2020 annual and sustainable performance report

A leader in Specialty Materials.

Table of contents

 

INNOVATIVE for

nurturing resilience p. 2

We survived 2020 and faced the economic crisis brought on by COVID-19 by drawing on our strengths: a plentiful portfolio of materials suitable for diverse markets, a growth strategy focused on our best-performing activities and our ability to meet our customers’ needs with increasingly innovative and sustainable products. Above all, we were able to count on the mobilization of our teams all over the world, and their spirit of solidarity.

We now know that we are a resilient company and will emerge stronger from this crisis.

designing the future p. 22

A specialty materials pioneer, we have a unique market offering, combining high-performance materials with resins for coatings and adhesives in response to major societal challenges. Our products provide concrete solutions to fastgrowing applications of the future, such as electric batteries, mass 3D printing, sustainable construction and energy-efficient transport. A major focus of our growth strategy is the circular economy, and we are working on three of its drivers: the use of renewable and recycled materials; the optimization of resources in our plants; and the development of solutions oriented towards sustainable or recyclable applications. We are also continuing to lead a dynamic innovation policy alongside a number of partners in technological fields, which is the only way to ensure we are perfectly aligned with market expectations.

With our innovative materials, we are in a position to offer key improvements for a more efficient and sustainable world.

growing our talents p. 50

Internally, our staff are our greatest asset, and we have a number of programs designed to build their loyalty, cultivate their abilities and attract talented new candidates all over the world. We strive to promote diversity, a good gender-balance and training for our youngest employees. Externally, we are engaged in many philanthropic initiatives: civic action in education, the integration of troubled young people, and humanitarian projects.

Our view of progress is based on people and on our values. Simplicity, solidarity, responsibility and performance, in everything we do.

Shareholder information p. 70

Meet the members of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors and find our financial and non-financial results for 2020.