Climate Change Data

Sixt Leasing AG

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2012-12-31 to 2014-12-31)

Reporting Period: 2012-12-31 to 2014-12-31

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Not disclosed

Environmental Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Social Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Governance Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Drive profitable growth of Online Retail
  • Establish European footprint of Fleet Management
  • Continue growth of Fleet Leasing and Fleet Management
  • Expand technological capabilities

Environmental Challenges

  • Adverse developments in the general economic environment or in the vehicle leasing and fleet management industry.
  • Inability to improve and market existing product range or maintain an attractive product range.
  • Inability to maintain recent growth rates or successfully manage future growth.
  • Customer payment defaults or discontinuation of services.
  • Termination of intellectual property license agreement or deterioration in brand reputation.
  • Inability to dispose of used vehicles at desirable prices.
  • Significant upfront expenses that may not be recoverable.
  • Dependence on third-party suppliers.
  • Inability to retain volume bonuses.
  • Increased costs and complexities from business expansion.
  • Insufficient insurance coverage.
  • Dependence on software systems and websites.
  • Supply chain disruptions.
  • Data security breaches.
  • Dependence on key personnel.
  • Difficulty obtaining external financing after IPO.
  • Mismatch between asset and liability maturities and interest rates.
  • Interest rate fluctuations.
  • Regulatory changes in the financial services sector.
  • Exchange rate fluctuations.
  • Changes to the general regulatory environment.
  • Failure to fulfill licensing requirements.
  • Non-compliance with laws and regulations.
  • Invalid standard clauses in contracts.
  • Insufficient compliance structure.
  • Litigation or administrative proceedings.
  • Changes in IFRS relating to leasing accounting.
  • Adverse developments in tax laws and regulations.
  • Additional tax liabilities from audits.
  • Additional tax burden from past reorganizations.
  • Reliance on Sixt SE for services and advantages.
  • Conflicts of interest with Sixt SE.
  • Sixt SE engaging in similar business activities.
  • Conflicts of interest from personnel overlap.
  • Financial information not fully representative of results as a separately listed company.
  • Failure to comply with requirements as a public company.
  • Changes in use of IPO proceeds.
  • Inability to pay dividends.
  • Fluctuations in share price and trading volume.
  • Sales of shares by existing shareholders depressing market price.
  • Dilution from future capitalization measures.
  • Change of control provisions triggered by Sixt SE actions.
  • Offering not being completed.
  • Downlisting or delisting of shares.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Regular credit checks on customers.
  • Continuous improvement of product range and development of new products.
  • Organic growth and opportunistic acquisitions.
  • Procedures and policies to mitigate counterparty risk.
  • Non-exclusive license agreement with Sixt SE.
  • Buy-back agreements with manufacturers and dealers.
  • Careful pricing structure and assumptions.
  • Long-standing supplier relationships and bulk-buying power.
  • Contracts stipulating no obligation to pass on certain bonuses.
  • Careful planning and resource allocation for international expansion.
  • Adequate insurance coverage (though not complete).
  • Maintenance and improvement of technology and systems.
  • Robust supply chain management.
  • Implementation of security measures.
  • Retention of key personnel and recruitment of successors.
  • Financing Agreement with Sixt SE (short-term).
  • Hedging strategies for interest rate exposure.
  • Proactive monitoring of regulatory changes.
  • Maintaining a small reserve of foreign currency funds.
  • Continuous monitoring of legal and regulatory changes.
  • Maintaining a valid leasing license.
  • Compliance program to address compliance risks.
  • Legal review of standard contractual terms.
  • Participation in product recalls.
  • Continuous improvement of compliance and internal control structure.
  • Proactive legal and risk management.
  • Monitoring of IFRS changes.
  • Careful tax planning and compliance.
  • Proactive management of tax audits.
  • Careful planning and execution of reorganizations.
  • Establishment of own treasury, investor relations, compliance, risk management and human resources functions.
  • Outsourcing agreements with Sixt SE.
  • Careful monitoring of Sixt SE actions.
  • Non-exclusive license agreement with Sixt SE.
  • Compliance with German Stock Corporation Act and Corporate Governance Code.
  • Careful preparation of financial information.
  • Development of expertise to comply with requirements for public companies.
  • Careful planning and use of IPO proceeds.
  • Dividend policy aiming for 30-40% of net income.
  • Hedging strategies for exchange rate exposure.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: IFRS

Certifications:

Third-party Assurance: Deloitte & Touche GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft, Munich

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed