Code of Conduct & UN Global Compact
Responsibility in practice is also confi rmed in print. In 2009 a new, expanded Code of Conduct was distributed to all employees. It covers four areas: Business Principles, Products & the Environment, Working Conditions and Human Rights. Special attention is paid to the EU’s competition regulations since a lot of co-operation with competitors is taking place within the framework of the REACH legislation.

Since 2004 Perstorp is also participating in the UN’s Global Compact initiative and its principles concerning human rights, the environment, working conditions and anti-corruption measures. In 2009 there have been no reported cases of discrimination, child labor or enforced labor, nor have there been any cases of corruption.

Governance & measurement
Perstorp’s policies >>
The Perstorp Group has a policy for the environment, health and safety, and a policy for Human Resources.

Management system
The Perstorp Group’s internal requirements cover external certification in accordance with ISO 9000 and the ISO 14001 environment management system. In 2009 some of Perstorp’s plants renewed their ISO 14001 certification. Certification is planned for the Freeport and Pont-de-Claix units in 2010, and for Warrington and Waspik in 2011.

Reporting principles & GRI index
Details about work performed within the environment, health and safety areas for 2009 have been retrieved from the Group’s databases. Facts include those reported to the authorities and information used for internal controls.

This annual report provides information for an assessment of how Perstorp meets Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) indicators. Perstorp is currently applying level C and has chosen not to carry out an external audit for 2009.

Awards
The Toledo plant received an award from the American Chemistry Council at the start of the year for successful measures aimed at improving effi ciency and reducing consumption of natural gas. Th e plant at Pont-de-Claix also received a prize for its response to a road accident.

Production permits
Most units received new permits or renewed permits during 2009.New permits will be required in 2010 to increase production, while the unit at Pont-de-Claix will have to apply for a permit in accordance with French PPRT legislation.