BLUE CAP.
B7E.XETRA | Activities of holding companies
BLUE CAP AG is a Germany-based investment company. It focuses on investments in medium-sized companies in German-speaking countries. The company typically acquires majority stakes in companies with revenues between EUR10 million and EUR100 million. BLUE CAP aims to develop its portfolio companies st...Show More
Better Health for All
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The company, Blue Cap AG, is an investment firm.
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Its direct health impact is primarily through its portfolio companies. While one portfolio company, INHECO Industrial Heating and Cooling GmbH (42% stake), manufactures components for laboratory automation in medical technology,
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the provided articles do not offer specific details on the net health effect of its products, the percentage of Blue Cap's revenue derived from health-positive or harmful products, or any other quantifiable health-related KPIs for the overall firm. The articles mention general ESG strategies
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and exclusion criteria for future investments (e.g., tobacco products),
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but these are not evidence of current revenue or actions. Information regarding workplace health and safety for employees is explicitly excluded by the rubric's definition of 'Better Health for All'.
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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BLUE CAP AG is an investment company that acquires majority stakes in medium-sized companies (SMEs) in B2B sectors.
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The provided articles consistently indicate that the company's core business model involves investing in and developing these portfolio companies, not offering lending, deposit, or other financial services to consumers or micro-segments. Therefore, all KPIs related to consumer financial products, lending practices, customer data, and financial inclusion initiatives are not applicable to BLUE CAP AG's operations as described in the evidence.
Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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In 2024, the ratio of the total annual remuneration of the highest paid individual at Blue Cap's holding company to the median total annual remuneration of all employees of the holding company was 2.9:1.
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This ratio was 6.9:1 in the previous year.
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Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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No evidence available to assess BLUE CAP on Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing.
Honest & Fair Business
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The company has a comprehensive whistleblower policy with multiple reporting channels, including an anonymous hotline, email, and direct reporting to the Audit Committee.
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It also explicitly allows reporting to governmental agencies and has a non-retaliation policy for good faith reports.
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The company has had zero financial restatements in the past five years, with Deloitte GmbH auditing annual financial statements from 2012-2023 and Rödl & Partner GmbH taking over from 2024.
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A uniform Group-wide Code of Conduct and Anti-Corruption Policy are in place, providing clarity on sensitive issues.
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The company publishes a sustainability report in accordance with the German Sustainability Code (DNK).
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Kind to Animals
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The provided articles for BLUE CAP (B7E.XETRA) focus on financial performance, investment activities, and portfolio companies.
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No information or specific data points related to animal welfare, cruelty-free certifications, animal testing, animal-derived ingredients, habitat impact, or any other metrics relevant to the 'Kind to Animals' value were found.
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Therefore, no KPIs can be scored based on the evidence provided.
No War, No Weapons
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BLUE CAP AG is an investment company that focuses on medium-sized companies in German-speaking countries, with portfolio companies operating in civilian sectors such as recycled materials, plastics, adhesives, and business services.
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The company's sustainability reports detail its ESG strategy, including CO2 reduction targets, resource conservation, and eco-friendly products.
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There is no evidence in the provided articles to suggest that the company or its portfolio companies are involved in arms manufacturing, defense contracts, dual-use technologies, military-related activities, or any other aspect covered by the 'No War, No Weapons' value. Therefore, all KPIs are scored as N/A, indicating no defense or arms-related activities in its core business or operations.
Planet-Friendly Business
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One of the company's portfolio companies, con-pearl, achieves an average 80% recycled raw material share in its production, resulting in an 80:20 recycled to virgin ratio.
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The company has no formal deforestation policy and no programs addressing vulnerable communities or supporting climate adaptation, with no percentage of climate spending directed to adaptation.
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Respect for Cultures & Communities
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No specific, concrete data points were found in the provided articles that are relevant to the KPIs for 'Respect for Cultures & Communities'. The articles primarily cover financial performance, career opportunities, and corporate governance, without detailing community engagement, cultural impact assessments, or related metrics. While a complaint procedure under the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act is mentioned, no specifics on its application to cultural or community issues are provided.
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Safe & Smart Tech
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The company states its privacy notice is in accordance with Article 13 GDPR, specifying legal bases for data processing and informing data subjects of their rights under GDPR, including information, rectification, deletion, restriction of processing, objection, complaint to a supervisory authority, and data portability.
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A consent management tool is used for cookies and external services.
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The company also states adherence to data minimization principles and storage limitation according to GDPR.
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Furthermore, Blue Cap AG has a Group-wide compliance management system ensuring compliance with all laws and internal regulations, including the German Sustainability Code (DNK), German Corporate Governance Code, Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG), and Market Abuse Regulation (MAR).
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Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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The company has no reported waste disposal violations, regulatory actions, fines, or compliance issues for any specific portfolio company in the past three years.
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While some portfolio companies are noted for initiatives such as con-pearl achieving an average 80% recycled raw material share in production and having a closed-loop recycling system for reusable packaging, and Uniplast handling rejected production items for reuse, this information is specific to individual portfolio companies and not quantified or stated as company-wide for BLUE CAP AG's entire portfolio.
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No other specific, quantifiable data for the remaining KPIs is provided for BLUE CAP AG as a whole.
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