GLOBAL MOBILITY AT

Moving internationally is fundamental for business expansion! It offers the opportunity to go global and become more competitive.

It also gives the employee a career boost, as it helps developing an international mindset.

An assignment abroad is a SCo decision led by a business and talent strategy.

Once an international move is confirmed, a true journey begins with its own challenges: SCo is there to support you during the entire process and to provide the appropriate standard of services to all assignees among the Group.

SYENSQO

At Syensqo, we recognize that global mobility is essential to advancing the Company’s strategy and meeting business needs. To support this, we have established a purpose-driven framework that aligns with our business objectives, strategy, and market trends. This framework ensures our policies are fit for purpose, providing clear structure and flexible benefits where appropriate. 

By investing where it matters most and offering valuable growth opportunities for our talent, we foster a strong company culture.  

Additionally, our framework reflects our explorer mindset and growth agenda, while integrating sustainability goals into our policies.

The Global Mobility team, within GBSThe Global Mobility Team, within SBS, will support this journey, throughout the throughout the different stages, managing providers managing providers and services, ensuring a smooth process and journey.

Please check below our Global Mobility presentation, with specific information about the team and the services we provide.

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GLOBAL MOBILITY/ASSIGNMENT POLICIES

Please take a look below to the SCo Global Mobility Policies where you can check the details for each policy and for what they are used for.
Those policies are meant to be followed and exceptions are to be accepted in very limited cases, with very strong business reasons.

THE PROCESS FOR WHEN YOU NEED AN INTERNATIONAL MOVE

The current process to follow is:

• Leader & Expert Long-Term International Assignment Policy
• Explorer Short-Term International Assignment Policy
• One Way Transfer Policy
• Employee-Initiated Policy

HOW TO MANAGE AN INTERNATIONAL MOVE?

All moves must be communicated to the Global Mobility team (GM) via aMove Initiation form (MIF) submission. This includes New Assignments, One Way Transfers, Extensions, Repatriations, and Localisations.

The current process to follow is:

• For Leader & Expert and Explorer programs above 6 months, the manager with the

• For initiating the process of a new Expatriation (LTA, STA or SIPA or Permanent Transfer), you should contact the contact center or Global Mobility team directly (internationalmobility.coordination@solvay.com).
  
• For LTA's and STAs (above 6 months), Manager with

  support of the Strategic Business Partner (SBP) must submit a

   

  business case

   

   to support the need for the assignment (not applicable for

  Permanent Transfers).Once

  One Way Transfers and Explorer programs of less than 6 months);

• After the approval of the business case
is approved
• ,
an
• a Move Initiation Form
is sent
•  must be submitted to
the 
• initiate the services. The form can be submitted by the SBP, HR, or the manager;
• The MIF will trigger Global Mobility team analysis.
• Managers are responsible to fill in and submit the Initiation Form, called Move Initiation Form (MIF), with support of SBP or delegates (HR).
• Once the Global Mobility team receives the MIF, they will start the full process, contacting all relevant and involved stakeholders.
As soon as Global Mobility Team or Immigration provider gives the green light to set up the country transfer date, please do not forget to submit
• This includes cost estimation for business approval and clarification when required;
• After the cost estimation is approved, the Global Mobility team requests the Assignment Package to the provider. This document will be used to present the transfer conditions to the employee;
• If all is approved and accepted by the business and employee, Global Mobility team triggers all vendors and services and all relevant actors will be involved (employee, manager, HR, external providers);
the
• To ensure that the new employee profile has the proper authorizations, the manager must create an
• Internal Move / Employee status change - IT Request.
Submitting this request should not happen before immigration is concluded. 

All movements should start with a MIF submission (New Assignments and Permanent Transfers, but also Repatriation, Localization, End of Assignment, etc.)

• This request must be created once the immigration procedures are finalized;
• If the employee is/will be a manager, the reporting relationships must be updated accordingly. An Organization Chart & Personal Data request must be created to ensure that the reporting relationships are updated.

For additional questions regarding the policies, reach out to the Global Mobility team directlyPlease find here some insights about Global Mobility policies, processes and practices and how to navigate through them.

List of vendors:

• BGRS Sirva - Immigration, Relocation, Household removals, In-country services;
• Deloitte - Taxes and Security servicesCIGNA
• Allianz Care - International Health Insurance;
• AirInk - Data Global Provider (allowances calculation and more).

Ad-hoc Support

In addition to our core Global Mobility services, the team may provide support on an ad-hoc basis in specific situations where local needs arise outside of the standard Global Mobility scope.

For example, in cases where immigration assistance is required but does not fall within the Global Mobility program, the team can facilitate contact with our external providers and help ensure the appropriate connection is established.

Please note that in such cases, the Global Mobility team acts as a facilitator only. The request, coordination, follow-up and cost of the service remain under the responsibility of the requesting team or local HR. The case will not be managed by Global Mobility.

To request this assistance, it is required to submit the MIF, by selecting the Ad-hoc option and completing the remaining relevant data.

This approach allows us to support the organization where needed, while maintaining focus on our core responsibilities and governance framework.

Date last updated: 03 May 2023 19 Mar 2026