ENDURING

ACTIONS,
SHAPING
THE FUTURE
Sustainability commitment
from Hünnebeck in 2019

Sustainable Social Environmental

corporate governance cooperation awareness

At Work For You

Contents
4 Introducing Hünnebeck
6 Sustainable corporate strategy
8 Sustainable corporate governance
12 Social cooperation
16 Environmental awareness
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Dear colleagues,
In today's world, the building process still contributes significantly to global
greenhouse gas emissions as well as resource consumption. With this in mind, we
at Hünnebeck made the decision in 2018 to systematically develop our corporate
strategy into a holistic sustainable corporate strategy. Our aim in this way is to
consolidate the future viability of our business model in the sense of a closed-
loop model for long-lasting, resource-conserving formwork, scaffolding and safety
systems, to focus on occupational safety and to make jobs future-proof. At the
same time, we want to make our resource consumption and our efforts to achieve
our sustainability goals transparent.
In 2020, we published a DNK report for the second time. The German
Sustainability Code (DNK) is a cross-sectoral transparency standard for reporting
corporate sustainability performance, and is reviewed on a regular basis. As
the only formwork manufacturer to have published a DNK declaration so far,
Hünnebeck is acting as a pioneer in the formwork industry when it comes to
sustainability.
With our commitment, we are making a decisive contribution to a promising future
for the sector. Find out more about our strategy and our actions in the areas of
ecology, economy and social responsibility on the following pages.
Martin Hemberger Martin von Lom
Hünnebeck Group Managing Director Hünnebeck Deutschland Managing Director
Introducing Hünnebeck

The company Why sustainability?

Hünnebeck is one of the leading international Hünnebeck is a key player in the construction industry.
suppliers of formwork, scaffolding and safety systems. It still contributes significantly to global greenhouse
Since 1929, we have been committed to making gas emissions and resource consumption. With this
construction sites more productive, safer and more awareness, we have decided to develop a holistic and
sustainable in the future with the help of our system sustainable foundation for our corporate strategy.
solutions. As part of the BrandSafway Group, a
leading provider of specialised services to the energy,
industrial and infrastructure markets around the world,
we operate on an international scale.

Occupational health and safety

Global and European construction companies rely on us as a partner
to make their construction site operations sustainable. We place a
special focus on occupational health and safety – human beings
Our goal
and the protection of their integrity are key. This applies equally to
Our goal is to consolidate the sustainability of
customers, business partners, suppliers and our own employees.
our business model in the sense of a closed-
loop model for durable and thus resource-saving
formwork, scaffolding and safety systems in order
to consistently focus on occupational health and
safety and to make workplaces future-proof.
⊲ Ratingen headquarters
⊲ 12 branches in Germany
⊲ Around 400 employees in Germany, 38,000 in the
BrandSafway Group worldwide
⊲ Products: Formwork and scaffolding systems, safety
technology, product-related and digital services
⊲ Active in the following fields: Commercial
construction, industrial construction, residential
construction, infrastructure construction

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Sustainability at Hünnebeck

Our sustainability programme

Leading the way

To be a pioneer in the formwork industry in a responsible way – that is the Interest

Sustainability management

Sustainability management
Strategy Implementation Communication groups
goal we have set ourselves. We want to grow profitably with sustainability as
an innovation driver and increase the company's attractiveness. This will help
to secure our future and competitiveness in the long term. In addition, we ⊲ Vision & mission ⊲ Roles & organisation ⊲ Sustainability ⊲ Stakeholder
want to be an attractive employer, a reliable partner and a great member of ⊲ Sustainability ⊲ Effect & control communication management
programme & report
the community in order to create added value for ourselves, our partners, our
management ⊲P rices & certifications
employees and for society. A full report of our activities can be found in the DNK
database at www.deutscher-nachhaltigkeitskodex.de. On the following pages,
you can learn more about our activities in the three dimensions:
Suppliers Employees Customers

Social elements

Social elements
⊲ Sustainable procurement ⊲ Learning & development ⊲C
 ustomer health & safety
⊲ Great place to work (health, ⊲S
 ustainable customer
family/occupation, diversity/ service
inclusion)
Sustainable corporate governance:
Hünnebeck assumes responsibility for
long-term economic success.

Climate Resources Value

Social cooperation:
Hünnebeck assumes responsibility for ⊲ Environmental management ⊲S
 ustainable product/ ⊲S  ustainable profitability &
a sustainable corporate culture.

Economy
& carbon footprint innovation & transformation cost management

Ecology
⊲ Transport & mobility
optimisation
⊲ Energy efficiency &
Environmental awareness: renewable energies
Hünnebeck assumes responsibility for ⊲ Climate neutrality
⊲W
 ater management ⊲S  ustainable distribution
⊲P
 aperless, digital processes services
⊲S  upply chain optimisation
⊲ Investment management

the company's ecological trade.

