Annual Report 2024

Annual Report 2024

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GRI Content Index

GRI Materiality Disclosure Service 2022 (logo)

The Geberit Group has reported in accordance with the GRI standards for the period from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024. For the Content Index – Essentials Service, GRI Services checked whether the GRI content index has been presented in a way consistent with the requirements for reporting in accordance with the GRI standards, and whether the information in the index is clearly presented and accessible to the stakeholders. This service was carried out on the German version of the report.

General Disclosures

GRI 2: General Disclosures 2021

The organisation and its reporting practices

GRI Standard/ Disclosure Title Chapter/section in text

2-1

Organisational details

Organisation: General information

2-2

Entities included in the organisation’s sustainability reporting

Introduction / Basis of consolidation and reporting period

2-3

Reporting period, frequency, and contact point

Introduction / Basis of consolidation and reporting period

2-4

Restatements of information

Introduction / Basis of consolidation and reporting period

2-5

External assurance

Introduction / External assurance

Activities and workers

GRI Standard/ Disclosure Title Chapter/section in text

2-6

Activities, value chain, and other business relationships

Business model

Value chain

Procurement

Customer relations

2-7

Employees

Organisation: General information

Employee attraction and retention / Employment

Tables of key figures Social matters / Workforce

2-8

Workers who are not employees

Organisation: General information

Employee attraction and retention / Employment

Governance

GRI Standard/ Disclosure Title Chapter/section in text

2-9

Governance structure and composition

Governance

2-10

Nomination and selection of the highest governance body

Governance

2-11

Chair of the highest governance body

Governance

2-12

Role of the highest governance body in overseeing the management of impacts

ESG governance

Corporate culture / Compliance with laws and regulations

2-13

Delegation of responsibility for managing impacts

ESG governance

2-14

Role of the highest governance body in sustainability reporting

ESG governance

2-15

Conflicts of interest

ESG governance / Dealing with conflicts of interest and critical concerns

2-16

Communication of critical concerns

ESG governance / Dealing with conflicts of interest and critical concerns

2-17

Collective knowledge of the highest governance body

ESG governance / Sustainability performance of the governance bodies

2-18

Evaluation of the performance of the highest governance body

ESG governance / Sustainability performance of the governance bodies

2-19

Remuneration policies

ESG governance / Remuneration policy for governance bodies

2-20

Process to determine remuneration

ESG governance / Remuneration policy for governance bodies

2-21

Annual total compensation ratio

Diversity and equal opportunity / Non-discrimination in the remuneration policy

Strategy, policies and practices

Stakeholder engagement

GRI Standard/ Disclosure Title Chapter/section in text

2-29

Approach to stakeholder engagement

Stakeholder engagement

Customer relations / Training for customers

2-30

Collective bargaining agreements

Employee attraction and retention / Key figures on working conditions

Material topics

GRI 3: Material Topics 2021

GRI Standard/ Disclosure Title Chapter/section in text

3-1

Process to determine material topics

Materiality analysis

3-2

List of material topics

List of material topics

Environment

Energy and CO2

GRI 3: Material Topics 2021
GRI Standard/ Disclosure Title Chapter/section in text

3-3

Management of material topics

Energy and CO2 / Management approach

GRI 201: Economic Performance 2016
GRI Standard/ Disclosure Title Chapter/section in text

201-2

Financial implications and other risks and opportunities due to climate change

Risk management / Dealing with climate-related risks and opportunities

GRI 302: Energy 2016
GRI 305: Emissions 2016

Water

GRI 3: Material Topics 2021
GRI Standard/ Disclosure Title Chapter/section in text

3-3

Management of material topics

Water / Management approach

GRI 303: Water and Effluents 2018

Resources and circular economy

GRI 3: Material Topics 2021
GRI Standard/ Disclosure Title Chapter/section in text

3-3

Management of material topics

Resources and circular economy / Management approach

GRI 301: Materials 2016
GRI 306: Waste 2020

Eco-design and products

GRI 3: Material Topics 2021
GRI Standard/ Disclosure Title Chapter/section in text

