Solvay today announced that it is allocating €8 million to support employees worldwide affected by the impact of rampant inflation. In line with the Group’s vision to create sustainable, shared value for all, Solvay will distribute an exceptional bonus to employees whose income is proportionally most affected, namely shop floor workers, staff and lower-level employees and managers located in high-inflation countries and not otherwise protected by national regulatory systems.

 

“Inflation and the significant impact it has on many of our employees worldwide has prompted us to go beyond. At Solvay, we care for our people and have repeatedly intervened in the past to shield them from hardship,” said Ilham Kadri, Solvay CEO. “We are proud of this additional initiative to help our people in the face of adversity. We’re helping employees cope with the increased cost of living - be it the cost of going to work, feeding a family or keeping the lights on. That is how we care AND dare.”

 

Since the launch of the Solvay One Planet sustainability roadmap in 2020, Solvay has rolled out bold initiatives to further the pioneering social vision of Ernest Solvay, who was one of the first corporate leaders to implement what is now known as Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). The Group places a strong emphasis on responsible capitalism and safeguarding the well-being of employees and communities. The Solvay Solidarity Fund, a special Covid-19 bonus for employees, the Solvay Cares benefits package, which includes extended parental leave for all parents irrespective of gender and, more recently, the launch of Solvay’s first employee stock ownership plan, are all examples of how Solvay is committed to improving quality of life for its employees.