INDUS magazine SUSTA[IN] #4
„Our culture of values encompasses responsibility, appreciation and recognition for the INDUS team. After all, every employee makes a direct contribution to the success of our Group.“
Dr. Jörn Großmann, Mitglied des Vorstands
Social Sustainability
When it comes to sustainability, many companies focus primarily on the environmental dimension. However, the social aspect is also very important: our working world has become more complex and everyday life has become faster. As a result, we also need to develop the way we work together. This is nothing new for INDUS and its portfolio companies. After all, people are always at the centre of attention for the SME Group anyway.
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Sustainability at INDUS
INDUS stands for the promise of reliable and long-term support for our portfolio companies. We believe that long-term corporate success can only be achieved by harmonising economically, socially and ecologically sustainable activities. Sustainable action generates competitive advantages, increases the value of the company and strengthens the corporate culture. Based on this conviction, INDUS has continued to professionalise its commitment to sustainability in recent years.
- Reporting on sustainability at INDUSDownload ZIP
Sustainability Presentation 2023(PDF, 2 MB)Non-financial Report 2023(PDF, 1 MB)Non-financial Report 2022(PDF, 1 MB)Documentation of the Scope 3 Methodology(PDF, 2 MB)Non-financial Report 2021(PDF, 250 KB)Non-financial Report 2020(PDF, 304 KB)Sustainability Report 2019(PDF, 3 MB)
INDUS action areas
The sustainability strategy is firmly anchored in PARKOUR perfom as the fourth independent strategic initiative “Act sustainably”. In the 2023 financial year, the INDUS Board of Management once again reviewed and confirmed the content of the action areas. The sustainability strategy continues to be based on the ten principles of the United Nations Global Compact (UN GC), which INDUS has bundled into five principles and transferred into a total of six fields of action:
- Environmental Issues | Protecting the Environment
INDUS is working full steam ahead to reduce its carbon footprint. The company is also monitoring its energy and waste intensity, recycling rate and total water withdrawal.
Target: Reduction in (net) GHG emissions to zero in 2045, 35% reduction in emission intensity by 2025 compared to 2018 base year.*
*(including emissions of all 43 portfolio companies through financial control approach)
- Employee Issues | Fair Work
INDUS constantly works to maintain its position as an attractive employer.
For INDUS, protecting the health of its employees has top priority.
INDUS actively supports training and education for its employees.
Target for 2040: Less than 3 work accidents per 100 employees per year. No fatal work accidents.
- Social Issues | Social Justice
For INDUS, avoiding disturbances in the surrounding area has top priority. This includes things like noise disturbance. INDUS encourages its employees to put forward suggestions for suitable charitable partnerships in the local area.
Target for 2040: No legitimate local complaints.
- Respect for Human Rights | Human Rights
INDUS is committed to complying with the principles set out in the INDUS Code of Conduct, which voluntarily goes beyond legal requirements. INDUS expects its employees to behave in a legally and ethically impeccable manner toward fellow humans and the environment.
Target for 2040: All employees given a copy of the INDUS Code of Conduct.
- Combating Corruption and Bribery | Honest Business
For INDUS, compliance with legal requirements is second nature (see INDUS Code of Conduct). INDUS is continuously refining its compliance management system.
Target for 2040: No significant fines, no non-monetary penalties, no payments to political parties.
- Shareholder Support
INDUS Holding AG is available to the portfolio companies as a strategic sparring partner with various support options such as defining and achieving sustainability targets. Information on the topic of sustainability is regularly discussed at the annual Entrepreneurs’ Conference.
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For more information, see “Invest sustainably”.
