2023年经济和esg绩效综合报告

2023 Integrated Report Overview

Key Highlights:

• Financial Performance:

  • Sales grew by 4.1% like-for-like, reaching CHF 6,915 million.
  • Gross profit increased by 3.0% to 2,846 million.
  • Operating income saw a slight increase of 0.4%.
  • Net income rose by 4.2%.
  • Operating cash flow improved by 44.8%, and free cash flow surged by 92.1%.

• Environmental Impact:

  • GHG emissions (scopes 1+2) decreased by 43%.
  • Water withdrawal rate was reduced by 18% on sites facing water stress.
  • Purchased renewable electricity reached 94% compliance.

• Social Responsibility:

  • 33% of materials and services were sourced responsibly.
  • 28% of women occupied senior management positions.
  • 1.9% average base salary difference between men and women.
  • 100% of non-executive and independent Board members.

• Governance and Business Conduct:

  • 73% of employees completed the Principles of Conduct training.
  • 20% of non-financial targets were included in the Performance Share Plan compensation.

Strategic Focus Areas:

• Responsible Value Creation: Givaudan aims to create sustainable value for all stakeholders.
• External Recognition: Recognized for leadership in transparency and action on climate change and water security.
• Innovations: Continued development of sustainable solutions to enhance product offerings.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Active engagement with stakeholders to understand their needs and expectations.
• Risk Management: Addressing risks through strategic planning and continuous improvement.
• Purpose Alignment: Aligning business strategies with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals.

Future Directions:

• Strategic Goals: Givaudan's 2025 strategy outlines ambitious targets for environmental, social, and governance performance.
• Progress Against Objectives: Progress is being tracked against specific objectives related to environmental impact, social responsibility, and governance practices.
• Sustainability Journey: Continual improvement in sustainability metrics demonstrates commitment to reducing environmental footprint and enhancing social outcomes.

Financial Performance Summary:

• Sales: Growth of 4.1% to CHF 6,915 million.
• Profitability: Improved operating income and net income, reflecting strong financial health.
• Cash Flow: Significant improvement in operating and free cash flow, indicating robust liquidity.

Environmental Performance Highlights:

• GHG Emissions: Reduction of 43% in scopes 1+2.
• Water Efficiency: 18% decrease in water usage per tonne of product.
• Renewable Energy: 94% of purchased electricity is renewable.

Social Performance Insights:

• Gender Diversity: Increased women in senior management to 28%.
• Health & Safety: 13% turnover rate, with comprehensive health and safety programs.
• Community Impact: Engaged in initiatives benefiting over 440,600 individuals.

Governance & Business Conduct:

• Training: 73% of employees trained on company conduct principles.
• Executive Composition: 100% non-executive and independent Board members.
• Compensation Alignment: 20% of non-financial targets included in executive compensation plans.

This report encapsulates Givaudan's comprehensive approach to creating value responsibly across environmental, social, and governance dimensions, while maintaining strong financial performance.