DSM – The Life Sciences and Materials Sciences Company

Royal DSM N.V. creates innovative products and services in Life Sciences and Materials Sciences that contribute to the quality of life. DSM’s products and services are used globally in a wide range of markets and applications, supporting a healthier, more sustainable and more enjoyable way of life. End markets include human and animal nutrition and health, personal care, pharmaceuticals, automotive, coatings and paint, electrics and electronics, life protection and housing.

Building on Strengths

DSM’s strategy, “Vision 2010 – Building on Strengths”, focuses on accelerating profitable and innovative growth of the company’s specialties portfolio. Market-driven growth, innovation and increased presence in emerging economies are key drivers of this strategy. We also have set new ambitions for sustainability, e.g. to achieve and maintain leadership in industrial (“white”) biotechnology, to continuously improve our eco-footprint and to have a more diverse and international workforce.

Innovation, one of the levers DSM is using to achieve value-adding growth

Finding answers to the challenges facing society, both now and in the future, is at the heart of everything that DSM does. DSM has explicitly adopted an open innovation model, focused on teaming up with knowledge institutions and innovative players all over the world.

Dow Jones 2009 number one in the Sustainability World Index

Royal DSM N.V. has regained its number one position in the chemical industry sector in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index. From 2004 to 2006 DSM was named the worldwide sustainability No. 1 in this sector. In 2007 and 2008 it ranked amongst the top leaders in the sector.

“We are very proud to have regained the No. 1 position in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index,” said Feike Sijbesma, chairman of DSM’s Managing Board. “It is a recognition of our continuous efforts in sustainability, as reflected in our performance and transparent reporting. For the coming years, we will continue to pursue our ambition to be a leader in the field of sustainability, which is an important element of our strategy Vision 2010. Sustainability is increasingly important in today’s world and especially now, during the economic downturn, it is essential to stay the course and continue in our efforts to contribute to a better world for people today as well as future generations.”

Triple P – People, Planet, Profit

Sustainable entrepreneurship involves the simultaneous pursuit of profitable economic growth, further development of our employees, good corporate citizenship and sustainable use of natural resources. We attach the utmost importance to building trust, by performing well and holding a constructive dialogue with stakeholders. How do we achieve this?

People:
By being a good corporate citizen and doing our utmost to secure the development, safety and health of our employees.

Planet:
By caring for the effect of our products and processes on the environment.

Profit:
By creating sustainable value and showing a solid financial performance.

More information about DSM can be found at www.dsm.com