ENVIRONMENT SUSTAINABILITY REPORT WITH INTEGRATED ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT 2020

2 3 ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION

ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIAL REPORT ECONOMIC REPORT »COMMITTED TO EFFICIENCY« STATEMENT

1. Introduction...... 5 1. Social sustainability...... 30 1. General economic principles...... 40 Efficiency is the key to success for any com­ protection and environmentally conscious neurship. At ­Interstuhl, our integrated sus­ pany. For us at Interstuhl, however, efficien­ business management”. In 1996, we were tainability management system, developed 2. Company profile cy means more than just economic success. granted initial certification for our environ­ in pursuance of the precautionary principle, 2.1 Company presentation...... 6 2. Occupational health and safety...... 31 2. Investments ...... 40 An efficient approach to every type of mental management system in accordance forms our strong focus on, and continuing 2.2 Strategic areas of business...... 7 resource makes our work not only eco­ with ISO 14001. We were one of the first development of, social and ecological con­ nomically but also socially and ecologically companies in the furniture industry to cerns. Effective environmental protection is 2.3 Location and scope...... 8 3. Health promotion...... 32 3. Financing, liquidity and equity...... 40 sustainable. Efficiency – as we understand achieve EMAS certification and we became only possible within a company if all employ­ 2.4 Mission and values...... 9 it – is an expression of an uncompromising a pioneer in Blue Angel certification for ees are actively involved. We promote envi­ 2.5 Our stakeholders...... 10 4. Training and further education...... 33 4. Profitability...... 41 acceptance of responsibility for humans our products. In 2016, we received the ronmental awareness among our employees and the environment. Interstuhl is an inter­ Baden-­Württemberg Environmental Award at Interstuhl­ by providing comprehensive 2.6 Added value chain...... 11 4.1 Company success...... 41 national company that is still firmly rooted as for the second time – for social commit­ information and opportunities for further 5. Idea management...... 34 a third-generation family company. Working ment and outstanding entrepreneurial training. Environmental protection is a pro­ 3. Fields of responsibility...... 12 5. Resilience...... 42 and living conditions form an inseparable achievements. 2013 saw the successful cess that must be continuously expanded. entity for us. We therefore see it as our task certification of our occupational health and Environmental protection and sustainability 6. HR to be proactive players in keeping equilibri­ safety management system in accordance require open dialogue with all parties con­ 4. Environmental aspects...... 13 6.1 Working time models...... 34 6. Risk management...... 42 um in the world: socially, economically, with BS OHSAS 18001:2007. In May 2019 cerned. It is for those parties – our employ­ 4.1 Direct environmental aspects...... 13 6.2 Equality...... 35 ­culturally and ecologically. This applies wher­ the system was certified according to ees, customers, business partners, suppli­ ever we do business, on both a local and a ISO 45001:2018. Our energy management ers, authorities and the general public – that 4.2 Indirect environmental aspects...... 14 6.3 Gender equality and proportion 7. Fighting corruption...... 43 global scale. We want to do more than cre­ system was certified in accordance with we have created this sustainability report of foreign nationals...... 35 ate excellent products. We want to leave our ISO 50001:2011 in 2014 and is recertified with integrated environmental statement 5. Environmental programme 6.4 Employee data...... 35 8. Memberships/commitment...... 43 children and grandchildren with an environ­ on an annual basis (­monitoring). In 2016, 2020. As with ­previous sustainability reports, 5.1 Review...... 15 ment that is economically, ecologically and we were awarded the Baden-Württemberg we have covered­ the topics that have been socially intact. This conviction is not new to Jury-Umweltpreis (Environmental Jury brought to light by these stakeholders. The 5.2 Outlook...... 18 7. People with disabilities...... 36 us. As far back as 1993, Interstuhl was the Award) for entrepreneurial achievement report is intended as an invitation not only 5.3 Environmental objectives 2020...... 18 Appendix first company in the industry to be certified and social commitment. The ministry also to discuss these matters but to become GRI content index 5.4 Review of objectives 2019...... 19 8. Consumer interests...... 37 in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001. In commended us on our EMAS management actively involved in a continuous improve­ 1994, we received an award from the approach in 2016. Sincere commitment ment process. This process can only suc­ Baden-Württemberg Ministry of the Envi­ means acting on a ­voluntary basis. Doing ceed if we work together. Please show us 6. Key indicators and environmental 9. Community involvement, donations, ronment for “outstanding achievements in significantly more than is required by law is your support! data...... 20 sponsoring...... 38 the promotion of corporate environmental for us a measure of sustainable entrepre­ 6.1 Input...... 22 6.2 Output...... 26 10. Interstuhl trail...... 39

7. Validation...... 29 11. Apple tree planting campaign...... 39 Helmut Link Joachim Link Lenore Link

ISO 50001 ISO 14001

Zertifiziertes EnM-System Zertifiziertes UM-System

4 5 Innovation from tradition:

Brothers and Managing Directors Helmut Link

(left) and Joachim Link (above) are leading

­Interstuhl in the third generation.

ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT 2.1 COMPANY PRESENTATION 2.2 STRATEGIC AREAS OF BUSINESS

FROM VILLAGE SMITHY TO With SPLACES, we are expanding our hori­ Germany”. What has never changed is our We operate with three strong brands: ­POWERHOUSE OF IDEAS: zons, taking a holistic view of work process­ clear allegiance to our origins. We are a part Interstuhl for the office environment, Bimos for industry and laboratories and Backforce for professional gaming. The three brands serve INNOVATIONS FOR LIFE es and creating individual office landscapes of Tieringen and Tieringen is an important different target groups but pursue the same goal: to increase people's success, productivity, health and motivation with high-performance, Interstuhl's story of success began in 1961, for successful communication and produc­ part of us. We are proudly expanding our site ergonomic, comfortable and well designed seating solutions and room systems. We supply practically every industry, from the automotive when two blacksmiths started to revolu­ tivity. here on a continuous basis and are thereby industry to the biotechnology sector, financial and insurance service providers, the IT industry, the food industry and medical engineering all tionise the world of work. With their inven­ Technical perfection, uncompromising quali­ investing not only in the locality but also in the way through to the water, wastewater and disposal sector, to name just a few. Our customers include private-sector companies as well tive spirit, a lot of hard work and a clear view ty, design you can experience with all the people who live here. as authorities and public institutions. We offer a total of 1,000 basic models from 26 different collections. for the needs of the people around them, your senses and the careful handling of all they created the first workplace chair, the resources are what characterise every THE PEOPLE Bi­ -Regulette. Interstuhl product. People are our reference We are a locally rooted family company. We THE INTERSTUHL BRAND: THE BIMOS BRAND: THE BACKFORCE BRAND: To this day – nearly 60 years and more than point for everything we do. Our aim is still do not have the anonymity of metropolitan ENJOY SEATING PERFORMANCE SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE, TECHNICAL BETTER SEATING FOR BETTER GAMING 30 million sold chairs later – our passion for to offer the best possible solution to our businesses or companies that are managed The Interstuhl brand covers all types of seat­ EXPERTISE AND A PASSION FOR THE As the youngest brand in the Interstuhl fa- innovative solutions that make people's lives customers'­ requirements. on a national level. For us, personality is key. ing for the office. We look at work holistically BEST INDUSTRIAL AND LABORATORY mily, Backforce is dedicated to professional and work easier is what drives us. Interstuhl Every individual contributes to the success and think about rooms and their function. CHAIRS gaming. Our goal is to give eSports players now does business worldwide, is one of the THE LOCATION of Interstuhl in their own unique way. Many We create “SPLACES” for all types of work, Bimos is the leading brand of industrial and the best possible gaming experience. leading European chair manufacturers and Anyone who wants to succeed international­ of our employees live in or near Tieringen. for Welcome, Meet, Work, Relax, Lead and laboratory chairs in Europe. We develop Design and ergonomics play just as great a employs 850 committed members of staff. ly needs strong roots. Ours lie in the small We are therefore a family company in more Learn. HUB is our unique space-structuring activity-specific solutions to ensure em- role in this as uncompromising quality. Our Active Sitting Solutions make an impor­ town of Tieringen in the Swabian Jura. More ways than one – family-managed but also system that enables us to design these ployees are sitting in a productive, healthy Thanks to a large number of configuration tant contribution to the health of the people than sixty years ago, we built the first chairs characterised by a family atmosphere. SPLACES as creative office landscapes. All and comfortable position in any workplace. and personalisation options, every player using our products. We build chairs that take here in Wilhelm Link's blacksmith workshop. seating solutions from Interstuhl are based The Bimos brand comprises highly special­ can find just the chair they need – and one the strain off our bodies and keep people Today we supply the entire world from on innovative and sophisticated engineering ised and high-performance seating solutions that fits them perfectly. The brand is firmly moving while they work. ­Tieringen with chairs and furniture “Made in with a striking aesthetic that can be experi­ for work in the production area, in the labora­ anchored in the world of professional ga- enced with all the senses and maximum tory, in the cleanroom, at ESD workplaces ming, adapts to new trends and is continu­ ecological, economic and ergonomic effi­ and for standing work. Thanks to special ously evolving with the eSports community. ciency. They are sold exclusively through ergonomic concepts, materials and techni­ specialist retailers who have the requisite cal solutions, Bimos chairs are tailored pre­ consultancy expertise. cisely to both the employee and the area of application.

