1. Orion Group’s vision and strategy

While making the decision on starting regular reporting on corporate responsibility, Orion’s Executive Management Board has expressed Orion’s commitment to responsible operation and continuous development as follows:

The operations and activities in the Orion Group are based on compliance with laws and regulations, as well as with ethically acceptable operating practices. These principles together with Orion’s values and our dedication to ‘Building well-being’ are the key drivers for us in our approach to corporate responsibility in our daily work, in what ever we do.

With strong devotion to promoting health we want to enhance trust in Orion as a company caring for and contributing to the welfare of mankind. We are committed to sustainable development and constantly improving performance, aiming at highest of industry standards in respect to Environment, Health and Safety.

We want to be a trustworthy partner in terms of economical, social and environmental criteria. We also want to be an attractive and solid workplace, respecting the human rights and equality.

Our commitment to responsibility allows us to expect the same also from our business partners.

Strategy and
management approach

Orion’s strategy emphasises profitable growth and increased shareholder value, whilst keeping business risks under control. The strategy focuses on these key themes:
− Competitive product portfolio
− Strengthening the market position in Europe
− Efficient and competitive operations
− Active partnering and networking

In the business strategy of the Orion Group, responsibility and caring about the effects of its operations on people, environment and society are key parameters in the smart and viable operating methods Orion applies in order to reach its strategic objectives.

Details of the strategy of the Orion Group are available on this corporate website in section 'Orion'.