Sustainability with Responsibility –

As an owner-managed family business with more than 130 years of history, we do not think in quarters, but in generations. For us, responsibility does not end with the next fiscal year. It begins where long-term decisions are made – for employees, partners, the environment, and future generations.

We are therefore especially proud that this commitment has been recognized with the Gold Medal in the global EcoVadis sustainability rating. This places us among the top 5% of companies assessed worldwide.

Why EcoVadis

EcoVadis is one of the world’s leading platforms for corporate sustainability ratings. The assessment evaluates how systematically and comprehensively sustainability is embedded within a company.

The rating is based on a wide range of criteria across four key areas:

• Environment
• Labor & Human Rights
• Ethics
• Sustainable Procurement

One thing is particularly important to us: a medal is not the finish line. The criteria are reviewed regularly, and the award reflects only a snapshot in time. It confirms that our structures and measures perform strongly in an international comparison, while also motivating us to continue pursuing our path consistently.

Creating Transparency – Living Responsibility

Today, many companies face the challenge of providing reliable proof of sustainability performance and making risks within supply chains transparent. This is exactly where we focus our efforts.

The assessment creates transparency and comparability regarding how we address Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) topics.

For us, sustainability is not a tool for short-term value creation, but an expression of long-term responsibility. We integrate it consistently into our daily business operations.

Recognized assessment standards such as EcoVadis are an important building block for us – complemented by our own objectives, internal programs, and continuous internal and external dialogue.

If you have any questions regarding the EcoVadis rating or potential joint improvement initiatives within the supply chain, please feel free to contact us.