Uzin Utz SE

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Installation of photovoltaic systems with a total output of 194 kWp
Significant reduction in average distance to customer in the USA, saving costs and CO2 through the commissioning of the Waco plant.
Improved waste disposal handling through digital training courses for employees.
97.1% Blue Angel /Emicode EC1 Plus quota for Uzin brand products (related to sales).

Maintained apprenticeship program at a high level
In-house training to develop skilled personnel
Set targets for proportion of women in management levels (though targets not achieved)

Compliance with the Corporate Governance Code (declaration available on website)
Regular audit meetings in affiliated companies
Group-wide accounting guidelines and direct communication channels between managing directors and the Management Board

Medium-term Goals:

Declining growth of the construction industry in core and growth markets (except US and UK)
Increased personnel costs due to inflation adjustment
Higher depreciation following commissioning of new dry mortar plant
Geopolitical uncertainties affecting procurement, energy, and transportation markets
Shortage of skilled workers

Price increases to offset raw material and personnel costs
Improved container availability in outbound logistics
Outsourcing of national transport services to secure stable prices and improve digitalization and sustainability
Investments in production (new filling systems, plant modernization)
Strategic procurement measures to minimize supplier dependence and control costs
Development of innovative product formulations to meet new regulations
Research into substitute raw materials to ensure supply security

Frameworks Used: EU Taxonomy

Certifications: DIN ISO 9001, DIN ISO 14001