ALZCHEM GROUP AG.
ACT.XETRA | Manufacture of basic chemicals
ALZCHEM GROUP AG is a Germany-based specialty chemicals company. It primarily produces chemical products, including dicyandiamide, creatine, guanidine salts, and other specialty chemicals. These products are used in a variety of industries, such as agriculture, food, pharmaceuticals, and constructio...Show More
Better Health for All
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No evidence available to assess ALZCHEM GROUP AG on Better Health for All.
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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No evidence available to assess ALZCHEM GROUP AG on Fair Money & Economic Opportunity.
Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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In 2023, 96.1% of employees were covered by collective bargaining agreements.
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The CEO-to-employee pay ratio was 22.2x in 2023.
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The company's voluntary employee turnover rate is 7.3%.
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No specific regulatory actions, violations, fines, or compliance issues regarding labor laws or human rights are mentioned in the provided information.
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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No evidence available to assess ALZCHEM GROUP AG on Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing.
Honest & Fair Business
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Alzchem Group AG received a platinum medal from EcoVadis in 2024 with a score of 84/100, placing it in the top 1% globally.
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The company has a formal whistleblower hotline available 24/7 via telephone, email, and online, operated by a third-party service provider, allowing anonymous reporting.
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Whistleblowers are protected from disadvantage unless reports are made improperly, and reports are investigated.
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The company has a comprehensive anti-corruption policy that strictly prohibits corruption, bribery, and facilitation payments.
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Gifts and favors are limited to customary business practices, with a maximum of EUR 60 per person for business meals, and employees must disclose gifts exceeding permissible limits.
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Payments are made only to contractual partners, and cash payments are prohibited except in minor cases.
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A Compliance Officer is in place, and mandatory compliance training is provided to all employees, with additional specialized training.
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Alzchem undergoes regular audits by Ecovadis for the chemical initiative "Together for Sustainability" and is certified to various ISO standards (9001, 14001, 50001, 27001, 17025), EMAS III, and OHRIS, demonstrating third-party verification of its ethical claims and compliance.
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Kind to Animals
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The provided articles focus on Alzchem Group AG's financial performance, general sustainability certifications (EcoVadis, Together for Sustainability), environmental impact reduction (CO2 emissions, wastewater), and social responsibility initiatives. There is no explicit information regarding animal testing, cruelty-free certifications for products, use or replacement of animal-derived ingredients, animal agriculture practices, specific wildlife conservation efforts with measurable biodiversity impacts, or engagement in animal welfare policy. Therefore, no KPIs under the 'Kind to Animals' value can be scored based on the evidence provided.
No War, No Weapons
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Alzchem Group AG received a €34.4 million grant from the EU Commission's 'Act in Support of Ammunition Production' (ASAP) program in March 2024.
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This funding, representing approximately 6.36% of the company's 2023 group sales of €540.649 million, is for the modernization and expansion of existing facilities to increase the production capacity of guanidine nitrate and nitroguanidine over two and a half years.
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Guanidine nitrate, a precursor to nitroguanidine, has dual-use applications, including defense technology.
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The company's Code of Conduct for Suppliers emphasizes compliance with national and international standards, including the UN Global Compact, Universal Declaration of Human Rights, ILO conventions, and OECD Guidelines, and mentions conflict minerals.
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However, the report does not provide quantitative data on the percentage of the supply chain certified conflict-free, nor does it detail the extent of UNGP alignment beyond a general statement in the supplier code. There is no evidence of codified ethical 'red lines' banning specific types of weapons or involvement in their supply chains.
Planet-Friendly Business
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Alzchem Group AG reported total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions of approximately 0.11 M tCO₂e for 2022.
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The company aims to reduce Scope 1 emissions by over 75% by 2030, targeting a reduction of 90,000 tons, and achieve complete climate neutrality for Scope 1 by 2033.
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In Q1 2024, Scope 1 emissions saw a 3.4% reduction.
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The company is shifting from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources and is constructing an in-house photovoltaic system at its Trostberg site.
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Alzchem spends €24 million annually on environmental protection measures, which has led to a reduction of 50,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions in recent years.
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The company is EMAS-registered since 1997 and produces annual environmental statements.
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It received an EcoVadis Gold Medal in 2023 and a Platinum Medal in 2024.
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Supplier quality and safety audits are conducted, and the company complies with the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG).
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Respect for Cultures & Communities
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No evidence available to assess ALZCHEM GROUP AG on Respect for Cultures & Communities.
Safe & Smart Tech
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Alzchem Group AG is certified to ISO/IEC 27001:2022 for information security, cybersecurity, and privacy protection, with German locations certified since 2017 across all business divisions.
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The company also holds ISO/IEC TR 27019.
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No unauthorized data use incidents have been reported.
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Alzchem states compliance with relevant German and EU regulations, including REACH, and mentions ongoing regulatory procedures and legal challenges related to product approvals.
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Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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No evidence available to assess ALZCHEM GROUP AG on Zero Waste & Sustainable Products.