We have made a commitment to social responsibility in our Code of Business Conduct. At our locations, we strive for a constructive, trusting, and neighbourly relationship with local residents. We support the social and economic development of our neighbouring communities and foster ongoing, transparent communication with all relevant stakeholders. We aim to work with local partners to create added value both for our Group and for the local community. People in the communities where we operate also expect us to contribute to the areas surrounding our production sites by regularly providing information about our business activities and through our commitment to local social, economic, and environmental development.
As management tasks, social responsibility and a commitment to good relationships with our stakeholders – particularly at our production sites – are integral to our CSR strategy. The national management team, together with the national CSR manager, is responsible for social engagement in each country. Funding decisions for individual countries are made by the national management teams within their budgetary framework. Together with the ESG coordinators, they are also responsible for analysing local needs and for selecting, implementing, and monitoring appropriate projects.
