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SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2022

SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2022
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SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2022

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Preface
The CEO of SCHURTER Holding AG highlights the company's commitment to sustainability in response to global challenges like climate change and economic crises. A roadmap has been developed focusing on four sustainability dimensions: People and Governance, Products and Materials, Production and Infrastructure, and Procurement and Supply Chain, aiming to reduce the environmental footprint and support the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
Projects at SCHURTER Holding AG
SCHURTER has initiated various projects to benefit local communities and the environment, such as installing electric charging points in Switzerland, supporting engineering education in the UK, donating laptops in Germany, and building a classroom in India. The company is also involved in initiatives like Galliker Green Logistics to achieve CO2 neutrality.
Company Profile
Founded in 1933, SCHURTER Holding AG is a Swiss technology company with 20 branches in 17 countries, focusing on components for safe energy supply and input systems. The company prioritizes long-term sustainability over short-term profits.
Sustainability Management
SCHURTER integrates economic, environmental, and social aspects into its operations, guided by the UN Sustainable Development Goals and GRI standards. Specific sustainability targets have been set to reduce the ecological footprint globally.
Roadmap
The roadmap includes targets such as increasing women in management to 20% by 2028, reducing waste disposal by 75% by 2035, and achieving a 75% share of renewable energy by 2035. Independent sustainability assessments for 75% of suppliers are planned by 2028.
People and Governance
SCHURTER promotes mutual respect, education, and personal development, supporting equal opportunities, health and safety, and social commitment. The company invests in training to address demographic changes and workforce shortages.
Company Overview
SCHURTER is a global enterprise with over 2,200 employees, emphasizing a positive company culture and mutual respect. The average employee age is 44, with nearly ten years of service. The company values satisfaction and enjoyment at work, aiming to develop critical competencies internally.
Cultural Values and Code of Conduct
SCHURTER's cultural values include customer focus, commitment, competence, and respect. The company adheres to laws, promotes good working conditions, and ensures business integrity, with no tolerance for discrimination or child labor.
Work-Life Balance
The company supports employee satisfaction through flexible work models, fair employment conditions, and various benefits like transport discounts and leisure activities. Most employees are permanent, with a net fluctuation rate of 13.3%.
Health and Safety
SCHURTER prioritizes employee health and safety, with 68% of the workforce covered by a management system for occupational safety. Regular training and health programs are provided.
Equal Opportunities and Development
The company promotes equal opportunities and professional development, with a focus on internal succession planning. The share of women in management is 20.4%, exceeding the target for 2022.
Stakeholder Engagement
SCHURTER maintains an open-door policy with stakeholders, including customers, employees, and suppliers, using continuous dialogue and systematic surveys to improve practices.
Social Commitment
The company is committed to community engagement, supporting cultural institutions and local organizations. The Bruno H. Schurter Foundation aids employees and promotes professional development.
Introduction
The document outlines SCHURTER Group's operations and initiatives, focusing on compliance, risk management, product development, and sustainability efforts.
Compliance and Risk Management
The SCHURTER Group adheres to a Code of Conduct and has a strategic risk management system to assess and mitigate risks. No legal violations were reported in 2022.
Tax Compliance
The Group follows business principles over tax optimization, complying with OECD BEPS guidelines since 2016.
Product Development and Quality
SCHURTER focuses on safe power supply and ease of use for its components, ensuring high quality through rigorous testing and compliance with international standards.
Sustainability Initiatives
The Group invests in renewable materials and smart components to improve environmental compatibility, aiming to reduce the portfolio footprint by 50% by 2035.
Innovation and Digitalization
SCHURTER develops energy-efficient products and smart solutions like the Smart Connector DS11, integrating IoT capabilities to enhance functionality and reduce energy consumption.
Material and Resource Management
Efforts are made to use environmentally friendly materials and reduce toxic substances, with a focus on increasing the use of recycled materials.
Project Green Line
The Green Line initiative aims to enhance the ecological footprint by introducing products made from sustainably produced plastic materials, with a market launch set for 2023.
Packaging
Efforts are underway to optimize product packaging by assessing materials, volume, and weight during the development phase.
Production and Infrastructure
Efforts focus on reducing emissions and waste by investing in environmentally compatible alternatives like renewable energies.
Energy Consumption and Emissions
Modernizing buildings and production facilities is a priority to minimize energy consumption, with a transition to renewable energy sources.
Water Consumption
Water consumption is being reduced through modern infrastructure and machinery, focusing on closed cooling cycles and on-site wastewater treatment.
Waste Management
Waste is sorted for reprocessing, recycling, or incineration, with a goal to reduce waste by 75% by 2035.
Procurement and Supply Chain
The supply chain is evaluated based on economic, ecological, and social criteria, with goals including a 75% independent sustainability assessment of suppliers by 2028.
Conclusion
SCHURTER is committed to enhancing its sustainability practices across all operations, focusing on reducing environmental impact and improving supply chain sustainability.
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SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2022-1

SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2022 SCHURTER HOLDING AG ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS

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SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2022-2

PROFILE SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT ROADMAP PEOPLE AND GOVERNANCE PRODUCTS AND MATERIALS PRODUCTION AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN APPENDIX Content 4 Projects at SCHURTER Holding AG 3 Sustainability in the SCHURTER Holding AG 5 SCHURTER Holding AG Brief profile of the Group 6 Sustainability management How we implement the topic 7 Roadmap Overview of our goals 8 People and governance 9 KPI 10 Who we are 11 Our cultural values 12 Work-life balance 13 Health and safety 14 Equal opportunities 15 Open doors 16 Social commitment 17 Compliance management 18 Products and materials 1 9...

