
Connecting People, Planet & Products | 2021 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
Open the catalog to page 1Sustainability is not a destination, it’s a journey. Our vision is to make it a key part of our business strategy. The focus of that vision is simple: Our people. They directly impact our customers; our communities; our planet; and our products, solutions, and services. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY About Dematic Governance Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Dematic sustainability strategy KION Group sustainability strategy Materiality Stakeholder engagement 12 PEOPLE Promoting success Health and safety Diversity Communities 24 PLANET Greenhouse gas emissions and energy Managing through measurement Waste...
Open the catalog to page 2EXECUTIVE SUMMARY EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Dematic designs, builds, and supports intelligent automated solutions empowering and sustaining the future of commerce for its customers in manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution. With engineering centers, manufacturing facilities and service centers located in more than 35 countries, our global network of over 11,000 employees has helped achieve approximately 8,000 worldwide customer installations for some of the world’s leading brands. Headquartered in Atlanta, Dematic is a member of KION Group, one of the world’s leading suppliers of industrial trucks...
Open the catalog to page 3Dematic has an unwavering commitment to do the right thing. We have well-established compliance programs and structures aligned with KION Group that guide everyone in our organization to follow all applicable laws and regulations. KION Group Code of Compliance (KGCC) serves as the primary source of rules for ethical, value-oriented, and law-abiding business activities. This code is supported by additional company-wide policies that establish rules and expectations for a wide range of activities. customer installations billion revenue ABOUT DEMATIC We Deliver Solutions From Receiving to Shipping...
Open the catalog to page 4DEMATIC’S SUSTAINABILITY GOALS* PEOPLE Occupational Health & Safety • Reduction of accident frequency rate by 5% per annum (based on the annual upper limit) - Long-term: no occupational accidents Employer Attractiveness • Increase in employee satisfaction to an engagement score of at least 75 and a participation rate of at least 68%, as measured by an annual, global employee survey by 2023*** • No cases of non-compliance with KION Group minimum employment standards Environmentally and Socially Responsible Supply Chain • EcoVadis or equivalent rating (Corporate Social Responsibility performance)...
Open the catalog to page 5Dematic identified sustainability as a key focus with the formation of the Sustainability Steering Committee in 2017. It is managed by Dematic President, Supply Chain Solutions & Executive Board Member KION Group Hasan Dandashly and reports to KION Group’s Sustainability Steering Committee. As a result of a materiality analysis, KION Group — and Dematic — have identified 14 action fields as vital to achieving sustainability success (see chart below). Each action field is a specific program with objectives, measures, and monitoring. Responsible for integrating the elements of the action fields...
Open the catalog to page 6Shared Stakeholder Priorities Opportunities and risks for corporate activities were considered on the basis of the United Nations SDGs, as were the positive and negative impacts of company activities on the environment and society. These efforts identified 15 potentially relevant aspects, which were then evaluated (see the chart below). Based on these findings, Dematic prioritizes eight topics in our sustainability strategy as well as in this report. KION Group is planning to undertake a new materiality exercise in 2022. Dematic’s approach to materiality is based on analysis undertaken by KION...
Open the catalog to page 7Our people’s impact on our planet and our communities At Dematic, sustainability starts with our employees, it encompasses our customers and business partners, and, ultimately, it impacts our communities. Our people are committed to sustainability at every stage. From hiring diverse employees who are sustainably minded and supporting their professional development and community involvement to collaborating with customers to developing new products, we are breaking down barriers and building bridges to a more sustainable future.
Open the catalog to page 8A GLOBAL SNAPSHOT: INVESTING IN EMPLOYEES AND COMMUNITIES Employees who take advantage of career development $197,000 Amount donated to nonprofits Growth in employees (since 2019) Amount invested in employees Increase in nonprofit donations PROMOTING SUCCESS Connecting Employees with Greater Opportunity Dematic is committed to employee success starting day 1 and continuing throughout their careers. From information about our history to foundational trainings that ensure successful leadership practices to technical training and platforms that help identify new opportunities, we ensure our employees...
Open the catalog to page 9BY THE NUMBERS: Years injury-free at the Salt Lake City, Utah site Years injury-free at the Monterrey, Mexico site Years injury-free at the Belrose, Australia site 1.84 Global Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) - well below our target of 2.0 “I want Dematic employees to know, see, and feel that we put their health and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. I am passionate about driving well-being, and, if my team can help employees change habits, seek support, or share experiences, then we will be successful.” — Rebecca Hartley, Vice President, Human Resources, EMEA HEALTH & SAFETYOur...
Open the catalog to page 10“PRISM bridges Dematic’s LGBTQ+ and ally communities by highlighting diversity and fostering a culture of inclusivity in order to deliver the best possible employee and customer experiences.” — Matt Castillo, PRISM Founder and Chair We desire to be an inclusive company where employees can join and feel free to bring their full selves to work. Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are a vital tool at Dematic to connect our employees and ensure everyone feels included, accepted and supported. Those ERGs continue to grow: • DWN (Dematic Women’s Network) — saw more than 100 women globally participate...
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