POLYTEC HLDG AG.
P4N.XETRA | Manufacture of plastics products
Polytec Holding AG is a Germany-based holding company that operates as a plastics processor. The Company, along with its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures and sells plastic and hybrid parts and modules, primarily for the automotive industry. Its product portfolio includes bumpers, spoilers, cockp...Show More
Better Health for All
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Polytec Holding AG is a plastics processor for the automotive and electrical industries, and its core business activities do not directly align with the 'Better Health for All' ethical value. Consequently, many KPIs are scored 0 as they are not applicable to the company's operations, such as price accessibility for health products, support for the healthcare workforce, or engagement in preventative health measures.
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For other KPIs, such as the net health effect of core products, harmful revenue share, safety record, risk transparency, health innovation investment, and health externalities, no company-wide evidence was found in the provided articles to make an assessment. While one article mentioned a low VOC emission rate for a specific Polytec Compact Laminate Panel, this evidence is for a single product and cannot be extrapolated to the entire company's operations.
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Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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Polytec Holding AG is a plastics processor and manufacturer for the automotive and electrical industries. There is no evidence in the articles to suggest that the company offers any lending, deposit, or other financial services to consumers. Therefore, all Key Performance Indicators related to 'Fair Money & Economic Opportunity' are not applicable to Polytec Holding AG's business model.
Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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In 2024, the adjusted pay gap between men and women at the employee level was 19.91% across Austria, Germany, the Netherlands, and Hungary, meaning women earned 80.09% of men's pay.
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The ratio of the highest-paid individual's total compensation to the median employee's total compensation was 15.2:1 in 2024.
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The voluntary employee turnover rate was approximately 11.14% in 2024.
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In the same reporting period, two complaints received via whistleblower portals were not confirmed or deemed relevant, and no violations or complaints were reported to OECD National Contact Points or resulted in fines, sanctions, or damages.
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Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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No evidence available to assess POLYTEC HLDG AG on Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing.
Honest & Fair Business
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The company reported no breaches or regulatory fines in its 2023 and 2024 corporate governance reports.
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Sustainalytics reported a 'None' controversy level for the company.
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The company's Code of Conduct mentions a whistleblower portal for reporting potential violations.
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The company has a Code of Conduct emphasizing compliance with laws and international standards, and provides regular coaching to employees on anti-corruption and anti-trust law.
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However, only one out of six Supervisory Board members is explicitly stated as independent.
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Kind to Animals
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The provided articles contain no specific data or information regarding Polytec Holding AG's practices, policies, or performance related to animal welfare, animal testing, animal-derived ingredients, or wildlife conservation initiatives.
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Therefore, no KPIs under the 'Kind to Animals' value can be scored.
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No War, No Weapons
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The company's core business is in plastic parts for the automotive and electrical industries, with no evidence of involvement in arms manufacturing or exposure to controversial weapons.
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Its Code of Conduct is based on the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
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, and in 2023, five sustainability strategy fields were linked to UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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The company conducts annual sustainability audits at supplier production sites to monitor compliance with its Code of Conduct
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, which includes human rights and adherence to OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas.
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Planet-Friendly Business
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Polytec Holding AG reported 2023 Scope 1 and 2 emissions totaling 24,222 tCO2e.
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, but does not disclose Scope 3 emissions. The company has not reported any SBTi-aligned carbon reduction targets. In 2024, 80% of the company's total electricity demand was covered by renewables.
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The company has a target year of 2035 for complete climate neutrality of production
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and aims for a complete switch to green electricity in European locations by 2030.
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In 2024, energy savings of over 4,200 MWh were achieved through efficiency measures and reduced natural gas consumption.
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The company has installed photovoltaic systems at multiple locations, including Hörsching (600 kWp, covering ~20% of electricity needs)
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and Lohne.
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Polytec aligned its sustainability reporting to the EU's CSRD in 2023, including a double materiality analysis
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, and achieved ISO 50001 certification in 2024.
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The company also participates in the Carbon Disclosure Project.
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Respect for Cultures & Communities
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The company has no reported cultural appropriation incidents.
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It provides an internal and external whistleblower portal, which is group-wide and accessible to third parties for reporting Code of Conduct violations, indicating grievance mechanisms are available across operations.
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The company's annual report is published in German and English.
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All reports received via the whistleblower portals are processed centrally by the Legal Department, demonstrating a formal response framework for incidents.
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Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) processes are not applicable to the company's operations, and no specific tracking of indigenous suppliers is applicable.
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Safe & Smart Tech
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The company states compliance with GDPR and national adaptation laws, including the Austrian Data Protection Act.
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It practices data minimization by collecting data only as necessary, preferring anonymous data, and deleting or anonymizing data when no longer needed
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, with retention periods tied to legal requirements.
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No unauthorized data use incidents have been reported.
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User accounts are protected by passwords, and users can change or delete their registered data and accounts.
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Shareholders are afforded GDPR rights including information, correction, restriction, objection, deletion, and data transmission.
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The company uses state-of-the-art encryption techniques such as SSL over HTTPS.
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Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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75.4% of the company's primary materials consist of recyclable thermoplastics.
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The company also produces fully recyclable transport boxes and plant trays.
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The company produces fully recyclable transport boxes and plant trays designed according to Cradle to Cradle principles, with some reusable containers for the food trade bearing Cradle to Cradle certification in silver.
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The company implements multiple waste reduction initiatives, including a wood recovery initiative, a wastewater treatment plant, and operating recycling plants at four sites (Roosendaal, Ebensee, Lohne, Wolmirstedt).
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A project in Weierbach saved 5 tonnes of non-hazardous plastic waste by returning empty plastic barrels to suppliers.
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Other initiatives include recycling production scrap, using a color-coded waste separation system, and collaborating on the BOOXit box system and the Euro Plant Tray initiative, which aims to save 40,000 tonnes of plastic waste annually.
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The company's plastic components for the automotive sector outperform the industry average in durability, with an expected lifespan usually the same as a vehicle.
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Reusable plastic boxes last for 80 to 100 cycles, and reusable plant trays have a service life of at least 10 years.
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The company has developed bio-hybrid composites that achieved a 15% weight reduction for a 2025 electric vehicle platform.
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