Better Health for All

Vossloh AG's core business is rail infrastructure, which does not directly involve developing accessible medical treatments, providing preventative healthcare solutions, or championing mental and physical wellness programs.

The provided articles do not contain specific evidence related to the direct health impact of the company's products or services, revenue from products with negative health outcomes, user safety records, pricing or accessibility of health products, reach to vulnerable populations for health needs, health-related innovation investment, health externalities, health equity programs, healthcare workforce support, preventative health measures, healthcare data responsibility, global health crisis response, mental health initiatives, healthcare education, or addiction mitigation. Information regarding workplace safety is explicitly excluded from this value category.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

In 2024, the ratio of remuneration between the highest-paid individual and the median remuneration of employees was 25.0.

The company reported that 69.3% of the entire workforce was covered by local collective agreements in 2024. The rate of recordable work-related accidents for the own workforce was 12.9 in 2024, with zero fatalities reported. The unadjusted gender pay gap was 9.90% in 2024, meaning women earned 90.1% of men's pay. In the 2024 InnoFact brand survey, 84% of 475 respondents identified with the company and its values. The voluntary employee fluctuation rate was 8.0% in 2024. The company reported no confirmed incidents of corruption or bribery or a violation of relevant laws that would have resulted in fines or individual penalties in 2024. In 2024, 6% of external employees were self-employed or freelancers, and 94% were employees of personnel service providers.

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

Vossloh has a Code of Conduct for Business Partners that outlines ethical and legal expectations for suppliers, subcontractors, and business partners.

This code mandates compliance with national and international labor standards, human rights, and addresses conflict minerals. It also details consequences for non-compliance, including potential termination of business relationships. However, the provided articles do not contain any specific quantitative data to assess performance against the defined KPIs for Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing.

Honest & Fair Business

Vossloh AG demonstrates strong ethical governance. All shareholder representatives on the Supervisory Board are considered independent, achieving 100% conflict-free board members.

The company's Compliance Management System underwent an external review in 2024 by KPMG, confirming its proper implementation and effectiveness, and Deloitte GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft issued unqualified audit opinions for the 2024 financial statements, consolidated financial statements, and the Group sustainability declaration. Vossloh has a whistleblower hotline available in 24 countries, with independent external ombudspersons and a guarantee against retaliation for good-faith reports. The company has a comprehensive anti-corruption policy with regular training and risk assessments, including third-party due diligence. Vossloh is recognized by Sustainalytics for its low controversy score, placing it in the top 15%. The company has not had any financial restatements in the past five years, only minor disclosure tweaks.

Kind to Animals

Vossloh AG's core business is rail infrastructure, which typically does not involve animal products, animal testing, or animal agriculture. The provided articles, including the annual report and sustainability-focused content, do not contain any specific, concrete data points or facts related to animal welfare, animal testing, animal-derived ingredients, or habitat conservation initiatives directly attributable to Vossloh.

Therefore, no KPIs under the 'Kind to Animals' value can be scored based on the evidence provided.

No War, No Weapons

Vossloh states adherence to the principles of the UN Global Compact, but an external review in 2024/2025 of its Compliance Management System was for antitrust and anti-corruption, not specifically UNGP, indicating uneven implementation.

The company's Code of Conduct training rate was 97.1% as of December 31, 2023. Vossloh states it does not knowingly use 3TG minerals from conflict-affected and high-risk areas, and makes reasonable efforts to avoid them, but does not provide a percentage of its supply chain certified conflict-free. Human rights due diligence is conducted annually through a software-based risk assessment for all Group companies, which is repeated annually. The company states it has no significant involvement in controversial weapons, but this is a claim without independent verification or a specific policy inception date.

Planet-Friendly Business

As of 2024, 75% of the company's purchased electricity for all units worldwide comes from renewable sources.

In 2024, 64.8% to 69% of its capital expenditure was aligned with the EU Sustainable Taxonomy. The company has set a net-zero target for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030. Additionally, 43% of Vossloh's sites are located in high water stress areas as of 2024.

Respect for Cultures & Communities

Vossloh Australia Group reported no cultural appropriation incidents.

The company has a Whistleblower Policy and other grievance mechanisms, but the coverage across all operational sites is not specified. For local procurement, Vossloh Australia Group states that the overwhelming majority of its suppliers are Australian, with specific subsidiaries showing 53% (Austrak) and 82% (VFS) of purchases from Australia. The company's Code of Conduct and whistleblowing system information are available in German and English, indicating basic language inclusivity.

Safe & Smart Tech

Vossloh AG has a compliance training program, including e-learning modules, for all employees.

The company holds a TISAX certification and explicitly states compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), German Commercial Code (HGB), German Stock Corporation Act (AktG), NIS2, DORA, ISO/IEC 27005, BSI 200-3, ISO 27001, BSI IT-Grundschutz, and DIN SPEC 27076. The company's privacy policy outlines user rights to access, rectify, erase, restrict, and obtain portable copies of their data, and states that data is retained only as long as necessary for stated purposes or as required by contract or law. Vossloh established a fully functional Security Operations Center (SOC) with 24/7 monitoring and implemented Microsoft Defender and Sentinel, and mentions refining its information security management system.

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

Vossloh's Engineered Polymer Sleepers (EPS) use a polymer component that is 100% recycled and rebars that are approximately 100% scrap steel.

Manganese crossings consist of up to around 90% recycled material. The company is increasingly developing recyclable products and gearing production processes towards a circular economy, with circular design principles applied to several product categories. Vossloh has implemented waste reduction initiatives such as using secondary raw materials, recycling products at end-of-life, and recovering and reusing energy in production. The company manages hazardous waste by using safe disposal methods separated by waste types and presents EPS as an alternative to wooden sleepers treated with harmful chemicals. Products like EPS have a 50-year service life and are designed for good repairability, with repair kits available. Vossloh has had no waste disposal violations in the past three years. The company aims for material efficiency through the use of secondary raw materials and direct fastening systems, which reduce material usage. Vossloh has company-wide waste reduction targets with timelines and requires all tier-1 suppliers to meet waste requirements.