Thomas Leysen, Umicore's Supervisory Board Chairman, on Umicore's sustainability history and mission.
We are a global materials technology and recycling group with a closed loop business model
Sustainability has always been at the heart of Umicore’s mission. We offer solutions to sustainability challenges that are linked to megatrends and create value for all our stakeholders.
Our business model is designed to deliver positive environmental impact in parallel with economic value creation. Our mission and commitment go beyond our business efforts: monitoring value chain and societal needs for prosperity, creating a great place to work for our people and operating as eco-efficiently as possible for a healthier planet. This integrated value creation is what separates us from our competitors and brings us together with like-minded partners.
Discover more about how we have delivered value, below. For every pillar of our Horizon 2020 strategy, see how our activities transformed resources into value and the impact (positive and negative) of our activities on society.
Input
€9.6 billion Market Capitalization on 31/12/2020
Strong cash flows and funding base Adj. EBITDA CAGR or 9.75 % during Horizon 2020 Robust credit ratios
Close to €1 billion on R&D during Horizon 2020
€2 billion on CAPEX during Horizon 2020. The vast majority of which on growth CAPEX.
Output
Earning doubled
€536 adjusted EBIT in 2020 (more than double the 2014 base)
Leadership strengthened
Technology leader in emission control catalysts for light-duty and heavy-duty vehicles and for all fuel types. Innovative leader in cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries in electromobility. Technology leader in recycling complex waste streams containing precious metals and other valuable materials.
Revenues
77% of revenues from clean mobility & recycling. Much of the rest is from solutions such as improving connectivity or reducing energy consumption.
Our impact
We deliver value by developing producing and recycling materials that fulfill our mission: materials for a better life.
We offer the possibility to invest in solutions for a sustainable future.
Input
90 countries
18000 suppliers
Output
Sustainable supply
Certified ethical origin of our rechargeable battery materials, LBMA certifications, RMI conformant refiners and RJC certification
Protection of human rights in the supply of minerals from conflict-affected and high-risk areas
Sustainable products and services
Powering electromobility Reducing harmful industrial and vehicle emissions to provide clean air Closing the metals loop (recovering 28 metals from recycling activities)
Our impact
We share our industry insight and experience to foster ethical practices in materials sector.
Thanks to our R&D efforts and partnerships, we deliver innovative, customized and sustainable solutions for clean mobility and clean air, while tackling resource scarcity.
Input
Input mix
64% secondary materials 36% primary material
Energy
7,591 terajoules of energy
Output
Efficient operations
Metal emissions to water
-59%
vs 2015
Metal emissions to air
-67%
vs 2015
Energy use
-17%
vs 2015
CO2 emmissions
+3%
vs 2015 despite significant growth
Our impact
While our products and services play a key role in the transition to a low-carbon future, we also work to mitigate and reduce the negative impact of our industrial operations.
Input
10859 in total workforce
21.7% of which are women
Output
Safety
49 Lost Time Accidents in 2020
Health
1.6% exposure ratio ‘all biomarkers aggregated’
People engagement
96% retention rate
Our impact
We aim to offer stimulating jobs and a safe and healthy workplace to remain a preferred employer everywhere we operate and are committed to empowering women for leadership.
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