Statement of continued support

June 15, 2021

To our stakeholders:

I am pleased to confirm that Uhlmann Pac-Systeme GmbH & Co. KG reaffirms its support of the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact in the areas of Human Rights, Labour, Environment and Anti-Corruption.
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,

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Matthias Niemeyer
Chief Executive Officer

For Uhlmann the adherence to human rights based on national and international standards is considered in every aspect of the business. The company is committed to upholding, respecting and promoting human rights.
Within the own company it is an integral part of the human resources department and human rights related risks are carried out to mitigate any risk within the company. For business partners and suppliers, the risks are also analyzed based on risk assessments. Uhlmann has clear boundaries to not conduct businesses with any companies that do not follow national and international human rights laws.
These statements are defined in the code of conduct and also in the policy for suppliers and business partners. This year the human rights will be analyzed for the major suppliers within our purchasing department.

The company has an internal suggestion box in place and a whistleblowing hotline, accompanied by third-party, independant legal support who processes any reports, that is available anonymously for internal and external stakeholders. The employees are trained on the code of conduct on an regular basis via a online training platform and internal processes are steered by human resources to ensure that human rights are supported throughout the entire business.

The awareness is monitored and reported through internal training figures and human rights incidents and risks are reported through an internal management system. The risks within the supply chain are rated based on supplier assessments which are also reported and reviewed regularly. In case it is necessary, actions are implemented.

Within the Uhlmann Code of Conduct the freedom of association and collective bargaining are outlined. Uhlmann is committed to providing safe, fair, and socially and health compatible working conditions and to continuously develop them further. No exploitation of employees or other business partners takes place. The remuneration and other benefits are provided at least in accordance with local or national legal requirements and in accordance with the principle of "Equal pay for work of equal value". At the same time, attention is paid to the respective level of the economic region of the person working. Uhlmann pays attention to compliance with the respective national regulations and agreements on working hours and regular paid vacation time.

The company has an internal suggestion box in place and a whistleblowing hotline, accompanied by third-party, independant legal support who processes any reports, that is available anonymously for internal and external stakeholders. The employees are trained on the code of conduct on an regular basis via a online training platform and internal processes are steered by human resources to ensure that labor rights are supported throughout the entire business. Every employee receives adequate health and safety instructions, and health and safety figures are reported to monitor the progress. The payment is based on a collective agreement regardless of the gender to prevent any forms of discrimination.

Various diversity factors are monitored within Uhlmann such as gender and age demographics. Any indication on violations are immediately reported to the compliance officer and investigated.

The company has started assessing the impact on climate change by accounting the greenhouse gas emissions on a group level. Individual reduction targets were developed on this basis. The Uhlmann Group is committed to environmental and climate protection. This includes as important goal is the conservation and efficiency of resources. All process steps are designed to have the least possible impact on the environment and climate, so that our product makes a positive contribution to environmental and climate protection.

The internal carbon managers, HSE and sustainability responsibilities have received detailed training on mitigation the environmental impact and to protect the environment. Further trainings for all employees are planned in the upcoming year. Several goals have been set to increase the recycling of materials, buy from sustainable suppliers, reduce the energy need and to switch to renewable electricity. A group wide climate strategy has been created that includes clear emissions target reductions goals for the next 10 years. We are continuously researching on sustainable packaging solutions and engaging with our customers. Additionally, the first product carbon footprint has also been planned and the integration of an environmental management system.

Results within the environmental areas are reported via the sustainability report and reviewed internally on a quarterly basis with the senior management. Environmental incidents immediately investigated, and measurements are implemented. Amongst various external ratings on sustainability audits will also be conducted.

All employees have the opportunity to ask questions regarding compliance with and correct implementation of the Code of Conduct. Superiors and the departments responsible for compliance are available for this purpose. The following institutions or groups of persons are designated as contact persons for the above-mentioned topics. The statements on zero tolerance on corruption, bribery and extortion are made within the code of conduct which alle employees are trained on. Protocols and procedures in place are available to employees. Suppliers are asked to sign the supplier code of conduct which also covers the areas of human rights, labor rights, environmental topics and compliance.

The company has an internal suggestion box in place and a whistleblowing hotline, accompanied by third-party, independant legal support who processes any reports, that is available anonymously for internal and external stakeholders. The employees are trained on the code of conduct on an regular basis via a online training platform and internal processes are in place to ensure that no corruption and extortion takes place throughout the entire business.

Corruption cases can be reported via the whistleblowing system and will be investigated by the compliance officers in place and independent lawyers. Internal audits are carried out within the group and reviewed by management. All potential cases are investigated.