Climate Protection and Sustainability Strategy of IVT

Our sustainability strategy includes the sustainable sourcing of raw materials, active climate and resource protection, an attractive work environment, and social engagement.

Our competitive environment is becoming increasingly dynamic and differentiated, which constantly presents us with new challenges. We view this as an opportunity to differentiate ourselves from our competitors.

We have derived medium- and long-term goals from our strategy. These include sustainable supplier management, environmental protection related to production, and ensuring future competitiveness for subsequent generations.

Our value chain includes long-standing suppliers, primarily from the region. This allows us to ensure that EU standards regarding labor rights and environmental sustainability are largely adhered to.

The central responsibility for sustainability topics lies with the management. The management has appointed a sustainability team that coordinates the CMS and sustainability processes.

The corporate and sustainability strategy is concretized in the form of measurable goals, actions, behavioral guidelines, and process instructions.

Using performance indicators and a key figure system, we monitor whether we are meeting our sustainability goals.

Our employees receive attractive benefits, such as e-bike leasing, corporate benefits (shopping discounts), monthly fuel vouchers, beverages, and more.

Stakeholders have been identified, categorized, and evaluated. This includes, for example, customers, manufacturers/suppliers, employees, authorities, neighbors, etc.

We place great importance on aligning the needs of our customers with our sustainability strategy.

The sustainable and careful use of resources is an integral part of our corporate philosophy. Waste is avoided as much as possible, and energy consumption is minimized wherever possible.

We are working on the continuous reduction of energy consumption. Additional photovoltaic systems are currently being planned.

We have determined our CO2 balance using a carbon footprint. This is updated annually to assess and manage our CO2 emissions.

We comply with all national regulations regarding labor rights. This is also guaranteed by the works council.

Equal opportunity is very important to IVT. Employees are treated without bias. IVT applies its own developed code of conduct company-wide.

We promote the professional development of our employees and support them in continuing education programs alongside their work.

We are committed to treating our employees with respect and strongly condemn child labor and forced labor.

We particularly promote the social and cultural sectors in the region and actively support volunteer work locally.

We do not engage in any attempts at political influence. We do not make contributions to political parties, politicians, or other political organizations.

We do not tolerate any form of corruption or bribery within the framework of our compliance guidelines. An internal reporting office has been established in accordance with the Whistleblower Protection Act.