GRI index

GRI 101: Foundation 2016
GRI 102: General Disclosures 2016

Organizational profile
GRI standard				Link		Comment
102-1		Name of the organization		A leading global supplier of plastic & foam solutions
102-2		Activities, brands, products and services		A leading global supplier of plastic & foam solutions Our value chain in detail
102-3		Location of headquarters		A leading global supplier of plastic & foam solutions
102-4		Location of operations		A leading global supplier of plastic & foam solutions
102-5		Ownership and legal form		Who we are & what we do
102-6		Markets served		A leading global supplier of plastic & foam solutions Our value chain in detail
102-7		Scale of the organization		A leading global supplier of plastic & foam solutions		Only limited information is available (e.g. total capitalization and equity).
102-8		Information on employees and other workers		A culture of working together Performance overview		No information is available at present on employment contracts and employment relationships.
102-9		Supply chain		Our value chain in detail
102-10		Significant changes to the organization and its supply chain		A leading global supplier of plastic & foam solutions About this report
102-11		Precautionary Principle or approach		Managing risks with the precautionary principle
102-12		External initiatives		Our contribution to sustainable development
102-13		Membership of associations		Memberships & initiatives		The associations and interest groups stated provide a rough overview and the list is not exhaustive.

Strategy
GRI standard				Link		Comment
102-14		Statement from senior decision-maker		“It’s in our hands.”

Ethics and integrity
GRI standard				Link		Comment
102-16		Values, principles, standards, and norms of behavior		Clear values & principles Minimum standards, no ifs or buts Performance overview
102-17		Mechanisms for advice and concerns about ethics		Clear values & principles Managing risks with the precautionary principle

Governance
GRI standard				Link		Comment
102-18		Governance structure		Integrating sustainability into our everyday life
102-20		Executive-level responsibility for economic, environmental, and social topics		Integrating sustainability into our everyday life
102-21		Consulting stakeholders on economic, environmental, and social topics		A strategy for a better tomorrow An overview of our key topics
102-22		Composition of the highest governance body and its committees		Integrating sustainability into our everyday life
102-23		Chair of the highest governance body		Integrating sustainability into our everyday life
102-24		Nominating and selecting the highest governance body		Integrating sustainability into our everyday life
102-26		Role of highest governance body in setting purpose, values, and strategy		Integrating sustainability into our everyday life
102-27		Collective knowledge of highest governance body		Integrating sustainability into our everyday life
102-29		Identifying and managing economic, environmental, and social impacts		Our value chain in detail
102-31		Review of economic, environmental, and social topics		An overview of our key topics
102-32		Highest governance body’s role in sustainability reporting		Integrating sustainability into our everyday life

Stakeholder engagement
GRI standard				Link		Comment
102-40		List of stakeholder groups		Our stakeholders
102-41		Collective bargaining agreements		A culture of working together
102-42		Identifying and selecting stakeholders		Our stakeholders
102-43		Approach to stakeholder engagement		An overview of our key topics Employees Lifelong learning Our stakeholders
102-44		Key topics and concerns raised		A strategy for a better tomorrow An overview of our key topics

Reporting practice
GRI standard				Link		Comment
102-45		Entities included in the consolidated financial statements		About this report
102-46		Defining report content and topic Boundaries		An overview of our key topics
102-47		List of material topics		An overview of our key topics
102-48		Restatements of information		About this report
102-49		Changes in reporting		About this report
102-50		Reporting period		About this report
102-51		Date of most recent report		About this report
102-52		Reporting cycle		About this report
102-53		Contact point for questions regarding the report		About this report
102-54		Claims of reporting in accordance with the GRI Standards		About this report
102-55		GRI Content Index		GRI index
102-56		External assurance		About this report Assurance Statement

Economic topics

Economic performance
GRI 103: Management Approach 2016
GRI standard				Link		Comment
103-1		Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary		Managing risks with the precautionary principle
103-2		The management approach and its components		Managing risks with the precautionary principle
103-3		Evaluation of the management approach		Managing risks with the precautionary principle
GRI 201: Economic Performance 2016
201-1		Direct economic value generated and distributed		A leading global supplier of plastic & foam solutions		Only limited information on economic performance can be provided.
201-2		Financial implications and other risks and opportunities due to climate change		Managing risks with the precautionary principle		Only limited information is available.

