ENVIRONMENT, SOCIAL ISSUES AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
As part of the Rieter Group, Suessen is committed to sustainability with regard to the environment, social issues and corporate governance (ESG). ESG is an integral part of the company’s corporate strategy. Rieter strives to support the energy transition by 2050 and the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement. For Rieter, sustainability has the following dimensions: On the one hand, it is about the contribution that the company makes to sustainable textile production. The focus here is on energy consumption and raw material. On the other hand, it is about improving key in-house environmental data.
The sustainability strategy is based on the following pillars:
Environment
- Sustainable processes thanks to technology
- Energy-efficient and ecological production concepts
Social
- Safe and healthy workplaces
- Continuous education and training
- Diversity
- Suppliers
- Social engagement
Corporate Governance
- Code of conduct
- Business ethics
- Certificates, awards and ratings