Integrated
Annual Report 2016

Materiality analysis

The results of the internally conducted materiality analysis were reviewed and approved by the external stakeholder panel in September 2016. 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.

Not Material
Less Material
Material
Most Material
All
Economy
Environment
Labor Practices
Human Rights
Society
Product Responsibility
Suppliers
Economic Performance More
Market Presence More
Indirect Economic Impacts More
Materials More
Energy More
Water More
Bio­diversity

Geberit production sites do not endanger biodiversity in protected areas. Biodiversity plays a role when procuring mineral raw materials for ceramic production. This subject was addressed and examined as part of supplier audits. During these audits, it was found that the suppliers in this sector actively address the topic of biodiversity and take appropriate measures within the context of their licence to operate.

Emissions More
Effluents and Waste More
Supplier Assesment for Impacts on Society More
Supplier Environmental Assessment More
Products and Services More
Compliance Environment 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.

Environmental grievance mechanisms

Any risks or problems cited by stakeholders are addressed and resolved directly. The newly introduced Geberit Integrity Line available to suppliers for anonymously reporting irregularities in the procurement process also contributes to this.

Employment More
Labor/­Management Relations (in the narrower sense of formal notice periods)

Geberit cultivates transparent internal communication and a close dialogue between management and employees. There are no formally binding agreements on communication in case of severe measures.

Occupational Health and Safety More
Training and Education More
Diversity and Equal Opportunity More
Customer Health and Safety More
Equal Renumeration for Women and Men More
Labor Practices Grievance Mechanisms More
Investments More
Non-discrimination More
Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining More
Child Labor More
Forced or Compulsory Labor More
Anticompetitive Behaviour More
Security Practices

Geberit is not active in any countries where special security precautions have to be taken.

Indigenous rights

Geberit is not active in any countries or regions where the rights of indigenous people are endangered.

Human Rights Assessment 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. The newly introduced Geberit Integrity Line available to suppliers for anonymously reporting irregularities in the procurement process also contributes to this.

Local Communities

Geberit production sites do not entail special risks for local communities or adverse effects on the neighbourhood. Geberit attaches great importance to maintaining good relations with its neighbours in the vicinity of its production sites. Continuous exchanges with authorities and the local community are part of this process.

Anti-Corruption More
Supplier Assessment for Labor Practices 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.

Compliance More
Social grievance mechanisms

Any risks or problems cited by stakeholders are addressed and resolved directly. The newly introduced Geberit Integrity Line available to suppliers for anonymously reporting irregularities in the procurement process also contributes to this.

Supplier Human Rights Assessment More
Product and Service Labeling More
Marketing Communi­cations

Owing to its marketing strategy, Geberit is little exposed to risks from aggressive advertising or marketing. All external means of communication are checked for correctness and appropriateness.

Customer privacy

Geberit does not possess sensitive data on end users. Data on customers and end users are safeguarded as required by statutory requirements.

Compliance Product Responsibility More
Procurement Practices (in the narrower sense in connection with local suppliers)

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 Suppliers