sustainability
As a company with over 6,000 employees, we take responsibility, for both the environment and our fellow human beings. We take this responsibility to heart.

Employees & Society – Social Responsibility and Corporate Culture
Our employees are key to our company's success. Their competence, commitment and diversity shape our corporate culture, driving ongoing development and innovation. We actively promote equal opportunities and integration, embracing diversity regardless of gender, age, origin, religion, sexual orientation or physical ability.
Modern Working Conditions
We offer attractive working conditions that exceed statutory minimum standards and support the personal and professional development of our employees. This includes flexible working models, fair remuneration systems, transparent career paths, and comprehensive training and development opportunities at all qualification levels.
Occupational Health and Safety Protection
Health and safety are top priorities in all our activities. The implementation of specific preventive measures, regular training, and central coordination of occupational health and safety are essential to creating a safe working environment and enabling our employees to adopt safe working practices. Our safety standards are based on the internationally recognised ISO 45001 standard, which provides a structured management system for occupational health and safety. This framework supports us in systematically identifying risks, implementing preventive measures, and ensuring continuous improvement.
Appreciative Corporate Culture
We place great value on a working environment characterised by trust, respect, and team spirit. Abuse of power, discrimination, and hostile behaviour are not tolerated. Our independent social counselling service and the ombuds office for prevention are available to all employees free of charge, without restriction, and in strict confidence. They provide support in personal, social, and professional matters and help foster an open and appreciative corporate culture.
Responsible Supply Chain
Our social responsibility extends well beyond the boundaries of our company. We are committed to upholding fair, safe, and dignified working conditions throughout the value chain and expect our business partners to comply with legal requirements and international human rights standards. In cases of suspicion, we conduct systematic due diligence assessments in accordance with statutory obligations. The outcomes of these assessments are documented and incorporated into our ongoing risk analysis and the planning of appropriate measures.
Monitoring and Reporting
Our company’s social indicators are recorded, reviewed, and disclosed annually as part of our sustainability reporting. Compliance with our corporate policy and applicable regulatory requirements is ensured through targeted audits and is documented in detail in the sustainability report.