chains. Modern Slavery encompasses slavery, servitude, human trafficking and forced labour. 

Access the 2023 statement here.

Access the statements from previous years here.