Sustainability Strategy
Sustainability Strategy 2035
The Sustainability Strategy 2035 provides the strategic framework for the targeted increase of positive impacts and business opportunities and the reduction of negative impacts and risks in the areas of the environment, social affairs, and corporate governance. It covers both our own business and key upstream and downstream stages of the value chain. The strategy comprises four key fields of action with seven core topics and 17 subtopics. There is a clearly defined strategy formulation for each subtopic. The strategy sets the framework for further operationalization and the definition of concrete, measurable sustainability goals. The development of these goals is expected to be completed in the course of 2026.
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Field of action: Value creation
In the field of action “Value creation,” the focus is on strengthening the range of sustainable products and solutions that are economically attractive and at the same time promote ecological and social added value for customers. In addition, this field of action includes the integration of sustainability requirements into procurement and purchasing decisions. The two core topics of this field of action are sustainable procurement and sustainable products & solutions.
Sustainable Procurement
| Subtopic | Strategy formulation |
|---|---|
| Integrating sustainability into procurement processes and supplier management | Ecological and social criteria are gradually being integrated into procurement
processes, purchasing guidelines and supplier management. |
| Responsible raw material extraction and product manufacturing along the supply chain | For key product groups, ecological, social and ethical standards are taken into account along the supply chain – from raw material procurement to product manufacturing. The procurement of sustainable raw materials and product alternatives is being specifically promoted. |
Sustainable Products & Solutions
| Subtopic | Strategy formulation |
|---|---|
| Impactful products & solutions | The sustainable product and solution portfolio is being expanded to in order to support customers even more effectively in tackling key sustainability challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, resource scarcity and soil and water pollution, or to realise new value creation potential. |
| Sustainable design & reduction of packaging | The use of packaging materials will be further reduced to the necessary minimum, reusability will be enhanced and recycling will be promoted. |
| Transparent product information & customer education | Customers will be better informed through the provision of understandable information on products with a positive impact on sustainability. |
Field of action: Environment & Climate
In the field of action “Environment & Climate”, the focus is on consistently reducing greenhouse gas emissions in our own business activities and along the value chain. In addition, this area of action focuses on minimizing negative impacts on biodiversity, ecosystems, and water resources along the supply chain. The two core topics of this field of action are Decarbonization and Biodiversity & Water.
Decarbonization
| Subtopic | Strategy formulation |
|---|---|
| Reduction of the company's own GHG emissions and energy consumption
(Scope 1 + 2) |
Energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions from our own vehicles, buildings, and processes are continuously reduced through targeted measures. |
| Reduction of GHG emissions in the value chain (Scope 3) | Greenhouse gas emissions along the upstream and downstream value chain are systematically reduced through cooperation with suppliers, logistics partners, and customers, as well as through emission-reducing products and services. |
Biodiversity & Water
| Subtopic | Strategy formulation |
|---|---|
| Minimizing negative impacts on biodiversity & water | Significant negative impacts on biodiversity, ecosystems and water resources along the supply chain are effectively minimised through context-based measures and in cooperation with suppliers. |
Field of action: Employees
The field of action “Employees” focuses on health and safety in the workplace, diversity and inclusion, fair remuneration, and the compatibility of work and different stages of life. In addition, the sustainability culture is to be strengthened in order to further promote responsible behavior in everyday working life. The two core topics of this field of action are Employee wellbeing and Culture of sustainabilit.
Emyployee Wellbeing
| Subtopic | Strategy formulation |
|---|---|
| Promoting health and safety in the workplace | The working environment is continuously being developed with regard to accident prevention, ergonomics, and health promotion. |
| Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion | Structures and processes for promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion are being systematically expanded and embedded. |
| Fair and transparent remuneration and competitive social benefits | A company-wide, transparent, and fair compensation system with competitive benefits is established and continuously optimized. |
| Work-life balance | The corporate culture takes into account different phases of life, flexible working models, and individual development paths, and is being further developed accordingly. |
Culture of Sustainability
| Subtopic | Strategy formulation |
|---|---|
| Embedding sustainability in incentive systems | Performance-related incentive systems are gradually being supplemented with sustainability criteria. |
| Expanding sustainability expertise and contribution | Employees are empowered to implement ecological and social actions in their everyday work and to actively shape them. |
| Strengthening integrity | Legal compliance and responsible, transparent conduct are promoted and embedded in the corporate culture. |
Field of action: Society
The focus in the field of action “Society” is on creating sustainable social added value beyond our business activities. With the educational projects of the BayWa Foundation, we are particularly strengthening health awareness among young target groups. In addition, we want to make social contributions, especially in the regions where our locations are based. The core topic of this field of action is Social commitment.
Social Commitment
| Subtopic | Strategy formulation |
|---|---|
| Nutrition and environmental education | Educational initiatives on nutrition and the environment continuously contribute to promoting health awareness, ecological understanding, and sustainable behavior – especially among young target groups. |
| Regional funding | Regional initiatives with social relevance are supported in order to strengthen local engagement, inclusion, and sustainable development. |