AkzoNobel is a leading global paints and coatings company and a major producer of specialty chemicals. The company is consistently ranked as leader in sustainability and product stewardship is a key element of our sustainability foundations. In this session, we will provide real examples of how AkzoNobel drives product stewardship consistently across the enterprise, from our upstream chemicals businesses through to our consumer products businesses in all regions, including our approach to growing product stewardship internally through the AkzoNobel Product Stewardship Continuous Improvement Tool; driving business value through Customer Focused Product Stewardship programs; managing hazardous substances in advance of legislation through the award winning AkzoNobel priority substance program; and product stewardship governance and reporting in AkzoNobel.