General disclosures
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GRI 2General Disclosures 2021 2-1 Organizational Details Dätwyler Holding Inc.
6460 Altdorf
Switzerland2-2
Entities included in the organization’s sustainability reporting
If not otherwise stated, the companies covered in the sustainability report correspond to those of the consolidated companies, listed in the Financial Report 2023 (page F36).
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Reporting period, frequency and contact point
01.01.2023 – 31.12.2023
Publication date of this report: 7 February 2024
Contact: Sabrina Gérard, Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO)
Head of Group Function Sustainability and Operational Excellence, sabrina.gerard@datwyler.com2-4
Restatements of information
None
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External assurance
Information about limited assurance on selected KPIs: Transparency
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Activities, value chain and other business relationships
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Employees
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Workers who are not employees
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Governance structure and composition
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Nomination and selection of the highest governance body
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Chair of the highest governance body
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Role of the highest governance body in overseeing the management of impacts
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Delegation of responsibility for managing impacts
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Role of the highest governance body in sustainability reporting
As required by the Swiss Code of Obligations, the non-financial report is approved by the Board of Directors.
Statement Board of Directors2-15
Conflicts of interest
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Communication of critical concerns
At Datwyler, critical concerns are immediately reported by the CEO, CFO or CSO to the Board of Directors (BoD).
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Collective knowledge of the highest governance body
Annual knowledge exchange sessions are organised for the BoD members with the goal to advance the collective knowledge, skills and experience in sustainable development.
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Evaluation of the performance of the highest governance body
Each year the BoD Chairman takes the initiative to evaluate the skill set of the BoD members by using an independent evaluation questionnaire assessing e.g. leadership, culture, role clarity, teamwork, accountability, decision making, communications, board operations.
Evaluation of the performance of the highest governance body
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Remuneration policies
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Process to determine remuneration
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Annual total compensation ratio
The ratio of the annual total compensation for the organization’s highest-paid individual (CEO) to the average annual total compensation for all employees (excluding the highest-paid individual) in 2023 amounted to 49.7. To calculate the ratio, the total CEO compensation (CHF 2'239'287) as reported in the Remuneration Report 2023 (table 3) and the total personnel expenses (CHF 376.7 million) as reported in the Financial Report 2023 (page F18, note 5) were used. The remuneration model for the CEO consists of a fixed base salary, variable incentive, long-term incentive plan and employer social insurance contributions and perquisites. The total personnel expenses including wages and salaries, benefit costs and other employee costs were divided by the average number of full time equivalents (8'303, as reported in the Sustainability Report 2023 (table voluntary leaves)). The change in the annual total compensation ratio for the organization’s highest-paid individual (CEO) to the average percentage decrease in annual total compensation for all employees (excluding the highest-paid individual) in 2023 amounted to –1.2. This means that in 2023, compared to 2022, CEO compensation declined while the average compensation of all employees increased.
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Statement on sustainable development strategy
Driving forward sustainability despite a challenging environment
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Policy commitments
As early as 2009, we joined the UN Global Compact and committed ourselves to complying with its ten principles on human rights, labor practices, environmental protection and anti-corruption. This code mandates that the companies and employees within the Group must respect the national laws, human rights, personal dignity, and privacy of each individual person. The Code of Conduct also articulates how to deal with business partners and competitors, strictly prohibiting any special treatment, bribery, or corruption.
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Embedding policy commitments
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Processes to remediate negative impacts
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Mechanisms for seeking advice and raising concerns
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Compliance with laws and regulations
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Membership associations
Datwyler supports UN Global Compact; Carbon Disclosure Project; EcoVadis; Global Reporting Initiative; Alliance to zero
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GRI 2General Disclosures 2021 2-29 Approach to stakeholder engagement 2-30
Collective bargaining agreements
57.5% of all employees are covered by collective agreements (or collective bargaining agreements).
Material topics
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GRI 3Material topics 2021 3-1
Process to determine material topics
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List of material topics
Economy
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GRI 3Material topics 2021 3-3 Management of material topics GRI 201Economic performance 2016 201-1
Direct economic value generated and distributed
Environment
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GRI 3Material topics 2021 3-3 Management of material topics Climate-neutral operations 2030: focus, ambition, targets and our approach
GRI 302Energy 2016 302-1
Energy consumption within the organization
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Energy intensity
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Reduction of energy consumption
GRI 305Emissions 2016 305-1
Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions
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Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions
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GHG emissions intensity
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Reduction of GHG emissions
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GRI 3Material topics 2021 3-3 Management of material topics Resource friendly production: focus, ambition, targets and our approach
GRI 303Water and effluents 2018 303-3
Water withdrawal
GRI 306Waste 2020 306-2
Management of significant waste-related impacts
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Waste generated
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Waste diverted from disposal
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Waste directed to disposal
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GRI 3Material topics 2021 3-3 Management of material topics Sustainable supply chain: focus, ambition, targets and our approach
GRI 308Supplier environmental assessment 2016 308-1
New suppliers that were screened using environmental criteria
Datwyler's supplier base is quite stable. Six new suppliers were added to the monitoring program in 2023. This involved checking whether they had signed the Supplier Code of Conduct and whether they had an ISO 14001 or ISO 50001 certificate.