3-3

Management of material topics

Eco-design and products / Management approach

Products and innovation

GRI 3: Material Topics 2021
GRI Standard/ Disclosure Title Chapter/section in text

3-3

Management of material topics

Production and logistics / Management approach

Social aspects

Employee attraction and retention

GRI 3: Material Topics 2021
GRI Standard/ Disclosure Title Chapter/section in text

3-3

Management of material topics

Employee attraction and retention / Management approach

GRI 401: Employment 2016
GRI Standard/ Disclosure Title Chapter/section in text

401-1

New employee hires and employee turnover

Employee attraction and retention / Key figures employment

Tables of key figures Social matters / Fluctuation

401-2

Benefits provided to full-time employees that are not provided to temporary or part-time employees

Employee attraction and retention / Working conditions / Salaries and social benefits

401-3

Parental leave

Employee attraction and retention / Working conditions / Parental leave

GRI 404: Training and Education 2016
GRI Standard/ Disclosure Title Chapter/section in text

404-1

Average hours of training per year per employee

Employee attraction and retention / Training and education

Tables of key figures Social matters / Training and education

404-2

Programmes for upgrading employee skills and transition assistance programmes

Employee attraction and retention / Key figures on education and further training / Development programmes

404-3

Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews

Employee attraction and retention / Management system / Training and education

GRI 407: Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining 2016
GRI Standard/ Disclosure Title Chapter/section in text

407-1

Operations and suppliers in which the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining may be at risk

Employee attraction and retention / Management system / Working conditions and rights

Employee attraction and retention / Key figures on working conditions

Diversity and equal opportunity

GRI 3: Material Topics 2021
GRI Standard/ Disclosure Title Chapter/section in text

3-3

Management of material topics

Diversity and equal opportunity / Management approach

GRI 405: Diversity and Equal Opportunity 2016
GRI 406: Non-discrimination 2016
GRI Standard/ Disclosure Title Chapter/section in text

406-1

Incidents of discrimination and corrective actions taken

Diversity and equal opportunity / Key figures and measures / Cases of discrimination

Health and safety

GRI 3: Material Topics 2021
GRI Standard/ Disclosure Title Chapter/section in text

3-3

Management of material topics

Occupational health and safety / Management approach

GRI 403: Occupational Health and Safety 2018
GRI Standard/ Disclosure Title Chapter/section in text

403-1

Occupational health and safety management system

Occupational health and safety / Management approach

Occupational health and safety / Management system for occupational health and safety

Occupational health and safety / Accidents and days lost

403-2

Hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation

Occupational health and safetyManagement system for occupational health and safety / Risk assessment and investigation of accidents

403-3

Occupational health services

Occupational health and safety / Management system for occupational health and safety / Occupational health services

403-4

Worker participation, consultation, and communication on occupational health and safety

Occupational health and safety / Management system for occupational health and safety / Say of employees

403-5

Worker training on occupational health and safety

Occupational health and safety / Management system for occupational health and safety / Training on occupational health and safety

403-6

Promotion of worker health

Occupational health and safety / Management system for occupational health and safety / Promotion of employee health

403-8

Workers covered by an occupational health and safety management system

Occupational health and safety / Management system for occupational health and safety

403-9

Work-related injuries

Occupational health and safety / Accidents and days lost

Tables of key figures Social matters / Occupational health and safety

Tables of key figures Social matters / Absenteeism rates

403-10

Work-related ill health

Occupational health and safety / Work-related illness

Social responsibility

GRI 3: Material Topics 2021
GRI Standard/ Disclosure Title Chapter/section in text

3-3

Management of material topics

Social responsibility / Management approach

GRI 203: Indirect Economic Impacts 2016
GRI Standard/ Disclosure Title Chapter/section in text

203-1

Infrastructure investments and services supported

Social responsibility / Infrastructure investments and promoted service

Governance

Compliance and governance

GRI 3: Material Topics 2021
GRI Standard/ Disclosure Title Chapter/section in text

3-3

Management of material topics

Corporate culture / Management approach

Antitrust legislation / Management approach

GRI 205: Anti-corruption 2016
GRI Standard/ Disclosure Title Chapter/section in text

