We are pleased to confirm that Edelmann reaffirms its support of the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact in the areas of Human Rights, Labour, Environment and Anti-Corruption.

Since the adhesion to the UN Global Compact, Edelmann has installed several measures in order to adhere to the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact.

We created a Code of Ethics and Conduct that contains statements e.g. regarding topics as human rights, collective bargaining, abolition of all forms of forced and child labour, and anti-corruption.

Furthermore, we created a Human Rights Policy that contains topics as employment practices, contracts of employment, work relationships, child Labor, freedom of association, remuneration, hours of work, health and safety at work, equality of Treatment, and conduct of employees. Edelmann and its subsidiaries are commited to the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the United Nations.

In addition to that, Edelmann created a Environmental Concept that points out our conscious handling of natural resources and energy.

In this annual Communication on Progress, we describe our actions to continually improve the integration of the Global Compact and its principles into our business strategy, culture and daily operations. We also commit to share this information with our stakeholders using our primary channels of communication.

Sincerely yours,
Jürgen Schuh
CSR coordinator

Since the adhesion to the UN Global Compact, we created a Code of Ethics and Conduct that is valid for all Edelmann plants worldwide.
Our Code of Ethics and Conduct can be downloaded on our homepage: http://www.edelmann.de/index.php?Environment-Sustainability

In Addition to that, we created a Human Rights Policy that is valid for all Edelmann plants worldwide.
Our Human Rights Policy can be downloaded on our Homepage: http://www.edelmann.de/index.php?Environment-Sustainability

For all Edelmann plants worldwide, respective training programmes for our employees regarding the Code of Ethics and Conduct were conducted or are in planning for 2017.

Futhermore, all plant managers worldwide received the directive on behalf of our Managing Board to inform and adhere to our Human Rights Policy.

For both, the Code of Ethics and Conduct as well as our Human Rights Policy, recurring trainings for all plants worldwide are in planning.

Essential Labour Policies are stated in our Code of Ethics and Conduct.
Essential rights as collective bargaining all forms of forced or compulsory labour, the abolition of child labour and forced labour as well as anti-discrimination are stated.

We created our Code of Ethics and Conduct in accordance with the UN Global Compact principles.

For all Edelmann plants worldwide, respective training programmes for our employees regarding the Code of Ethics and Conduct were conducted or are in planning for 2017.

For the Code of Ethics and Conduct, recurring trainings for all plants worldwide are in planning.

Since the adhesion to the UN Global Compact, we created an Environmental Policy that is true for all Edelmann plants.
Here, principles regarding e.g. the economical use of raw materials, use of innovative eco-friendly technologies, energy-saving measures and recycling of materials are stated. For plant Heidenheim in Germany, we use 100% green energy, generated from hydropower. A gradual change-over for other plant is in planning.

The environmental policy can be downloaded on our Homepage: http://www.edelmann.de/index.php?Environment-Sustainability.

We created our Environmental Policy in accordance with the UN Global Compact principles.
We informed and trained our employees regarding the principles of our Environmental Policy and it is accessible for all on our homepage.
We adhere to this principles in our daily business, e.g. when procuring new facilities and equipment.

We monitor our consumed material and energy used and constantly review potentials for improvements and savings.
Together with our customers, we detect where raw materials, energy and so CO² emmissions can be saved.
We installed a project team that takes care of minimizing the use of raw materials and so minimizing waste material.

Since the adhesion to the UN Global Compact, we created a Code of Ethics and Conduct that is valid for all Edelmann plants worldwide.
Our Code of Ethics and Conduct can be downloaded on our homepage: http://www.edelmann.de/index.php?Environment-Sustainability

Our Code of Ethics and Conduct contains statements regarding anti-corruption principles of Edelmann.

Edelmann adheres to the principles of anti-corruption.

Agreements or collateral agreements concerning the acceptance of advantages or preferential treatment of individuals in connection with the procurement, awarding, delivery, processing and payment of orders are not permitted. Employees who accept unfair advantages from customers or suppliers or attempt to offer them unfair advantages are subject to disciplinary action irrespective of criminal charges.
Accepting and offering gifts and other benefits, including invitations, must be done on a restricted basis. Their financial value must be appropriate so that the recipient does not have to hide their acceptance and is not put into a position of binding dependence. In cases of doubt, the written consent of the senior executive in charge must be obtained.

Each plant has to observe the rules and regulations laid down in the Code of Ethics and Conduct that contains anti-corruption principles.
The superiors regularly inform their employees about the content and significance of our Code of Conduct, which is made available to every employee.
All employees are required to report any circumstances that suggest a violation of the Code of Ethics and Conduct with its anti-corruption principles.