Anti-corruption
GRI 103: Management Approach 2016
GRI standard				Link		Comment
103-1		Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary		Managing risks with the precautionary principle
103-2		The management approach and its components		Managing risks with the precautionary principle
103-3		Evaluation of the management approach		Managing risks with the precautionary principle
GRI 205: Anti-corruption 2016
205-1		Operations assessed for risks related to corruption		Managing risks with the precautionary principle
205-2		Communication and training about anti-corruption policies and procedures		Managing risks with the precautionary principle
205-3		Confirmed incidents of corruption and actions taken		Managing risks with the precautionary principle

Anti-competitive behavior
GRI 103: Management Approach 2016
GRI standard				Link		Comment
103-1		Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary		Managing risks with the precautionary principle
103-2		The management approach and its components		Managing risks with the precautionary principle
103-3		Evaluation of the management approach		Managing risks with the precautionary principle
GRI 206: Anti-competitive behavior 2016
206-1		Legal actions for anti-competitive behavior, anti-trust, and monopoly practices		Managing risks with the precautionary principle

Environmental topics

Materials
GRI 103: Management Approach 2016
GRI standard				Link		Comment
103-1		Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary		Our challenge: circular economy The future: secondary materials
103-2		The management approach and its components		Our challenge: circular economy The future: secondary materials
103-3		Evaluation of the management approach		Our challenge: circular economy The future: secondary materials
GRI 301: Materials 2016
301-1		Materials used by weight or volume		The future: secondary materials Performance overview
301-2		Recycled input materials used		Performance overview

Energy
GRI 103: Management Approach 2016
GRI standard				Link		Comment
103-1		Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary		Our challenge: climate protection Energy Slamming on the CO₂ brakes On the right track for energy efficiency
103-2		The management approach and its components		Our challenge: climate protection Energy Slamming on the CO₂ brakes On the right track for energy efficiency
103-3		Evaluation of the management approach		Our challenge: climate protection Energy Slamming on the CO₂ brakes On the right track for energy efficiency
GRI 302: Energy 2016
302-1		Energy consumption within the organization		Slamming on the CO₂ brakes Becoming a carbon neutral company Performance overview
302-3		Energy intensity		On the right track for energy efficiency Performance overview
302-4		Reduction of energy consumption		On the right track for energy efficiency Performance overview

Water and Effluents
GRI 303: Water and Effluents 2018
GRI standard				Link		Comment
303-1		Interactions with water as a shared resource		Conserving water
303-2		Management of water discharge-related impacts		Conserving water
303-3		Water withdrawal		Conserving water Performance overview
303-4		Water discharge		Conserving water Performance overview
303-5		Water consumption		Conserving water Performance overview

Emissions
GRI 103: Management Approach 2016
GRI standard				Link		Comment
103-1		Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary		Our challenge: climate protection Procurement The future: secondary materials Transport Smart logistics: the key to global trade Energy Slamming on the CO₂ brakes On the right track for energy efficiency Science Based Targets by 2023
103-2		The management approach and its components		Our challenge: climate protection Procurement The future: secondary materials Transport Smart logistics: the key to global trade Energy Slamming on the CO₂ brakes On the right track for energy efficiency Science Based Targets by 2023
103-3		Evaluation of the management approach		Our challenge: climate protection Procurement The future: secondary materials Transport Smart logistics: the key to global trade Energy Slamming on the CO₂ brakes On the right track for energy efficiency Science Based Targets by 2023
GRI 305: Emissions 2016
305-1		Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions		On the right track for energy efficiency Performance overview About this report
305-2		Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions		On the right track for energy efficiency Performance overview About this report
305-3		Other indirect (Scope 3) GHG emissions		The future: secondary materials Smart logistics: the key to global trade On the right track for energy efficiency Performance overview About this report
305-4		GHG emissions intensity		On the right track for energy efficiency Performance overview
305-5		Reduction of GHG emissions		On the right track for energy efficiency Performance overview
305-6		Emissions of ozone-depleting substances (ODS)		On the right track for energy efficiency

