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STRATEGY 11Efficient – our business modelOur task is to create strong links. As a chemical distributor,we represent an important link between chemical producersand chemical users. By bundling supply and demand,Brenntag increases efficiencies in the value chain andthereby creates added value for the economy.Our customers benefit from our one-stop shop solutionsin two ways: we offer them specialty and industrial chemicalsas well as the related services they need from a singlesource. As a result, they are able to focus completely ontheir core business.A major selling point for Brenntag as a global group isthe resilience of its business model. It is based on broadgeographic coverage and high diversity across suppliers,customers, products and industries. This puts Brenntagin a position to benefit from several industry trends andintegrates an undoubtable measure of resilience.We are a globally active company with ambitious goalsand we have the will to expand our position on the globalmarket further. We are perfectly positioned to make themost of new opportunities with customers and supplierswho continue to optimise their channel to market strategiesand seek further reductions in complexity.The success of our business model demonstrates that weare on the right path, and we will continue to follow thispath to achieve a promising future.Sustainable – our strategyOur company’s approach is shaped by the concept of sustainability.Because today’s business activities also have to complywith the requirements of future generations, it is important thatwe give safety aspects our full attention, that we as a companytake responsibility for our society, that we minimise thenegative impact of our activities on the environment, and thatwe ensure the financial sustainability of our company.We are successful because we think ahead, continue to developand have the courage to set ambitious targets. We have highexpectations of ourselves. One of these is “Adding value”through each and every one of our services.As a result of our decentralised business model, the individualcountries and locations around the world have initiated theirown sustainability projects, reflecting the local requirements aswell as Brenntag‘s business and HSE strategy. We want to groupthese regional projects together and establish a holistic concept.We also founded an international team to deal with thetopic of sustainability and the existing measures. The teamcomprises members from all the major company divisions –Sales, Operations and Administration – and is supported bythe Management of Brenntag. This step aims to effectivelyimprove our existing, sustainable corporate culture.The team evaluated and selected the key topics that built thebasis for this report. They followed a structured approach byusing a materiality matrix.We foster an ongoing and open dialogue with our stakeholders.These include not only our employees, customers, suppliersand shareholders but also the communities where our sites arelocated.MIXINGBLENDINGFORMU-LatiNgEXTENSIVETECHNICALSUPPORTVENDOR-MANAGEDSUPPORTBundlingTransportChemicalUSER