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FRANCOTYP-POSTALIA HLDG.

FPH.XETRA | Manufacture of office machinery and equipment (except computers and peripheral equipment),

Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG (FP) is a German-based company that provides solutions for secure mail communication and digital business processes. The company operates through two segments: Mailing, Shipping & Office Solutions (MSOS) and Digital Business Solutions (DBS). The MSOS segment offers fran...Show More

Ethical Profile

Mixed.

Francotyp-Postalia (FP) shows a mixed environmental record. The company holds ISO 14001 certification for its environmental management system. Reports indicate a reduction in CO2 emissions at its German locations, from 1,741 tonnes in 2019 to 1,554 tonnes in 2020. Francotyp-Postalia Ltd also reduced emissions by 27% between 2020 and 2023. In 2023, 87.5% of its CapEx was EU Taxonomy-eligible. However, critics point to the continued use of hazardous substances and incomplete reporting of Scope 3 emissions. Water consumption was 2,451 m³ in 2023. For other ethical areas like fair pay, ethical sourcing, or data security, there is currently insufficient public information to form a comprehensive assessment.

Value Scores

Better Health for All0
-100100
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity-10
-100100
Fair Pay & Worker Respect10
-100100
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing0
-100100
Honest & Fair Business0
-100100
Kind to Animals0
-100100
No War, No Weapons0
-100100
Planet-Friendly Business-20
-100100
Respect for Cultures & Communities0
-100100
Safe & Smart Tech-60
-100100
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products-40
-100100

Better Health for All

0

No evidence available to assess FRANCOTYP-POSTALIA HLDG on Better Health for All.

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

-10

Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG's core business of mail communication and digital business solutions does not involve consumer lending or deposit services.

1
For data accessibility, the company provides its annual, half-year, and quarterly reports, financial presentations, and press releases on its website.
2
Regarding product simplicity, the company states that its products are designed for simple and safe operation, with a focus on user-friendliness and customer needs,
3
including usability tests and a customer portal for easy digital journey.
4

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

10

The company reported a voluntary employee resignation rate of 13% in 2023, which is an increase from 11% in 2022.

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There were no known incidents of discrimination during the 2023 fiscal year, and no known cases of discrimination were reported in 2022.
2
The company is ISO 45001:2018 certified for occupational health and safety at its German locations.
3

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

0

No specific, quantitative evidence was found for any of the KPIs related to Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing. While one article mentions a focus on local sourcing with 91% of procurement volume in Germany and 97% in Europe,

1
the rubric's highest tier for supplier diversity spend is 40%, making the provided percentages fall outside the defined scoring range. Therefore, no KPIs can be scored based on the provided evidence.

Honest & Fair Business

0

No evidence available to assess FRANCOTYP-POSTALIA HLDG on Honest & Fair Business.

Kind to Animals

0

Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG provides solutions for secure mail communication and digital business processes, including franking machines, inserting systems, and software. The company's business model does not involve animal testing, animal-derived ingredients, animal husbandry, or direct impact on wildlife habitats. The 2023 Non-Financial Report explicitly states that no specific data is provided regarding any animal welfare metrics, including cruelty-free certifications, alternative testing, humane certifications, wildlife conservation, ethical ingredient substitution, supplier audits, cage-free sourcing, animal testing policies, animal testing volume, innovation investment, animal agriculture ethics, animal-free research collaboration, or public policy engagement.

1

No War, No Weapons

0

The provided articles do not contain any specific, concrete data points or mentions of Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG (FPH.XETRA) in relation to arms manufacturing, military contracts, dual-use technologies, sales to embargoed regimes, peacebuilding investments, or any other defense-related activities. Therefore, no KPIs can be scored based on the evidence provided.

Planet-Friendly Business

-20

In 2023, the company's water consumption in Germany was 2,451 m³ against a revenue of EUR 241.8 million, equating to approximately 10.14 m³ per EUR 1 million revenue.

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No fines or penalties for environmental non-compliance were recorded in 2020 or 2023.
2
In 2023, 87.5% of the company's capital expenditure was aligned with the EU Sustainable Taxonomy.
3
In 2023, total waste in Germany was 291.2 tonnes, with 110.6 tonnes recycled, resulting in a waste diversion rate of 37.98%.
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Francotyp-Postalia Ltd, a subsidiary, has a net-zero target year of 2050.
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The company holds ISO 14001 (Environment) and ISO 50001 (Energy) certifications for various German sites.
6

Respect for Cultures & Communities

0

No evidence available to assess FRANCOTYP-POSTALIA HLDG on Respect for Cultures & Communities.

Safe & Smart Tech

-60

The company's Information Security Management System (ISO/IEC 27001) certification for information security applies only to the FP Digital Business Solutions GmbH subsidiary at the Berlin-Adlershof site, and the TR-RESISCAN IT security certificate is held by the Mentana-Claimsoft subsidiary for its De-Mail infrastructure.

1
In 2023, a regular ISO recertification audit resulted in 40 recommendations for improvement and 24 minor non-conformities.
2
Employees and managers receive regular and mandatory training on the Compliance Guidelines and Code of Conduct.
3
Hardware security modules are certified to FIPS 140-2 Level 3, and the company offers various security solutions for cryptography.
4
Two-factor authentication has been introduced to improve user-friendliness for complex processes.
5
The company states strict compliance with all relevant laws and standards worldwide.
6
FP has been a co-signatory to the Crypto Charter at the German Government’s Digital Summit since 2017.
7
Regular internal and external audits and compliance checks are carried out to verify compliance with legal and internal environmental requirements.
8

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

-40

Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG (FP) achieved a waste diversion rate of 61.21% in 2024, recycling 102.6 tonnes out of 167.6 tonnes of waste.

1
The company is increasingly offering a sustainable product range through the use of refurbished machines and recycled components, and is analyzing a supplementary refurbishment program for its products.
2
FP integrates circular economy principles into product development, aiming to increase the use of validated secondary materials in hardware products.
3
Waste reduction initiatives include reducing ink cartridge waste by 50% in PostBase Vision and using digital signature solutions to reduce paper.
4
In 2024, 0.1 tonnes of hazardous waste were produced, a decrease from 0.3 tonnes in the previous year, and no waste was exported under the Basel Convention.
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Hazardous substances are stored and treated separately for return to the closed-loop economy.
6
FP conducts annual volume balance comparisons from waste balances for its German core locations.
7
The company reported no fines or penalties for non-compliance with environmental laws and regulations in 2020 and 2024.
8
PostBase franking systems weigh 8% less than predecessor and competitor models.
9
FP has set specific reduction targets for total waste and waste for disposal per product at its global production sites, and aims to keep waste costs at German core locations below EUR 60,000.
10
New suppliers are reviewed for environmental management systems and alternative measures.
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FP provides customers with a recycling concept for used ink cartridges.
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