AAK Annual Report 2019

35 Planning for the future Looking towards 2020 and beyond, we will continue to progress our existing initiatives and to develop on-the-job training with local, cross-functional projects. In 2020, we will also conduct our Employee Engage- ment Survey to identify what actions we need to focus on to secure a high level of engagement. At the same time, new People initiatives and programs, will be implemented in alignment with AAK’s new strategic direction. We want to evolve our position as “a company to be proud of” within the industry through a more proactive and systematic approach to the job market. At AAK, we have much to be proud of – and we want to make sure this message is heard far and wide to help attract even more of the best minds in the business. Creating a unified business The People strategy focuses on four key areas: AAK Purpose & Culture, People Development, AAK a great place to work, and Leadership Development. These are directed towards creating a unified business committed to delivering excellence and growth for AAK and our customers. By implementing what AAK stands for through the behavior and development of our employees, we can elevate our business by strength- ening loyalty, fostering innovation and delivering a more passionate, customer-centric service. 3,884 Number of employees globally (as of December 31, 2019) 8.8 years The average time of employment 0.4 Lost Time Injury Rate (LTIR) – the number of work injuries that result in one or more days of sick leave per 200,000 working hours (production sites) Employee distribution by region Europe: 42% Americas: 30% Asia/Pacific: 19% Africa: 9% Co-developing people Just as co-development plays a vital role in the success of our customer relationships, it is also a driving force behind our People strategy. We will increase our focus on inclusion and being an accessible company. This to ensure that the right people are recruited and given the best possible support and opportunities for develop- ment. This helps us to improve the quality of service we provide through a more skilled, focused and sustainable workforce.