6 7 AT A GLANCE

COMPANY Owner-operated family business Management board: Helmut, Joachim Link Founded: 1961

HEADQUARTERS Meßstetten-Tieringen, Germany WELCOME TO Total area: 56,000 square metres OUR HOME IN THE SUBSIDIARIES GB / ES / AT / NL / DK / MEX / USA / GCC / CN SWABIAN ALB GROUP SALES 2019: 160 million euro Export ratio: 42 %

PORTFOLIO / 3 ACTIVE BRANDS Interstuhl Seating solutions and space-structuring systems for offices Bimos Seating for industry and laboratory Backforce Seating solutions for the gaming industry

ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT 2.3 LOCATION AND SCOPE 2.4 MISSION AND VALUES

Interstuhl is based in the Zollernalb District COMPANY DATA: SUBSIDIARIES / BRANCHES: Interstuhl is the reliable partner for enjoyable suggestion scheme and in the continual im­ OUR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY of Germany in a suburb of Meßstetten by the Interstuhl Büromöbel GmbH & Co. KG Closely meshed network of specialist dealers and performance-enhancing seating at the provement process. All environmental pro­ We reconcile economic and social aims. We name of Tieringen, which is located on the Brühlstraße 21 in German speaking countries. workplace. Our products are characterised tection measures are communicated trans­ are also committed to ensuring the pros­ Swabian Alb mountain range around 80 km 72469 Meßstetten-Tieringen Branches and sales offices in Spain, France, by ecological, economic and ergonomic effi­ parently and comprehensively – for example perity of our region. south of Stuttgart. Austria, the UK, Italy, Denmark, the USA and ciency, an aesthetic that can be experienced in the annual environmental statement, the CONTACT: Mexico. Active network of importers and with all the senses and the highest level of regular company magazine or during compa­ OUR EFFICIENCY COMPANY MANAGEMENT: Herr Axel Bitzer partners worldwide: Interstuhl (Shanghai, technical innovation and quality. With our ny tours. This applies equally to employees Our objective is always to do more with Joachim Link as the Managing Director Tel: 07436 871 178 Switzerland and the Netherlands), Inter ­interpersonal and company relationships we and to our specialist retailers or members of less. We have a sensitive and sustainable for Development, Production, Logistics Fax: 07436 871 881 78 Technic (Slovakia), Inter Transpo (Germany) can be trusted as a fair and reliable family the public. As with all other corporate deci­ ­approach to all resources – ecological, eco­ and Purchasing, Finance and Controlling, email: [email protected] business. Interstuhl follows clear environ­ sions, our environmental policies are also nomic and human. Quality and Environment, and Helmut Link mental policies. This is based on our desire based on seven clear values: as the Managing Director for Marketing, FOUNDED: to serve both people and the world we live OUR AESTHETIC Sales, Human Resources, IT and 1961 in. We are convinced that products can only OUR INDEPENDENCE Our aesthetic encompasses more than Organisation.­ truly be good if they are produced well. At We are an independent, autonomous and ­excellent design. Our aim is to develop the beginning of the 1990s, the first binding owner-managed family business. ­design that you can experience with all PRODUCTS: guidelines were put into place, which con- your senses – a comprehensive, innovative Office seating tinue to be expanded on to this day. We are OUR ROOTS and technically appealing experience. Conference furniture committed to consistently meeting statutory We are committed to our fully integrated Communication facilities requirements and exceeding them on a vol­ headquarters in Meßstetten-Tieringen and OUR ENGINEERING Boardroom furniture untary basis. Our environmental officer en­ actively support the local area. We combine technical sophistication with Regeneration furniture sures compliance with internal or externally innovation, surprising and clever solutions Space-structuring systems prescribed environmental regulations across OUR EMPLOYEES and uncompromising quality standards. We Industrial chairs all areas of activity. Open improvement pro­ Our employees are the foundation for the are committed to “German Engineering”. Laboratory and cleanroom chairs cesses and intensive communication ensure success of our business. Openness and This is at the heart not only of our product Gaming chairs the sustainable success of our environmen­ ­honesty are guiding principles in our com­ development but also our manufacturing tal management system. Environmental pro­ munication. We involve our employees in the processes. tection is firmly anchored in the employee ­success of our company.

8 9 ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT 2.5 OUR STAKEHOLDERS 2.6 ADDED VALUE CHAIN

Within the scope of a stakeholder analysis, We use trade fair contacts and voluntary dis­ For us, the added value chain for our pro- All new suppliers are initially assessed with RETURN AND DISPOSAL we identified the key Interstuhl stakeholders. closure questionnaires, which we complete ducts starts long before the material is pro­ regard to environmental and social aspects. We offer a return guarantee on our chairs. in conjunction with customer enquiries, to cured or the products are physically manu­ The returned chairs are dismantled by a re- The most important stakeholders for us are identify the most pressing issues for our factured and doesn't end until as much as PRODUCTION cognised disposal company. This ensures ► Our employees customers. With a sales team that is avail­ possible has been recycled. In essence, it A particular advantage of Interstuhl is the that all recyclable materials are actually ► Partners and managers able day in, day out, we can also respond comprises: high level of vertical integration, which is ­taken for recycling and keeps waste volumes ► Our customers quickly to our customers' needs. unique in the sector. We operate, among to a minimum. ► Suppliers and service providers DEVELOPMENT / ENGINEERING / DESIGN other things, an in-house steel construction ► State, authorities and parties Dedicated Interstuhl contacts communicate Here, the foundation is laid for the sustaina­ department, a welding shop, powder coa- MATERIAL ORIGIN regularly with our suppliers. They also dis­ bility of our products through the selection ting, an upholstery shop with attached Further stakeholders we identified include cuss issues affecting suppliers that go of the most environmentally friendly, recy- ­sewing workshop and foaming division, in ► Banks and insurance companies beyond their day-to-day business. clable materials possible (see product addition to various pre-assembly and final 17% ► Educational establishments groups, measured according to value of assembly departments. This not only redu- Germany ► Local residents What's clear is that environmental issues goods). It is also where the repairability, dis­ ces transport requirements but also ensures 53% Rest of Europe ► Trade unions such as climate change / greenhouse gas mantlability and durability of the products that our demand for sustainability is directly 30% Asia ► Trade associations emissions, resource scarcity and recycling are determined. implemented in large parts of the added as well as social and societal matters such value­ chain. We publish an annual sustainability report as demographic change, equal opportuni­ SUPPLIERS with integrated environmental statement for ties and the changing world of work inclu- When selecting our suppliers, we make sure DELIVERY LOGISTICS AND USE these stakeholders. ding occupational health and safety are we keep transport routes as short as possi­ Our product packaging is 100 % recyclable. PRODUCT GROUPS becoming more and more important across ble and take measures to optimise deliver­ We also sometimes offer our customers the

Employees have various means of voicing all groups. ies. We procure (measured according to va- option of no packaging. Plastic parts 3% 3% 4% their concerns, either through the works lue of goods) approximately 53 % of the Transport journeys to customers are opti­ Other chair components 5% 28% Steel, steel parts council, the sustainability team, their mana- material from Germany, a further 30 % or so mised by a piece of logistics software. 7% Cover material gers or of course directly to the Executive from elsewhere in Europe and only around Our products are designed to be durable. 7% External production Board. 17 % from Asia. To make this possible, we guarantee the NF metal, die-cast metal 8% We reduce packaging waste by means of a availability of spare part for 10 years. Foam parts return and refill system, which is used by 8% 27% Wooden parts most of our suppliers. Packaging Other 10 11 Management

Management / Management / Production / Sales/ QM Technology Organisation ISO 9001

Management Representative Energie ISO 50001 Integrated Environment

Management ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT Waste System

Energy 4. ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS SGA UM ISO EMAS & 45001 ISO 14001 Quality Direct environmental aspects relate to the impacts according to the consumption of connected to our actions. These are defined impacts of our activities in the location over resources, emissions and the creation of as indirect aspects. We are only able to exert which we have a direct influence. We main­ waste. In addition, we evaluate adherence to limited influence on these processes. In Fire Prevention tain a register in which environmental statutory aspects. For possible emergency summary, the responsible and sparing use of impacts are documented and evaluated. Sta­ situations, procedures are defined in the resources may be viewed as the most signi­ tutory regulations are assigned to the va- form of process descriptions, contingency ficant influencing measure. Occupational safety rious environmental impacts. We include plans and escape route plans. Their effec­ primarily our production processes among tiveness is verified by practice drills and direct environmental aspects. We evaluate audits. Environmentally relevant processes Data protection the relevance of these environmental also exist outside of Interstuhl which are

ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT 3. FIELDS OF RESPONSIBILITY 4.1 DIRECT ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS

