2020 DSM Integrated Annual Report
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Co-CEO Message
In 2020, we continued to make good progress on the execution of our long-term strategic plan and delivering against our purpose-led sustainability ambitions in People and Planet
Key Figures
people1
0.24
Frequency Index of Recordable Injuries
compared to 0.28
in 2019
76%
Employee Engagement Index
compared to 74%
in 2019
21%
Female
executives
compared to 20%
in 2019
1 These data are subject to the non-financial reporting policy.
planet2
~18%3
GHG
scope 1 + 2 reduction
cumulative structural improvement versus ~17% in 2019 (baseline 2016)
5.7%
Energy
efficiency improvement
year-on-year
compared to 2.3%
in 2019
60%
Purchased electricity from renewable resources
compared to 50%
in 2019
2 These data are subject to the
non-financial reporting policy.
3 In total, our absolute reduction of scope 1 + 2 greenhouse gas emissions was 25% versus the 2016 baseline
profit
€ 8,106
Sales from continuing operations
up 1% from € 7,998 in 2019
(in millions)
-1%
Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations
versus 2019, with Nutrition +7% and Materials -27%
€ 955
Adjusted net operating free
cash flow
+19% versus 2019
(in millions)
€ 457
Net profit from continuing operations
-34% versus 2019
(in millions)
€ 4.12
Adjusted net earnings from continuing operations per ordinary share
versus € 4.21
in 2019
€ 2.40
Proposed dividend per
ordinary share
Our purpose is to create brighter lives for all.
We are already reaching more than 2.5 billion people worldwide.
What others say about us
“DSM Korea’s prompt demand forecasting and support enabled us to keep up our supply of products to the market during the COVID-19 pandemic.”
YoungJo Cho
“Together we developed a signature line of dietary supplements– all the way from our idea to the actual product on the shelf. We are pleased about the partnership with DSM and feel in very professional hands.”
Henrik Axelsen
“We are proud to be taking on the pioneering role of being the world’s first textile rope manufacturer to use sustainable raw materials for its entire portfolio of products made with bio-based Dyneema®.”
Klaus Walther
“Our companies responded quickly to the need for high-quality face masks, enabled by fast decision-making and short communication lines.”
Willem van der Leegte
“The involvement of DSM at this scale will definitely help us set new standards with the best nutrition and materials giving us a competitive edge inside and out.”
Iwan Spekenbrink