The materiality analysis was reviewed as part of the integration of Sanitec in 2015. There were no major changes in the material aspects. The results are shown in the following dynamic chart. Material aspects are deemed material if they are significant from the internal perspective of the company or the external perspective of stakeholders. The aspects were divided into four categories: most material, material, less material and not material or not requiring any action.
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LESS MATERIAL
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Economy
Environment
Labor Practices
Human Rights
Society
Product Responsibility
Suppliers
Economic Performance more
Market Presence more
Materials more
Energy more
Water more
Biodiversity Geberit production sites do not endanger biodiversity in protected areas. The impact on biodiversity through the use of raw materials for the newly acquired ceramics production must be clarified further.more
Emissions more
Effluents and Waste more
Transport more
Investments Environment Geberit plans holistically and integrates the aspect of environmental protection in the development of its products and production sites. In the context of integrated, sustainable planning, it makes no sense for Geberit to report investments in environmental protection separately.more
Environmental Grievance Mechanisms Any risks or problems cited by stakeholders are addressed and resolved directly. Formal grievance mechanisms are not relevant for Geberit.more
Employment more
Labor/Management Relations Geberit cultivates transparent internal communication and a close dialogue between employees and management (see Employees). There are no formally binding agreements on communication in case of severe measures.more
Investments more
Non-
discrimination more
discrimination more
Child Labor more
Security Practices Geberit is not active in any countries where special security precautions have to be taken.more
Indigenous Rights Geberit is not active in any countries or regions where the rights of indigenous people are endangered.more
Human Rights Grievance Mechanisms The risks of human rights violations by Geberit are low in general. Any risks or problems cited by stakeholders are addressed and resolved directly. Formal grievance mechanisms are not relevant for Geberit.more
Local Communities Geberit production sites do not entail special risks for local communities or adverse effects on the neighborhood. As a good corporate citizen, Geberit cultivates good relations with its neighbors.more
Anti-Corruption more
Public Policy No support is given to political parties or politicians. Participation in the political process is confined to membership in certain associations and is therefore limited.more
Compliance more
Grievance Mechanisms for Impacts on Society Any risks or problems cited by stakeholders are addressed and resolved directly. Formal grievance mechanisms are not relevant for Geberit.more
Marketing Communications Owing to its marketing strategy, Geberit is not exposed to risks from aggressive advertising or marketing. All external means of communication are checked for correctness and appropriateness.more
Customer Privacy Geberit does not possess sensitive data on end users. Data on customers and end users are safeguarded as required by statutory requirements.more
Procurement Practices Collaboration with local suppliers has no strategic significance for Geberit. Criteria such as reliability and price, quality and sustainability etc. are material, whereas the supplier’s proximity to the production site is not (except in a handful of individual cases). As a result, there is no preferential treatment of local suppliers or special criteria for them. For comprehensive information on the subject of the supply chain, see chapter Suppliersmore