We are pleased to announce the publication of the ‘Biodiversity Toolbox’ developed by Chemie³ and S&Z, which helps companies in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry to identify their impact on biodiversity and to develop solutions. Members of the German Chemical Industry Association, the IGBCE and German Federation of Chemical Employers’ Association can order version 1.0 now (in German). Learn more about the importance of biodiversity in the Chemie³ webinar (German), including a contribution from S&Z on how to use the toolbox.

In line with this year’s report theme “Making a difference in the future of shipping”, the Hapag-Lloyd AG publishes its latest sustainability report, which provides information on the company’s various measures for a more sustainable future, clean shipping and environmental protection.

We are pleased that S&Z, together with Berichtsmanufaktur GmbH, once again supported Hapag-Lloyd in the preparation of the report and would like to thank them for their cooperation.

The DIRK—the German Investor Relations Association, and S&C have, in collaboration with the DVFA (German Association for Financial Analysis and Asset Management) completed a survey among Investor Relations managers, institutional investors and ESG rating agencies. The aim of the study was to find out the meaning of sustainability from the perspective of companies and investors, as well as to collect information on the quality and usefulness of ESG ratings.

The Vinyl Institute, through its Vinyl Business and Sustainability Council (VBSC), is advancing its sustainability efforts. As a first step, S&C was mandated to conduct an industry materiality analysis. In early November, at the vinyl industry’s annual conference, Vinyl360, S&C presented the results of the analysis and facilitated a workshop for the industry members to discuss potential next steps. The results will set the foundation for an industry-wide sustainability approach that will be developed going forward.

Voith GmbH & Co. KGaA published its 7th sustainability report in October, supported by S&C and C+R. Using a new targeted reporting concept – consisting of print report, highlight brochure, and online fact collection – addresses the information needs of different stakeholders.

Pilgrim’s, one of the world’s largest poultry producers, published its first comprehensive sustainability report in July 2017. S&C supported Pilgrim’s in developing the concept, collecting and aggregating required data and information, and assisted in composing the final text.

KION Group published its first sustainability report in December 2016 – supported by S&C, Carlsberg + Richter and nexxar.