Lights at Green
Enjoyment of life, environmental protection and global fairness are the salient criteria of the New Green lifestyle. This sustainable approach to life is based on a set of principles shared by more and more people, and they are aligning their entire consumer behavior to these values. New Green encompasses the fundamentals of two significant trends: Wellness and Sustainability.
Since 2001, we have made these megatrends essential pillars of Cognis’ corporate strategy, recognizing at an early stage the need to exploit our natural chemistry expertise to its full potential. As a result, we are able to offer our customers innovative and high-performing solutions aligned to these megatrends. Experienced in the use of natural, renewable raw materials, Cognis is a pioneer and a global leader in the manufacture of products based on natural chemistry.
We can provide our customers with the means to develop products that meet the central demands of sustainability—environmental acceptability, biodegradability and enhanced user compatibility—with a high proportion of natural, renewable raw materials always part of the package.
A balance between economic, ecological and social demands
Being successful as an enterprise of course is the top-most priority of Cognis and its management and staff. All our activities are however based on the principles of sustainable development—achieving a sensible balance between economic, ecological and social needs, without in any way compromising the development opportunities of future generations.
For a long-term economic success, a credible sustainability policy is indispensable. Therefore Cognis will continue to resolutely extend the benchmarks that govern environmental compatibility and social responsibility. As one of the world leaders in the supply of specialty chemicals, Cognis will utilize it’s independence to set the economic, ecological und social standards for others to follow.
CEO Antonio Trius is clearly pointing out: “As a global player, we are very much aware of our social responsibility and the respect that we owe both our employees and our neighbors. People, environment, company, products – the sustainability philosophy of Cognis extends across all these aspects. It has thus developed into a powerful argument that has enhanced our standing with customers and the capital market alike.”
Our interpretation of sustainable development:
Products for the Future
With the innovation capabilities of a world market leader, Cognis is both harnessing and promoting the cross-industry trend toward biological and biotechnological production methods. Through our “Strategy: Nature” approach, we are constantly creating innovative, intelligent products and solutions.
Company and Markets
All of Cognis’ sites apply strict quality, environmental, health and safety standards, whether located in highly industrialized regions or in developing countries. This means that we take the justified interests of our neighbors as seriously as we do those of our customers.
Environment and Responsibility
By specifically focusing on renewable raw materials, we are following the logic of nature. At the same time, we offer products and services that not only provide specific benefits but also enable manufacturing industries and consumers to act in a similarly economically and ecologically viable manner.
People—Employees and Society
Cognis provides an attractive working environment and high standards of safety. In the wider social environment we are an integral, proactive part—the hub within a stable network, adaptable to the various cultural mores and individual conditions that prevail locally.
For more information please download the Sustainability Report 2008