Planet at a glance
27%1
absolute reduction of scope 1 + 2 greenhouse gas emissions
versus baseline 2016
~23%
structural improvement of scope 1 + 2 greenhouse gas emissions
versus baseline 2016
8%
scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions intensity improvement
versus baseline 2016
72%
purchased electricity from renewable resources
6.0%
energy efficiency improvement
year-on-year
7.8%
water efficiency improvement in water-stressed sites
versus 2020
1 All data presented in People and Planet are subject to the non-financial reporting policy
We take our global environmental responsibilities very seriously. These extend beyond our own operations to include those of our suppliers, customers and end-users. We fulfill our environmental responsibilities through our portfolio of Brighter Living Solutions, our Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) policy, and our position on issues such as product stewardship and biodiversity. We focus on:
- Improving our own environmental footprint
- Enabling our customers to do the same through innovative solutions
- Advocating on our key environmental topics
At the end of 2021, our operations network spanned more than 100 commercial production facilities in 41 countries. Our operational approach is guided by the DSM Responsible Care Plan, described below, and supports the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) and SDG 13 (Climate Action). Our Planet reporting addresses our performance on several material topics identified in our Materiality matrix:
- Climate mitigation
- Climate adaptation
- Waste & circularity
- Nature & biodiversity
- Water stewardship
- Product stewardship
Brighter Living Solutions (BLS) is DSM’s program for the development of sustainable, innovative solutions with environmental and/or social benefits, creating shared value for our stakeholders. Brighter Living Solutions are products, services and technologies that, considered over their life cycle, offer a superior environmental impact (ECO+) and/or a superior social impact (People+) when compared to the mainstream alternative for the same application. The impact of Brighter Living Solutions can be realized at any stage of the product life cycle, from raw materials through the manufacturing process to potential re-use and end-of-life disposal.
More information and definitions can be found on the company website.
