Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Energy Efficiency
• Sustainable Raw Materials
• Social Responsibility
• Employee Development
• Community Investment

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced energy consumption per KG produced by 6.4% for gas and 3.3% for electricity, resulting in a further reduction of 1,070 tons of CO2 per year.
• Switched all Manner wafer and slice products to sustainable, UTZ-certified cocoa in 2012. Planning to switch all brand products to sustainable cocoa by 2020.

Social Achievements

• Started construction of a house for a SOS Children's Village family in Ivory Coast.
• Donated approximately 104 tons of goods to charitable organizations.
• Supported various events such as the annual Vienna Red Noses Run.
• Supported the Stephansdom (St. Stephen's Cathedral) in Vienna.
• Supported the endowed professorship for ethics and sustainability at the University of Applied Sciences Vienna.

Governance Achievements

• Published a Corporate Governance report on the company's homepage, aligning with the Austrian Corporate Governance Code.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• High raw material prices.
• Difficult economic situation in some export countries.
• Increased pressure on sales prices due to concentration in the trade sector.
• Higher procurement costs due to the use of sustainable raw materials.
• Increased cost level and complexity in packaging due to the implementation of the food labeling regulation.

Mitigation Strategies

• Implemented measures to reduce the percentage of raw material costs to operating performance from 37.0% in the previous year to 33.8% in 2013.
• Continuous efficiency improvements in production regarding personnel resources.
• Increased advertising and sales promotion spending to strengthen brand presence.
• Reduction of bank liabilities.
• Further efficiency improvements planned through continuous optimization of the value chain at all three production sites.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• UTZ-certified cocoa
• RSPO-certified palm oil

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Awards & Recognition

• State Prize for Marketing (June 2013)
• Brand Life Award (October 2013)
• Effie Award (November 2013)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility)
• Fair Trade

Social Achievements

• Successful launch of Casali-Crispies in Banana and Cranberry flavors.
• Reintroduction of Manner Cocos-Schnitte for the 125th anniversary.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Partial collapse of a production building.
• Increased raw material costs (hazelnuts and cocoa beans).

Mitigation Strategies

• Rapid resumption of production (partially with temporary constructions).
• Reconstruction of the collapsed building initiated.
• Implementation of measures to achieve 2015 goals.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• All ingredients of Casali Schoko-Bananen that can be Fair Trade sourced will be Fair Trade certified from Q2 2015 onwards.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Casali-Crispies

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Product Responsibility
• Supply Chain Sustainability
• Employee Well-being
• Environmental Sustainability
• Cultural Sponsorship

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced CO2 emissions by implementing intermodal transport for palm/palm kernel fat and part of coconut oil, resulting in savings of 119,446 kg in 2018 and 200,677 kg in 2019.
• Achieved 100% segregation of palm/palm kernel fat sourcing from RSPO-certified European producers.
• Reduced waste sent to landfills by 30% through improved waste separation and utilization of food waste as animal feed.
• Installed a new block heating and power plant (BHKW) with 50% increased efficiency in electricity and heat production.
• Implemented Wärmerückgewinnungsanlagen (heat recovery systems) on waffle ovens, reducing energy consumption.

Social Achievements

• Continued cooperation with REiNTEGRA for vocational rehabilitation of mentally ill people, employing over 40 individuals.
• Launched the MANNER Innovation Challenge, engaging employees in product and packaging idea generation.
• Participated in Wiener Töchtertag, providing insights into technical careers for girls.
• Supported SOS Kinderdorf (SOS Children's Village) through various initiatives, including a donation challenge and product collaborations.
• Maintained a low employee turnover rate (5.9%).

Governance Achievements

• Implemented an anti-corruption policy exceeding legal requirements, including reporting obligations for managers.
• Maintained high standards of corporate governance, aligning with the Austrian Corporate Governance Code.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Rising raw material prices in the last quarter of 2019 and continuing into 2020.
• Increased pressure on sales prices due to market competition.
• Potential negative impact of COVID-19 on business operations and financial results.

