1. Green Jobs – Decent Work – Mark Dolfyn
Umicar “Infinity”, the solar powered car, sponsored by Umicore, which ended second in the 2007 World Solar Challenge, raced in Australia
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Green Jobs – Decent Work – Mark Dolfyn
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2. Presenting Umicore Sustainable Development
Content
Presenting Umicore
Sustainable Development

3. Umicore today- a materials technology group
material solutions
metals
application
know-how
recycling
chemistry material science metallurgy
“Less is more”
Metal related materials can be efficiently and infinitely recycled, which makes them the basis for sustainable products and services

4. Where can Umicore play a role in Cleantech?
Creating value by reducing the use of rare and valuable materials
Less is More
Materials for energy storage and sustainable energy production
Addressing resource scarcity and emissions by closing the materials loop
Technologies to mitigate environmental impacts
Energy Solutions
Recycling Solutions
Environmental Solutions

5. 80% of R&D expenditure in clean tech domain
innovative technologies specifically designed to optimise the use of natural resources and to reduce environmental impact

6. Global Presence
13,720 employees (of which 4,405 in associate companies)
64 production sites, 34 other sites / offices

7. Sustainable Development
The Umicore Way
Green transformation
Social Dialogue

8. Sustainable Development is integrated in our mission “The Umicore Way”
Materials for a better life
Employees
Environment and Society
Shareholders
Business Integrity and Values

9. Green transformation 80% of R&D expenditure in Clean Tech domain
Scientific Research is a key driver of success
Today already 50% of revenues from the Clean Tech domain
Job creation / job transformation – ensure sustainable jobs for the future
Government policies can create opportunities for green Jobs
Job content of “green jobs” is not necessarily different from other jobs
At company level, Environmental Responsibility goes hand in hand with Social Responsibility
Umicore’s Sustainable Development (SD) strategy is based on both Environmental AND Social Objectives
Topics like Workplace Safety, Hygiene, People Development, Equal Opportunities, People Engagement are getting more importance
Those commitments are included in the SD agreement, signed with 2 international trade unions

10. SD Agreement Name = SD Agreement Two Global Union Federations involved
IMF – International Metalworkers Federation
ICEM – International Federation of Chemical, Energy, Mine and General workers’ Unions
Name = SD Agreement
Not the generic title of IFA
Date of implementation
28 September 2007
Period of 4 years – unless terminated, automatically extended for 4 years

11. Commitments of Umicore
Human Rights
United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights
International Labour Organisation (ILO) core labour standards
Banning of child labour
Banning of forced labour
Right to organise and collective bargaining
Equal opportunities / Non-discrimination
Working conditions
Adequate remuneration (ILO Convention No. 100)
Working time and paid holidays
Health and safety at work
Vocational training and employment training
Environment
Continual improvement of environmental performance