in focus: SuStainaBility at SemPeRmed

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1 in focus: SuStainaBility at SemPeRmed

2 how sempermed balances Growth and Sustainability. SOCIETY SUSTAINABILITY ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY

3 Sustainability is an integral part of our company s strategic objectives. In Harmony with the Environment and Society We are convinced that we can only be successful in the long term, if we act in harmony with the environment and society. That is why sustainability is an integral part of our company s strategic objectives. We think and act holistically as part of our sustainability strategy; from the supply chain in the use of raw materials and the production process, to the product and customer benefit. Sustainable Track Record Our company has been around for more than 190 years. We succeeded because sustainability is part of our DNA. The focus has been, for a long time, on the efficient use of resources and to minimize the use of materials. Resource management is at Semperit s core competency. Equally, product safety and innovation have had a long tradition with us. Fair Working Conditions We operate globally, but rooted in our business image are the European values and traditions. We take our social responsibility seriously at all locations, and are committed to the highest ethical and social standards and fair working conditions for our employees. Environmentally Friendly Production With the Semperit environmental management system, we have an effective way to produce environmentally friendly, in all locations. Thomas Fahnemann, CEO the Semperit Group

4 What makes sempermed a Sustainable global player? With its patent for waterproof fabrics, Johann Nepomuk Reithoffer sets the foundation for Semperit. Semperit started the production of Latex gloves employees work for Sempermed. eur 381 million turnover achieved Sempermed in billion Gloves sold by Sempermed in 2014, hence is Sempermed one of the world s biggest glove manufacturers.

5 Semperit: Global Player. Global Partner. The Semperit Group has been for over 190 years a leading global provider of rubber and plastic products. We convince with our quality and reliability. These strengths are appreciated by our customers and partners that is why Semperit ranks among the global players. At 22 production sites and numerous sales offices in Europe, Asia, America, and Australia we currently employ approximately 7,000 employees. In 2014, the Semperit Group achieved a turnover of EUR 858 million euros. Sempermed: Top Quality Gloves Sempermed is the largest segment of the Semperit Group and ranks among the world s leading manufacturers of medical and industrial gloves. As a technological leader, Sempermed produces gloves with top quality and sets new standards in quality and innovation. We are therefore making a significant contribution to the protection and hygiene in the world. Sempermed has more than 3,500 employees in Europe, Asia and America. The segment generated a sales revenue of EUR 381 million in Longterm Sustainabilty Programme Sempermed is committed to sustainable growth and the responsibility towards future generations. The principles and objectives were summarized in the 2015 guidelines, and are binding for the whole Semperit Group. For the future, Semperit has prescribed a long-term sustainability program. The strategic sustainability goals are executed step by step, by means of concrete initiatives and projects. To balances economic, environmental and social issues. The World of Sempermed Sempermed locations and sales offices Locations Singapore Segment-Headquarters, Marketing and Supply Chain Management Sopron, Hungary Packaging of Surgical Gloves, Quality Control Hatyai, Thailand Production of Examination and Disposable Gloves Vienna, Austria Marketing and Sales Office Wimpassing, Austria Technology and Innovation Centre, Production of Surgical Gloves Shanghai, China Quality Management and Sales Surat Thani, Thailand Production of Examination and Disposable Gloves Kamunting, Malaysia Production of Examination and Disposable Gloves Nilai, Malaysia Production of Porcelain Forms

6 On which Pillars did sempermed ReSOuRce management Safety, health, environment What we stand for We continuously increase our resource efficiency. We are therefore reducing environmental impact and increasing efficiency. The safety of people and the environment is of high priority for us. How we implement this What we have already implemented The undertaking of resources takes place in accordance with ethics, SHE (Safety, Health, Environment), and economy. We ensure these standards through appropriate policies, implementation in management systems, and certifications and third party audits. Waste-of-Material Program: Reduction of waste by improving production processes Waste-of-Energy Program: Reduction of energy costs and CO 2 emissions use of renewable energy/certified resource sources Recycling of Natural Rubber Latex Gloves 200-piece packaging: savings in resources and logistics We systematically protect our employees against risks. By implementing a global SHE management system, which is defined in the applicable worldwide standards for safety and environmental protection it enables us systematically to identify hazards. Audits and certification allow continuous compliance with the defined standards. Binding safety, health, and environmental standards SHE policy and quality standards Measures to maintain health and to prevent accidents: Factory tours, audits, safety training, etc.

