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SCHWEIZER ELECTR.

SCE.XETRA | Manufacture of electronic components and boards

Schweizer Electronic AG is a Germany-based company engaged in the manufacture of printed circuit boards (PCBs). The Company develops, produces and sells PCBs, including single-sided, double-sided, multilayer, flexible and rigid-flexible PCBs, as well as connection technology solutions, such as embed...Show More

Ethical Profile

Mixed.

Schweizer Electronic AG presents a mixed ethical profile. On environmental efforts, its Schramberg production site recycled over 80% of waste in 2021, with 9% going to energy recovery. The site's carbon footprint was 26.8 kg CO₂/h from production, and 28.2% of company cars were hybrid/electric. However, its 2021 non-financial report also shows significant hazardous waste generated at 4.4 kg/h production, and details on product recyclability are lacking. The company maintains formal whistleblower and anti-corruption policies, with consolidated financial statements audited by Ernst & Young GmbH. No regulatory fines or ESG controversies have been reported, and it holds a C rating from CDP.

Value Scores

Better Health for All0
-100100
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity0
-100100
Fair Pay & Worker Respect0
-100100
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing0
-100100
Honest & Fair Business50
-100100
Kind to Animals0
-100100
No War, No Weapons-20
-100100
Planet-Friendly Business0
-100100
Respect for Cultures & Communities0
-100100
Safe & Smart Tech0
-100100
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products0
-100100

Better Health for All

0

Schweizer Electronic AG manufactures printed circuit boards (PCBs) for various industries, including medical

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. However, the provided articles do not contain any specific evidence related to the company's direct impact on health outcomes, accessibility of medical treatments, preventative healthcare solutions, or mental and physical wellness programs. The company's core business activities and reported information do not align with the specific metrics outlined in the 'Better Health for All' value, and no relevant data was found for any of the associated KPIs. Information regarding environmental performance or general corporate social responsibility (CSR) was noted
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but falls outside the scope of this specific ethical value, as per its definition.

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

0

Schweizer Electronic AG is a manufacturer of printed circuit boards (PCBs) and does not operate as a financial institution. Its core business does not involve lending, deposit services, or other financial products to consumers or businesses. Therefore, all Key Performance Indicators related to fair money and economic opportunity are not applicable to the company's operations.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

0

No evidence available to assess SCHWEIZER ELECTR on Fair Pay & Worker Respect.

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

0

No specific quantitative data or concrete facts were provided across the articles to assess SCE.XETRA against any of the Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing KPIs. The articles either contained no relevant information

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or explicitly stated that the requested metrics were not mentioned.
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Honest & Fair Business

50

The company reports that no conflicts of interest were disclosed by its Supervisory Board members with business relationships

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, indicating a high level of reported independence for the board.

Kind to Animals

0

Schweizer Electronic AG manufactures printed circuit boards (PCBs).

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The company's core business model and operations do not involve animal testing, animal-derived ingredients, animal agriculture, or direct engagement with wildlife habitats or conservation initiatives relevant to the 'Kind to Animals' value. Therefore, all Key Performance Indicators under this value are not applicable to the company's activities.

No War, No Weapons

-20

The company is noted for non-compliance with the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and the OECD Guidelines.

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It is strategically expanding into the defense and security industry, creating new opportunities for in-house production in Germany, with the Supervisory Board overseeing these strategic decisions.
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The company produces printed circuit boards for automotive, industrial, and aviation sectors, including applications in autonomous driving, radar, and camera systems, which could have dual-use potential.
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The company states that participation in activities connected with controversial weapons is 'Not relevant for Schweizer'
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and that defense-related divestment is 'Not applicable' due to no indication of defense-related investments.
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It has a Conflict Minerals Policy
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, attempts to avoid procuring conflict materials (tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold) from conflict regions
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, and sends suppliers a Conflict Minerals Reporting Template (CMRT).
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Suppliers are also expected to comply with the company's Code of Conduct and are checked on human rights, environmental protection, and corruption.
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Planet-Friendly Business

0

No sufficient evidence was found in the provided articles to score any of the Planet-Friendly Business KPIs. Quantitative data regarding carbon footprint, water consumption, and waste diversion was explicitly stated as pertaining only to the Schramberg production site, not the entire company, which operates facilities in Germany and China

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. The rubric requires company-wide scope for such data. For capital expenditure aligned with the EU Taxonomy, only the eligible amount was provided, not the total capital expenditure, preventing the calculation of a percentage
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. There was no specific, quantifiable data on environmental compliance violations, renewable energy use, science-based targets, or other relevant environmental initiatives across the company's operations or supply chain.

Respect for Cultures & Communities

0

No specific, concrete data points were found in the provided articles for any of the KPIs related to Respect for Cultures & Communities. explicitly notes a "Lack of specific data on cultural appropriation incidents, cultural impact assessments, and community engagement for the Chinese production site,"

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and "Limited or no data on community engagement and respect for cultures in the Chinese production site."
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The other articles also state that no data relevant to SCE.XETRA or the requested metrics is present.
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Safe & Smart Tech

0

No evidence available to assess SCHWEIZER ELECTR on Safe & Smart Tech.

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

0

The company reported a waste diversion rate of over 80% for its Schramberg facility in 2021.

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No specific quantitative data was provided for other KPIs related to product recyclability, packaging sustainability, recycled content, single-use plastic reduction, take-back programs, circular design principles, waste reduction initiatives, hazardous waste management, product durability, repairability, waste audit frequency, zero waste certification, waste disposal violations, material efficiency, packaging-to-product ratio, waste reduction targets, supplier waste requirements, or customer waste education.

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