One of our core values is being good corporate citizens, a value which is an integrated part of the group’s operations worldwide.
Phase-out of the most toxic products follows plan
During 2010, the promised phase-out plan for the most toxic products - WHO class I products - will be fully completed.
By the end of 2009, 13 phase-outs were accomplished as promised, and during 2010 the remaining 2 phase-outs of methyl parathion in Brazil and DDVP in India will be carried through.
 See status of the phase-out plan 
Sustainable phase-out plan with new, less toxic products
In India, production of monocrotophos, a WHO Class I product, has been discontinued. The plant is being converted for production of a fungicide which is to be marketed globally. As a replacement for the very toxic formulation of monocrotophos, we have developed a new product which is being registered.
In Brazil, we are introducing the insecticide malathion for the eradiation of the boll weevil in cotton to replace the more toxic methyl parathion, which will be phased out in 2010.
The phase-out plan is followed without deviations - except that in some countries, the plan has been fulfilled faster than promised!
By introducing several new products, the plan has been carried through in a sustainable way both for the farmers getting less toxic alternatives and for the company being able to keep its position in the market.
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Joining UN Global Compact
In December 2009, Cheminova signed the UN’s Global Compact, which in the coming years will form the basis of the group’s efforts within human rights, labour, the environment and corruption. These areas will enjoy continued focus and form a natural part of the company’s activities.
Each year we will report on our efforts in these areas. The reporting will be prepared in compliance with the guidelines set out in the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI).
Corporate Social Responsibility
We report on the progress of our CSR activities and the status of the fulfilment of our CSR targets in a separate CSR report which will be published on March 23, 2010, i.e. concurrently with Auriga’s Annual Report 2009.
The CSR report will, of course, be prepared in compliance with the stricter CSR reporting requirements set out in the amended Danish Financial Statements Act.
However, this will entail no substantial changes as the CSR report in its current form is already to a very large extent compliant with the requirements and intentions of the new act.
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