Akzo Nobel NV 2008 IR
The report highlights AkzoNobel's performance in 2008, a year marked by the landmark €11.6 billion acquisition of Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI) and the launch of a new corporate brand. Despite a challenging global economic downturn in the fourth quarter, the company integrated its financial and sustainability reporting for the first time. Key achievements included reducing employee injuries by 12 percent and maintaining eco-premium products at 18 percent of revenue. The company also advanced its carbon policy and expanded its presence in emerging markets, particularly in China and Brazil.
Company: Akzo Nobel NV
Sector: Manufacturing
Country: Netherlands
Year: 2008
Type: IR
Pages: 212
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Akzo Nobel NV
Corporate Report
The report highlights AkzoNobel's performance in 2008, a year marked by the landmark €11.6 billion acquisition of Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI) and the launch of a new corporate brand. Despite a challenging global economic downturn in the fourth quarter, the company integrated its financial and sustainability reporting for the first time. Key achievements included reducing employee injuries by 12 percent and maintaining eco-premium products at 18 percent of revenue. The company also advanced its carbon policy and expanded its presence in emerging markets, particularly in China and Brazil.
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Document Details
Report Year
2008
Reporting Period
Jan 1, 2008 - Dec 31, 2008
Fiscal Year
2008
Published
Mar 4, 2009
Type
Integrated Report
Language
English
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