Monitoring and developmentGRI 414Supplier social assessment 2016 414-1 New suppliers that were screened using social criteria Datwyler's supplier base is quite stable. Six new suppliers were added to the monitoring program in 2023. This involved checking whether they had signed the Supplier Code of Conduct and whether they had an ISO 45001 certificate.
Monitoring and developmentDatwyler KPI Datwyler KPI
Percentage of suppliers that are certified according to sustainability certificates (ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001)
GRI 305Emissions 2016 305-3
Other indirect (Scope 3) GHG emissions
Social
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GRI 3Material topics 2021 3-3 Management of material topics Employer of choice: focus, ambition, targets and our approach
GRI 401Employment 2016 401-1 New employee hires and employee turnover Datwyler KPI Datwyler KPI
Employee Commitment
GRI 403Occupational health and safety 2018 403-1
Occupational health and safety management system
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Hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation
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Worker participation, consultation, and communication on occupational health and safety
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Workers covered by an occupational health and safety management system
Nine of 27 production sites are ISO 45001 certified. More than half of all Datwyler employees work at these nine sites.
Established health and safety management403-9
Health and safety management system
Even if the production of elastomer components is not associated with major workplace risks, there are individual activities that bear an increased risk of accidents. These risks primarily affect employees in production. Typical workplace risks include handling knives and other sharp objects (cuts), handling hot surfaces (burns) and handling machines and equipment (pinching or bumping). These risks are assessed as part of health and safety management and employees are encouraged to report any safety observations. Appropriate measures to protect employees are assessed and implemented.
In the year under review, there were 144 work-related accidents, leading to 1'668 absence days. The rate of work-related accidents was 1.80, based on 200'000 hours worked. All accidents were considered, not just the ones leading to lost days or medical treament beyond first aid.
Absences (table)403-10
Work-related ill health
Datwyler KPI Datwyler KPI
Accident severity rate
GRI 404Training and education 2016 404-2
Programs for upgrading employee skills and transition assistance programs
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Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews
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GRI 3Material topics 2021 3-3 Management of material topics Value-driven engagement with customers: focus, ambition, targets and our approach
GRI 416Customer health and safety 2016 416-2
Incidents of non-compliance concerning the health and safety impacts of products and services
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GRI 3Material topics 2021 3-3 Management of material topics Human rights and equal opportunities: focus, ambition, targets and our approach
GRI 405Diversity and equal opportunity 2016 405-1
Diversity of governance bodies and employees
Rising diversity in Datwyler's Board of Directors and Executive Management
GRI 406Non-discrimination 2016 406-1
Incidents of discrimination and corrective actions taken
None
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GRI 3Material topics 2021 3-3 Management of material topics Engagement for sustainability: focus, ambition, targets and approach
Governance
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GRI 3Material topics 2021 3-3 Management of material topics GRI 205Anti-corruption 2016 205-3
Confirmed incidents of corruption and actions taken
We have no confirmed cases of corruption. We have no instances of employees being dismissed or disciplined, or contracts with business partners not being renewed or terminated, as a result of corruption. We have no legal proceedings related to allegations of corruption.
Compliance and ethicsGRI 206Anti-competitive behavior 2016 206-1 Legal actions for anti-competitive behavior, anti-trust, and monopoly practices
GRI 408Child labor 2016 408-1 Operations and suppliers at significant risk for incidents of child labor Human rights and equal opportunities: focus, ambition, targets and our approach
GRI 409Forced or compulory labor 2016 409-1 Operations and suppliers at significant risk forincidents of forced or compulsory labor
Human rights and equal opportunities: focus, ambition, targets and our approach
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Other material topics
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GRI 3Material topics 2021 3-3 Management of material topics Creating better solutions, seamless experiences and sustainable success through the power of digitalization.
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GRI 3Material topics 2021 3-3 Management of material topics Through agility we are increasing speed, flexibility, and adaptability by empowering our people.