Danone: 2009 Economic and Social Report

2009 Economic and Social Report

In a complex year, Danone went on the offensive, stepping up growth to come out of the downturn stronger, with sales volumes up 5.2% like for like.

Our four business lines - Fresh Dairy Products, Waters, Baby Nutrition and Medical Nutrition - consolidated existing positions, and the Danone adventure gained momentum from hands-on initiatives that embodied our values. From investing in our ecosystem to reducing our carbon footprint, from expanding in China to setting the standard for committed management in Argentina, we invite you to review highlights of 2009 in our new annual report.

• Interview
  • Danone CEO Franck Riboud discusses 2009 strategy and results, and looks to the future
• Society
  • Is a labor/management dialogue possible on a global scale? M.Pénicaud, Danone VP HR, and R.Oswald, Gen-Sec IUF
  • International challenges in nutrition

• 09 Update
  • Results, innovation and growth drivers in 2009 for Fresh Dairy Products, Waters, Baby Nutrition and Medical Nutrition
• Governance
  • Interview with Guylaine Saucier, a Danone director since April 2009
  • The Board of Directors at work

• Strategy
  • Volume growth: our prime strategic driver
  • Proactive teams fuel success
  • Making the most of our ecosystem -- a top priority
• Key figures
  • Analysis, results and key figures for finance, employment, and environmental policy in 2009

• Close-up
  • Danone in China: pragmatic and local
  • Rallying to reduce carbon emissions
  • Management and employee commitment in Argentina