Waste
GRI 306: Waste 2020
GRI standard				Link		Comment
306-1		Waste generation and significant waste-related impacts		Waste Waste is not to be thrown away Use-Phase Products End-of-Life Products
306-2		Management of significant waste-related impacts		Waste Waste is not to be thrown away
306-3		Waste generated		Waste is not to be thrown away Performance overview
306-5		Waste directed to disposal		Waste is not to be thrown away Performance overview

Environmental Compliance
GRI 103: Management Approach 2016
GRI standard				Link		Comment
103-1		Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary		Managing risks with the precautionary principle
103-2		The management approach and its components		Managing risks with the precautionary principle
103-3		Evaluation of the management approach		Managing risks with the precautionary principle
GRI 307: Environmental compliance 2016
307-1		Non-compliance with environmental laws and regulations		Managing risks with the precautionary principle

Supplier Environmental Assessment
GRI 103: Management Approach 2016
GRI standard				Link		Comment
103-1		Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary		Procurement
103-2		The management approach and its components		Procurement
103-3		Evaluation of the management approach		Procurement
GRI 308: Supplier Environmental Assessment 2016
308-1		New suppliers that were screened using environmental criteria		Minimum standards, no ifs or buts Performance overview		At present, we do not differentiate between new and existing suppliers.
308-2		Negative environmental impacts in the supply chain and actions taken		Minimum standards, no ifs or buts Performance overview

Social topics

Employment
GRI 103: Management Approach 2016
GRI standard				Link		Comment
103-1		Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary		A culture of working together
103-2		The management approach and its components		A culture of working together
103-3		Evaluation of the management approach		A culture of working together
GRI 401: Employment 2016
401-1		New employee hires and employee turnover		A culture of working together Performance overview		Information on the breakdown by region cannot currently be provided.

Occupational Health and Safety
GRI 403: Occupational Health and Safety 2018
GRI standard				Link		Comment
403-1		Occupational health and safety management system		Health & Occupational Safety Overcoming Covid-19 together Performance overview
403-2		Hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation		Health & Occupational Safety Overcoming Covid-19 together
403-3		Occupational health services		Group health & safety strategy
403-4		Worker participation, consultation, and communication on occupational health and safety		Group health & safety strategy
403-5		Worker training on occupational health and safety		Group health & safety strategy
403-6		Promotion of worker health		Group health & safety strategy
403-7		Prevention and mitigation of occupational health and safety impacts directly linked by business relationships		Group health & safety strategy
403-8		Workers covered by an occupational health and safety management system		Group health & safety strategy
403-9		Work-related injuries		Group health & safety strategy Performance overview
403-10		Work-related ill health		–		No information is currently available. However, it should be possible to provide it in the next reporting cycle.

Training and Education
GRI 103: Management Approach 2016
GRI standard				Link		Comment
103-1		Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary		Our challenge: employees fit for the future Employees Dialog with our employees Training & Further Education
103-2		The management approach and its components		Our challenge: employees fit for the future Employees Dialog with our employees Training & Further Education
103-3		Evaluation of the management approach		Our challenge: employees fit for the future Employees Dialog with our employees Training & Further Education
GRI 404: Training and Education 2016
404-1		Average hours of training per year per employee		Lifelong learning Performance overview
404-2		Programs for upgrading employee skills and transition assistance programs		Lifelong learning Performance overview
404-3		Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews		Dialog with our employees Performance overview		Education hours by employment relationship cannot currently be provided.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity
GRI 103: Management Approach 2016
GRI standard				Link		Comment
103-1		Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary		Our challenge: employees fit for the future A culture of working together Diversity Diversity must be promoted, protected and appreciated
103-2		The management approach and its components		Our challenge: employees fit for the future A culture of working together Diversity Diversity must be promoted, protected and appreciated
103-3		Evaluation of the management approach		Our challenge: employees fit for the future A culture of working together Diversity Diversity must be promoted, protected and appreciated
GRI 405: Diversity and Equal Opportunity 2016
405-1		Diversity of governance bodies and employees		A culture of working together Diversity must be promoted, protected and appreciated Performance overview		Only limited information is available.
405-2		Ratio of basic salary and remuneration of women to men		Diversity must be promoted, protected and appreciated		No information.