Fundamental responsibility for the organisa­ scope of an annual strategy meeting. All of Facility Management is responsible for waste We have registered our environmentally STEEL CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT POWDER COATING tion, monitoring and implementation of all this is communicated to employees, follo- disposal. The respective heads of depart­ relevant equipment and activities in an index ► Noise is generated by the forming of ► Use of powder coatings that are free of environmental protection measures lies with w­ed by specific objectives. The cross-com­ ment are responsible for production systems­ and evaluated their environmental impact metal parts (punching, pressing). heavy metals. the Technical/Financial Manager. He/she de- pany coordination of environmental activi- relevant to the environment. according to the following criteria: ► Punching waste is generated in the ► Amount of waste powder takes legates tasks relating to environmental pro­ ties is the responsibility of the management Atmosphere, waterways, waste, soil con- production process. processing / re-use into account. tection to management representatives and representative. They have the authority to The environmental management system is tamination, use of resources and emissions. ► Emulsions generated by punching are ► Exhaust in form of water vapour. those responsible for their execution within instruct the various departments in order to incorporated into the integrated management Based on frequency and the existence of disposed of as waste. ► Use of heating oil to heat plant. line management, who are then responsible guarantee the implementation of measures system. As such, environmental protection is statutory regulations, Facility & Environmental ► Pre-cleaning of steel parts generates for the implementation of and compliance and carry out the following environmental an integral part of our mission, values and Management has derived their level of WELDING SHOP rinsing water. This is processed by with objectives and legal requirements with­ tasks, among others: principles, implemented by following a strate­ importance taking into account defined ► Welding fume emissions are filtered neutralising in the in-house waste water in their respective area. gy in pursuance of our goals. The integrated classification criteria. A particular benefit of through an exhaust air system and treatment plant. ► Monitoring overall performance of the management system is validated in accord­ Interstuhl is a vertical depth of manufacture released outside. ► Energy used during operation of powder The individual employees are bound by the environmental management system ance with the specifications of EMAS Regula­ which is unique in the industry: The company coating plant. Interstuhl code of practice to act in an envi­ and environmental figures including tion (EU) No.1221/2009, certified in accor- operates its own steel construction CUTTING AND SEWING SHOP ronmentally friendly and responsible manner ­reporting to the Executive Board dance with ISO 14001:2015, ISO 9001:2015, department, a welding shop, powder ► Waste from used materials that have and to observe all instructions (e.g. operat­ ► Updating, maintaining and expanding ISO 45001:2018, ISO 50001:2018. It is cent- coating, upholstery department with been tested for contaminants (fabric ing instructions, environmental work proce­ the environmental management system red around ecological, social and economic attached sewing and foam moulding and leather) are taken for recycling. dures, etc.). ► Advising on the implementation of the aspects. Interstuhl is committed to the con­ department, as well as various preliminary Wastage is kept to a minimum thanks to environmental management system tinuous and sustainable improvement of and final assembly departments. Some of constant optimisation of the cutting The mission, the values and principles, in­ ► Determining and evaluating the environmental­ protection. these departments produce waste oil. This schedule and use of automated CAD cluding strategy, were defined jointly by the ­applicable legal requirements oil is subsequently reprocessed offsite cutters. board of directors and the managers. These ► Maintaining contact with the relevant before being reintroduced into the are used as the basis for deriving the corpo­ ­authorities and external bodies commercial cycle. rate goals, compliance with which is re­ ► Hazardous materials management viewed and, if necessary, adapted within the

12 13 ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT 4.1 DIRECT ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS 5.1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMME RETROSPECTIVE FOAMING FINAL ASSEMBLY ENVIRONMENTAL ACHIEVEMENTS IN OUR PRODUCTS – SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH VALUE – ► The two basic components of foam (polyol ► Compressed air is used to operate the VALUE THROUGH DESIGN AND QUALITY and isocyanate) are stored in separate tanks pneumatic screwdrivers. and only brought together for the foaming ► Electrical energy is used to move the goods 2019 process. We constantly reduce the shot along the conveyor belt transport rollers. PUREIS3 weight as far as possible in order to decrea ► Generation of waste packaging from German Design Council – German Design Award – Winner se emissions. The shot volume depends on purchased parts. Architecture & Office Innovation Prize 2018 the size and type of mould and is constantly Bimos – NEXXIT Bimos – Labsit optimised. SHIPPING AND LOGISTICS German Design Council German Design Council ► Transport emissions German Design Award – Winner German Design Award – Winner ► Foam leftovers are returned to the supplier, ► Packaging materials where they are shredded so that they can The goods are delivered „assembled in be reused as wadding or recycled. protective cover“ or „in a box“, depending on the customer‘s preferred packaging ► The mixing heads are cleaned with air as type. This leads to the accruement of 2017 required. packaging materials such as sheets, card- Bimos – Labsit board and strappings. Focus Open Gold 2016 ► Electrical energy is required to heat the UPIS1 general-purpose stool – German Design Award Gold TANGRAMIS5 German Design Council - German Design Award - Winner moulds and for pressure build-up. CUSTOMER SERVICE (highest possible award) TANGRAMIS5 German Design Council - Iconic Award Interior Innovation - ► Spare parts for repairs/maintenance are VintageIS5 swivel armchair and conference chairs – Winner UPHOLSTERY provided on-site at the customer‘s premises German Design Award Winner, Neocon Silver and ► The partial stapling of covers/upholstery inspecially selected reusable plastic contai- Innovation Award involves pneumatic staplers and results in ners. noise production. 2014 2013 IS3 NESTY - German Design Council Bimos - Fin German Design Council German Design Award - German Design Award - Special Mention Winner Bimos - Neon German Design Council German Design Award - Winner Bimos - Neon reddot design award - Winner

ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT 2010 EVERYIS1 Design Center Baden-Württemberg - Focus Open Special AIT Innovation Prize, the Material Vision and IF Design Award Mention conferred on the AirPad model 4.2 INDIRECT ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS KINETICIS5 reddot design award - winner 2008 Winner of „Premium Product“ award by LGA Nuremberg, receipt SUPPLIERS AND SUPPLIER LOGISTICS MARKET AND CUSTOMER FOCUS of the “Quality Office” seal ► We are working towards environmentally ► Packaging (sheets, cardboard) 2007 friendly production processes for our sup­ ► Production of durable, high-grade products “ADAM” Silver Award conferred by the Umbrella Organization for pliers. ► We offer our customers the chance to Trade Fair Construction and Marketing Events return or partially forego transport packaging. 2006 The total amount of packaging is signifi­ ►  Interstuhl is the first office chair manufacturer to be awarded the Winner of „Premium Product“ award by LGA Nuremberg, receipt of cantly reduced through the use of a reuse/ „Golden M“ by the German Association of Quality Furniture (DGM) the “Quality Office” seal return system. EXTERNAL COMPANIES/DISPOSAL COMPA- NIES/SERVICE PROVIDERS Multiple winner of the „German Design Prize”, Germany’s highest The use of efficient route planning software In order to ensure that we are legally com­ ►  ►  design accolade, considered by opinion formers in the field of design helps to avoid empty runs. pliant, we keep account of contract drafting 2005 to be the prize among prizes standards, employ companies with certified Multiple “best of NeoCon” gold design award winner ► Requirement to provide verification when management systems, and carry out testing for harmful substances, e.g. Ökotex in-house training programmes. 100 for textiles/leather, Blue Angel environ­ 2001 mental label from our suppliers. 2000 Introduction of 5-year long-term warranty LGA Certification “Tested for harmful substances” 1997 1993 Interstuhl is the first company in its field to use 3-dimensionally Discontinued use of composite parts. This allows separation knitted mesh instead foam upholstery material. according to material at the end of the product life cycle. The Benefit: manufacture without creating waste

14 materials are retained in the material cycle for reuse 15 CONSOLIDATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT – PENETRATION FROM THE BOARDROOM SAVING RESOURCES – REDUCTION OF WASTE AND EMISSIONS THROUGH THE WORKFORCE TO THE CUSTOMER

2018 2018 Interstuhl‘s intergenerational contract awarded Purchase of a new hazardous substance container the nationwide prize from the Bertelsmann in foaming division 2017 Foundation „Mein gutes Beispiel“ (English: „Setting a great example“) for regional commitment with an Purchase of a new downdraught bench in foaming division interregional interest 2016 2016 Recognition from the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Installation of a new exhaust air system in foaming Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety regarding the division and in steel construction/welding 2015 operational environmental management system “EMAS Use of waste heat from a local biogas plant to reduce use of heating Umweltmanagement 2016” 2014 oil by 35%. 2016 Start to use waste heat from a local biogas plant to reduce use of heating oil by 35%. Environmental Award for companies based in Baden-Württemberg; Jury Award for entrepreneurial 2013 responsibility and social engagement 2014 Reorganization of entire vehicle fleet. Commissioning of a new extraction plant in the Integral Division Certification in accordance with DIN EN ISO 50001:2011 2012 Energy management system Procurement of a raw material press. 90% fewer carbon emissions in the field of material disposal. 90% fewer heavy goods vehicle journeys. 25% savings in time spent dismantling/filling. 2013 15% improvement in waste separation and source sorting Certification to BS 18001:2007 Occupational Health Interstuhl is the first German manufacturer to receive BIFMA e3 and Safety Management System Certification in platinum for the sustainability of its furniture 2011 2010 DGNB - Silver Award Certification for the Interstuhl Arena Installation of a photovoltaic system with 410 kWp (showroom) 2010 2009 Commissioning of a second computer-controlled fabric cutting Winner of the Baden-Württemberg Environmental Prize system with cutting waste optimization program in the category “Entrepreneurial responsibility and regional commitment” Highly efficient fully automatic foaming system using indexing table and robot guidance of the PU injection head for maximum 2003 process reliability 2007 Amalgamation of Environmental Management System with Quality Commissioning of the integral foaming system Management System and Occupational Safety into one integrated process-oriented system 2002 1997 Conversion to one-coat powder coating instead of two-coat 2001 Certification in accordance with the Environmental lacquering system Commissioning of a retention basin for yard surface water Management Standard DIN EN ISO 14001 to reduce stress on municipal sewage plants

1996 Use of spring water instead of service water for powder coating plant. Other areas to follow EMAS I – Entry in the Location Directory of the Reutlingen Chamber of Commerce (EEC Reg. no. 1836/93) 1994 1990 CNC controlled fabric cutter system with laying optimization Variety of measures, such as insulation of facade walls, roofs, program for reduced cutting waste electronically controlled light switches etc

16 17 NVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT 5.2 OUTLOOK 5.4 REVIEW OF OBJECTIVES 2019

WE HAVE ACHIEVED A LOT IN THE LAST SUSTAINABILITY HAS BEEN MADE A ► Avoidance of transport journeys ► Reduction of hazardous substances ► Reduction of kilometres travelled FEW YEARS. AND WE HOPE TO CONTI- CORE PART OF OUR CORPORATE through direct container delivery: by 5 % compared to 2018 thanks to direct delivery to customers NUE THE TREND WITH OUR AMBITIOUS STRATEGY AND WILL BE REINFORCED Reduction in transport costs Responsible: within a 200 km radius using forwarding

