Resources are becoming scarcer, geopolitical tensions are rising and societies are growing increasingly polarized. In these complex times, corporate responsibility requires clear answers. As companies of Schwarz Group, We are not wavering on our ambitious targets but are instead driving our plans forward with determination.
We view sustainable business activity as a form of strategic risk management and a driver of innovation in times of global crises. A clear compass guiding our way is our jointly updated ESG strategy, which combines ecological and social responsibility with economic stability. The foundation of our success is our ecosystem – spanning from production and retail to recycling and digitalization.
It is in our DNA to courageously move forward and to secure our own operational capacity. Therefore, we continue to expand our energy and resource sovereignty. By doing so, we minimize market and environmental risks, strengthen the resilience of supply chains, and turn decarbonization into a competitive advantage.
We act ahead through sustainable business activity.
As companies of Schwarz Group we think sustainability holistically – and not in isolated silos: we understand and manage the interdependencies among ecological necessities, social responsibility and good corporate governance. That is the core of our jointly updated sustainability strategy.
The ESG wheel divides our activities into three inseparable dimensions: Environment, Social and Governance. Together they define our understanding of sustainable business activity.
ENVIRONMENT (E) – Conducting Business With Environmental Responsibility
We recognize that our economic activities are based on limited natural resources. We understand that exceeding critical limits will lead to irreversible effects and global tipping points that jeopardize our environmental stability. Through specific measures, our ecological strategy aims to contribute to global climate protection, establish circular business models and to avoid and diminish negative impacts on biodiversity.
SOCIAL (S) – People at the Center of Our Actions
Whether it is in relation to our employees, people in the supply chain or society as a whole – we take social responsibility. We promote fair, safe and respectful cooperation because we firmly believe that people are the key to our success.
GOVERNANCE (G) – Creating Added Value Systematically and With Conviction
Sustainability does not happen by chance: It is the result of clear processes, structures and values. We manage our activities transparently, backed by data and based on principles of integrity and compliance. In this way, we foster trust among our stakeholders and are safeguarding our future. Because we view sustainable business activity as a form of strategic risk management and a driver of innovation.
The Sustainability Report Fiscal Year 2025 highlights how these strategies shaped the actions of the companies of Schwarz Group during fiscal year 2025 and which goals were achieved as a result in the areas of climate, circular economy and society.
