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ESG and Compliance Positions, Policies and Statements

Compliance and Integrity Policies

Our Code of Business Integrity is the cornerstone of our Compliance and Integrity program. Ethical conduct is part of how Solvay works every day. The company expects employees and business partners to act with integrity, make responsible decisions, and speak up when something does not seem right. 

The linked Code of Business Integrity sets out the behaviors, expectations, and reporting channels that support ethical and compliant business conduct across Solvay. 

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

Solvay supports the global responsible sourcing of tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold from conflict-affected and high-risk areas.

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Conflict Minerals Policy

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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.

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.

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. This includes identifying potential risks, engaging with suppliers and partners, and strengthening processes that help prevent forced labor, modern slavery, and other human rights violations. 

The linked policy provides the full reference framework for Solvay’s human rights commitments and the international standards that guide them. 

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Solvay Human Rights in Business Policy

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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.

This policy can be provided upon request to Ethics & Compliance.

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Solvay Company Policy on Public Policy Engagement and Political Activities

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Compliance and Integrity Statements

This report has been prepared for the calendar year ended December 31, 2025, in compliance with Canada’s Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (the “Act”) by Solvay Chemicals, Inc. (“Solvay Chemicals”) and American Soda LLC (“American Soda”).

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Forced Labour Report 2025-2026

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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.

Product Safety Statements

Solvay monitors evolving regional and national chemical regulations to ensure continued compliance across the products and substances it manufactures or imports. This includes maintaining regulatory dossiers, updating information when needed, and embedding compliance considerations into product lifecycle management. 

The linked statement provides more detail on Solvay’s approach to REACH and REACH-like regulatory requirements. 

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Process and Statement_ REACH - Reach like

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Solvay currently places over 1,000 products on the market and produces safety data sheets (SDS) in many languages, as well as specific SDS for varying countries. We provide SDS to help our customers and partners understand how to use, handle, store, and transport our products safely. This information supports responsible product use and helps ensure that safety guidance remains accessible across markets and regulatory environments. 

The linked statement provides more detail on Solvay’s SDS process, coverage, and update practices. 

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Process and Statement_ Safety data sheets (SDS)

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Solvay’s commitments regarding the use of Hazardous Substances / Solvay - Substances Risk Monitoring List (S-SRMs).

Solvay also takes a structured approach to identifying, reviewing, and managing substances of concern in its products and processes. This includes monitoring evolving regulations, assessing safer alternatives where relevant, and applying internal governance to support responsible product stewardship. 

This approach also applies to substances that may raise public or regulatory attention, including certain PFAS-related topics. For more specific information on TFA — including Solvay’s production status, regulatory context, and safety information — please refer to Solvay’s dedicated TFA page. 

The linked statement explains how Solvay defines and manages substances of concern, including its internal approach to restricted substances and safer alternatives.
 

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Solvay’s commitments regarding the use of Hazardous Substances S-SRMs

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Solvay works to limit animal testing and supports the development of alternative methods whenever possible. Animal studies are used only when required by regulation or when no accepted alternative is available to demonstrate product safety. 

The linked statement explains Solvay’s governance, review process, and commitment to reducing animal testing through recognized scientific and ethical standards. 

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Process and Statement for Solvay website Animal testing

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Environmental Policies

Solvay is working to reduce the climate impact of its operations and value chain through energy transition, process improvements, and lower-emission solutions. This work supports the company’s long-term ambition to progress toward carbon neutrality while continuing to serve essential industries. 

The linked climate policy provides more detail on Solvay’s emissions targets, scope-specific actions, and transition roadmap. 

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Solvay Global Policy - Climate change Business Transition

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(In)direct emission reduction, energy efficiency within operational control.

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Solvay Global Policy - Climate change GHG Scope 1+2 emissions and Energy

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Scope 3 emissions reduction and calculating methodologies.

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Solvay Global Policy - Climate change GHG Scope 3 emissions

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Identification and mitigation of physical risks related to climate change on Solvay’s operations.

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Solvay Global Policy - Climate change Physical Risks

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Pollution, water and waste management.

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Solvay Global Policy - Environmental Management

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Solvay recognizes that its activities are connected to nature, local ecosystems, and surrounding communities. The company is working to better understand biodiversity risks around its sites and to develop local action plans that support conservation, restoration, and measurable positive impact. 

This approach also applies to site-specific environmental topics. 

For more specific information on Rosignano — including Solvay’s soda ash production, environmental monitoring, sea releases, and local sustainability actions — please refer to Solvay’s dedicated Rosignano page.
 

The linked policy explains Solvay’s biodiversity commitments, methodology, and priority areas in more detail.
 

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Solvay Global Policy - Biodiversity Conservation & Restoration

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Social Policies

Our commitment to Health & Safety, Substance of Concern (SoC) and Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC) reduction.

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Solvay Global Policy - Health and Safety

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Our global agreement with a trade union federation and global representative body for our commitment to a collaborative environment.

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Solvay Global Policy - Social Dialogue

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At Solvay, inclusion means creating a workplace where people can contribute fully and feel respected in everyday interactions, decisions, and opportunities. We want employees to experience a culture where different backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences are valued. Our approach is supported by practical actions that help make work more equitable and accessible, including flexibility where possible, employee support programs, and communities that build connection and awareness across the organization. 

The linked policy sets out Solvay’s formal commitments on diversity, equity, inclusion, and non-discrimination. 
 

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Solvay Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy 2026

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Environmental, Social, and Governance Policies

Our commitment to fostering a sustainable and responsible value chain.

Solvay also supports circularity by looking for ways to reduce waste, recover materials, and give by-products new value where technically and economically feasible. Across its operations, the company works with partners to improve resource efficiency and identify opportunities to reuse, recycle, or valorize materials. 

Examples of circularity initiatives are shared on Solvay’s sustainability pages, while the linked policy outlines the broader sustainability principles guiding this work. 

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Solvay Global Policy - Solvay Sustainability Policy

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Solvay is committed to safeguard people, decrease our impact on the environment and ensure our product stewardship over its life cycle with a culture of continuous improvement. 

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Solvay Responsible Care Charter

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Documenting the defined sustainable procurement practices and integrating them into our end to end procurement activities such as sourcing, supplier performance evaluation and risk management.

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Solvay Sustainable Procurement Policy 2025

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