GOALS FOR THE COMING YEARS: WITH THE FOLLOWING MEASURES: Reduction in CO2 emissions by 1,400 kg Plant Management agents Responsible: Responsible: ► Continuous improvement of our environ­ ► Further support and expansion of social ► Expansion of the Interstuhl trail Head of Supply Chain Management Logistics / Shipping Manager mental performance projects, e.g. cooperation with schools, sheltered workshops, etc. ► Creation of a long-term energy concept 100 % complete 100 % complete 100 % complete taking into account local conditions ► Introduction of a chrome look process ► Change from 20 ft containers to 40 ft ► Complete coverage of process heat containers ­requirements by means of district heat­ Reduction in transport costs ing from a biogas plant. The excess is Responsible: used for room heating Head of Supply Chain Management Responsible: Facility Management

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► Further expansion of our energy-­ ► Replacement of the skylights in Hall 2 controlling system on the ground floor of the Steel Responsible: ­Construction department to reduce Head of Building Management heat loss Responsible: Head of Steel Construction

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► Product certifications of five product ► Replacement of the skylights in Hall 2 ► Reduction of hazardous substances groups in accordance with on the ground floor of the Steel (outside of series production) by 5 % FEMB level:2017 ­Construction department to reduce compared to 2018 Responsible: heat loss Responsible: Test laboratory manager Responsible: Head of Building Management Head of Steel Construction

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► CO 2 savings thanks to reducing the ► Expansion of our energy-controlling ► Expansion of the sprinkler system number of journeys by supplying parts ­system to include a further six measur­ in Hall 1, 2, 9 on the ground floor directly ing points Responsible: Responsible: Responsible: Head of Building Management Head of Supply Chain Management Head of Building Management

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18 19 ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT 6. KEY INDICATORS

Gross value added (excluding VAT) was ► Water consumption is made up of the ► Taking these factors (fuel oil, electricity By means of input-output analyses, we are able to trace 78.520.000 € in the calendar year 2019. This company’s own spring water and fresh and motor fuel) it is possible to calculate the direct and indirect environmental impact of our

figure was calculated in accordance with water emissions as a CO2 equivalent industrial activities along the production chain. As a control guidelines issued by the German Office of instrument, these analyses help in the identification of Statistics. ► Waste is divided into two types: “Recy- deviations and initiation of countermeasures. We use the clable waste” and “Disposable waste” results of these analyses as the basis for defining new ► At Interstuhl, the energy input is calcu- targets, with a view to creating sustainable cycles and lated as the sum total of electrical ► Under the heading of biological diversi- making the most efficient use of our resources. current plus heating ty, we take into consideration the land use of the built-on surface area ► Materials used include primarily metals INPUTS ARE: (steel and aluminium), plastics and Raw materials and supplies, consumables, energy and wa­ wood ter.

OUTPUTS ARE: Products, ancillary products, air emissions, effluent, waste and noise.

Key indicator Input / Output

FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018 FY 2019 Unit FY 2016 FY2017 FY 2018 FY 2019 Unit 2016 2017 2018 2019

Energy MWh / 7164 7133 7246 7104 MWh 100 92 87 91 Employees 637 704 730 730 efficiency Mill. €

Material t / Production units 963,394 1,007,556 1,023,999 952,635 20285 19339 21362 19049 t 271 251 258 243 efficiency Mill. € Energy input / electricity 3.17 3.24 3.23 3.13 m³ / Water 5354 4247 4066 3630 m³ 72 55 49 46 Mill. € PV system generation [kWh] 343,111 312,229 349,418 383,142 t / Waste 2177 2076 2098 2113 t 29 26 25 27 Mill. € PV system [kWh] / internal use 314,607 288,321 316,042 343,033

m² / Biological diversity 29460 29460 29460 29460 m² 394 382 356 375 Mill. € Energy input fuel oil [l] 399,245 369,002 351,179 343,699

Emissions as CO t / 2 4072 4564 3928 3827 t 54 53 48 49 District heating (kWh) 443,739 541,474 507,022 538,916 equivalent Mill. €

Water input [m3] 5354 4247 4066 3630

Total waste [t] 2177 2076 2098 2113

Waste for recycling as a percentage 93.8 99.7 99.7 99.4 of waste volume [%]

Special waste volume 2.3 2.06 2.04 2.22 [kg / production unit]

Special heating oil consumption 0.41 0.37 0.34 0.36 [l / production unit]

Special electricity consumption 3.29 3.24 3.15 3.28 [kWh / production unit]

Special water consumption 5.55 4.22 3.97 3.81 [l / production unit]

Process water [l / production unit] 0.08 0.08 0.07 0.07

20 21 ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT 6.1 INPUT

ELECTRICITY INPUT (ABSOLUTE AND SPECIFIC) ENERGY INPUT: DISTRIBUTION The most significant electrical energy Machines, heating systems, electrical primarily needed for our field service vehicles A further significant reduction in the consumers are deployed in production and devices and lighting all require energy. This and commercial fleets. Our products are consumption of heating oil has been made in the supply facilities: can be provided from renewable or non- delivered by a contract haulier. The by using the waste heat from a biogas plant. renewable energy sources. Our main source proportions of the different energy sources ► Presses in the steel construction sector A photovoltaic system was commissioned in of energy is still petrol and diesel, which are required has changed in recent years. ► Powder coating shop 2010. It has an output of 410 kWp. Up to the ► Welding robots end of 2018 we generated a total of 2,557 ► High-bay warehouse MWh, the overwhelming majority of which ► Assembly and conveyor belts was directly used. A small surplus was fed ► Workstation and hall lighting back into the grid. Aufteilung Energieverbrauch DISTRIBUTION OF ENERGY CONSUMPTION

8.000 * Note: From 2008, a different calculation basis 7.000 was used that does not include private 6.000 vehicles (car leasing). POWER CONSUMPTION Heiölverbrauch absolut 5.000 800.000 ]

h 4.000 W 3.265 3.227 3.128

M 3.171 70[ 0.000 3.000 9,6% 10,8% Fuel oil 3.17110,8% 3.265 3.227 3.12812,3% Motor fuel 9,6% Generated by the 600.0020.000 10,8% 10,8% 12,3%

photovoltaic system

Electricity ] 1.000 h

W ] 500.000 District heating

] M [ h t e r i 0 W

400.000 M [ [ L 2 8 3 2016 2017 2018 2019 2 05 5 1 6

300.000 4 9 0 . Heizl Treibstoff Strom Fernwrme 4 38 . 437.052 466.334 4 2 7 . FUEL200 .OIL000 (ABSOLUTE AND SPECIFIC) cularly positive effect here. Another contri­ reduction. Despite increases in production, buting technical measure is the reduction of we were able to lower our heating oil con­ Despite the addition of several production temperature control in the coating system sumption. Since 2019, the process heat is 100.000 and administrative buildings in the last few and associated phosphating bath. The con­ provided through district heating. years, we are happy to report that the hea­ nection of the company to a district heating 0 ting oil consumption has not increased. The system, commissioned in October of 2014, heat insulation measures200 9are having a2 0parti10­ has 2also011 significantly20 1contributed2 to2 01the3 2016 2017 2018 2019

2016 2017 2018 2019

FUEL OIL CONSUMPTION PER PRODUCTION UNIT GENERATED BY THE PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM 1,2 Speifischer St omverbrauch Speifischer St omverbrauch 6 1,0 6

0,8 t ]

e i 4 h

0,6 n 3,29 t ] 3,24 3,28

0,41 e i 4 3,15 s e i h n

n 3,29 o 3,24 3,28 0,37 3,15 s e i 0,4 0,36 k t i n 0,34 u o d o

k t i 2 P r u

[Litres / production unit] / 0,2 d h o 2 P r [kWh/ production unit]

/ [ k W h 0

Affordable and clean [ k W 2016 2017 2018 2019 energy 0

22 2016 2017 2018 2019 0 23 2016 2017 2018 2019 MATERIAL INPUT - WATER CONSUMPTION MATERIAL INPUT of packaging can be explained by our com­ timber derived materials are sourced from (ABSOLUTE – SPECIFIC) munication with customers in recent years, sustainably managed forests. We only use who are enthusiastic about the significant grade E1 MDF or chipboard panels or better The total figure for water consumption could on is due to a burst water pipe, construction the specific water consumption per produc­ We check that all the materials used in our reduction in sheet packaging. Our procure­ in the production of tables and box furniture. be reduced by using spring water for our projects (e. g. steel construction) and the in­ tion unit. The reduction in the volume of products are physiologically harmless. Our ment process also features a recycling sys­ The use of auxiliary materials depends on powder-coating facility. The fluctuations in creased number of employees. The spring, spring water is attributable to changes in development guidelines define the use of tem in which packaging materials are used a the production units. These are glues and the use of spring water are down to the pro­ which we have been granted the right to the production process (shift times, product high-quality materials. number of times. The padding materials powder lacquer materials which are used in duct portfolio, or more specifically the coa­Stromuse,ve isr blocatedrauch on the company grounds. The range, repair work, etc.). used largely comprise the foam components particular in the powder coating plant. ted parts. The increase in water consumpti- charts represent the overall trend as well as Metals in the form of tubes, slit strip, sheet isocyanate and polyol (appr. 60%) and textile 8.000 and NF metals as well as gas springs and covers which comply with the most strin­ ABSOLUTE WATER CONSUMPTION mechanical components account for the gent ecological criteria. When working with greatest percentage. Plastic parts lend them­ leather, we carry out on going tests to selves particularly well to recycling, and are ensure that statutory limiting values of PCP, provided with a material identification right formaldehyde and chrome (VI) compounds 6.000 from the tooling stage. The minimal amount are never exceeded. All wood types or 5.354

4.247 4.066 3.630 3 ] 4.000

3 Total water [m ] AUXILIARY MATERIALS [m of which spring water [m3]

60 1.799 60 2.000 1.589 1.487 1.356 32 32 40 30 30 40 28 29 Stromverbrauch [t] 28 29 ] ] t t [ [

2020 0

2016 2017 2018 2019 0 0 20126016 20172017 20182018 201 9 201 9 3.555 FRESH WATER

2.658 4.500 1.50 Fresh water [m3] MATERIAL CONSUMPTION 2.580 14,0 2.275 Fresh water per employee [litre] 10.000

