Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Human Rights
• Environmental Protection

Social Achievements

• Implemented web-based training on human and environmental rights obligations of the LkSG for all employees in 2024.

Governance Achievements

• Established a risk management process compliant with the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG), including roles, reporting processes, and a human rights officer.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Potential risks related to human rights and environmental issues in the supply chain, particularly regarding working conditions and environmental pollution.

Mitigation Strategies

• Implemented a risk analysis process, developed and implemented suitable procurement strategies and purchasing practices, and established a complaint procedure.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Code of Conduct for Business Partners
• Supplier qualification process
• Risk-based control measures

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Human Rights
• Environmental Responsibility

Social Achievements

• Implemented a comprehensive compliance program addressing human rights and environmental risks in the supply chain.
• Established an anonymous whistleblower system (RWS Integrityline) for reporting concerns.

Governance Achievements

• Appointed a Human Rights Officer (as of 01.01.2024) responsible for monitoring human rights and environmental due diligence mechanisms.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Potential risks in the supply chain regarding working conditions, occupational health and safety, and environmental pollution.
• Increased risks for some suppliers due to their locations in high-risk countries.

Mitigation Strategies

• Developed a multi-layered process including risk analysis, supplier self-disclosure, detailed surveys, and an escalation procedure.
• Implemented preventive and remedial measures to minimize risks.
• Regular training on human rights and environmental due diligence for selected target groups.
• Annual reporting on activities, progress, and ambitions in all ESG areas in the LkSG report.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities