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Metso Sustainability Results 2010
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GRI & Global Compact Index

Comparison with Global Reporting Initiative guidelines and Global Compact principles

  Fully reported
  Partly reported
  Not reported in 2010
CG  = Global Compact
All other indicators are according to the GRI G3 Guidelines.

GRI Guidelines
       
Code Content Sta-
tus
Online publication Metso Annual Report 2010 Comments/Remarks
Profile        
1. Strategy and Analysis        
1.1. The CEO's statement   From the CEO The CEO's greetings p. 8-9  
1.2. Key impacts, risks and opportunities   Strategic sustainability themes
Sustainability risks
Metso and megatrends
p. 28-29, Strategy p. 18-19, Global sustainability goals p. 48-49
 
           
2. Organizational Profile        
2.1. Name of the organization   Metso in brief    
2.2. Primary brands, products and services   Environmental solutions Customer industries
p. 50-51
www.metso.com
2.3. Operational structure   Metso in brief    
2.4. Location of organization's headquarters   Metso in brief    
2.5. Number of countries and location of operations   Metso in brief
Global presence
Global presence p. 34-39  
2.6. Nature of ownership and legal form     p. 155 www.metso.com > Top shareholders
2.7.
Markets served
  Global presence Customer industries p. 50-51, Global presence p. 34-39  
2.8 Scale of reporting organization   Metso in brief
Key figures
Group key figures p. 62  
2.9. Significant changes   Reporting principles    
2.10. Awards received in the reporting period   Sustainability indices    
           
3. Report Parameters        
3.1. Reporting period   Reporting principles    
3.2. Date of most recent previous report   Reporting principles    
3.3. Reporting cycle   Reporting principles    
3.4. Contact point for questions   Contact information    
           
Report Scope and Boundary        
3.5. Process for defining report content   Reporting principles
Finance and operations

People and well-being

Environment and innovation
  Essential themes are presented for financial, social and environmental responsibility 2010
3.6. Boundary of the report   Reporting principles    
3.7. Limitations on the report's scope or boundary   Reporting principles    
3.8. Basis for reporting subsidiaries and joint ventures   Reporting principles    
3.9. Data measurement techniques and bases of calculations   Reporting principles   Measurement techniques and bases of calculations are reported with the respective indicators.
3.10. Explanations of re-statements   Reporting principles    
3.11. Significant changes from previous reporting periods   Reporting principles    
3.12. GRI content index   GRI content index    
3.13. Assurance policy and practice   Reporting principles
Assurance report
   
           
4. Governance, Commitments and Engagement    
Governance        
4.1. Governance structure     Corporate Governance Statement p. 149-156  
4.2. Position of the Chairman of the Board     Corporate Governance Statement p. 151-152  
4.3. Independence of the Board members     Corporate Governance Statement p. 152  
4.4. Mechanisms for shareholder and employee consultation   HR management principles Corporate Governance Statement p. 150-152, 155-156  
4.5. Executive compensation and linkage to organization's performance     Corporate Governance Statement p.157-159  
4.6. Processes for avoiding conflicts of interest   General operating principles Corporate Governance Statement p. 151-153  
4.7. Process for determining expertise     Corporate Governance Statement p. 151, 160-161  
4.8. Implementation of mission and values statements; Code of Conduct   Management model Vision, mission and values, p. 16-17 www.metso.com:
Code of Conduct
Values
4.9. Procedures of the Board for overseeing risk management   Manatement model Corporate Governance Statement p. 151, 166  
           
Commitments to External Initiatives      
4.10. Processes for evaluating the Board's performance     Corporate Governance Statement p. 152  
4.11. Precautionary principle   Environmental management Risks and risk management p. 166-169  
4.12. Voluntary charters and other initiatives   General operating principles    
4.13. Memberships in associations   Memberships in organizations    
           
Stakeholder Engagement        
4.14. List of stakeholder groups   Stakeholder interaction    
4.15. Identification and selection of stakeholders   Stakeholder interaction
Reporting principles
   
4.16. Approaches to stakeholder engagement   Stakeholder interaction Cases p.15, 21, 25, 26, 30, 31, 33, 39, 42, 53, 55, 72  
4.17. Key topics raised through stakeholder engagement   Stakeholder interaction
Environment and innovation

Finance and operations

People and well-being
  Essential themes presented in figures
           
5. Management Approach and Performance Indicators    
  Economic Management Approach   Management model p. 44-47  
  Environmental Management Approach   Management model
Environmental development

Environmental management

Operative environmental management
p. 48  
  Social Management Approach   Management model
HR management principles

Human rights
Metso people p. 40-41, 48  
Economic Performance Indicators      
EC1 Economic value generated and distributed   Prosperity for our stakeholders    
EC2 Risks and opportunities due to climate change   Climate change statement Metso and megatrends
p. 28-29 , Eco-efficient solutions p. 28-31, p.168-169
 