] 10.000 3 3.000 1.00 12,0 9000 [m 9000

t ] 8000 [Liter] e i 10,0 3,776 8000

h Stromverbrauch 3,534 7000 n 5,581 7000 s e i 1.500 3,116 0.50 6000 n 8,0 o 6,91 6000

k t i 5000 u 5,82 d [t] 5,33 5,29 ] 5000

6,0 t o 4,76 [ 4000 P r ]

t / [ 30400000 h 4,00 0 20300000 [ k W 2016 2017 2018 2019 2,0 10200000 10000 SPRING WATER 201 9 0,0 0 2016 2017 2018 1,87 2016 2017 2018 201 9 2.000 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2,00 Spring water [m3] Metall Kunststoffe Holz Bauteile 1,58 1,45 1,42 Spring water per production unit [litre] Verpackung Polstermaterialien Polyol Isocyanat 1.500 1,50 MetalMetall PlasticsKunststo ffe WoodHolz ComponentsBaComponentsuteile 14,0 PackagingVerpackung UpholsteryPolstermate rmaterialsialien Polyol IsocyanateIsocyanatIsocyanate ] 3

[m 1.000 1,00 1.799 12,0 1.589 1.487 1.356

t ] 500 0,50 e i 10,0 h [Liter] n s e i

n 8,00 0

o 6,91

k t i 2016 2017 2018 2019 u 5,82 d 6,0 5,33 5,29 o 4,76 Clean water and

P r sanitation­

/ h 24 4,0 25 [ k W

2,0

0,0 14,0 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 12,0 t ]

e i 10,0 h n s e i

n 8,0

o 6,91 k t i

u 5,82 d 6,0 5,33 5,29 o 4,76 P r

/ h 4,0 [ k W

2,0

0,0

2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT

6.2.1 OUTPUT WASTE BALANCE SHEET 6.2.2 OUTPUT

(EXTRACT) EMISSIONS DUE TO FOSSIL ENERGY use of low-sulphur fuel oil. Due to reorgani- due to continuous upgrading of the vehicle SOURCES zation of the transport logistics (trucks), no fleet. All vehicle engines comply with the detailed information could be gathered after requirements of pollutant class Euro 5 as

All waste is collected separately at Interstuhl The general principle is that recycling is pre- been possible to maintain the increase in Greenhouse gases such as CH4, N2O, April 1, 2013, as no further influence was aminimum. By using renewable energy, such (paper, plastic and metal) and sent to a regio­ - ferable over disposal. Waste that is to be dis­ the recycling rate from 84 % (FY 1996) to an hydrofluorocarbonate, perfluorocarbonate possible in terms of the use of energy. as district heating and solar energy, we save

nal recycling company. Dangerous waste posed of is waste that is not (cannot be) average of 99 % in the last few years at a and SF6 do not occur at Interstuhl. Negligible Particulate emissions from motor fuel were approximately 250 tons of CO2 annually.

(which is only generated in small volumes) is ­recycled. Below is an excerpt from our waste consistently high level. This has only been quantities of SO2 are produced due to the very low in the financial year 2019 (<0.27 t) sent to a certified disposal company. balance. What is remarkable is that it has possible by continuing to separate all waste. INPUT energy utilization Energy source Absolute values [MWh] Percentage [%]

WASTE FOR RECYCLING (t) 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Quantity Quantity Quantity Quantity Waste code Material 2016 2017 2018 2019 Fuel oil 3.766 3.992 3.690 3.512 3.437 34 33 29 31 31

Electricity 3.162 3.171 3.265 3.228 3.128 29 26 26 29 29 12 01 02 Punchings 701 593 667 589

12 01 02 Mixed scrap 112 120 124 118 District heating 174 444 542 507 539 2 4 4 5 5

12 01 04 Cast aluminium 39 14 18 19 Motor fuel

03 03 08 Cardboard 437 470 394 431 • Business trips / service and internal 1.975 2.502 1.678 2.328 2.309 18 21 13 20 21 20 01 01 Files for shredding 0 0 0 15 fleet

15 01 03 Scrap wood 310 372 411 403 • Employee commute 1.895 2.032 3.526 1.651 1.587 17 17 28 15 14

15 01 02 PE film 60 64 38 41 Total 10.972 12.141 12.701 11.226 11.000 100 100 100 100 100

20 03 01 Mixed (municipal) waste 336 383 389 438

20 03 01 Chair parts for disassembly 21 22 14 19 OUTPUT emissions (exhaust) SO - Particulate Energy source 2 equivalent PM (t) 16 02 14 Electronic scrap 0 0 2 2 Absolute value CO2 (t) Absolute value NOx (t)

04 01 08 Leather scraps 4 3 4 3 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2019 2019

08 02 01 Paint / varnish / coating powder waste 5 3 0 0 Fuel oil 1.197 1.269 1.173 1.116 1.234 0.73 0.77 0.71 0.68 0.66 1.45 0.08

12 01 09 Emulsions, oils, sludges 4 2 5 2 Electricity 1.858 1.864 1.919 1.897 1.838 1.78 1.79 1.84 1.82 1.78 2.45 0.11

District heating 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Motor fuel

WASTE FOR DISPOSAL (t) • Business trips / service and internal 519 790 434 535 531 1.03 1.57 1.62 1.11 1.18 1.45 0.13 15 02 02* Suction and filter materials 2 4 3 3 fleet

17 01 07 Construction and demolition waste 130 5 0 1 • Employee commute 498 642 912 380 365 0.39 0.50 0.53 0.40 0.38 0.71 0.11

07 02 08* Polyol waste 0 3 0 0 Total 4.072 4.564 4.438 3.928 3.827 3.93 4.63 4.70 4.00 3.99 6.07 0.43 11 01 09* Sludge from parts cleaning 0 0 14 10

*Hazardous substances in accordance with waste classification Note: For reasons of simplicity, individual waste fractions that are not regularly produced are not listed.

Climate protection measures

26 27 TRAFFIC compensate for the built-up area, a green disposal service for the professional dispo- ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT Due to the absence of a railway connection area plan was drawn up, which earmarks sal of our waste. We determine and provide in Meßstetten-Tieringen and the difficult spaces to be used as green land for plan- training on the regulations that are appli­ public transport situation in the area, em­ ting with appropriate indigenous trees and cable to us, e. g. GefStoffV (Ordinance on 7. VALIDATION ployees are generally dependent upon the shrubs. This green area accounts for 54 % of ­Hazardous Substances), GewAbfV (Commer­ use of private cars for travel. the total site. cial Waste Ordinance), VerpackG (Packaging ­Ordinance), ArbSchG (Occupational Health The undersigned Peter Fischer, EMAS Envi­ organizations in a community Eco Manage­ The data and information contained in BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY ADHERENCE TO REGULATIONS and Safety Act), on a regular basis with the ► ronmental Verifier registered under number ment and Auditing system (EMAS). the updated Environmental Statement The entire Interstuhl site covers an area of Interstuhl does not operate any systems assistance of an external service provider DE-V-0060, accredited or licensed for scope of the organization provide a reliable, 129,209 square metres. Of this, buildings that require approval in accordance with and by participating in working groups. We 31 (NACE Code), confirms having ­assessed By issuing this validation, the undersigned credible and truthful reflection of all cover approximately 29,460 square metres, the ­Federal Immission Control Act. The verify compliance with the ­applicable regula­ the entire organization as specified in the confirms that ­activities of the organization within the equating to a proportion of 23 % of the total wastewater from our wastewater treatment tions by means of internal audits and inspec­ ­updated Environmental Statement of scope outlined in the Environmental site. 18 % per cent of the total area is sealed system is regularly tested by an external tions. The assessment and validation were Statement. and 5 % is paved and water permeable. To laboratory. We are able to use the collective ► INTERSTUHL BÜROMÖBEL performed in full compliance with GMBH & CO. KG the ­requirements of Regulation (EC) This Validation is not equivalent to an EMAS BREAKDOWN OF MOTOR FUEL CONSUMPTION BRÜHLSTRASSE 21 no. 1221/2009 in conjunction with Registration. EMAS Registration may only be 72469 MESSSTETTEN-TIERINGEN ­Regulations (EU) 2017/1505 and attained through a competent body in ac­ 100 4 4 4 4 AnfahrtenEmployee Mitarbeiter journeys to work 2018/2026. cordance with Regulation (EC) no. 1221/2009. 2 2 2 2 AFielduße nsalesdiens /t/ serviceDienstfa tripshrten Registration Number D-168-00006 to deter­ This Validation may not be utilized as an in­ 80 mine its compliance with all requirements of ► The result of the assessment and dependent platform for general publication. SServicingervice European Parliament and Council Regulation ­validation confirms that no evidence of FExternaluhrpark ifleetntern with own trucks (EC) no. 1221/2009 dated November 2009 failure to adhere to valid environmental 49 60 60 42 60 appertaining to the voluntary participation of regulations exists. [%] ] ] 40 % [

4 45 34 34 52 20 Meßstetten, 17.08.2020

0 2016 2017 2018 2019

BREAKDOWN OF BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY

100 Built-upüberbaute area Flche [m 2[m] 2] Sealedversiegelte area Flche [m2] [m2] 80 Pavedbefestigte area Flche [permeable (wasserdurchlssig) to water [m [m2]2] Areanaturnahe close Flche to nature am Standort on the site[m2] [m2] 60

[%] 54 40

4 20 23 The deadline for submission of the next Environmental 18 Statement is May 2019. Every Environmental Statement 0 5 must be validated by the Environmental Verifier and 29.460 23.258 6.461 70.030 published.

Peter Fischer, Environmental Verifier ANALYSIS OF WASTE WATER 2019 DE-V-0060 Determination of the reviewed metals / overall phosphor took place according to the stipulations of the Waste Water Ordinance (AbwV) in the relevant valid draft.

