Sustainability at DKSH Performance Materials

Performance Materials

Sustainability at Performance Materials

Performance Materials

Sustainability at Performance Materials

At Performance Materials, we drive a strong sustainability program and are committed to being a sustainable partner with responsible business practices.

Sustainability is more than a commitment, it’s how we operate. We act with integrity and uphold rigorous standards in quality and safety to drive environmental and social progress across the industries we serve."

Natale Capri

Head, Business Unit Performance Materials, DKSH

Guided by our Performance Materials sustainability framework and supported by local sustainability champions across markets, we stay focused on responsible sourcing and carbon footprint reduction to create lasting impact.”

Irene Dávalos

Director, Global Regulatory Affairs & Sustainability,
Performance Materials, DKSH

Our Sustainability Framework

In alignment with DKSH Group Sustainability's four pillars, the Sustainability team and the Market Sustainability Champions within Business Unit (BU) Performance Materials are focused on driving progress in two priority areas: Sustainable Value Chains and Net Zero Emissions.

Across the BU, dedicated initiatives embedded in our day-to-day operations support these ambitions and help us advance our sustainability performance.

To learn more about the full DKSH Group Sustainability strategy, please visit the Group Sustainability page

Our 2030 Targets

Sustainable Value Chain

Revenue generated from Portfolio for Sustainable Development

We identify and promote ingredients and solutions that foster sustainability to boost customer awareness and drive growth

Revenue generated by ESG assessed Clients & Suppliers

Our Responsible Supplier
Program helps partners improve ESG standards through risk screening, coaching, and assessments.

Achieve Net-Zero Emissions

Contribute to the Group’s sustainability goal of achieving net-zero GHG emissions across the value chain by 2050. Key contributions include reducing emissions and increasing the use of renewables in our own operations through energy efficiency across all sites and vehicles, effective waste and recycling management, and close collaboration with our business and logistics partners.

Qualified Responsible Logistic Partners

2024 Carbon Emissions

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Total (Scope 1 + 2 + 3) → 730,866 tCO₂e
(market-based; in metric tons)

Carbon Intensity

(market-based; in metric tons per net sales in CHF millions)
520 tCO₂e / M CHF turnover

This target is coordinated by Group Sustainability. Please see more information here.

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Responsible Suppliers Program

Commitment:

Be the trusted sustainable and responsible partner for our customers

Approach:

Dedicated Responsible Suppliers’ Team to evaluate risks in the supply chain, manage supplier assessments, and support them to improve in ESG standards. We collaborate with EcoVadis for centralized and compliant assessments on Sustainability practices

2030 Target:

80% of revenue generated by ESG assessed Clients and Suppliers

YTD Achievement:

45.4%

Portfolio for Sustainable Development

Commitment:

Emphasis on sustainable and innovative solutions

Approach:

Identify technologies, product properties, and claims that contribute to sustainable development, classify our portfolio accordingly, and expand it, increase awareness of those solutions to customers to drive business growth

2030 Target:

30% of revenue generated from Portfolio for Sustainable Development

YTD Achievement:

19.9%

Carbon Footprint Reduction

Commitment:

Achieve net-zero emissions

Approach:

Reduce: Energy efficient in all own sites. Renewables: Switching to renewable energy in own sites and vehicles. Supply chain: Logistics partners assessment for responsible and sustainable operations, outbound optimization.

2030 Target:

Net-zero emissions in own operations (Group)

YTD Achievement:

50%

emissions reduction vs. baseline 2020

Local Community Action

Commitment:

Access to education and healthy nutrition for children

Approach:

Engage in local community projects to help children have access to education as well as utilize our expertise in the food and agricultural sector to create awareness and access to nutritional food

2030 Target:

90% of significant locations to engage in local community activities

YTD Achievement:

90%