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Sustainable business means: social, ecological and economic concerns must be weighed up against each other again and again and brought into a reasonable relationship. With this approach, German industry steadily contributes to prosperity and environmental protection in Germany and other parts of the world.

What do the terms Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) stand for?

Environmental

evaluation of investments according to environmental protection aspects

Enviromental

investment in renewable energy
efficient use of energy and raw materials
environmentally friendly production
low emissions to air and water

Social

evaluation of investments based on social and societal aspects

Social

compliance with core labour rights
high standards of occupational health and safety
fair conditions at the workplace, adequate pay and training and development opportunities
freedom of assembly and trade unionism
enforcement of sustainability standards with suppliers

Governance

valuation of investments according to type of corporate governance

Governance

transparent measures to prevent corruption and bribery
anchoring sustainability management at board and supervisory board level
linking Executive Board remuneration to the achievement of sustainability goals
dealing with whistleblowing

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