7 base its Sustainability strategy? employees and Society SuPPlieRS innovation We create attractive, fair working conditions. Also, supporting social projects at our global locations is important to us. We work with suppliers who act in harmony with the environment and society. So we ensure sustainability along our entire supply chain. We develop new innovative products, processes and materials. Our focus is on the highest user benefits and environmental friendliness. We see our employees as decisive factors of success for realizing the growth strategy. To meet the demands associated therewith, extensive training has been established. Therefore HR and talent recruitment, as well as expert management represent key elements. We work with suppliers who act in harmony with the environment and society. So we ensure sustainability along our entire supply chain. We set ourselves the highest standards for us and our product and focus on sustainability according to our innovation management. Training and development measures Voluntary benefits for employees and families: accommodation, canteens, sports facilities, medical care facilities, etc. Fair working conditions, and globally binding standards Long-term support of NGOs, like Doctors Without Borders Regular audits of suppliers according to current standards Defined indicators as a measure for further improvements Longterm cooperation with major suppliers Testing of all raw materials, mixtures and processes regarding environmental side effects New production technology to reduce energy and raw materials consumption Development of innovative skin-friendly products

8 What adds value to SemPeRmed PROductS?

9 Highest Production Standards Sempermed guarantees optimum security and reliability, through advanced manufacturing technology, highest production hygiene, and strict quality controls. We benefit from European know-how and environmentally friendly high-tech production. Customer Oriented Top-quality, fair pricing, market-related products and global presence, are an expression of the uncompromising customer focus of Sempermed. We ensure that our customers are successful. Our service orientation is based on the values of reliability, trust, initiative, and commitment. Innovativeness Sempermed has produced top quality gloves for more than 95 years, and accepts responsibility for the safety of their customers. Sempermed s Research Center is located in Wimpassing in Lower Austria, where we are continuously developing and testing new products in close cooperation with endusers and experts. With the innovations of today, we are creating the foundation for tomorrow s success. Skin-friendly Innovation The award-winning innovation of the Research and Development center in Wimpassing in Austria, is the Sempermed Syntegra UV: A surgical glove that is produced by UV light, instead of with allergy-causing chemical accelerators. The advantages for the user are higher comfort and skin-friendliness. Also the most recent innovations have been developed in connection with skin-friendliness. The Sempercare Silk combines protection against infection, with skincare technologies from the cosmetics industry. The nitrile glove has a special enriched liquefied silk film innercoating, which protects the skin even during extended wearing.

10 who checks the compliance with Sustainability standards sempermed? at

11 Binding guidelines Introduction of Semperit Code of Conduct Commitment to the Austrian Corporate Governance Code Establishment of a Sustainability Council Appointment of a Sustainability Officer Definition of Group-wide Sustainability policies Implementation of SHE policy and quality standards across locations Highest Ethics and Social Standards Sempermed is committed to the highest ethics and social standards, for fair working conditions for all employees, worldwide. We comply with the standards of the International Labour Organization (ILO) at all of our production sites. Protection of Workers Rights Sempermed is a member of the Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI), an industry initiative for businesses that are committed to the improvement of working conditions along the global supply chain. As a participant in this initiative, we are committed to implement the BSCI Code of Conduct for the protection of workers rights. By mid-2016 all Sempermed factories will be audited according to the BSCI standard. Fair Working Conditions At Sempermed we are committed to the following basic principles: No forced labour (ILO Konventionen 29 und 105 / BSCI Code of Conduct Grundsatz) No child labour (ILO Konvention 138 / BSCI Code of Conduct Grundsatz) No discrimination (ILO Konventionen 100 und 111 / BSCI Code of Conduct Grundsatz) Written work contracts (BSCI Code of Conduct Grundsatz) Fulfilment of legal requirements on working hours (BSCI Code of Conduct Grundsatz) No shortfall of minimum wages (BSCI Code of Conduct Grundsatz) Commitment to health and safety (BSCI Code of Conduct Grundsatz) certifications and audits under international RuleS... ISO OHSAS she management

12 Contact Semperit Technische Produkte GmbH Segment Sempermed Modecenterstraße Vienna, Austria Tel.: sempermed@semperitgroup.com Version 1 11/2015 DM