Sustainability at a glance
For the future viability of the Wacker Neuson Group’s business model, it is crucial to embed sustainable thinking and action in all Group processes. In addition to economic growth and increasing profitability, social responsibility, climate protection and the intelligent use of resources are also relevant for the Wacker Neuson Group. The Strategy 2030 places a stronger focus on sustainability and zero emission programme.
Our Purpose
We make a strong contribution to sustainable construction and agriculture. Both people and nature benefit from our innovative solutions.
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Our strategy
Environmental
There are three categories in which companies or organizations emit their greenhouse gases. These categories are known as scopes.
The scopes for measurement and communication of the CO2-emissions from the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol) are the following:
- Scope 1 – direct emissions
- Scope 2 – indirect emissions from purchased energy
- Scope 3 – indirect emissions along the value chain
The Wacker Neuson Group ensures the effectiveness of its strategies and actions, among other things, through the implementation of ISO certifications ISO 14001 and ISO 50001. These certifications ensure that processes are standardized and continuously optimized, particularly in the areas of environment and energy management.
Scope 2 – indirect emissions from energy purchased
- Purchase of green electricity at all sites in Germany, Austria and production sites in the USA
- Installation of photovoltaic systems
- Sustainable use of self-generated electricity in combination with heat pumps
- Switch to LED lighting
- Replacement of air conditioning systems with more efficient systems
Scope 3 – along the upstream and downstream value chains
- Optimisation of supply chains for purchased materials in terms of production emissions, durability and transport
- Increased efficiency of products and customer solutions through a continuous focus on the development of alternative drive systems, approval of operation with synthetic fuels (HVO) and start-stop systems, coupled with digital solutions
- Pilot projects to extend product life through refurbishing
- Focus on the circular economy through rental and usage-based business models, as well as used machine offerings
- Long spare parts availability, easy repairability and modular machine design
Social
Our leadership guidelines are a part of our values and company strategy: they guide us when we cooperate, encourage us to reflect on our actions and build a common basis for understanding of our values.
„We assume responsibility.“
„We act as coaches.“
„We believe in
mutual respect.“
„We celebrate success.“
„We continue to develop.“
Employee satisfaction: our employees are a very valuable resource for us – they build a basis for the success and future-oriented growth of the Wacker Neuson Group. In order to encourage the development of the professional as well as social skills and maintain enthusiasm, we aim to create the perfect working environment for our employees. We offer attractive employee compensation and promote a respectful and open company culture.
Work-life balance
flexible working time models
and a wide range of part-time options
Attractive compensation & benefits
pension schemes
Employee development
webinars, team and individual coaching sessions,
external and internal trainings
Apprenticeship and trainee programmes
Signing of the Diversity Charta (Charta der Vielfalt)
For the Wacker Neuson Group, local presence to the customer is essential. With the principle of “one-stop solution provider“, qualified and motivated employees are available from consulting to sales processing and servicing. Regional presence to the customer through our own sales and service centres and support from competent trade partners play a major role in ensuring long-term and trusting cooperation.
Product development
Customer-oriented development and demand management on a regional level
Customer proximity
Through direct sales network and very close cooperation with dealer partners
Trainings
Worldwide product, service and sales trainings not only for the employees, but also for dealers and customers from different industries
Product safety
User protection as well as ergonomics are in focus of the product development
Customer feedback
Increase in customer satisfaction and loyalty through continuous collection of customer feedback and its proactive implementation
Voice of Customer
Through the application of the voice of customer and voice of service customers’ knowledge and practical experience flow directly into the development process.
As a global company, we have a responsibility to conduct our business within a legal and ethical framework. We are committed to upholding and respecting human rights in our operations and supply chain. For more information on our human rights policy and due diligence processes, please refer to the Wacker Neuson Group’s Declaration of Principles on Respect for Human Rights and to the Wacker Neuson SE’s Report in accordance with the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetz – LkSG).
Disclaimer: In accordance with sections 10 (2) and 12 (1) of the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act, the Wacker Neuson SE is obliged to report in German language. To ensure better comprehensibility for all interested stakeholders, the report is published in both German and English language on our website. In case of discrepancies between the two versions, the German version shall prevail.
Governance
- We reinforce the transparency along the supply chain through incorporation of our compliance organization on a regional, local and functional level.
- We inform our suppliers, sales partners and employees with codes of conduct.
- In line with our Codes of Conduct, we actively work with our suppliers, distributors and employees to continuously improve our sustainability efforts.
- With the whistleblower system “Tell-it”, the Wacker Neuson Group has had an internet-based communication channel for several years to identify possible violations of laws and policies.
Silver medal for sustainability commitment
We achived the silver medal in the EcoVadis Rating. EcoVadis is a globally recognized platform that assesses the sustainablity performance of companies in the areas of environment, labor and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement. With a score of 68, we rank among the top 15 percent of all companies evaluated globally.
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Sustainability
Wacker Neuson Group | sustainability@wackerneuson.com |
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| Peer Schlinkmann Head of Investor Relations & Corporate Communications | |
| Maureen Habermann ESG-Manager |
Illustrations: Franziska Ruflair