Hand in hand

Sustainability and compliance

Sustainably shaping the future

Sustainable action is an integral part of our corporate strategy with a forward-looking perspective. This sense of responsibility drives our commitment – to society, to the environment and climate, to the well-being of our employees, and to uniting sustainability with economic success.  

We’re convinced: Greater sustainability is easier to achieve together. That’s why we’re a member of the UN Global Compact and the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), and we contribute our environmental data to the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). We also have our efforts evaluated by EcoVadis and use the 2024 ranking as motivation to further refine our sustainability practices. 

Initiatives and partnerships

An overview of our commitment

Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)

From transparency to action: That’s the goal of the non-profit organization Carbon Disclosure Project. For the CDP, the key to making sustainable decisions that protect future generations lies in disclosing environmental data. We also contribute to this transparency by providing our information to what is now the world’s largest and most comprehensive environmental data pool.

EcoVadis

Strong performance: The global, independent rating platform EcoVadis has recognized our efforts in the areas of environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement, with a silver medal. This affirms that our actions are effective and serves as additional motivation for our sustainability agenda in the years ahead.

SBTi

Our commitment to reducing emissions: Harro Höfliger participates in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). We have developed ambitious goals and measures to significantly reduce our direct and indirect emissions in line with the Net-Zero objective. In doing so, we join over 4,000 companies and institutions in contributing to limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees.

UN Global Compact

Sustainable corporate governance: We support the ten universal principles of the UN Global Compact on human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption, and contribute to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Programs aimed at achieving 98% employee retention, the 2030 Energy Program, and a sustainable supply chain are just some examples of how we embed these principles into our strategy.

Publications

The sustainable development of our company is a transparent process. We report publicly on our activities and progress – for example, on rating platforms like CDP and EcoVadis, as well as in our sustainability reports prepared in accordance with GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) standards. 

To the 2022 report

High aspirations and clear principles

Compliance

Trust can only be built and grown if we act accordingly. When we live up to the trust placed in us by our customers, employees, business partners, and the public – and protect Harro Höfliger’s good reputation. That’s why we act in accordance with laws and regulations and adhere to our compliance rules. The Compliance Management System encompasses all structures, processes, and measures at Harro Höfliger that promote compliant behavior. Legal compliance is emphasized and made tangible for everyone through the Code of Conduct and the principles and rules it sets out for daily work.

But what if violations occur nevertheless? That makes it all the more important that we find out about it. Only then can the situation be clarified, resolved, and prevented in the future. We have established a whistleblower system that allows issues to be reported in confidence and anonymously. Alternatively, you can reach out to our Compliance Officer by e-mail. Reports sent to compliance(at)hoefliger.de are also treated confidentially. 

Whistleblower system

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