Mitigation Strategies

• Utilizing forward contracts and timely procurement to mitigate raw material price increases.
• Maintaining a high equity ratio (39.2%) to ensure financial stability.
• Implementing a crisis management team to address the challenges posed by COVID-19, including short-time work arrangements and remote work options.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Sourcing 100% of palm/palm kernel fat from RSPO-certified European producers.
• Transitioning to 100% sustainable cocoa sourcing by 2020.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Manner Vollkorn Schnitten
• Vollkorn Biskotten
• Milch Haselnuss Vollkornflakes
• Knusper Müsli
• Manner Snack Minis

Awards & Recognition

• Superbrand Austria
• Radio Award in Gold
• OOH Award in Gold
• ADGAR in Silber
• Best Print Sujet 2019
• Effie in Bronze
• Marketer des Jahres
• Beste Influencer Kampagne
• Austria-Produkt des Jahres 2019
• Cash beste Innovation
• German Brand Award in Gold

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Sustainability
• Fairtrade
• Employee well-being
• Climate change
• Energy efficiency
• Waste reduction
• Supply chain responsibility
• Human rights

Environmental Achievements

• Switched Manner Schnitten and Waffel assortment to Fairtrade-certified cocoa.
• Increased use of reusable pallets to 96% (from 63% in 2019 and 71% in 2020).
• Commissioned a large solar power plant on the roof of the Wolkersdorf production facility, reducing CO2 emissions by over 170 tons per year.

Social Achievements

• Launched an e-learning tool (J.O.S.E.F.) for employee training and development.
• Continued apprenticeship training with 13 apprentices in 2021 (up from 11 in 2020).
• Maintained a high employee vaccination rate against COVID-19 (72% by July 2021).
• Supported SOS-Kinderdorf through various initiatives.
• Continued cooperation with REiNTEGRA for the professional rehabilitation of people with mental illnesses.

Governance Achievements

• Published a Corporate Governance report in accordance with § 267b UGB, demonstrating commitment to the Austrian Corporate Governance Code.
• Implemented measures to combat corruption as part of the overall risk management system.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Significant increases in raw material and energy costs.
• Negative consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, including reduced shop sales due to lack of tourists.
• Supply chain disruptions and rising raw material and energy prices.
• High inflation.
• Difficulty in finding qualified and unskilled labor.
• The war in Ukraine leading to exceptionally high and rapidly rising raw material and energy prices.

Mitigation Strategies

• Strict cash management to improve net debt.
• Optimized interest rates through new credit lines.
• Price increases to offset rising costs.
• Efficiency measures to partially compensate for cost increases.
• Development of alternative sourcing strategies (e.g., establishing a hazelnut plantation in Azerbaijan).
• Implementation of preventive measures to address quality risks (e.g., increased process monitoring).

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Risk-based supplier audits conducted at defined intervals.

Responsible Procurement

• Sourcing palm oil directly from European RSPO-certified producers.
• Using 100% certified sustainable cocoa in all Manner brand products.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Rising energy prices

Transition Risks

• Supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical events

Opportunities

• Energy efficiency improvements

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) - partially aligned, IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards)

Certifications: IFS Food (International Featured Standards), Fairtrade, UTZ

Third-party Assurance: CENTURION Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft mbH

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Manner Snack Minis
• Manner Winter Glück Waffel Range

Awards & Recognition

• Best Launch 2021 for Manner Snack Minis
• German Brand Award for "Radl’n mit Manner" and the Manner brand
• 1st place for Victor Schmidt "White Edition" in the HIT study

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Employee well-being
• Sustainable sourcing (Cocoa, Hazelnuts)
• Resource efficiency
• Climate change mitigation
• Fairtrade

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced waste by 40% since 2020
• Reduced non-recyclable food waste by over 60% compared to 2021
• 100% of Manner products made with sustainably certified cocoa
• Switched to reusable pallets, reducing CO2 emissions

Social Achievements

• Launched internal employee loyalty program “Miteinander.Manner”
• Continued and expanded apprenticeship training (14 apprentices)
• Partnership with SOS-Kinderdorf, providing support and educational opportunities
• Increased employee count by 2.4% (19.8 employees)

Governance Achievements

• Reduced number of board members from four to three
• Annual self-evaluation of the supervisory board's efficiency
• External evaluation of compliance with the Austrian Corporate Governance Code

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Supply chain disruptions due to the war in Ukraine
• Enormous cost increases in all areas
• Preparation for potential gas shortages
• Industry-wide problem of skilled labor shortage
• High inflation and its impact on consumer spending

Mitigation Strategies

• Adjusted selling prices to trade partners
• Focused media spending
• Launched attractive new products
• Implemented “Miteinander.Manner” employee loyalty program
• Focused on apprenticeship training and recruiting
• Revised time models
• Early renewal of partially expiring credit lines
• Strict cash management
• Optimized warehousing and sourcing
• Concluded contracts early
• Optimized energy consumption

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Risk-based supplier audits (raw materials, packaging, logistics partners, co-packers)

Responsible Procurement

• Sourcing of 100% sustainably certified cocoa
• Partnership with Fairtrade Austria
• Establishment of a hazelnut plantation in Azerbaijan

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather events

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes, market shifts

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI (Global Reporting Initiative), Austrian Corporate Governance Code

Certifications: IFS Food (International Featured Standards)

Third-party Assurance: CENTURION Wirtschaftsprüfungs- und Steuerberatungs GmbH

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
• SDG 4: Quality Education
• SDG 5: Gender Equality
• SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
• SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
• SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
• SDG 13: Climate Action
• SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Manner's initiatives contribute to these goals through various programs and partnerships.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Four vegan Manner new products (2022)
• Manner Sommer Glück range
• Manner Knuspino Limette

Awards & Recognition

• Superbrands Austria Award 2022/23
• Best2Trust Gold 2022
• Top Marke 2022
• Produkt des Jahres 2022 in Gold
• Top-3-Finalist beim Fairtrade Award 2022

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Social Responsibility
• Ecological Responsibility
• Human Rights

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Potential sustainability risks along the supply chain related to child labor, forced labor, discrimination, working conditions, environmental pollution, and resource consumption.

Mitigation Strategies

• Implementation of a Supplier Code of Conduct (SCoC), regular monitoring and reporting, risk analysis, hot spot analysis, risk classification, development of suitable procurement strategies, contractual safeguarding, supplier surveys, and audits.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Number not specified, but audits are conducted on a random basis.

Responsible Procurement

• Risk-based review of the supply chain
• Ongoing monitoring of existing suppliers
• Contractual safeguarding of socio-ecological expectations

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: ILO Core Labour Standards, OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, UN Global Compact

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Sustainability

Climate Goals & Targets

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Sustainability
• ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance)

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced CO2 emissions (details not quantified in report)

Social Achievements

• Continued investment in employee training and development
• Employer-Branding-Projekt „Miteinander Manner“

Governance Achievements

• Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• High inflation impacting consumer purchasing behavior and reducing purchasing power
• High costs for cocoa, a key raw material
• ESG requirements challenging all company departments
• Market risks (demand fluctuations, resource availability)
• Risks from developing new products or markets
• Trade concentration in various markets
• Risk of cost increases in raw materials, production materials, packaging, and energy
• Risk of supply shortages in raw materials, energy, packaging, and production materials
• Risk of elemental events (fire, water)
• Risk of a prolonged, large-scale power outage (blackout)
• Risk of interest rate changes
• Risk of currency fluctuations
• Risk of personal fluctuation and availability of suitable skilled workers
• Risk of undetected defects in raw materials
• Political risks due to the ongoing war in Ukraine and the situation in the Gaza Strip
• Political risks in Azerbaijan

Mitigation Strategies

• Implementing measures to minimize the impact of inflation
• Careful adjustments of strategies
• Implementing measures to ensure international competitiveness
• Precise analysis and adjustment of procurement strategies
• Price adjustments to maintain competitiveness
• Investment in research and development for innovative products
• Focus on sustainability
• Risk management process to weigh opportunities and dangers
• Transferring non-core risks to third parties (insurance)
• Concentration on consumer needs
• Consistent cultivation of individual brands
• Strategically oriented strengthening of export activities
• Consistent cost management
• Timely procurement of raw materials
• Emergency plans for power outages
• Investments to maintain necessary infrastructure
• Training of employees on preventive measures
• Agreements with financing banks
• High equity ratio
• Conservative and diversified financing strategy
• Diversified portfolio of financing sources
• Early discussions on refinancing
• Consistent debt management
• Open and transparent information policy
• Partnership-based approach with financing and business partners
• Credit insurance
• Consistent debt management
• Emergency systems and training of employees
• Continuous improvement process with external IT partners
• Technical and organizational measures against cyberattacks
• Initiatives to optimize the recruiting and onboarding process
• Measures for standardization of employee development and employee retention
• Focus on transferring company knowledge and professional training and further education
• Continuous improvement of incoming goods inspection
• Permanent monitoring of the raw material market (food fraud)
• Process-accompanying tests in production
• Price increases to offset procurement price increases
• Intensive coordination with trading partners

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Timely procurement of raw materials considering storage capacities and shelf life

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: IFRS

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed