IMERYS (EPA:NK) - Imerys signs a collaboration, research and expertise agreement for biodiversity knowledge and conservation

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04/06/2018 15:40

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Paris, June, 2018

Imerys signs a collaboration, research and expertise agreement for biodiversity
                              knowledge and conservation

Imerys, the world leader in mineral specialties for industry, signed a
collaboration, research and expertise agreement on May 28th with the UMS 2006
Patrimoine Naturel, a natural heritage umbrella bringing together the National
Museum of Natural History, the French Agency for Biodiversity and the National
Center for Scientific Research (CNRS).

This partnership for biodiversity knowledge and conservation is part of Imerys'
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) approach. Within the context of this
partnership, the UMS teams will assist the company in designing, monitoring and
analysing its biodiversity continuous progress cycle in France and abroad.

Structured according to the main guidelines of the National Biodiversity
Strategy (a French commitment under the Convention on Biological Diversity),
this project will be based on four main levers:

* analysis of Group sites and identification of good practice
* sharing of expertise, methodology and tools developed by the Museum and
  scientific experts
* participation and support for innovation
* promotion of research results, as well as awareness-raising and information
  sharing with employees

Furthermore, in addition to this approach Imerys has committed to the
act4nature initiative that has been launched by Entreprises pour
l'Environnement (EpE) and other partners with the aim of mobilizing businesses
to protect biodiversity.

About Imerys

The world leader in mineral-based specialty solutions for industry. with EUR4.6
billion revenue and 18,000 employees in 2017, lmerys delivers high value-added,
functional solutions to a great number of sectors, from processing industries
to consumer goods. The Group draws on its knowledge of applications,
technological expertise and its material science know-how to deliver resources
based on beneficiation of its mineral resources, synthetic minerals and
formulations. These contribute essential properties to customers' products and
performance, including refractoriness, hardness, conductivity, opacity,
durability, purity, lightness, filtration, adsorption and repellency. lmerys is
determined to develop responsibly, in particular by fostering the emergence of
environmentally-friendly products and processes.

About UMS 2006 Patrimoine Naturel (MNHN - AFB-CNRS)

UMS 2006 Patrimoine Naturel brings together the French National Museum of
Natural History, the French Agency for Biodiversity and the CNRS. These
institutions have recognized scientific and technical expertise in the field of
French biodiversity in favor of knowledge and conservation policies. This
entity is responsible in particular for the knowledge and expertise of the
French national natural heritage as well as biodiversity knowledge, its
transfer, and the training of the players of its conservation.

Corporate Social Responsibility:
Christine Deneriaz - +33 (0)1 49 55 38 62
Nathalie de La Falaise - +33 (0)1 49 55 65 41

Press Contacts:
Vincent Gouley - + 33 (0)1 49 55 64 69
Philemon Tassel - + 33 (0)6 3010 9611

                           www.imerys.com

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