Product stewardship

• Preparing a global labelling policy concerning the products which are marketed under the Cheminova trade marks.
• Introducing a system to document that information about safety issues and using products according to the rules is an integrated part of the sales and marketing initiatives.
• Integrating product stewardship activities in Cheminova’s new regions under which the present subsidiaries belong, so that the division of responsibility reflects the new organisation.
• Continuing phase-out plan for class I products

Development and innovation

• In 2008, a code of conduct will be prepared concerning requirements from external partners in connection with development activities. The code of conduct will be implemented in 2009.
• That the product programme will be based to an increasing extent on environmentally friendly formulations.

Production

India:

• Commissioning of a new incineration plant for chemical waste.
• 20% reduction of COD in the waste water discharged from the company.
• Examining the possibilities for reducing the waste-water flow.
• Campaigns to improve occupational health and safety, focusing on volatile and toxic chemicals.

Denmark:

• Campaigns to improve the safety culture with the primary aim of reducing the number of accidents at work.
• Reduction in the number of spillages and waste with special focus on the discharge of chemicals to open areas.
• Maintaining certifications in accordance with the ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 standards.

New EU chemicals regulation

• Pre-registration: Reporting the substances which Cheminova wants to register during the 11-year phase-in period.
• Registering the substances which Cheminova handles which cannot be pre-registered (substances which are considered as new in relation to the regulation).
• Starting to compile information and data for the substances Cheminova handles which must be registered before the end of 2010.
• Communicating with our suppliers and customers about the obligations for our business entailed by REACH.

Supplier management

• Continuing to distribute information about the Supplier Code to relevant suppliers and requiring them to accept the principles contained therein.
• Conducting six official audit visits in 2008.
• Conducting training in the Supplier Code for relevant employee groups which are in contact with suppliers.
• Extending the Supplier Code so that it covers all subsidiaries by the end of 2009.

Human Resources

• Revision of Cheminova’s mission and values, for example with a view to ensuring that CSR is firmly rooted and disseminated further throughout the organisation.
• Carrying out a global HR audit process.
• Conducting a follow-up on the Code of Business Principles.