EC3 Coverage of the organization's defined benefit plan obligations   HR management principles  p. 159  
EC4 Significant subsidies received from government        
EC5 Entry-level wage compared to minimum wage       Not reported at the Group level
EC6 Spending on local suppliers   Sustainable supply chain    
EC7 Local hiring   Wages and salaries    
EC8 Infrastructure investments provided for public benefit   Global presence Global presence p. 34-39, figures  
EC9 Significant indirect impacts   Global presence Global presence p. 34-39, figures  
           
Environmental Performance Indicators      
EN1 Materials used by weight or volume   Materials
Environmental figures
   
EN2 Recycled materials used   Materials
Environmental figures
  Recycled materials use is part of our environmental reporting. However, the data obtained is not yet comprehensive for all Metso production units and hence not included in this report.
EN3 Direct energy consumption   Energy
Environmental figures
   
EN4 Indirect energy consumption   Energy
Environmental figures
   
EN5 Energy saved due to conservation and efficiency improvements   Energy efficiency program Targets and achievements p. 48-49 Energy efficiency is part of our environmental reporting. However, any absolute figure at the Group level cannot yet be obtained and hence is not included in this report.
EN6 Initiatives to provide energy-efficient or renewable energy-based products and services   Environmental solutions
Research and development
Eco-efficient solutions
p. 28-31
 
EN7 Initiatives to reduce indirect energy consumption and reductions achieved   Energy efficiency program Targets and achievements p. 48-49 Energy efficiency is part of our environmental reporting. However, any absolute figure at the Group level showing reductions in indirect energy consumption cannot yet be obtained and hence is not included in this report.
EN8 Total water withdrawal   Water
Environmental figures
  Metso reports water consumption from all production facilities.
EN9 Water sources significantly affected   Water   Water sources affected was added to our environmental reporting in 2010. However, the data obtained is not yet comprehensive for all Metso production units and hence not included in this report. No significant negative effects have been reported.
EN10 Percentage and total volume of water recycled and reused   Water   Total volume of water recycled is part of our environmental reporting. However, the data obtained is not yet comprehensive for all Metso production units and hence not included in this report.
EN11 Location and size of land holdings in biodiversity-rich habitats       Metso is aware of the global problem of increasing biodiversity loss. However, our activities at our units do not cause significant impacts on biodiversity.
EN12 Description of significant impacts of activities, products, and services on biodiversity       Metso is aware of the global problem of increasing biodiversity loss. However, our activities at our units do not cause significant impacts on biodiversity.
EN13 Habitats protected or restored       Metso is aware of the global problem of increasing biodiversity loss. However, our activities at our units do not cause significant impacts on biodiversity.
EN14 Managing impacts on biodiversity       Metso is aware of the global problem of increasing biodiversity loss. However, our activities at our units do not cause significant impacts on biodiversity.
EN15 Species with extinction risk with habitats in areas affected by operations       Metso is aware of the global problem of increasing biodiversity loss. However, our activities at our units do not cause significant impacts on biodiversity.
EN16 Total direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions by weight   Emissions to air    
EN17 Other relevant indirect greenhouse gas emissions   Emissions to air   The main greenhouse gas resulting from Metso's operations is carbon dioxide emissions. Other greenhouse gas emissions are not significant in our operations.
EN18 Initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reductions achieved   Energy efficiency program   Energy efficiency and its resulting reductions in greenhouse gases is part of our environmental reporting. However, any absolute figure at the Group level cannot yet be obtained and hence not included in this report.
EN19 Emissions of ozone-depleting substances       Emissions of ozone-depleting substances from Metso's operations are minor and not considered relevant to Metso’s productions.
EN20 SOx, NOx and other significant air emissions   Emissions to air   SOx and NOx emissions are included in our environmental reporting. However, these emissions resulting from Metso's operations are minor and not considered relevant to Metso’s productions. VOC emissions are reported.
EN21 Total water discharge       BOD, COD and TSS are included in our environmental reporting. However, these discharges resulting from Metso's operations are minor and not considered relevant to Metso’s productions.
EN22 Total amount of waste   Waste    
EN23 Significant spills       No significant spills were reported in 2010.
EN24 Transported, imported, exported or treated hazardous waste       The total amount of hazardous waste can be found in the Environmental impacts of own production section. All hazardous waste is treated according to laws and regulations.
EN25 Water bodies and habitats affected by discharges of water       BOD, COD and TSS are included in our environmental reporting as well as any negative effects these might have on the environment. However, these discharges resulting from Metso's operations are minor and not considered relevant to Metso’s productions.
EN26 Mitigating environmental impacts of products and services   Environmental solutions Eco-efficient solutions and productive innovations
p. 28-31
 
EN27 Percentage of products sold and their packaging materials that are reclaimed by category        
EN28 Significant fines and sanctions for non-compliance with environmental regulations       No significant non-compliance cases were reported in 2010.
EN29 Environmental impacts on transportation       At present, this information is not collected at the Group level. However, this is planned to be done in the future.
EN30 Total environmental protection expenditures and investments   Operative environmental management    
GC7 Support for precautionary approach to environmental challenges   Environmental management    
GC8 Initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility   Environmental development
Energy efficiency program
   
GC9 Development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies   Environmental solutions
Research and development
Eco-efficient solutions
p. 28-31
 