Non-discrimination
GRI 103: Management Approach 2016
GRI standard				Link		Comment
103-1		Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary		Our challenge: employees fit for the future A culture of working together Diversity Diversity must be promoted, protected and appreciated
103-2		The management approach and its components		Our challenge: employees fit for the future A culture of working together Diversity Diversity must be promoted, protected and appreciated
103-3		Evaluation of the management approach		Our challenge: employees fit for the future A culture of working together Diversity Diversity must be promoted, protected and appreciated
GRI 406: Non-discrimination 2016
406-1		Incidents of discrimination and corrective actions taken		Diversity must be promoted, protected and appreciated

Child Labor
GRI 103: Management Approach 2016
GRI standard				Link		Comment
103-1		Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary		Managing risks with the precautionary principle
103-2		The management approach and its components		Managing risks with the precautionary principle
103-3		Evaluation of the management approach		Managing risks with the precautionary principle
GRI 408: Child Labor
408-1		Operations and suppliers at significant risk for incidents of child labor		Managing risks with the precautionary principle Minimum standards, no ifs or buts Performance overview		Only limited information is available.

Supplier Social Assessment
GRI 103: Management Approach 2016
GRI standard				Link		Comment
103-1		Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary		Procurement
103-2		The management approach and its components		Procurement
103-3		Evaluation of the management approach		Procurement
GRI 414: Supplier Social Assessment 2016
414-1		New suppliers that were screened using social criteria		Minimum standards, no ifs or buts Performance overview		At present, we do not differentiate between new and existing suppliers.
414-2		Negative social impacts in the supply chain and actions taken		Minimum standards, no ifs or buts Performance overview

Customer Health and Safety
GRI 103: Management Approach 2016
GRI standard				Link		Comment
103-1		Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary		Managing risks with the precautionary principle
103-2		The management approach and its components		Managing risks with the precautionary principle
103-3		Evaluation of the management approach		Managing risks with the precautionary principle
GRI 416: Customer Health and Safety
416-2		Incidents of non-compliance concerning the health and safety impacts of products and services		Managing risks with the precautionary principle		Only limited information is available.

Socioeconomic Compliance
GRI 103: Management Approach 2016
GRI standard				Link		Comment
103-1		Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary		Managing risks with the precautionary principle
103-2		The management approach and its components		Managing risks with the precautionary principle
103-3		Evaluation of the management approach		Managing risks with the precautionary principle
GRI 419: Socioeconomic Compliance 2016
419-1		Non-compliance with laws and regulations in the social and economic area		Managing risks with the precautionary principle

Own topics

Community
GRI 103: Management Approach 2016
GRI standard				Link		Comment
103-1		Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary		Social Commitment Social commitment as matter of course Performance overview
103-2		The management approach and its components		Social Commitment Social commitment as matter of course Performance overview
103-3		Evaluation of the management approach		Social Commitment Social commitment as matter of course Performance overview

Research and development
GRI 103: Management Approach 2016
GRI standard				Link		Comment
103-1		Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary		2020 – The world has been turned upside-down A strategy for a better tomorrow
103-2		The management approach and its components		2020 – The world has been turned upside-down A strategy for a better tomorrow
103-3		Evaluation of the management approach				In the future, the effectiveness of the management approach will be measured by whether the respective objectives are met.

Customer satisfaction
GRI 103: Management Approach 2016
GRI standard				Link		Comment
103-1		Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary		An overview of our key topics Clear values & principles
103-2		The management approach and its components		An overview of our key topics Clear values & principles		The management approach and its components are determined at division level.
103-3		Evaluation of the management approach				The effectiveness of the management approach is constantly being assessed by communicating with customers and evaluating complaints.

Global Reporting Initiative Indicators

GRI 102-55