Policy

UCB provides products that improve the quality of life for current and future generations, while creating value for the company, its stakeholders and society in general. We consider the effective management of health, safety and the environment (HS&E) to be a high priority and an integral part of our business.

Commitments

This policy statement applies to all UCB companies and business units and we are committed specifically to the following:

• Prevention of harm to people, the environment, property and other factors potentially affected by our business operations.
• Optimisation of our use of natural resources (energy, water and other raw materials) and minimisation of our wastes.
• Integration of HS&E considerations into our business activities, planning and decision-making processes.
• A comprehensive approach to occupational and environmental product stewardship that includes our key suppliers and contract manufacturers.
• Compliance with applicable HS&E regulatory and other requirements. Where an operation is subject to both UCB and local regulatory obligations, the stricter standard must be applied.
• Provision of sufficient resources and the internal competencies required to implement this policy and our HS&E programmes.
• Proactive communication and cooperation with our stakeholders to help ensure we operate our business in a socially responsible manner.
• Use of risk management methodologies as the means to prioritise our HS&E programmes.
• Preparation, testing and maintenance of plans to enable an effective response to foreseeable emergency situations and limit their impact.
• Communication of our commitment to UCB's HS&E performance to our stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Each company or business unit is required to implement its own policy and arrangements which should be consistent with the key principles set out above. Implementation is achieved through line management. All employees have a responsibility for their own safety as well as that of their colleagues and the protection of the environment, working in partnership with management to ensure compliance and support continuous improvement. Company HS&E specialists provide advice and support to assist management and other employees to fulfil the policy objectives.

Review

The UCB Executive Committee reviews this policy annually to ensure ongoing adherence and commitment to its objectives.

Roch Doliveux
Chief Executive Officer