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December 30, 2021

IMERYS PRESENTS TO YOU 20 KEY MOMENTS OF 2021

A year in review

JANUARY

Our 2020 financial results highlighted the resilience of our business model despite Covid-19 backdrop

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JANUARY

Our 2020 financial results highlighted the resilience of our business model despite Covid-19 backdrop

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FEBRUARY

2021

FEBRUARY

Calderys' Chinese refractory plant was recognized for its efforts to mitigate its environmental footprint

Learn more about the initiatives our colleagues have been taking

Calderys' Chinese refractory plant was recognized for its efforts to mitigate its environmental footprint

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Our Austrian talc operation invested in a state-of-the-art, remote-controlled inspection device to improve the safety of its 4km ore conveying cableway

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Our Austrian talc operation invested in a state-of-the-art, remote-controlled inspection device to improve the safety of its 4km ore conveying cableway

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MARCH

We committed to expanding our carbon black production capacity at our Belgian plant in partial response to rising demand for lithium-ion batteries

Find out more about the €60M investment

MARCH

We committed to expanding our carbon black production capacity at our Belgian plant in partial response to rising demand for lithium-ion batteries

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APRIL

2021

APRIL

Calderys' Höganäs plant in Sweden has become the first Imerys site to be 100% powered by renewable energy for direct production usage

Marking another step towards a low-carbon economy

Calderys' Höganäs plant in Sweden has become the first Imerys site to be 100% powered by renewable energy for direct production usage

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We rolled out the second year of a dedicated Diversity and Inclusion program underlining our commitment to gender equality, among others

Read how the company is tackling gender inequality in the mining industry

We rolled out the second year of a dedicated Diversity and Inclusion program underlining our commitment to gender equality, among others

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MAY

2021

MAY

We opened the doors to our newly extended Tech Center in Toulouse, France, which delivers innovative solutions to customers

Read more about the new facilities

We opened the doors to our newly extended Tech Center in Toulouse, France, which delivers innovative solutions to customers

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We issued our first Sustainability-Linked Bond (SLB), committing to long-term value creation through sustainability

See how Imerys is linking its financing strategy to sustainability

We issued our first Sustainability-Linked Bond (SLB), committing to long-term value creation through sustainability

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JUNE

2021

JUNE

We inaugurated a new perlite innovation lab in Salin de Giraud, France to provide customer pilot tests

Find out more about this investment in innovation

We inaugurated a new perlite innovation lab in Salin de Giraud, France to provide customer pilot tests

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We commissioned a new plant in southeast India to support local players serving the Refractory & Building Infrastructure industry

See how we rose to the challenge despite the pandemic

We commissioned a new plant in southeast India to support local players serving the Refractory & Building Infrastructure industry

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JUNE

Imerys sites worldwide supported employees and local authorities during Covid-19 vaccination roll-out

See how the group navigated the pandemic safely

JUNE

Imerys sites worldwide supported employees and local authorities during Covid-19 vaccination roll-out

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JULY

2021

JULY

Scientists at our Technology Center - Atlanta, GA, US, showcased their benchmark R&D capabilities during a visit from CEO, Alessandro Dazza

Read more about our leading specialty laboratory

Scientists at our Technology Center - Atlanta, GA, US, showcased their benchmark R&D capabilities during a visit from CEO, Alessandro Dazza

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Imerys and industry partners showcased leadership and expertise during a unique live event: 'How sustainable mineral solutions can help you reach your CSR goals'

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Imerys and industry partners showcased leadership and expertise during a unique live event: 'How sustainable mineral solutions can help you reach your CSR goals'

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AUGUST

Employees and their children submitted drawings and photos to celebrate biodiversity at our sites as part of our 'Arts for Biodiversity' initiative

See the winning entries here

AUGUST

Employees and their children submitted drawings and photos to celebrate biodiversity at our sites as part of our 'Arts for Biodiversity' initiative

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SEPTEMBER

Colleagues worldwide took part in the 4th edition of our Safety Connect Day, underscoring the Group's commitment to safety

See some of the photos they shared

SEPTEMBER

Colleagues worldwide took part in the 4th edition of our Safety Connect Day, underscoring the Group's commitment to safety

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OCTOBER

The US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recognized our North American colleagues' efforts to contain Covid-19

Find out more about the measures our colleagues put in place

OCTOBER

The US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recognized our North American colleagues' efforts to contain Covid-19

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OCTOBER

Nearly 90% of employees took part in our 2021 Employee Survey demonstrating the commitment of our teams and willingness to help us drive change as a working community

Results are above industry average and highlight fairness, respect and focus on diversity

OCTOBER

Nearly 90% of employees took part in our 2021 Employee Survey demonstrating the commitment of our teams and willingness to help us drive change as a working community

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NOVEMBER

2021

NOVEMBER

Our Taiwanese refractory subsidiary, Sunward, signed an agreement with a government agency to develop energy-saving kiln technology

Read how Sunward is making its kiln operation more environment-friendly

Our Taiwanese refractory subsidiary, Sunward, signed an agreement with a government agency to develop energy-saving kiln technology

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Our in-house Sustainable Development Challenge received a record number of submissions demonstrating employee engagement in sustainability

Read more about the scheme and the winning initiatives

Our in-house Sustainable Development Challenge received a record number of submissions demonstrating employee engagement in sustainability

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DECEMBER

Our Asia Pacific Performance Minerals teams set up their first S&T lab dedicated to mineral analysis and Paints & Coatings applications

See how the lab is serving customers across the Region

DECEMBER

Our Asia Pacific Performance Minerals teams set up their first S&T lab dedicated to mineral analysis and Paints & Coatings applications

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