[...] and multiple Group functions. Its tasks will mainly include refining the diversity and inclusion strategy. Systematically promoting women We want to increase the percentage of female employees wherever they are underrepresented. In 2012, the 42% of the positions in our company were held by women. The ratio of female to male employees varied among the individual businesses, functions and regions. In 2012, women made up 46% of the workforce in Pharmaceuticals, 37% in Chemicals, and 42% in Group functions. In North America, 46% percent of the workforce is female, Europe 45%, the Emerging Markets 37% and Rest of World 37%. At 51%, the percentage of research and [...]

[...] water protection, and waste management) Product safety measures (e.g. REACH, GHS, Global Product Strategy) Environmental management, Process and plant safety, Storage and transport, Water protection, Waste management, Product safety Principle 8: Promote greater environmental responsibility EN1-30, SO5, PR3-4 EHS standards implemented and updated (e.g. for process and plant safety, storage and transport, water protection, and waste management) Initiation of EDISON climate protection program Energy checks conducted at sites Product labeling Packaging take-back programs Process and plant safety, Storage and transport, Water protection, Waste management, Climate [...]