Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Quality and product safety
• Product and process innovation
• Standards in the value chain
• Sustainability and risk awareness in corporate management
• Integrity and compliance
• Occupational health and safety and prevention
• Fair working conditions, diversity, equality and inclusion
• Employer attractiveness and personnel development
• Complaints management and whistleblower system
• Decision-making and communication
• Support for charitable organisations and projects & regional commitment
• Promoting children’s education and development
• Support for those in need
• Consumer education and sustainability education
• Environmental protection and environmental standards
• Climate protection and CO₂ compensation
• Recyclability
• Sustainability in the supply chain
• Waste prevention and recycling

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced energy use by 13.6% from 2020 to 2023 (above target)
• Reduced waste volumes by 0.7% compared to the 2021 baseline
• Commissioned the largest rooftop photovoltaic system in the Vogelsberg region in April 2023
• Achieved FSSC 22000 hygiene certification in Lauterbach and EN 15593:2008 in Rumburk in 2023
• Began ISO 14001:2015 environmental certification process for Lauterbach and Alsfeld sites in 2023
• More than 88% of materials used are FSC® and PEFC-certified
• Over 99% of waste kept out of landfill

Social Achievements

• 100% of employees covered by living wage benchmarking analysis
• 87% of employees covered by collective wage agreements
• 92% of total workforce represented by officially elected employee representatives
• 100% of workforce represented by formal employee and management health and safety committee
• Reduced number of accidents at work by 24% compared to 2021
• Supported various social initiatives, including violence prevention in kindergarten and scholarships for children in care

Governance Achievements

• Established a formal complaints mechanism in December 2021
• No compliance cases in STI Group in 2023
• 100% of employees informed of anti-corruption guidelines
• ESG-linked loan linked to the achievement of sustainability targets
• Group-wide CSR reporting in accordance with the GRI standard

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• General economic upheaval impacting complaint costs in 2023
• Supply chain disruptions (implied by LkSG compliance efforts)

Mitigation Strategies

• Targeted waste reduction projects and pilot programs
• Harmonising standards and implementing measures to reduce workplace accidents
• Compliance training to raise employee awareness
• Appointing a Human Rights Officer and setting up a task force to manage supply chain risks
• Using an external tool to check suppliers against environmental criteria

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• FSC® and PEFC certified materials
• Sustainable Procurement Charter / Supplier Code of Conduct
• Corporate Compliance
• Avoiding conflict minerals

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 50001:2018, FSC®-certified, PEFC-certified, FSSC 22000, EN 15593:2008, ISO 14001:2015 (in progress for some sites), BRCGS

Third-party Assurance: Nature Office (for CCF)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
• SDG 12 (Responsible consumption and production)
• SDG 13 (Climate action)

Initiatives contributing to these goals are detailed throughout the report.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Sustainable barrier coatings
• Fibre-based trays replacing plastic film
• Monomaterial displays

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed