Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environment
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Installed photovoltaic systems in German plants for sustainable energy production
• Implemented waste heat recovery systems, including a combined heat and power plant
• Switched to LED lighting and used waste heat for hall heating
• Optimized work processes and technologies to minimize dust and particulate matter emissions
• Implemented a precipitation plant to recover nickel from wastewater
• Uses injector nozzle system for pickling baths and multiple rinsing to reduce water consumption
• Developed a Group-wide standard for recording CO2 footprint

Social Achievements

• Implemented stress management measures and support services for mental health
• Regular health checks, including fitness checks and a company doctor
• Interactive communication with employees about working conditions
• Target agreement system for managers linked to company performance
• Fair compensation for additional or atypical working hours
• Family-friendly programs (Kids & Company membership and kindergarten grants)
• Comprehensive health care services beyond social security benefits (e.g., voluntary life insurance)
• Regular performance assessments for employee development
• Wide range of training measures
• Operational integration management (OIM) for employees facing health or performance challenges
• Works agreements on various topics (working conditions, mobile working, health, further training, educational leave)

Governance Achievements

• Established complaint mechanisms for child labor, forced labor, human trafficking, and other human rights violations
• Supplier and Business Partner Code defining expectations and requirements for suppliers regarding social and environmental responsibility
• Regular risk analyses, including monitoring of conflict minerals
• Evaluation of suppliers based on specific contractual clauses regarding environmental and social practices
• Use of Integrity Next platform to verify supplier compliance
• Training courses for buyers on social and environmental issues

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Reducing greenhouse gas emissions
• Minimizing water consumption
• Managing waste and hazardous substances
• Ensuring responsible handling of hazardous goods
• Maintaining health and safety in the workplace
• Promoting diversity and inclusion
• Ensuring sustainable procurement practices

Mitigation Strategies

• Promoting environmentally friendly transport (Jobrad program, electric vehicle fleet conversion)
• Continuous assessment of wastewater quality and use of innovative technologies (ion exchange)
• Regular analyses of exhaust air emissions and implementation of appropriate measures
• Appointing waste officers and providing employee training on waste management
• Appointing a Dangerous Goods Officer and providing employee training
• Regular risk assessments, provision of protective equipment, and specific measurements of potentially harmful impacts
• Targeted measures to prevent discrimination in professional development and promotion
• Establishment of reference and support groups for severely disabled people
• Regular supplier risk analyses and use of Integrity Next platform for compliance verification
• Training courses for buyers on social and environmental issues

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier and Business Partner Code
• Regular risk analyses
• Collaboration with companies promoting minority participation and social diversity

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Certifications: ISO 9001:2015

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 3
• 6
• 7
• 12
• 13
• 1
• 4
• 5
• 10

All topics and initiatives contribute to achieving the listed SDGs.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Products designed for easy disassembly and recycling