BEST-IN-CLASS SUSTAINABILITY PRODUCTS

The Five-Pillar strategy (graphic)
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Products
awarded with the EcoTain® label for their sustainability excellence

SUSTAINABILITY CRITERIA

36

criteria grouped in six categories are considered in the Portfolio Value Program (PVP) to screen the product portfolio for sustainability.

Performance

Integrated sustainable business

Performance advantages

People

Safe use, transparency and information

Addressing megatrends and societal needs

Planet

Resource efficiency and environmental protection

Raw materials and sustainable sourcing

R&D SPEND

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206

CHF m spent in Research & Development in 2016. Since 2012, approximately CHF 1 b has been spent on R&D.

SCIENTIFIC COLLABORATIONS

125

active collaboration projects with universities research institutes, and external partners.

ACTIVE INNOVATION PROJECTS

320

of which 60 »Class 1 projects« that show double-digit million sales potential or are of strategic importance

GROUP SALES
in CHF m

SALES BY REGION
Group sales CHF m 5 847

EBITDA MARGIN

15.2%

before exceptional items