Contents Introduction . Page Management statement . Page Assurance statement. Page Fulfilling CSR targets for 2007 . Page CSR t
Bjørn Albinus, President & CEO Introduction It is with great satisfaction that we can now publish our second CSR report. It has
Management statement On April 4, 2008, the Board of Executives and the senior vice presidents considered and adopted the CSR re
ASSURANCE STATEMENT Assurance Statement for Cheminova’s stakeholders from independent auditor We have assessed Cheminova’s 2007
Fulfilling CSR targets for 2007 Targets Overall CSR management Publication of the CSR report 2006 Communication of Code of Busi
CSR targets for 2008: Product stewardship • Preparing a global labelling policy concerning the products which are marketed unde
• Conducting training in the Supplier Code for relevant employee groups which are in contact with suppliers. • Extending the Su
From Auriga’s annual report Following Auriga’s divestment of the subsidiaries Hardi and Skamol, Cheminova is the only subsidiar
The locations of subsidiaries, joint venture companies and representative offices are marked in red (as of March 2008). Profit
Sales and product stewardship Cheminova’s sales in 2007 Cheminova’s sales of plant protection products include supplies of both
Sales of the most toxic products The most toxic products are those which, according to the WHO classification (The WHO Recommen
Product stewardship The underlying principle for Cheminova’s stewardship of plant protection products is risk reduction. Here,
Meeting targets In 2007, we focused on reducing the risks associated with handling the most toxic of our products. The targets
Laboratory animals To avoid repeating tests which have already been conducted and consequently the unnecessary use of laborator
The product’s properties are documented through field trials. Here, its effect against harmful insects in cotton is studied. Ca
class II products such as low-concentrate powder formulations. Cuba In 2007, Cheminova sold no methyl parathion to Cuba. Chemin
Targets for 2008 • Preparing a global labelling policy concerning the products which are marketed under the Cheminova trade mar
Development and innovation The development of new products is the theme for this section, which also provides an insight into t
Development of new active ingredients New potential products are identified by market analysts and agronomists. The world marke
India, the work to develop formulations takes place in biological and chemical development laboratories, where more than 35 peo
towards better targeting and more precise application of agrochemicals is addressed. These objectives, of course, are also majo
Cheminova’s latest formulation Active ingredient particles in plant oil, a so-called OD formulation Treating an area the size o
Production In the CSR report for 2006, various targets were established for 2007 relating to the production plants in India and
The boiler for combusting waste hydrogen on Rønland. Certification for the factory in Denmark. • Environmental certification of
If an accident occurs Even though a professional approach is taken to prevent accidents and emergencies, they still occur. In s
ciple, the same. Ongoing improvements are desired at both companies, but it is necessary to accept that the starting points for
Comments on developments from 2006 to 2007: Note 1: There are several reasons for the changes in energy consumption in India. A
New EU chemicals regulation On June 1, 2007, the EU’s new chemical rules came into force. The new rules have been adopted as a
tain restrictions, while individual substances may be banned for certain purposes or completely. As registering of these chemic
lathion and gamma-cyhalotrin. However, the substances are registered as plant protection products in a number of countries outs
Supplier management In 2007, work started on systematic supplier management. A more detailed description of this can be found i
Human Resources Cheminova wants to be perceived as an efficient and attractive workplace, and the company endeavours to recruit
OZ/Code of Business Principles August 2007 The entire management of the Cheminova Group wants to ensure that the way in which t
The activities express the social responsibility the company wants to display, not just to its own employees, but also to the l
Action plan Focus areas Targets Key Performance Indicators (KPI) Success criteria/progress Product stewardship Labels Preparing
Production Denmark Campaigns to improve the safety culture with the primary aim of reducing the number of accidents at work. Re
Human Resources Mission Revision of Cheminova’s mission and values, for example with a view to ensuring that CSR is firmly root
Responsible Care The Responsible Care® Program of the Association of Danish Process Industries. Declaration of commitment. 1. C
5. Monitoring, registration and documentation. The Company shall at regular intervals monitor process emissions to the working
Accounting policies The data provided on page 29 of this report on the environment, health and safety have been included and ca
Energy consumption The consumption of natural gas, electricity and furnace oil is 1 based on meter readings. Energy consumption
air-incineration plant give rise to a lower CO2 emissions that were established in about 2005 and still used. This process-cond
Glossary Active ingredient: Active chemical in its pure or technical form. Administration: Administration can take place orally
Microcapsules (microcapsule formulation): Fluid product where the active ingredient is encapsulated in microscopic capsules whi
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CSR report 2007 Cheminova A/S, Postbox 9, 7620 Lemvig, Denmark
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Contents Introduction . Page Management statement . Page Assura
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Bjørn Albinus, President & CEO Introduction It is with great sa
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Management statement On April 4, 2008, the Board of Executives
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ASSURANCE STATEMENT Assurance Statement for Cheminova’s stakeho
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Fulfilling CSR targets for 2007 Targets Overall CSR management
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CSR targets for 2008: Product stewardship • Preparing a global
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• Conducting training in the Supplier Code for relevant employe
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From Auriga’s annual report Following Auriga’s divestment of th
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The locations of subsidiaries, joint venture companies and repr
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Sales and product stewardship Cheminova’s sales in 2007 Chemino
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Sales of the most toxic products The most toxic products are th
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Product stewardship The underlying principle for Cheminova’s st
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Meeting targets In 2007, we focused on reducing the risks assoc
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Laboratory animals To avoid repeating tests which have already
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The product’s properties are documented through field trials. H
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class II products such as low-concentrate powder formulations.
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Targets for 2008 • Preparing a global labelling policy concerni
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Development and innovation The development of new products is t
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Development of new active ingredients New potential products ar
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India, the work to develop formulations takes place in biologic
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towards better targeting and more precise application of agroch
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Cheminova’s latest formulation Active ingredient particles in p
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Production In the CSR report for 2006, various targets were est
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The boiler for combusting waste hydrogen on Rønland. Certificat
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If an accident occurs Even though a professional approach is ta
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ciple, the same. Ongoing improvements are desired at both compa
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Comments on developments from 2006 to 2007: Note 1: There are s
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New EU chemicals regulation On June 1, 2007, the EU’s new chemi
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tain restrictions, while individual substances may be banned fo
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lathion and gamma-cyhalotrin. However, the substances are regis
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Supplier management In 2007, work started on systematic supplie
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Human Resources Cheminova wants to be perceived as an efficient
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OZ/Code of Business Principles August 2007 The entire managemen
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The activities express the social responsibility the company wa
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Action plan Focus areas Targets Key Performance Indicators (KPI
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Production Denmark Campaigns to improve the safety culture with
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Human Resources Mission Revision of Cheminova’s mission and val
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Responsible Care The Responsible Care® Program of the Associati
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5. Monitoring, registration and documentation. The Company shal
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Accounting policies The data provided on page 29 of this report
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Energy consumption The consumption of natural gas, electricity
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air-incineration plant give rise to a lower CO2 emissions that
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Glossary Active ingredient: Active chemical in its pure or tech
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Microcapsules (microcapsule formulation): Fluid product where t
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