10.2%

ROIC
Return on invested capital increased from 9.7 % in 2015 to 10.2 %.

To create added value for customers, employees, shareholders, and the environment, Clariant builds upon its strong foundation: a guiding vision, a clearly defined mission, and a value system that supports everyone at Clariant in exploring new ways to discover value for all .

A dynamic vision and mission

Clariant’s vision is to become the globally leading company for specialty chemicals, and to stand out through above-average value creation for all stakeholders. In order to make this vision a reality, Clariant is committed to building and maintaining leading positions in its businesses and adopting functional excellence as part of the corporate culture. Clariant’s mission is to create value by appreciating the needs of:

  • customers – by providing competitive and innovative solutions
  • employees – by adhering to corporate values
  • shareholders – by achieving above-average returns
  • the environment – by acting sustainably

Appreciation as the motor of daily business

Clariant is convinced that appreciation is the basis for success in supporting customers to stay ahead in their markets. Appreciation lies at the core of everything Clariant does, in every area it is active in or has an influence: . The company expresses appreciation in countless ways: through a fierce commitment to transparency and integrity; by fostering a spirit of dialog and mutual respect; and by using sustainable, cutting-edge technologies. Continuous dialog allows the company to understand all stakeholders’ needs and develop corresponding solutions that help the company meet the most stringent standards and set new benchmarks in its industry. Clariant strives for exceptional performance in everything that it does, and works tirelessly to offer clients innovative, customized, and high-quality solutions.

Clearly derived strategy

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50

basis points increase of margin, to 15.2%

Business performance is enhanced by culture and reputation

A corporate culture that achieves a balance between business performance, social interests, and environmental targets, and reflects the values of all , is critical to value generation and sustainable growth. Clariant’s corporate values are fundamental for creating value and embedding appreciation in the company’s culture. Six central values foster a shared and common set of behaviors amongst all employees and help make Clariant even stronger as a brand.

BRAND VALUES WITH A FOCUS ON
PERFORMANCE, PEOPLE, AND PLANET

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Corporate Values for
sustainable value creation

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Stakeholder

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Performance, people, planet

Clariant’s three brand values, under which the different capitals considered in integrated reporting have been categorized in this report: Performance (financial and intellectual capital), People (human and relationship capital), and Planet (manufactured and natural capital). VIEW ENTIRE GLOSSARY

Stakeholder

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