205-1

Operations assessed for risks related to corruption

Antitrust legislation / Measures and incidents

205-2

Communication and training about anti-corruption policies and procedures

Antitrust legislation / Measures and incidents

205-3

Confirmed incidents of corruption and actions taken

Antitrust legislation / Measures and incidents

GRI 206: Anti-competitive Behaviour 2016
GRI Standard/ Disclosure Title Chapter/section in text

206-1

Legal actions for anti-competitive behaviour, anti-trust, and monopoly practices

Antitrust legislation / Measures and incidents

GRI 207: Tax 2019
GRI Standard/ Disclosure Title Chapter/section in text

207-1

Approach to tax

Geberit’s Approach to Tax

Operations

GRI 3: Material Topics 2021
GRI Standard/ Disclosure Title Chapter/section in text

3-3

Management of material topics

Production and logistics / Management approach

Procurement / Management approach

GRI 308: Supplier Environmental Assessment 2016
GRI Standard/ Disclosure Title Chapter/section in text

308-1

New suppliers that were screened using environmental criteria

Procurement / Measures and incidents

308-2

Negative environmental impacts in the supply chain and actions taken

Procurement / Measures and incidents

GRI 403: Occupational Health and Safety 2018
GRI Standard/ Disclosure Title Chapter/section in text

403-7

Prevention and mitigation of occupational health and safety impacts directly linked by business relationships

Procurement / Measures and incidents / Reduction of risks at business partners

GRI 414: Supplier Social Assessment 2016
GRI Standard/ Disclosure Title Chapter/section in text

414-1

New suppliers that were screened using social criteria

Procurement / Measures and incidents

414-2

Negative social impacts in the supply chain and actions taken

Procurement / Measures and incidents

GRI 408: Child Labour 2016
GRI Standard/ Disclosure Title Chapter/section in text

408-1

Operations and suppliers at significant risk for incidents of child labour

Procurement / Measures and incidents / Child and forced labour

GRI 409: Forced or Compulsory Labour 2016
GRI Standard/ Disclosure Title Chapter/section in text

409-1

Operations and suppliers at significant risk for incidents of forced or compulsory labour

Procurement / Measures and incidents / Child and forced labour

Customer relations

GRI 3: Material Topics 2021
GRI Standard/ Disclosure Title Chapter/section in text

3-3

Management of material topics

Customer relations / Management approach

GRI 201: Economic Performance 2016
GRI Standard/ Disclosure Title Chapter/section in text

201-1

Direct economic value generated and distributed

Direct Economic Value Added: Net sales and operating profit

Economic Values Passed On: Operating expenses excluding personnel expenses, Tables of key figures Social matters, payments to providers of capital, social engagement

Retained Economic Values: Investments in and divestments of property, share buyback

201-3

Defined benefit plan obligations and other retirement plans

Retirement benefit plans, Participation plans

GRI 203: Indirect Economic Impacts 2016
GRI Standard/ Disclosure Title Chapter/section in text

203-2

Significant indirect economic impacts

Business model

Value chain / Value creation – an overview

GRI 416: Customer Health and Safety 2016
GRI Standard/ Disclosure Title Chapter/section in text

416-1

Assessment of the health and safety impacts of product and service categories

Customer relations / Customer health and safety

416-2

Incidents of non-compliance concerning the health and safety impacts of products and services

Customer relations / Customer health and safety

GRI 417: Marketing and Labelling 2016
GRI Standard/ Disclosure Title Chapter/section in text

417-1

Requirements for product and service information and labelling

Customer relations / Marketing and product labelling

Customer relations / Requirements for product information and labelling

417-2

Incidents of non-compliance concerning product and service information and labelling

Customer relations / Requirements for product information and labelling

417-3

Incidents of non-compliance concerning marketing communications

Customer relations / Requirements for product information and labelling

GRI 418: Customer Privacy 2016
GRI Standard/ Disclosure Title Chapter/section in text

418-1

Substantiated complaints concerning breaches of customer privacy and losses of customer data

Customer relations / Data protection