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Our culture is centered on fundamental beliefs about the importance of our people and how their performance drives results.

At Solenis, our people are the reason for our long-standing success. Investments in our people help Solenis drive sustainable, long-term growth. We put safety first and support our people to maintain the highest safety standards and ensure the health and well-being of our entire workforce.

We work hard to create a culture where our people feel engaged and energized. At Solenis, we attract, develop and retain great people. Our aim is to be inclusive of all workers’ diverse perspectives and we offer tailored learning and development paths to help our people grow their careers and create greater well-being.

We encourage our people to give back to the communities where we do business driving towards improving the world. This comprehensive, interlocked strategy supporting and celebrating our people ultimately gives us a sharper competitive advantage.  

Results

31.7%

Global Workforce Diversity; on track to double by 2030

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Goal:By 2030, double the global workforce diversity

<p>A diverse workforce is integral to delivering on our strategy. By embracing the unique strengths of each person and respecting, valuing and celebrating our differences, we can build the most effective teams and enhance Solenis&rsquo; performance across our global operations. Our leadership team is committed to diversity of thought and leading a diverse organization, and are accountable for progress in DE&amp;I and improvements in our culture and engagement scores in their annual performance assessments. We encourage all employees to embrace the benefits of a diverse workforce and work towards creating an equitable and inclusive workplace for all.</p> <p>We strive for a culture where all employees feel safe and empowered to bring their whole selves to work, where they can make their best contributions and reach their long-term potential. With operations in 130 countries, our employee population is multicultural, multilingual, multi-generational and multifaith. We are diverse racially, ethnically, in abilities and in gender identification. Our global and regional programs celebrate and support this rich diversity, which we view as one of our strengths.</p> <p>Learn more about our <a href="/link/ae965831c97d467a856f345ea0f0c741.aspx">Diversity, Equity &amp; Inclusion</a> programs.</p>

Results

31.7%

Global Workforce Diversity; on track to double by 2030

Results

4.3/5

Overall Employee Engagement

89%

Participation

82%

Favorable Inclusion Index

91%

Favorable in Teamwork Category

Employee Engagement

Goal:Year-over-year improvement in culture survey participation and engagement score

<p>Solenis brings together diverse perspectives in a safe, collaborative workplace that empowers our employees to solve the world&rsquo;s most challenging process and sustainability challenges. We nurture a culture centered on fundamental beliefs about the value and inclusion of people &ndash; all people &ndash; and we promote learning, growth and well-being for all of our employees.</p> <p>Employee engagement and fostering a committed, high-performing team of employees are fundamental to our culture and are measured through the Solenis Annual Culture Survey. Year after year, we have experienced increases in response rates which we attribute to the tangible actions management takes to promote participation, and the subsequent cultural initiatives that emerge from the survey findings.</p> <p>Once the Culture Survey results are in, the real work begins. At Solenis, a critical part of our sustained improvement in our culture and employee experience is our Culture Action planning process.&nbsp; This process is driven by each and every people manager. Every manager meets with their team, listens to their ideas about opportunities to improve their team culture, and submits a specific action plan that will impact the employee experience. Progress is monitored throughout the year via extra &ldquo;pulse&rdquo; surveys.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

Results

4.3/5

Overall Employee Engagement

89%

Participation

82%

Favorable Inclusion Index

91%

Favorable in Teamwork Category

Results

92

Average hours per employee spent on Learning & Development

88%

Of all employees meet 5% training

Learning and Development

Goal:All employees – 5% investment in training

<p>At Solenis, we know that our success and growth as a company is interdependent with our employees&rsquo; individual long-term growth and development. We offer continuous learning and development programs that ensure that joining Solenis &ndash; and staying with us &ndash; leads to a long and rewarding career.</p> <p>To this end, we have made this a priority and encouraged every employee to set aside the time necessary to achieve their learning and development aspirations. Our goal is that all employees throughout Solenis spend 5% of their working time on learning and development.</p> <p>To support this effort, we offer extensive and customizable learning and development programs to help employees evaluate their strengths and develop skills that can drive their career. These tailored learning plans can be created in any one of our learning tracks, and employees can choose between independent learning online, to learning with others, either virtually or in person. Our learning tracks are focused on four areas: professional growth, leadership growth, technical growth and sales growth.</p>

Results

92

Average hours per employee spent on Learning & Development

88%

Of all employees meet 5% training

Results

0.40%

TRR in FY2023

50%

Manufacturing plants operated 12 months without any recordable injury

Safety – First and Foremost

Goal:Continuously strive toward zero injury culture

<p>At Solenis, we put safety first. Each worker must agree to our&nbsp;<i><a href="/link/62e11f4078884d97b178290a93d08afe.aspx">10 Safety Expectations</a>&nbsp;&mdash;&nbsp;</i>and execute them without exception.&nbsp;Our ambition is to provide a workplace environment that supports the wellness of our employees. We combine a culture of health and safety excellence and a strategic approach to eliminate and control the risk for injury and illness. At Solenis, we strive to achieve a top quartile injury rate in comparison to our American Chemistry Council Responsible Care&reg; medium-size company peers. Solenis continues to refine its approaches and programs to reduce injuries, illnesses and Days Away from Work (DAW) cases.</p> <p>Our strategic approach to safety improvement includes:</p> <ul> <li>Safety Days</li> <li>Global Safety Month</li> <li>Newsletters</li> <li>Safety Impact Group Meetings</li> <li>Global Safety Alerts and Meetings</li> </ul> <p>At Solenis, all incidents are contained, investigated and corrective actions are implemented to prevent recurrence. These corrective actions are subsequently evaluated to make sure they have been effective. Our CEO personally conducts injury incident reviews. Following each review, safety alerts are shared with concerned workers exposed to such risks to help prevent similar incidents.</p>

Results

0.40%

TRR in FY2023

50%

Manufacturing plants operated 12 months without any recordable injury

Safety Metrics

2023 Safety Metrics

Company dashboards and metric charts provide the visibility to focus as we strive for a Zero Incident culture: zero injuries and zero process incidents.