Parameter Unit Test result Limiting value Total iron mg/l 0,40 3

Total chrome mg/l 0,00 0,5

Zinc mg/l 0,034 2

Life on land

28 29 SOCIAL REPORT SOCIAL REPORT 1. SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY 2. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

We are very aware of the great corporate fund for employees in need In 2016, for the first time, Interstuhl received Occupational health and safety concerns The health and well-being of our employees social responsibility we bear towards our ► Health management the TOP 100 award, which is presented to us, as it does all companies, since healthy, are a main pillar in our company‘s success. employees, and we have created a wealth of ► Support of our own in-house canteen the most innovative medium-sized compa­ productive employees are the most impor­ measures and projects to this end which are serving breakfast and lunch and for nies. Interstuhl has again been nominated tant resource today. By complying with the well in excess of the norm. events for for this award in 2018. In April 2018, requirements of ISO 45001, we are mee­ Interstuhl is committed to its current location ► The canteen is also accessible to the Bertelsmann Foundation recognised ting the needs of the modern working in Meßstetten-Tieringen and continues to persons not employed in the company Interstuhl‘s outstanding commitment to em­ world and are systematically placing a new create new jobs which ► Places in an all-day kindergarten ployees and the community by awarding the emphasis on this topic. are guaranteed even in economically ► Primary school/secondary schools company the nationwide „Mein gutes Bei­ challenging times. ► Sporting and cultural associations in the spiel“ (English: „Setting a great example“) region prize. We protect and respect the rights of our em­ ► Continued professional development op­ ployees on the local and global level by ensu­ portunities (especially in The respective jury members were particu­ ring that forced or involuntary labour is never language-learning) larly impressed by Interstuhl‘s exemplary used or supported in any form, that any em­ ► Individual funding and support and holistic regional commitment, along ployment takes place on a consensual basis programs and opportunities with the company‘s implementation of and that child labour is not environmental protection measures across supported in any form. We also take great We are gratified that our work has received all areas. According to the jury, Interstuhl re-sponsibility for our environment, and public recognition. Environmental Minister clearly demonstrates how to implement cor­ practice committed and sustained involve­ Tanja Gönner conferred the “Company porate responsibility and regional ment in the social, cultural, educational, eco­ Environmental Prize 2010” on Interstuhl on commitment practically, using many logical and economical concerns of our enti­ December 1, 2010, while the special prize different approaches that benefit various re region. Different support measures for our for “Corporate Responsibility – Regional local communities, and address all own employees and for the region as a who­ Commitment” also went to Interstuhl. dimensions of sustainability (ecological, eco­ le are implemented on a regular basis. Every nomical and social). year, Interstuhl invests around 0.5% of its turnover in support of social aspects in the following fields: ► Financing and organization of a relief

30 31 SOCIAL REPORT 4. EDUCATION AND TRAINING

STEPPING INTO A NEW CAREER technical career path. This includes regular achieve a common goal. The term we have internal feedback meetings, learning coined for this goal: “Enjoy Seating We are ambitious. We aim to become progress controls and joint activities, as Performance”. There is far more to Europe’s most innovative and successful well as involvement in projects. Our successful vocational training than manufacturer of efficient seating solutions committed expert team of tutors and practical skills and factual knowledge. over the coming years. But we are also training mentors has a key role to play in Equally if not even more important are a aware that this will only be achievable with this process. Learning by doing is only one healthy curiosity and lively interest. We the support of an efficient up-and-coming aspect of the training experience we offer. firmly believe that these attributes play a generation of talented young employees Those who decide for a career with us also key role for professional success. Only trained to the highest standards. For this, learn to question, to manage themselves those with a true enthusiasm for what they we need young people who are motivated under stress and to drive forward the work do can encourage a similar attitude in and committed, have a desire to perform, process as part of a team. We are others. We invest heavily in providing want to connect theory with practice from looking for self-assured and independent modern, high-quality training which will day one, and who would like to take on employees who enjoy being involved ensure that young people find both responsibility. In return, we have a lot to in thought processes, and in shaping, enjoyment and success in their chosen offer. An equally high-quality standard of changing and implementing but who can career, helping them to do what they training for those choosing a commercial or also commit to playing a part of a team to always wanted.

ELEMENTS OF OUR TRAINING PROGRAM:

MODERN TRAINING SYSTEM EVENTS, INTERNSHIPS AND PROJECTS OUR BENEFITS

► High level of self responsibility ► Training meeting ► Trainee salary in line with industrial ► Motivated, experienced tutors and ► Internship in production Metal Union IG Metall collective SOCIAL REPORT training mentors ► Internship in a social institution bargaining agreement ► Quality assurance through company ► Involvement in training fairs and ► Additional summer holiday and training plans and checklists careers information events Christmas bonus 3. HEALTH PROMOTION ► Regular feedback and assessment ► Involvement in specialist projects ► Contribution to company pension meetings ► Development and execution of scheme apprenticeship community projects ► Monthly motor fuel voucher The demographic transition calls for a rethink their position as role models. They encour­ ► Water dispenser with water bottles ► Involvement in our trainee social ► Accident insurance of our staffing policy. Thus, it is necessary age employees to take full advantage of the TRAINING COURSES AND PROGRAMS media presence ► 30 days’ paid holiday per year (dual to keep employees healthy throughout their ­opportunities on offer. Furthermore, they ► Membership in two regional gyms ► Opportunity for internships abroad study candidates 20 days per year) careers.­ take up their colleagues’ suggestions and at ­reduced rates ► Rights and obligations of trainees ► Flexi-time model pass them on to the working committee of ► Product and ergonomy training ► Company-subsidised canteen Our employees are actively involved in sha- our company health management system. ► Weekly seminars on sitting ► Code of conduct for apprentices APPRENTICE ACTIVITIES ► Events organised as part of the ping their working conditions. Their needs (“Sit-Life Balance”)­ with professional ► Driver safety training Company Health Management and concerns are ascertained in order to Health and fitness initiatives: trainer ► Individual training courses depending ► Excursions Program reach solutions that work for everyone. Only on occupation ► BBQ party ► English classes in so doing can we guarantee that they are ► For one week every other month, ► Height-adjustable desks ► Energy scouts ► Regular informal gatherings comfortable in the workplace. free fresh fruit and vegetables are ► Christmas party made available to all employees ► In-house canteen ► Football tournament Health and fitness opportunities at and out­ side work are intended to increase our em­ ► Participation in running events ► Open clinic with company doctor ployees’ awareness, helping them to take care of themselves and their health. This is ► Electric bike leasing ► Healthy lifestyle afternoon for new TRAINING AND EDUCATION FOR facilitated by our implemented company trainees­ EMPLOYEES AND MANAGEMENT health management system. Various activi­ ► Flu vaccines in the company ties are planned and run each year. The ► Structured integration management For us, well-qualified employees are the and developing employees‘ qualifications example by undertaking further training to ­division and department managers offer ► Participation of our Interstuhl football most important factor for successful, right into pension age is becoming become technicians or master craftsmen ­opportunities to participate in various ven­ team in various recreational tourna­ sustainable business activity. Due to the age increasingly important. Our management and master craftswomen and taking tures, provide impetus and lead the way in ments composition in our society, maintaining team is also involved in this matter, for distance-learning courses, etc.

Health and well-being High-quality training

32 33 SOCIAL REPORT 6.2 EQUALITY

Employees who are motivated, committed employees are partners who enjoy equal and healthy are the most important rights and who help to shape our corporate success factor for our company. Our policy and objectives.

SOCIAL REPORT 6.3 FEMALE QUOTA / PROPORTION OF FOREIGN NATIONALS

Since the company was founded, gender tions (head of department, head of divi- equality has been a matter of course in the sion, head of business sector) at Interstuhl day-to-day running of the company and is is between 10% and 15%. The principle of firmly entrenched in our corporate culture. equality also applies to foreign national In the year 2000, women still accounted employees, who account for 17,9% of our for only just under 15% of the Interstuhl total workforce. Our colleagues from workforce, and today this figure has risen abroad help to culturally enrich our day-to- to 27,4%. day working lives. Also a matter of course at Interstuhl is our policy of non-discrimi­ nation on grounds of religion or world While the debate surrounding the statuto­ view, age, sexual orientation or disability. ry allocation of management positions to women occasionally arises in the public domain, the quota of women occupying Interstuhl also funds German courses for middle and top management level posi­ migrants.

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SOCIAL REPORT 6.4 EMPLOYEE DATA

5. IDEA MANAGEMENT Employee data 2019 2018 Proportion Proportion We encourage our employees to actively way they not only contribute towards the Total Female Male Total Female Male get involved through idea management. improvement of our products but also of women of women One way in which they can get involved is towards saving precious resources and Employees 730 200 530 27.40 % 730 193 537 26.44 % by making suggestions to help improve enhancing the work climate. our environmental performance. In this Permanent 704 193 511 27.41 % 715 189 526 26.43 % Temporary 26 7 19 26.92 % 15 5 10 33.33 %

Full time 700 175 525 25.00 % 701 167 534 23.82 %

Part time 30 25 5 83.33 % 29 26 3 89.66 %

Trainees/students 60 21 39 35.00 % 58 18 40 31.03 % SOCIAL REPORT Employees under collective agreement 86.28 % 87.97 % 6.1 WORKING TIME MODELS People with disabilities 7.36 % 6.62 % Foreign employees 18.27 % 17.92 %

For many years, we have offered a number capacity to economic or market-related location will remain competitive and that of successful variable work time models, fluctuations. We grant employment jobs can be safeguarded. predominantly in production, with time protection until 2022, and guarantee that accounting systems of -100 and +150 we will invest at least €22 million in the hours. These work accounts make a Meßstetten-Tieringen site. With this policy, contribution towards safeguarding jobs and we are able to ensure a consistent and income, by allowing better adaptation of steady monthly salary, to guarantee that the

Gender equality

34 35 SOCIAL REPORT 8. CONSUMER INTERESTS

Sustainable manufacture Interstuhl has received Bifma e3 certification for sustainability of furniture for all core products. This means that of our products we are the first German manufacturer whose products have been distinguished across the range by the Bifma e3 platinum certification. With the Bifma e3 certification, the NSF (National American Institute for Standards) and BIFMA (Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association) have created a meaningful standard for the market that harmonizes standards of sustainability for the office furniture industry, and so helps to identify office furniture that is environmentally preferable.

FEMB We were also involved in creating a new European FEMB standard for the sustainable production of office furniture. Our motivation was to support a basis for certification which records all relevant sustainability factors in a company‘s products, production and conduct. The standard is also suitable for combining existing national requirements and certification systems under one roof. The new standard has been applied since mid-2018.

SOCIAL REPORT

7. DISABLED PEOPLE Blue Angel It served as the foundation for the world‘s first eco-label and now sets high standards for environmentally friend­ ly products. It is a product label relating to environmental protection. The Blue Angel shows that throughout their whole useful life and right up to their recycling and disposal, our products generate less environmental pollution Interstuhl also offers employment for disabled colleagues, who accounted for 7% of our work­ and damage to health. force in 2019. We also demonstrate our support for the disabled community by placing regular orders with charitable organizations such as Lebenshilfe ZAW (life aid association) and other recognized workshops for the disabled.

WORKING WITH LEBENSHILFE ZAW this period. The charity responds quickly to GGMBH changing requirements and is well equipped with technical facilities. Our many years of Tested for harmful The „tested for harmful substances“ certification also proves that the level of harmful substances met not only Lebenshilfe ZAW gGmbH is a self-help cooperation with the charity have been substances the minimum legal requirements (e.g. Ordinance on Hazardous Substances, Regulation on Prohibited Chemicals), charity for the disabled with branches characterized by high quality and smooth but also other more extensive testing requirements set by TÜV Rheinland. This test may be of particular interest located in Bisingen and Lautlingen, and has running. The reliability and commitment of to the growing number of allergy sufferers. become an established and regular supplier its employees provide daily confirmation to our company. Since 1999, we have that our decision to enter into cooperation continuously extended our cooperation was not only right, but has helped make a with the charity, and the scope of the difference. Both Interstuhl and the production range and vertical depth of Lebenshilfe organization have benefitted production have grown continuously over hugely from this successful partnership.

Peace, fairness and Sustainable consumption strong institutions and production

36 37 SOCIAL REPORT SOCIAL REPORT 9. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT 10. INTERSTUHL TRAIL

As a company with entrenched regional ALL-DAY NURSERY The Interstuhl trail offers an open invitation the awe-inspiring natural beauty of the route like sculptural signposts, marking the roots, taking social responsibility within and to explore and discover more about diffe- landscape around Tieringen and from the as­ most breath-taking viewpoints and just for the region has always been integral to the In sparsely populated regions it is all the employees between the age of six weeks rent aspects of seating. The inspiration for piration to think beyond the chair, the waiting to be discovered and tried out. Interstuhl corporate ethos. We benefit from more important for us to engender long-term and three years old. The nursery is actively the project came from right outside the office or the factory. Unusual seating oppor­ those members of the regional community relationship between the company and its supported through other measures as well, gates of the company headquarters: from tunities are strategically placed along the www.interstuhlpfad.de who work for us, and consequently people employees. Particularly the many young e.g. the children‘s lunches are cooked and of every generation and every group within couples employed at Interstuhl often used to paid for by Interstuhl‘s kitchen. In return, the population should benefit from social find themselves facing a conflict when Interstuhl employees are provided with facilities and projects supported by reconciling their wish to have a family with nursery places for their children, repre- Interstuhl. Our local commitment is currently their career. Another aspect in which the senting a win-win situation for all those focused on projects in the fields of education, company is doing well is at the nursery in involved. sport, work and social events. Hausen am Tann, where two places are reserved for children of Interstuhl SOCIAL REPORT

We also provide active support particularly For example, Interstuhl pays for office In addition, Interstuhl has cooperation agree­ 11. APPLE TREE PLANTING CAMPAIGN to youth work in various organizations and supplies and teaching aids for Tieringen/ ments and education partnerships with associations. We contribute towards the Oberdigisheim primary school and offers Gymnasium Meßstetten (grammar school), support and encouragement of children financial support through the sponsors’ Haupt- und Werkrealschule (technical secon­ APPLE TREE PLANTING CAMPAIGN FOR from an early age, taking responsibility for association. dary school) Schömberg, Haupt- und THE NEXT GENERATION OF sporting and social training and develop­ Werkrealschule Hohenbergschule Albstadt “INTERSTUHL CHILDREN” ment. and Burgschule Meßstetten (primary and technical secondary school). Trees are long-lived and beautiful and one of We could not do better than to plant trees Every family plants an apple tree sapling nature’s most precious gifts. They shape our for posterity, for the generation to come – for their newborn baby and receives a “spon­ gardens, our avenues and entire land- trees that will grant them life, vitality and sorship board”. scapes. They embody the cycle of the sustenance. The tree planting campaign has seasons, they are symbols of life itself. already become a tradition for us.

Sustainable cities and communities

38 39 ECONOMIC REPORT ECONOMIC REPORT 1. GENERAL ECONOMIC 4. PROFITABILITY PRINCIPLES The company‘s profits have not been for future investments. A detailed business distributed and will not be distributed. plan is in place to safeguard the long-term Our economic activity is aimed at securing targeting a disproportionately high increase children and grandchildren. We are and will Instead, all profit is being put back into the profitability of the company. the company for the coming generations in our export share. We do not consider the remain an owner-run family business with company as a business loan, fully available and safeguarding our producing location for economic dimension as something our headquarters in Tieringen. Looking to our employees and for the region, and detached from sustainable development. the future, we will continue to offer people focuses on the achievement of organic Particularly as a third-generation family secure employment and opportunities for growth to a turnover of 200 million Euro by business, we see it as our special responsi­ individual development. 2025. We aim to achieve this by not only bility to leave behind an intact economical, generating growth in Germany but also by eco-logical and social environment for our

Humane working conditions and economic growth

ECONOMIC REPORT ECONOMIC REPORT 2. INVESTMENTS 4.1 COMPANY SUCCESS

Investment decisions are always taken with producing location, in par-ticular in new buil­ um term, Interstuhl plans to plough conside­ Our economic activity is aimed at securing future, we will continue to offer people qualitative and/or environmental benefits, due consideration to economic, social and dings (Arena and Devel-opment Centre), in rable sums in the high double-digit million the company for the coming generations secure employment and opportunities for then we may well be satisfied with a medium ecological aspects. Where the effects are ex­ production facilities, the latest manufactu­ range into the producing location. In 2019, it and for our workforce. Our focus here is on individual development. The long-term or long-term return (5-10 years). Our business pected to provide sustainability or qualitative ring technologies and in improving internal invested around 0.8% of its turnover in chari­ the achievement of organic growth, particu­ profitability of our company is safeguarded model is designed to allow sufficient and/or environmental benefits, then we may and external logistics. We invest continuous­ table, cultural and social projects, the majori­ larly in our export markets. We do not predominately by the following aspects: The flexibility to absorb even major fluctuations well be satisfied with a medium or long-term ly in the latest innovative products and the ty of which benefited our employees and the con-sider the economic dimension as establishment of a 5-year business plan with without excessive impact. This means that return on investment (ROI). Over the past 5 on-going further devel-opment of our IT sys­ region. something detached from sustainable the relevant controlling measures, risk our fixed costs are not too high. Risks years, Interstuhl has invested move than 25 tems (hardware, EK-Net, CRM, new finance development. management primarily in terms of financing, relating to sourced parts from suppliers are million Euro in safeguarding the future of its software, quality network etc.). In the medi­ balanced financing with adequate equity, managed by ensuring that secondary WE ARE A FAMILY BUSINESS financing requirement fulfilled primarily by suppliers are always available in critical fields long-term loans and an adequate overdraft of supply or critical regions, or that a change As a third-generation family business, we facility with banks. Entrepreneurial decisions of supplier is always possible at short notice. see it as our special responsibility to leave are always taken with due consideration of Not only price is decisive, but also an behind an intact economic, ecological and economic, social and ecological aspects. adequate level of supply security in the long social environment for our children and Where investment is concerned we are term. grandchildren. We are and will remain an willing to accept not only short-term return owner-run family business, with our on investment (ROI), but where the effects headquarters in Tieringen. Looking to the are expected to provide sustainability or ECONOMIC REPORT 3. FINANCING, LIQUIDITY AND EQUITY

The company had a relatively high equity with which it has good, long-standing rela­ rates, and are repaid in the form of monthly quota of 48.1 % in 2018. The objective is to tionships. On a short-term scale, a sufficient or quarterly payments. Overdraft facilities achieve a continuous and sustainable in­ number of free credit lines exist in order to are used minimally to ensure sufficient crease to over 50 %. The company largely cover fluctuations in liquidity. The existing ­liquidity. Liquidity planning takes place on a receives long-term financing from large inter­ loans from credit institutions are fixed by specific date. national and regional banking institutions means of fixed-rate loans, i.e. fixed interest

