SÜDPACK Newsletter
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Social responsibility is firmly embedded in our corporate culture. Our key ambitions in this area are Zero Accidents, Motivated Organization, and Sustainable Supply Chain. Through these ambitions, we foster a safe and respectful working environment, promote diversity and equal opportunity, and support fair conditions throughout the value chain. We also contribute to the communities and regions where we operate.
Our employees are our greatest asset. That is why we invest in their personal and professional development, promote health and occupational safety, and support diversity and equal opportunity.
The safety of our employees is our top priority. A group-wide occupational safety management system based on ISO 45001 supports our Zero Accidents ambition by helping us maintain safe working conditions and foster a strong safety culture. Regular training, comprehensive risk assessments, and targeted accident-prevention measures help minimize risks and prevent workplace accidents.
Our comprehensive health management program is designed to support the physical and mental well-being of our employees. It includes individual health consultations, preventive care and screening services, occupational health support, and fitness programs such as EGYM Wellpass.
Diversity, equal opportunity, and mutual respect are key elements of our corporate culture. We create a working environment where different perspectives are valued and discrimination has no place. Through targeted training and awareness initiatives, we foster a deeper understanding of diversity and inclusion. We also promote greater representation of women in leadership positions and support a healthy work-life balance.
The professional and personal development of our employees is a high priority at SÜDPACK. Through training and continuing education opportunities, regular employee development reviews, and targeted development programs, we build individual skills, strengthen leadership capabilities, and create long-term opportunities for growth and advancement.
Our standards for sustainability and responsible business practices apply not only within our own organization, but also to our suppliers and business partners worldwide. At SÜDPACK, our responsibility extends beyond our own operations to the entire value chain.
Our approach to responsible business practices throughout the supply chain is based on recognized international standards. These include the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises and the requirements of SA8000. Building on these standards, we have established an SA8000-certified management system that systematically supports compliance with social and ethical requirements.
Our requirements for suppliers are derived from these standards. Through our mandatory Supplier Code of Conduct, regular self-assessments, risk-based evaluations, and targeted supplier audits, we promote transparency and sustainability throughout the value chain. This helps ensure that environmental, social, and human rights considerations are incorporated into our procurement processes.
Respect for human rights is a fundamental part of responsible business practices at SÜDPACK, and failure to uphold these standards may result in termination of the relevant business relationship. We are committed to fair and safe working conditions and firmly reject child labor, forced labor, and all forms of discrimination. Our requirements apply throughout the value chain and are reinforced by our SA8000 certification.
Responsible corporate governance is firmly embedded at SÜDPACK. Established compliance structures, clear responsibilities, and binding corporate principles help ensure adherence to legal requirements and provide a solid foundation for lawful and ethical conduct.
We do not tolerate corruption, bribery, or improper influence. Mandatory rules and awareness training help our employees identify and disclose conflicts of interest early and address them responsibly. We make business decisions objectively and transparently, in accordance with applicable law and our internal policies.
To protect the privacy rights of our employees and business partners, SÜDPACK has established an appropriate level of data protection in accordance with the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Accordingly, all employees and senior managers are required to observe data protection principles in their day-to-day work and to report any vulnerabilities directly to the appropriate SÜDPACK Group contacts, helping to ensure continued compliance with applicable data protection requirements.
Transparency is essential to building trust and fostering a culture of integrity. Through clear processes, transparent communication, and a global whistleblowing system, we foster an open corporate culture and provide a confidential channel for reporting compliance violations.
SÜDPACK’s Advisory Board plays a key role within the organization. The Advisory Board comprises a Chair and four other external experts, all carefully selected by the shareholders’ meeting. In addition to their supervisory and oversight responsibilities, its members contribute their individual knowledge and expertise to the company. The Advisory Board’s approval is required for major decisions.
Community engagement is firmly embedded in our corporate ethos. We support projects and initiatives that empower people, advance education, and make a positive contribution to the regions where we operate.
As a company with strong local roots, SÜDPACK is committed to supporting people and communities in the areas surrounding its sites. Through donations and sponsorships, we support local projects and partnerships, including initiatives such as “Zusammen Berge versetzen,” “Schule ohne Rassismus,” and the St. Martinladen in Ochsenhausen. In this way, we strengthen community ties and contribute to sustainable local development, including in areas such as culture and sports. We also work closely with schools and universities and award Deutschlandstipendium scholarships to students.
Our employees are at the heart of everything we do at SÜDPACK. We provide a safe and respectful working environment, support their professional and personal development, and promote health, occupational safety, diversity, and equal opportunity. In this way, we create a working environment where employees can realize their potential, and support them at every stage of their careers.
SÜDPACK takes a holistic approach to occupational health and safety. This includes an occupational health and safety management system in accordance with ISO 45001, regular training, risk assessments, and accident-prevention measures. We also offer health consultations, preventive care and screening services, occupational health services, and fitness programs.
Diversity, equal opportunity, and mutual respect are integral to our corporate culture. Through targeted training and awareness initiatives, we raise awareness of diversity and inclusion. We also promote greater representation of women in leadership positions and support a healthy work-life balance. We foster our employees’ professional development through targeted programs and tailored career paths.
