.st0{fill:#1A4780;} Sustainability Engaging people, partners, and society Positive impact on people’s everyday lives through our essential solutions as well as our actions. To achieve this we support, develop, listen to, and empower our employees and local communities. We engage and collaborate with customers, partner companies, universities, industry peers, and governments. Through these interactions, we can drive growth while at the same time become a safer, more sustainable, and more innovative company. Inclusion and Diversity Culture and engagement Communities Related stories Our people We believe that in order to stay competitive, innovative, and successful, we need engaged and empowered employees. We invest in training and development for our employees and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where our people feel valued. We are also highly committed to promoting the health, safety, and well-being of all our employees at work and beyond. Our values - ‘We aim high’, ‘We own it’, and ‘We do it right’ – form the backbone of the performance-driven culture we strive to create and empower our people to successfully deliver on our company purpose and strategy. Find about more about careers at Nouryon 95% participation in full annual performance management cycle to sustain the performance and growth of both our employees and the company. Regular checks We conduct regular checks to measure culture and engagement. 100% Of our assigned employees have completed their training of our Code of Business Conduct & Ethics. Inclusion and Diversity A diverse, respectful, and inclusive work environment is critical to unlocking the full potential of our global workforce, driving collaboration and innovation, and understanding the unique needs of our customers. Our commitment to inclusion and diversity is codified in our Code of Business Conduct & Ethics, which clearly states that we respect and value all employees, irrespective of age, gender, race, religion, or sexual orientation. Our employees receive trainings on our Code, how to maintain a respectful and inclusive workplace, and how to identify and report potential harassment and discrimination. Improving and supporting diversity in our workforce is an ongoing process. In 2020 we began analyzing the diversity of our employees, including age, gender, race, and nationality. Learn more about this in our Sustainability report We will continue to assess the diversity of our workforce and actively monitor our progress and continually challenge ourselves to make improvements. Measuring our internal culture and engagement An organizational survey was rolled out in nine languages at the end of 2019. The aim was to measure and manage our organizational health with the same rigor as performance. The survey proved to be a great source of inspiration for continuous improvement for all levels of the organization. Four focus areas emerged from the survey: 1) focus and strategic clarity, 2) using insights for innovation, 3) open and trusting leadership, and 4) recognizing and rewarding employees. As a result, we identified approximately 150 initiatives to improve our organizational health. The most concrete examples are our global “Pay for Performance” rewards approach (related to recognizing and rewarding employees) and the launch of our new values (related to focus and strategic clarity). Besides these larger initiatives, multiple bottom-up initiatives were put in place within daily operations. We also conducted pulse surveys on two focus areas (recognizing and rewarding employees and open and trusting leadership) to a random sample of 30% of our employees in May and September 2020. Employees’ performance, development, and leadership To sustain the performance and growth of both our employees and the company, we introduced our Continuous Performance Management process in 2020. By setting dynamic objectives, holding regular performance dialogues (check-ins), receiving feedback, and achieving objectives throughout the year, we help our employees and leaders stay engaged and deliver higher performance. So far, 95% of our population has participated in the full annual performance management cycle. We also introduced our Pay for Performance approach, in which outstanding results are rewarded. To further sustain our performance and growth, we encourage our employees to gain new knowledge and skills which will help them perform at their best every day and contribute to our success. Our Learning and Development offerings support both short- and longterm capability building and help our employees to live our values. Leadership development One of the key elements of our people development strategy is to continuously develop our leaders. In 2020, two new digital programs designed to help our new and experienced leaders to strengthen their leadership skills were successfully launched despite the COVID-19 pandemic. These leadership programs, called LEAP, are delivered fully digitally during an 18-week period. LEAP addresses themes that leaders need in each phase of their professional career. All topics are linked to the Nouryon values, strategy, and OHI focus areas to help our leaders apply their learnings in their daily work. We also provide a broad range of other learning activities, such as on-the-job experiences, blended programs, online learning, (virtual) classroom training, and mandatory compliance courses. Our global digital learning environment helps employees find relevant trainings more easily and enroll for scheduled offerings and provides 24/7 access to online trainings, enabling at-home learning and offering flexibility for employees. “Contributing to sustainability beyond our direct operations is a key element of Nouryon’s sustainability approach. We are taking a more holistic view which includes the well-being and development of employees and how we engage with the communities in which we operate.” Vivi Hollertt - Chief Sustainability & Communications Officer Engaging with our communities We operate factories around the world and we value our relationships with our local communities. Our approach to community engagement starts with the relations with neighboring stakeholders in our HSE Rules on Emergency Response and Community Awareness. Each site is audited on their performance to inform and involve the communities in which they operate. While our core focus remains the safe and responsible supply of essential chemistry and maintaining a constructive dialogue with our stakeholders, these initiatives to give back help remind our people and partners of our commitment to society at large. Related stories Nouryon announces collaboration with American Corporate Partners Nouryon has announced a partnership with New York-based American Corporate Partners (ACP) to provide mentorships that assist veterans transitioning from active military duty to civilian careers. Coming together against local pollution Nouryon encourages employees in Brazil to come together to support the community in addressing local societal and environmental issues. Assane in Bitterfeld In line with Nouryon’s commitment to a sustainable future, we believe in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people feel valued and are engaged to perform at their best. Because our employees are crucial to the success of our company, we are doing everything we can to provide trainees, such as Assane, a new place to work, learn and live. Learn more - Nouryon's sustainability pillars Improving our safety performance and environmental footprint We continuously work to improve our safety performance and environmental footprint for the benefit of our employees, contractors, customers, neighbors, and the environment Growing our sustainable solutions We provide solutions that are essential in applications ranging from pharmaceuticals and farming to electric cars and building insulation. Our goal is to deliver not just the desired functionality but improved sustainability performance as well. Engaging people, partners, and society At Nouryon, we aim to achieve sustainable business growth and have a positive impact on people’s everyday lives through our essential solutions as well as our actions. 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