We want our sustainability activities to start where we can be most effective. A double materiality analysis helps us identify relevant issues – both in terms of our potential impact on the environment and society and their significance for our company. The findings support our group companies in further developing existing strategies in a targeted manner and making informed decisions for the future.

Reliable data is the basis for effective sustainability management. That is why we use group-wide ESG software to create uniform standards. This not only improves comparability and data quality, but also allows us to track developments and the effectiveness of measures taken. This provides us with valuable insights for the further development of our sustainability activities.

Sustainable and resilient supply chains are a central component of our value creation. That is why we are committed to promoting and safeguarding social and environmental standards. Our risk management is based on the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) in order to identify potential impacts on people and the environment at an early stage and take countermeasures. We work closely with our partners to promote transparency and continuously improve conditions in our global supply networks.

Climate change affects our supply chains and value creation. We therefore consider climate protection to be an essential factor for long-term economic stability. Our companies collect relevant environmental data such as their CO₂e emissions (Scope 1, 2 and 3) in line with their business models. They define individual reduction targets and develop company-specific measures to reduce emissions. One focus is on expanding renewable energies, primarily through photovoltaic systems. In 2024, 13 new systems were commissioned at the same number of locations, with more planned.

Sustainability requires knowledge, dialogue and a willingness to change. That is why we promote our employees’ understanding of sustainability through training, information material and internal formats. The company-wide Sustainability Community connects sustainability managers from across the Group, promotes mutual exchange and the implementation of measures.