Umicore SA 2018 IR
The report highlights Umicore's performance in 2018, a year in which the company achieved its original Horizon 2020 strategic objectives two years ahead of schedule, delivering record financial results. Umicore advanced its leadership in clean mobility materials and recycling, driven by strong demand for its rechargeable battery materials. The company expanded its production capacity in China and South Korea and continued to invest in R&D, resulting in a 56% increase in patent family filings. On the sustainability front, Umicore achieved a 29% reduction in normalized energy consumption and a 71% reduction in metal emissions to water compared to 2015 levels, while continuing to promote ethical sourcing, particularly through its Sustainable Procurement Framework for Cobalt.
Company: Umicore SA
Sector: Materials
Country: Belgium
Year: 2018
Type: IR
Pages: 202
Umicore SA
Integrated Annual Report
The report highlights Umicore's performance in 2018, a year in which the company achieved its original Horizon 2020 strategic objectives two years ahead of schedule, delivering record financial results. Umicore advanced its leadership in clean mobility materials and recycling, driven by strong demand for its rechargeable battery materials. The company expanded its production capacity in China and South Korea and continued to invest in R&D, resulting in a 56% increase in patent family filings. On the sustainability front, Umicore achieved a 29% reduction in normalized energy consumption and a 71% reduction in metal emissions to water compared to 2015 levels, while continuing to promote ethical sourcing, particularly through its Sustainable Procurement Framework for Cobalt.
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Document Details
Report Year
2018
Reporting Period
Jan 1, 2018 - Dec 31, 2018
Fiscal Year
2018
Type
Integrated Report
Language
English
Pages
File Size
Standards & Assurance
Reporting Standards
Materiality Assessment
Assurance
Assurance Provider
Assurance Standard
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Energy Consumption
Water Consumption
Total Waste
Women on Board
Women in Management
Workplace Fatalities
Employees