40 41 ECONOMIC REPORT ECONOMIC REPORT 5. RESILIENCE 7. FIGHTING CORRUPTION

Our business model is designed to allow high and by constructive cooperations Corruption poses a risk to the stability and of our customers and potential clients, it sufficient flexibility to absorb even major between employees, the Works Council security of our community. On a worldwide also favours the enrichment of individuals fluctuations. This is only possible by using and the Management Board. For the basis, corruption undermines democracy at the expense of the general public. We suitably flexible work time models, by foreseeable future, this fundamental basis and the rule of law, and places fair and develop effective instruments to help ensuring that our fixed costs are not too is guaranteed at Interstuhl. sustainable development in jeopardy. combat corruption on a sustained and According to the UN Office on Drugs and indepth basis. We uncover unlawful acts or Crime, damage caused by corruption every failure to act, and if we have justifiable year amounts to 2.5 trillion US Dollars. In suspicion of a criminal offence, we involve Germany alone, economists estimate the the law enforcement authorities immedia­ damage to the economy at 250 billion US tely. Dollars per annum. Corruption in the public sector undermines not only the confidence

ECONOMIC REPORT ECONOMIC REPORT 8. MEMBERSHIPS / COMMITMENT 6. RISK MANAGEMENT Interstuhl is involved in various associations We are represented in ► TÜV Rheinland Advisory Board for and working groups focussing on environ­ ► VNU (Verband für Nachhaltigkeits- Furniture­ Risk management is undertaken by the parts are managed by always having a mental protection and sustainable business und Umweltmanagement (Association ► Committee member for the Zollernalb commercial managers. Senior manage­ secondary supplier or secondary tools in management. The primary focus is on indus­ for European Sustainability and Chamber of Industry and Commerce ment is given daily updates on regularly place for critical suppliers or regions, and try-specific and professional work. Eco-Management Professionals)) ► Foundation for Family Businesses defined areas, to ensure that the relevant by ensuring these can be switched at ► EMAS Club Europe employees can be notified in good time of short notice. Price is not the only deciding ► FEMB (European Federation of Office Interstuhl has not concluded any agree­ any problematic developments in order to factor; it is also essential that a long-term Furniture) ments, supported any principles or joined act early with remedial measures. When and flexible supply can be assured and ► iba (Industrieverband Büro- und Arbeits­ any initiatives beyond these. necessary, we use an exchange rate that the quality and environmental welt (Interior Business Association)) hedging tool to ensure we are alerted to standards are met. any currency risks in good time. The risks surrounding suppliers and purchased

For the first time, this report is based on the German Sustainability Code and on the standards of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Core option. While selecting the topics covered and the content of the report, we have taken into account the appropriate reporting principles.

42 43 ANHANG: GRI-INHALTSINDEX

GRI criteria Required information Comments Pages Economics GRI criteria Required information Comments Pages 102 General information

102-1 Name of the organisation 8 201 Economic performance

102-2 Activities, brands, products and services 7 201-1 Directly generated and distributed economic value 8, 20, 41

102-3 Headquarters of the organisation 8 204 Procurement practices Measured according to the value 102-4 Business premises 8 204-1 Proportion of spending with local suppliers of goods, 53 % of the material was 11 102-5 Ownership structure and legal form 8 ­procured in Germany. 205 Fighting corruption 102-6 Markets supplied 7, 8 No incidents of corruption during the 205-3 Confirmed incidents of corruption and measures taken 102-7 Size of the organisation 7, 8, 35 reporting period 102-8 Information on employees and other workers 35 206 Anti-competitive conduct

102-9 Supply chain 11 No legal procedures resulting from No significant changes Legal procedures in the event of anti-competitive anti-competitive conduct or violations 102-10 Significant changes to the organisation and its supply chain 206-1 in 2019 ­conduct, anti-trust and monopoly practices of anti-trust or monopoly law during the reporting period 102-11 Precautionary approach or precautionary principle 5,12, 37

102-12 External initiatives 43

102-13 Memberships of associations and interest groups 43

102-14 Statement from the most senior decision-maker 5

102-15 Key impacts, risks and opportunities 6, 12, 13, 27, 32, 42

102-16 Values, principles, standards and codes of conduct 5, 9

102-18 Management structure 12

102-40 List of stakeholder groups 10

102-41 Collective agreements 35

102-42 Determination and selection of stakeholders 10

102-43 Approach to the involvement of stakeholders 10

102-44 Key topics and expressed concerns 10

102-45 Entities included in the consolidated accounts 8 Procedure for determining the content of the report and 102-46 5, 10 the distinction between topics 102-47 List of key topics 10

102-48 Restatement of information Not applicable

102-49 Changes to reporting Not applicable

102-50 Reporting period 20

102-51 Date of the last report Not applicable

102-52 Reporting cycle 10

102-53 Contact for questions regarding the report 8

102-54 Declaration of reporting in compliance with GRI standards 43

102-55 GRI content index 44-48

102-56 External review 29

103 Management approach

103-1 Explanation of the key topics and the distinction between them 5, 10

103-2 The management approach and what it comprises 5, 13, 30, 40

103-3 Evaluation of the management approach 5

44 45 Environment Social GRI criteria Required information Comments Pages GRI criteria Required information Comments Pages

301 Materials 401 Employment

301-1 Materials used by weight and volume 25 According to German law, all parents are entitled to 401-3 Parental leave parental leave until the child reaches the age of 3 years. Energy This is implemented at Interstuhl.

302-1 Energy consumption within the organisation 22, 23 403 Occupational health and safety Management system for occupational health and 302-3 Energy intensity 20 403-1 5 safety 302-4 Reduction in energy consumption 20, 22, 23 Employee involvement, consultation and communica­ 403-4 32, 34, 35 Reduction in energy requirements for products and tion with regard to occupational health and safety 302-5 20, 22, 23 services 403-5 Employee training on occupational health and safety 32 303 Water and wastewater 403-6 Promoting the health of employees 32

303-1 Water as a shared resource 24 Avoiding and minimising impacts on occupational 403-7 health and safety that are directly associated with 30, 32 303-2 Approach to the effects of water recirculation 28 business relations 303-3 Water abstraction 24 Employees who are covered by a management The management system certified in accordance 403-8 31 ­system for occupational health and safety with ISO 45001 applies to all employees. 304 Biodiversity There were no cases of death during the reporting 403-9 Work-related injuries Serious effects of activities, products and services period. 304-2 28 on biodiversity No work-related illnesses were reported during the 403-10 Work-related illnesses 305 Emissions reporting period. 404 Training and further education 305-1 Direct GHG emissions (Scope 1) 27 Programme for improving the skills of employees 404-2 33 305-2 Indirect, energy-induced GHG emissions (Scope 2) 27 and for transition assistance

305-4 Intensity of GHG emissions 20 Percentage of employees who receive a regular 404-3 appraisal of their performance and professional Annual performance appraisal for all employees 305-5 Reduction in GHG emissions 27 development­ Nitrous oxide (NOX), sulphur oxide (SOX) and other 305-7 27 405 Diversity and equal opportunities significant air emissions 405-1 Diversity in controlling bodies and among employees 35 306 Wastewater and waste Wastewater discharge by quality and discharge 406 Non-discrimination 306-1 28 location­ Incidents of discrimination and remedial measures No incidents of discrimination during the reporting 406-1 306-2 Waste by type and disposal method 26 taken period No discharge of harmful substances 413 Local communities 306-3 Significant discharge of harmful substances during the reporting period Business premises with links to local communities, 413-1 38 306-4 Transport of hazardous waste 26 impact assessments and support programmes 414 Social assessment of suppliers 307 Environmental compliance New suppliers who have been assessed based on All new suppliers (100 %) are initially assessed on 414-1 No fines or other sanctions due to social criteria the basis of social criteria. Non-compliance with environmental protection laws non-compliance with environmental 307-1 All suppliers (100 %) are assessed on the basis of and ordinances protection laws and ordinances during Negative social impacts in the supply chain and 414-2 social criteria within the scope of the annual supplier the reporting period measures­ taken assessment. 308 Environmental assessment of suppliers 415 Political influence All new suppliers (100 %) are initially New suppliers who have been assessed based on 308-1 assessed on the basis of environmen­ No party donations or other contributions to parties or environmental criteria 415-1 Party donations tal criteria. politicians were made during the reporting period.

All suppliers (100 %) are assessed Negative environmental impacts in the supply chain on the basis of environmental criteria­ 308-2 and measures taken within the scope of the annual supplier­ assessment.

46 47 Headquarters

Interstuhl Büromöbel GmbH & Co. KG Social Brühlstraße 21 GRI criteria Required information Comments Pages 72469 Meßstetten-Tieringen, Germany Phone +49 7436 871 0 Fax +49 7436 871 110 416 Customer health and safety [email protected] interstuhl.com Assessment of the impact of various product and All products (100 %) are inspected with regard to safety 416-1 37 service categories on health and safety and ergonomics. Subsidiaries London (UK) / Showroom No violations of regulations or voluntary rules of con­ Violations associated with the impact of products Madrid (Spain) / Showroom 416-2 duct with regard to the impact of products and services and services on health and safety on health and safety during the reporting period Mexico City (Mexico) / Showroom Shanghai (China) / Showroom 417 Marketing and labelling Chicago (USA)

No violations of regulations or voluntary rules of con­ Sales Offices Violations associated with product and service 417-2 duct with regard to product and service information and Vienna (Austria) / Showroom ­information and labelling labelling during the reporting period Copenhagen, Holte (Denmark) / Showroom Zoeterwoude (The Netherlands) / Showroom No violations of regulations or voluntary rules of con­ Dubai (UAE) / Showroom Violations associated with marketing and communi­ duct with regard to marketing, communication, advertis­ 417-3 Milano (Italy) / Showroom cation ing, sales promotion or sponsoring during the reporting Paris (France) period To find detailed information about our 418 Protection of customer data subsidiaries, our sales offices, Justified complaints with regard to breach of security No complaints with regard to breach of security of our showrooms and our international 418-1 and loss of customer data customer data during the reporting period partners go to interstuhl.com. 419 Socio-economic compliance

No fines or other sanctions due to non-compliance Non-compliance with laws and regulations in the 419-1 with laws or regulations in the social and economic 43 social and economic sphere sphere during the reporting period

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