Overview of material impacts, risks and opportunities
A total of 25 material impacts, risks and opportunities were identified. These are listed below by topic together with their location in the value chain.
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Geberit products support a sparing use of water as a resource (through water-saving sanitary systems), which contributes to climate change adaptation in water-scarce regions. |
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Positive impact, actual |
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Geberit’s business activities result in CO2 emissions along the entire value chain, particularly in raw materials, logistics and disposal. |
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Negative impact, actual |
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Extreme weather events caused by climate change may increase demand for Geberit sanitary solutions, thereby creating additional market or sales potential for Geberit. |
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The use of water-saving sanitary systems can reinforce Geberit’s competitive position and lead to higher market shares, higher sales and income. |
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A positive image in the area of water saving can reinforce brand recognition and customer loyalty, thus promoting the market position. |
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Fair remuneration and pensions increase the financial stability of the employees and their surroundings. |
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Positive impact, actual |
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The reconciliation of work and private life increases the well-being and motivation of employees, and has a positive impact on their surroundings (good work-life balance, flexitime). |
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A stable work environment resulting from long-term business success leads to increased job security. |
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Positive impact, actual |
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Good working conditions increase the employees’ motivation and loyalty towards the company. Continuity of expertise contributes to business success. |
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Good working conditions lead to improved work results and contribute to business success. |
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Performance assessments and measures for personal development through a performance review process (valYOU) increase employee motivation and satisfaction. |
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Positive impact, actual |
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Comprehensive global management of training and education with programmes for promoting talent opens up career perspectives for employees and strengthens their position on the labour market. |
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Positive impact, actual |
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Vocational education and training: practical vocational education and further training open up career perspectives (for young people) and make their career start easier. |
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Positive impact, actual |
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Training and further training measures can reduce fluctuation and have a positive impact on commitment and loyalty. |
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The possibility of recruiting well-trained employees from within the company reduces recruitment outlay in a competitive job market. |
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The lifting and carrying of heavy loads, working at heights and in noisy environments, as well as handling hot surfaces and hazardous substances can put the health of employees at risk. |
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Silica dust in the ceramics plants can lead to health problems. |
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Negative impact, potential |
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Accidents not only impact the working life of those affected, but also their personal and private lives. |
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Employees are empowered to take on existing and new tasks; training measures lead to increased qualifications. |
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The position of the employees on the job markets can be strengthened. |
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Further development and training enhance the feeling of appreciation and contribute to satisfaction at the workplace. |
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A lack of care in adhering to ethical and social standards increases susceptibility to violations in own operations and in relationships with others. |
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A lack of care in adhering to ethical and social standards can lead to increased susceptibility to violations in the supply chain and impact the working conditions of the employees. |
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A good, value-based corporate culture has a positive impact on productivity, low fluctuation, and the number of ill employees. |
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Non-compliance with competition law or antitrust legislation can lead to material and non-material consequences (fines, damages, legal consequences, damage to the company’s reputation). |
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