Subject category:
Ethics and Social Responsibility
Published by:
International Institute for Management Development (IMD)
Version: 29.04.2022
Length: 3 pages
Data source: Published sources
Abstract
DSM was incorporated in the beginning of the 20th century as a mining company. With the depletion of Netherland's coal resources, the company pivoted in the 1960s into a chemical company, producing fertilizer and plastics. By the end of the century, the company started successfully pivoting into life sciences, to support its growing focus on sustainability.
Time period
The events covered by this case took place in 1900-2022.Geographical setting
Region:
Europe
Country:
The Netherlands
Featured company
Dutch State Mines
Employees:
10000+
Turnover:
EUR 10 billion
Industry:
Manufacturing: chemicals; Materials: metals and mining
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Abstract
DSM was incorporated in the beginning of the 20th century as a mining company. With the depletion of Netherland's coal resources, the company pivoted in the 1960s into a chemical company, producing fertilizer and plastics. By the end of the century, the company started successfully pivoting into life sciences, to support its growing focus on sustainability.
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Time period
The events covered by this case took place in 1900-2022.Geographical setting
Region:
Europe
Country:
The Netherlands
Featured company
Dutch State Mines
Employees:
10000+
Turnover:
EUR 10 billion
Industry:
Manufacturing: chemicals; Materials: metals and mining