"At Solenis, worker safety is our number one priority. It is critical that each team member return home safely every day — because we care!"
Joel Hornberger
Vice President, Global Environmental, Health and Safety
Results

20%

Global Employee Engagement

Giving Back to our Communities

Goal:Improve the lives of the people in the communities where we operate

<p>Solenis works to be a valued and respected member of the communities where we work and live.</p> <p>This commitment starts with our executive leadership team and extends to everyone, but at the core of our effort is a diverse group of global volunteers which compose our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee. These representatives in turn lead groups of employees in their regions that serve as a liaison between local efforts, initiatives that may be just a few passionate employees, and larger, coordinated national activities. The CSR Committee drives engagement to and through our &ldquo;SolenisGives&rdquo; platform.&nbsp; In addition, we also team up with customers and NGOs&nbsp;to tackle shared social and environmental challenges, working together to &ldquo;<a href="/link/2eb30215dbff448e92769c47d1e0b7af.aspx">Create Shared Value&rdquo; (CSV)</a> that include award-winning Soap For Hope&trade; and Linens For Life&trade; and more.</p> <h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">SolenisGives</span></h4> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Our web-based program, SolenisGives, allows every team member worldwide to easily support their community and the causes that matter to them. Employees use SolenisGives to participate in charitable activities that align with company or personal priorities. Through their personal account, each employee can:&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Search a large, global database to find charities that align with their passions</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Find and sign up for local and/or Solenis-sponsored volunteer opportunities&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Commit to daily activities that support a cause, from recycling to using reusable straws</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Join groups of employees with a shared passion for a particular cause</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Donate to charities, including <a href="/link/9fbc484e52774bf38a5a0a98e1733c3d.aspx">The Water Project</a>, the primary institution we support</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">To provide employees a common ground to channel their passions, we&rsquo;ve chosen three main causes that align with our company vision and mission. We highlight specific charities focused on:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sustainability and environmental conservation</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Science education for youths&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Advancement of women and girls</span></li> </ul> <p>Below are some highlights of how Solenis and our employees make a measurable impact by volunteering and partnering with educational, civic and charitable organizations.</p>

Results

20%

Global Employee Engagement

EDUCATION

Opening Young Minds to Chemistry

Middle-school students now know there is science behind manufacturing. Employees from our plant in South Charleston, West Virginia, USA, came to Explore: The New Manufacturing Academy to discuss how our pool and spa chemicals are made.

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP

Commuting to Work Without a Car

Members of our team in Wommelgem, Belgium, took advantage of a month of free e-bikes to learn about car-free commutes. They combined for more than 1,000 km of travel to help solve traffic problems around Antwerp.

COMMUNITY CARE

Giving to Help Others

A blood donation event at our office in Hyderabad, India, provided a positive and tangible impact on the community. Blood donors help people of all ages from all backgrounds; many of our sites host collections.

SUPPORT FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS

Water-intensive Community Assistance

The Water Project, our flagship charity, works to provide sanitary water, facilities and hygiene education in Sub-Saharan Africa. Fetching water for cooking and cleaning is frequently a female responsibility. We sponsored two projects in 2023.

EDUCATION

Laptops Play a New Role

We have donated laptops worldwide to charitable groups and under-served schools. The machines are great for educational and other uses, but out of date for business. These are a few of the laptops cleaned up and delivered by our team in Uruguay.

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP

Cleaning the Nearby Waterways

The community of Somercotes, UK, is fortunate to be near waterways and also fortunate to have our team helping keep them clean year after year. Two pickup events in 2023 filled six large bags with rubbish.

COMMUNITY CARE

Helping the Needy in Winter

Winter in Sweden can be especially difficult for the homeless. In Helsingborg, our team collected clothes, shoes, blankets, sleeping bags and more for the non-profit Värmestugan, which means “the warming house.” Many of our locations worldwide do the same.

SUPPORT FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS

Women Who Inspire

On International Women’s Day, a group from our office in São Paulo, Brazil, took time to visit the Alexandre von Humboldt Public School and share with teenagers the stories of their success – including the importance of trying again after you fail.

EDUCATION

Learning from Our Volunteers

Since opening in 2010, the Science Lab for Kids in Bradford, England, has welcomed more than 7,000 students and 800 teachers, even after missing two years due to the pandemic. Our volunteers have taken advantage of more than 1,300 opportunities to teach lessons on basic science and what we manufacture in the kids’ hometown.

COMMUNITY CARE

Keeping Neighbors on the Move

Employees at our plant in Busnago, Italy, joined the company in contributing to the purchase of a van for transportation of disabled residents in the city. It was the second time a van was donated to the “Free to Be, Free to Move” program.

Employees & the Workplace

Solenis takes pride in hiring only the most talented people. We believe embracing a diverse, inclusive workforce helps us deliver value to customers every day by solving the most complex sustainability challenges. Learn how we build our global community of experts.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

From doubling our workforce diversity by 2030 to supporting groups like our Women’s International Network of Solenis (WINS), we put our diversity commitment into action.

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