Corporate Social Responsibility still a high-priority issue DSV is heading in the right direction with several activities and new targets. We are pleased to present the second Report on Corporate Social Responsibility of DSV. This year, the Report has been expanded to constitute the main CSR Report of DSV. This is in line with the increasing focus on CSR in DSV as CSR policies, strategy and practices become an increasingly integral part of our business strategy. The basis of the Group’s CSR work was further formalised and structured in 2011. The efforts to implement CSR policies in DSV contribute to reducing a number of financial and business risks, and we regard this work as an important means to turn these risks into opportunities. In 2011, DSV set a number of CSR targets, including specific targets for the carbon emissions of the Group. We have emphasised the importance of setting targets that must be achieved soon, ensuring that they concern us who are here now, and not only the next generation. The Group has launched specific follow-up initiatives on these targets, e.g., to ensure that DSV has reduced its carbon emissions and thereby improved the energy efficiency of the individual transport activities by 15% by the end of 2015. As a transport provider, DSV operates in an industry that emits large quantities of greenhouse gases, entailing major challenges for the climate. In other words, we are part of the problem, but that does not mean that we should not be part of the solution and assume responsibility for reducing the environmental impact of our activities. We are willing to take on that responsibility, and we intend to work hard to achieve our targets in this area as well as in other areas. Anti-corruption is another issue area, and DSV has developed a clear policy that prohibits our employees from accepting or offering bribery of any kind. We want to support a transparent and fair market, and we have therefore set a clear target of zero violations of our Code of Conduct. As a means to meet this target, we have decided to establish a Jens Bjoern Andersen, CEO of DSV A/S whistleblower scheme enabling all employees to report any situations, events or circumstances that seem wrong or are direct violations of the DSV policies and guidelines. As appears from this Report, we are on track in relation to many of the areas of importance to DSV and our stakeholders. I am convinced that business practices that build on sustainability and business ethics will become an increasingly critical parameter in an increasingly competitive market. DSV is therefore committed to ensuring continued focus on CSR internally as well as externally in the areas where DSV is able to exercise influence. By its second Progress Report, DSV wants to express the Company’s continued support for the United Nations Global Compact initiative and the ten fundamental principles. At the same time, DSV also encourages all business partners of the Group to support the initiative. Jens Bjoern Andersen D SV cor por ate so cia l r e spo n sib il it y r e po rt 2 0 1 1 – Corpor at e Soc ial Responsibilit y st ill a high-priorit y iss ue 3
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