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SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2022-3

SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN Sustainability at SCHURTER Holding AG Statement from the CEO regarding sustainability The world is characterised by constant, unexpected changes. Economic and banking crises, pandemics, wars with supra-regional effects follow one another seamlessly. They catch us off guard, demand our immediate attention and often require prompt decisions and action. Sometimes we forget that climate change is evolving, slowly but steadily. Extreme events such as droughts, floods and devasating wildfires are a constant reminder of the t urgent need for sustainable...

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SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2022-4

SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN Projects at SCHURTER Holding AG In the past year, projects were initiated at various sites for the benefit of the local community and the environment. SEI, India SCHURTER Electronics (India) Pvt. Ltd. built a classroom at the “Aman Vidhyalay” school in the village of Kanjari in the state of Gujarat, one hour from the Vadodara site. SAG, Switzerland Electric charging points for guests and employees were put into operation at SCHURTER AG in mid2022. This is part of the transition to a CO2-neutral vehicle fleet by 2028. We also support our partners...

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SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2022-5

PROFILE SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT ROADMAP PEOPLE AND GOVERNANCE PRODUCTS AND MATERIALS PRODUCTION AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN APPENDIX SCHURTER Holding AG The Swiss technology company SCHURTER has been synonymous with continuity since 1933 and is now globally successful with 20 branches in 17 countries. Austria Czech Republic France Germany Hungary Italy Netherlands Poland Romania Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom SCHURTER Holding AG is headquartered in Lucerne, in the heart of Switzerland. The company founded in 1933 stands for continuity and sustainability. It seeks long-term...

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SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2022-6

PROFILE SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT ROADMAP PEOPLE AND GOVERNANCE PRODUCTS AND MATERIALS PRODUCTION AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN APPENDIX Sustainability management 169 targets on topics ranging from nature conservation to poverty alleviation. We also base the content and structure of our reporting on the GRI standard. This allows us to benchmark ourselves against best practice and makes it easier for interested readers to access our information. In discussions with internal and external stakeholders, and in consultation with industry associations and experts, we have identified...

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SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2022-7

SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT Products and materials Production and infrastructure Procurement and supply chain Based on global and national sustainability strategies, industry associations and experts, we have set ourselves targets for environmental, social and governance topics in our four dimensions. PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN They define our path towards a more sustainable future. We review our progress every year and expand our list of targets when we identify further important topics we wish to address. At least 20 % women in management by 2028 16 hours of professional development per employee...

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SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2022-8

SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN We assume our responsibility as an employer and as part of society. We promote mutual respect, education and personal development for everyone in order to safeguard the well-being of our employees, local communities and the environment. left to right: Alisha Quartier, Laura Blättler, Christian Holzgang, Sarah Aerni, Herbert Blum, Chitra Savarippillai

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SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2022-9

PROFILE SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT ROADMAP PEOPLE AND GOVERNANCE PRODUCTS AND MATERIALS PRODUCTION AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN APPENDIX 9 KPI 10 WHO WE ARE 11 OUR CULTURAL VALUES 16 SOCIAL COMMITMENT 17 COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT 8 DEBIT WORK AM) ECONOMIC GROWIH 3 GOOD HEALTH A QUALITY Respect and competence as central values - At SCHURTER, we practise a culture of openness. Everyone is welcome to participate in discussion and is judged by their performance, regardless of their ethnicity, sexual orientation or other background. Equal opportunities We promote the personal development...

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SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2022-10

SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT Who we are As a responsible enterprise, values such as satisfaction and enjoyment at work are key pillars of our culture. Board of Directors from 1. May 2022 SCHURTER Holding AG PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN incl. production site China 263 Thomas Schurter Markus Winterholer SCHURTER offers interesting challenges as an attractive employer for over 2,200 employees worldwide. We attach importance to a positive company culture and mutual respect. Committed employees provide a major contribution to the success of our company with their personality and conduct. Our cultural...

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SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2022-11

PROFILE SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT ROADMAP PEOPLE AND GOVERNANCE PRODUCTS AND MATERIALS PRODUCTION AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN APPENDIX Our cultural values Cultural values, leadership principles and the code of conduct are integral elements of our sustainability management at SCHURTER. They guide our actions and decisions. Integrity, professional conduct at all times and the good reputation of our company are decisive competitive advantages. As a company active around the globe, SCHURTER not only complies with the relevant national laws and regulations, but also maintains business...

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SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2022-12

PROFILE SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT ROADMAP PEOPLE AND GOVERNANCE PRODUCTS AND MATERIALS PRODUCTION AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN APPENDIX Work-life balance We attach great importance to the health and satisfaction of our employees. Various work models make it possible to reconcile work with private life. The satisfaction of our employees is one of the pillars that support our success. That is why we endeavour to assist our employees flexibly in all life situations, enabling them to enjoy a positive balance between work and private life. Fairness is a key principle: beneficial...

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