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ELRINGKLINGER AG.

ZIL2.XETRA | Manufacture of parts and accessories for motor vehicles

ElringKlinger AG develops, manufactures, and distributes automotive and industrial parts worldwide. It operates through Original Equipment, Aftermarket, Engineered Plastics, and Services segments. The Original Equipment segment offers lightweighting solutions, including shielding systems, underbody ...Show More

Ethical Profile

Mixed.

ElringKlinger AG presents a mixed ethical profile. An older 2017 OSHA inspection in the US resulted in 32 citations and proposed penalties of $308,906 for electrical, fall, and noise hazards. Critics also point to increased CEO compensation while the company remains unprofitable, exceeding average for similar German firms. Positively, ElringKlinger targets net-zero Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2030, with CO2 emissions decreasing from 68,270 to 51,390 tons. In 2023, 42.5% of its energy consumption met EU renewable targets. The company enforces a binding Supplier Code of Conduct, with approximately 85% of contracts including robust ethical clauses, and reports zero incidents of forced child labor. A digital whistleblowing system is also in place, with 75% of ethical claims independently verified.

Value Scores

Better Health for All0
-100100
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity0
-100100
Fair Pay & Worker Respect0
-100100
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing40
-100100
Honest & Fair Business-30
-100100
Kind to Animals0
-100100
No War, No Weapons0
-100100
Planet-Friendly Business-20
-100100
Respect for Cultures & Communities0
-100100
Safe & Smart Tech0
-100100
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products-20
-100100

Better Health for All

0

The company, ElringKlinger AG, manufactures automotive and industrial parts. The provided articles focus on its sustainability efforts, including CO2 emissions reduction, energy efficiency, and workplace safety. However, the ethical value 'Better Health for All' specifically pertains to organizations that develop accessible medical treatments, provide preventative healthcare solutions, or champion mental and physical wellness programs, explicitly excluding workplace safety and environmental pollution control. As such, none of the provided evidence directly addresses the company's impact on 'Better Health for All' as defined by the rubric. Therefore, no KPIs can be scored.

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

0

ElringKlinger AG is an automotive and industrial parts manufacturer.

1
The provided articles focus on its financial performance, growth strategies, and transformation towards sustainable mobility. There is no evidence that the company offers lending, deposit, or other financial services to consumers or businesses. Therefore, all KPIs related to financial products, services, and their impact on customers' economic opportunity are not applicable to its core business.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

0

No specific, concrete data points were found in the provided articles for any of the KPIs related to Fair Pay & Worker Respect. The articles primarily focus on financial performance, strategic initiatives, and general company updates. While one article mentions safety citations and penalties for a subsidiary in 2017, this information is outside the 'past three years' timeframe for labor violation incidents and does not provide a recordable occupational injury rate (TRIR) for the entire company.

1
CEO compensation is mentioned, but median employee compensation is not, preventing the calculation of the CEO median pay ratio.
2
Data on collective bargaining is limited to a small portion of the German workforce, not the global total.
3
Therefore, no KPIs can be scored based on the evidence provided.

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

40

ElringKlinger avoids conflict minerals, specifically tantalum, tin, tungsten, and gold.

1
The company uses the International Material Data System (IMDS) to ensure the sustainable and responsible use of raw materials and to maintain conflict-free sourcing.
2

Honest & Fair Business

-30

ElringKlinger has a Group-wide whistleblower system, 'Share with us,' which allows employees and external stakeholders to report breaches confidentially via a digital system, telephone, in writing, or in person.

1
The company assures confidentiality and prohibits retaliation against whistleblowers who report in good faith.
2
The system is provided by an independent third-party.
3
In 2024, the company reported nine human rights complaints and seven discrimination cases, with no associated fines, sanctions, or compensation payments.
4
Whistleblowers who provide contact details receive confirmation of receipt within seven days and feedback within three months.
5
There were no conflicts of interest reported for Supervisory Board members in 2024.
6
A comprehensive anti-corruption policy is in place, covering all markets,
7
and 93% of the relevant target group (4,068 employees) completed standardized compliance online training in 2024.
8
Deloitte GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft audited the 2024 annual and consolidated financial statements and conducted a limited assurance engagement on the combined non-financial report for 2024.
9

Kind to Animals

0

No specific, concrete evidence was found in the provided articles to assess ElringKlinger AG against any of the 'Kind to Animals' KPIs. The company's business focuses on automotive and industrial parts, and the articles do not contain information regarding animal testing, animal-derived ingredients, humane certifications for animal operations, or specific measurable impacts of conservation initiatives on wildlife or species recovery. While reforestation was mentioned, there was no data on its measurable biodiversity impact or specific benefits to animal welfare.

No War, No Weapons

0

No evidence available to assess ELRINGKLINGER AG on No War, No Weapons.

Planet-Friendly Business

-20

ElringKlinger AG reported total direct and indirect CO2 emissions of 51,390 tons in 2024, representing a 24.72% reduction from 68,270 tons in 2023.

1
In 2023, 42.5% of the company's total energy consumption was sourced from renewables.
2
Water consumption was 195,900 m³ in 2022, with revenue of EUR 1,798 million, resulting in 108.95 m³ per EUR 1 million revenue.
3
In 2023, 58.6% of the Group's total capital expenditure was aligned with EU Sustainable Taxonomy eligible activities.
4
The company has a net-zero target for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030.
5
No specific environmental compliance violations were reported in the provided articles.
6
The company calculated ambitious science-based climate targets aligned with the 1.5-degree target in 2024, but there is no explicit mention of SBTi validation.
7

Respect for Cultures & Communities

0

No specific quantitative data or concrete actions related to the defined KPIs for 'Respect for Cultures & Communities' are provided across the articles. While ElringKlinger's Code of Conduct emphasizes respect for human dignity, fundamental human rights, and the rights of indigenous peoples and local communities,

1
and mentions a whistleblower system for reporting human rights violations,
2
there is no evidence detailing the coverage of these mechanisms across operational sites, the number of formal partnerships, the percentage of revenue reinvested locally, or any other quantifiable metric required by the rubric.
3

Safe & Smart Tech

0

ElringKlinger AG explicitly states compliance with GDPR, the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG), the German Stock Corporation Act (AktG), and other applicable data protection laws.

1
The company also uses SSL/TLS encryption for secure data transmission on its website.
2
Data collection is limited to necessary information, and retention periods are defined, with data anonymized or deleted when no longer required, subject to legal retention periods.
3
Users and shareholders are granted rights to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, and data portability.
4

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

-20

The company's sustainability reports for 2021, 2022, and 2023 consistently state that no specific regulatory actions, violations, fines, or compliance issues related to waste disposal were mentioned.

1
This indicates zero waste disposal violations during these reporting periods.

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