           
Social Performance Indicators        
LA1 Breakdown of workforce   Employee structure Metso people p. 40-41  
LA2 Breakdown of employee turnover   Employee structure Metso people p. 40-41 Overall employee departure turnover rate and voluntary turnover rate reported
LA3 Employee benefits   HR management principles    
LA4 Coverage of collective bargaining activities   HR management principles    
LA5 Minimum notice period regarding operational changes   HR management principles    
LA6 Representation in joint management-worker health and safety committees   HR management principles    
LA7 Rates of injury, lost time injury, fatalities and absenteeism   Occupational health and safety    
LA8 Education and prevention programs regarding serious diseases       This topic is not coordinated at the Group level.
LA9 Health and safety topics covered in formal agreements with trade unions       This topic is not coordinated at the Group level.
LA10 Average hours of training per year per employee by employee category       This is included in our annual reporting processes. However, in 2010 the collected data is not comprehensive for all Metso employees and hence not included in this report.
LA11 Programs for skills management   Competence development    
LA12 Employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews       This is included in our annual reporting processes. However, in 2010 the collected data is not comprehensive for all Metso employees and hence not included in this report.
LA13 Composition of governance bodies and breakdown of employees   HR management principles
Employee structure
  Breakdown of total workforce by gender and composition of Metso Executive Team and Board of Directors.
LA14 Ratio of basic salary of men to women       We do not engage in or support discrimination based on gender. This data is not collected.
GC3 Freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining   HR management principles   Included in Metso's Code of Conduct. www.metso.com > Code of Conduct
GC4 Elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labor       Included in Metso's Code of Conduct. There is no risk of compulsory labor in Metso's operations.
GC5 Effective abolition of child labor       Included in Metso's Code of Conduct. There is no risk of child labor in Metso's operations.
GC6 Elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation   HR management principles   Included in Metso's Code of Conduct.
           
Human Rights        
HR1 Investment agreements that include human rights clauses       Included in Metso's Code of Conduct. www.metso.com > Code of Conduct
HR2 Significant suppliers and contractors that have undergone human rights screening   Sustainable supply chain   Suppliers are informed of Metso's Code of Conduct, which includes human rights issues, through Metso's Sustainable Supplier Criteria.
HR3 Employee training on policies and procedures concerning aspects of human rights       Included in Metso's Code of Conduct.
HR4 Incidents of discrimination and actions taken       No incidents of discrimination were reported in 2010.
HR5 Actions to support freedom of association and collective bargaining in risk areas       Included in Metso's Code of Conduct.
HR6 Measures taken to contribute to the elimination of child labor       Included in Metso's Code of Conduct. There is no risk of child labour in Metso's operations.
HR7 Measures taken to contribute to the elimination of forced labor       Included in Metso's Code of Conduct. There is no risk of forced labour in Metso's operations.
HR8 Human rights-related training for security personnel       Included in Metso's Code of Conduct.
HR9 Incidents of violations involving rights of indigenous people and actions taken       No incidents were reported in 2010.
GC1 Support for the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights   Human rights   Included in Metso's Code of Conduct.
GC2 Certainty of not being complicit in human rights abuses       Included in Metso's Code of Conduct.
           
Society        
SO1 Managing impacts of operations on communities        
SO2 Number of business units analyzed for risks related to corruption     Corporate Governance Statement p. 156  
SO3 Employees trained in organization's anti-corruption policies       Included in Metso's Code of Conduct.
SO4 Actions taken in response to incidents of corruption     Corporate Governance Statement Included in Metso's Code of Conduct. No incidents of corruption were reported in 2010.
SO5 Public policy positions and participation in public policy development and lobbying        
SO6 Contributions to political parties, politicians and related institutions   General operating principles   Metso does not make political contributions.
SO7 Legal actions for anti-competitive behavior, anti-trust, and monopoly practices       Included in Metso's Code of Conduct. No incidents were reported in 2010.
SO8 Fines and sanctions for non-compliance with laws and regulations       Included in Metso's Code of Conduct. No incidents were reported in 2010.
GC10 Work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery       Included in Metso's Code of Conduct.
           
Product Responsibility        
PR1 Assessment of health and safety impacts of products   Product liability    
PR2 Non-compliance with regulations concerning health and safety impacts of products   Product liability   No cases of non-compliance were reported in 2010.
PR3 Product and service information required by procedures        
PR4 Non-compliance with regulations concerning product and service information and labeling   Product liability   No cases of non-compliance were reported in 2010.
PR5 Practices related to customer satisfaction   Stakeholder interaction   Regular feedback through our comprehensive sales and service network.
PR6 Adherence to marketing communications laws, standards and voluntary codes   Sponsorship Corporate Governance Statement p. 155  
PR7 Non-compliance with regulations and voluntary codes concerning marketing communications       No cases of non-compliance were reported in 2010.
PR8 Complaints regarding breaches of customer privacy       No complaints were reported in 2010.
PR9 Fines for non-compliance concerning the provision and use of products and services       No cases were reported in 2010.

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