2.1.1. Solvay Way commitments and practices
The Solvay Way reference framework is structured by stakeholders. The following stakeholders are identified as the most important. Aligned with ISO 26000, Solvay Way is based on a specific concrete framework in which 22 commitments give rise to 49 associated practices.
Our commitments to our Customers
Commitments |
Practices |
Integrate our CSR commitments into our customer relationships |
Developing a collaborative CSR differentiation |
Informing customers of product-related risks |
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Control product-related risks |
Deploying the Product Stewardship management system |
Managing the risks attached to substances of very high concern (SVHCs) |
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Integrate CSR into innovation & investments |
Steering innovation projects while integrating CSR |
Steering investment projects while integrating CSR |
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Analyze and develop our markets, while integrating CSR |
Detecting megatrends, selecting target orientations |
Orienting GBUs' action plans to integrate CSR |
Our commitments to our Employees
Commitments |
Practices |
Manage HSE |
Deploying an HSE management system |
Ensure employees’ health and safety |
Controlling the risks associated with occupational exposures |
Promoting occupational health |
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Preventing occupational accidents |
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Promoting well-being at work |
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Respect employees' fundamental human rights and guarantee their social rights |
Deploying the IndustriALL Global Union agreement |
Promoting diverse teams by creating an inclusive culture |
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Ensure quality social dialogue |
Respecting employees' rights of representation |
Develop employability |
Developing employees skills |
Planning the workforce |
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Motivate employees |
Motivating employees to attain objectives |
Promoting improvement projects and suggestions systems |
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Compensating employees fairly |
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Integrating CSR commitments into remuneration policy |
Our commitments to our Planet (Government and NGOs)
Commitments |
Practices |
Inform employees and respect regulations regarding environment |
Informing employees and involving them in environmental efforts |
Respecting and anticipating regulations |
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Preserve natural resources |
Improving energy efficiency |
Optimizing raw materials consumption and reducing waste |
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Reducing water consumption |
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Limit environmental impact, preserve biodiversity |
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions |
Reducing the impact of processes on air, water and soil quality |
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Preserving biodiversity on and around sites |
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Reducing IT impact |
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Exercise responsible influence |
Dialoguing and communicating transparently |
Our commitments to our Investors
Commitments |
Practices |
Create value responsibly |
Measuring responsible value creation |
Integrating CSR into our portfolio management |
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Ensure risk management |
Managing risk globally and considering risk management when making decisions |
Ensure dissemination of and compliance with good management and governance practices |
Developing responsible practices and behaviors |
Promoting responsible governance at Solvay |
Our commitments to our Suppliers
Commitments |
Practices |
Define prerequisites and integrate them into the supplier selection and qualification process |
Defining prerequisites and selecting suppliers accordingly |
Evaluate buyers' CSR performance |
Training and assessing buyers |
Manage and assess suppliers' CSR performance, optimize relationships |
Managing and evaluating suppliers’ performance |
Developing partnerships for innovation |
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Ensuring balanced relationships with suppliers |
Our commitments to the Local communities
Commitments |
Practices |
Ensure entities are integrated within their surrounding communities |
Developing and steering relationships with local stakeholders |
Being part of the solution to local societal challenges |
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Control industrial risks related to entities' physical locations |
Identifying hazards and assessing industrial risks |
Managing industrial risks for the community |
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Preparing for emergency situations |
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Control supply chain risks and preventing accidents |
Preventing transportation accidents |