*Sustainability

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Sustainable
Product development
There is a regular evaluation of which material-saving

corporate governance
manufacturing processes can be selected, which
durable and thus resource-saving materials can be used,
and how the use of resources can be reduced through
digital processes. In addition, there is the Hünnebeck
innovation circle, which aims to promote innovations and
suggestions for improvement.
Hünnebeck systematically integrates
sustainability aspects into its corporate strategy.
The current and future impact in the value
Raw material procurement & production
chain and product life cycle is evaluated for all Over 90% of the suppliers of our raw materials are located in Europe.
Hünnebeck products and services. Our products In the procurement of raw materials, the main focus is on reducing
are inherently designed to ensure durability, CO2 emissions and energy requirements. We use transparent
reparability and recyclability. Some of our selection criteria to ensure that sustainability requirements (EHS
requirements – environment, health, safety) are met by our suppliers.
products remain in use for up to 20 years. We In addition, we check the ethical aspects of our suppliers in recurring
want to grow profitably with sustainability as an audits.
innovation driver.

Sales & technical planning

Safety on our customers' construction sites and reliable
contract management are fundamental. In addition to
the safety integrated into the product, a large number
of our employees have undergone additional health
and safety coordinator training in order to be able to
advise customers professionally.

Cleaning and repair

This service provided by
Hünnebeck is a key step
in ensuring the product
quality and service life of the
formwork.

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 Logistics
Like any other logistics, Hünnebeck's
construction site logistics are also CO2-
intensive, which is why we plan transport
in detail and at the same time take
optimisation measures, e.g. in delivery
planning and also as early as the
product development stage, in order to
reduce emissions. TOPMAX slab tables,
for example, have a transport volume
reduced by up to 70%, which saves
CO2 emissions. The main emitter of CO2
is the area of incoming and outgoing
logistics. Hünnebeck systematically
records transport performance within
the company and uses this as a control
instrument.
Recycling
Recyclable materials such as steel, aluminium, paper and plastics are
collected separately and sold through the existing recycling chains.
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User-friendliness
Product training, intuitive
operability and integrated
safety functions on the
product itself ensure safe and Durability
long-term product use. Dip galvanising provides
permanent corrosion protection and
value retention; extensive repair
possibilities increase reusability.
Virtual reality
myHünnebeck
BIM
Augmented reality
CAD
Promoting innovation
We also look at trends in the construction industry, such as
digitalisation (BIM), 3D printing, wood hybrid construction,
construction recycling or climate-friendly cement forms
such as carbon concrete. Our goal is to develop innovative
solutions together with our customers and partners.
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Social cooperation
Hünnebeck assumes social responsibility. We
promote tolerance, integration and an respectful
working atmosphere. With numerous major
and minor projects, we contribute to promoting
positive social development on site. This is why
we are particularly active in the area of our large
branches and our headquarters in Ratingen.
We want our employees to have an attractive
and safe workplace, and we ensure that we are
a reliable partner for customers, suppliers and
for the region in which we operate.
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Code of conduct
Our corporate action is based on a culture of compliance and
ethical behaviour. In June 2016, the employer and employee
representatives agreed on the introduction of the BrandSafway code
of conduct in a general company agreement.
Occupational health and safety
We have set ourselves the goal of "zero
accidents". We have trained safety
specialists to advise our employees and
customers. As part of the BrandSafway
Group, we have introduced effective
management processes that form a
reliable safety system. Among other
things, it consists of safety reviews,
audits and modern, web-based training.
Occupational health management
included occupational safety and health
action days and an online challenge
(Virgin Pulse Global Challenge).
Diversity & equal opportunities
Hünnebeck strives to protect and promote diversity
and personnel differences within the company. We
strive to continuously increase the proportion of
female employees as well as employees (f/m/x) from
other countries. We have been a signatory of the
"Charta der Vielfalt" (charter of diversity) since 2018.
As such, we are committed to ensuring a working
environment free of prejudice and characterised by
appreciation.
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 Communication
Our employee project "Hünnebeck Lernt" (Hünnebeck
learns) was launched in 2016 with the aim of learning
with and from each other and putting ourselves in
Human rights
a great position for the future. We want to be open
We check the ethical aspects of our suppliers in recurring audits.
for future developments and to face changes with
Our audits are in line with ISO standards 45001 (Health & Safety) and
confidence. The everyday interaction of employees
14001 (Environment), supplemented by our own ethical aspects. Our
with each other as well as open and transparent
purchasing department carries out the audits independently and on
communication should also be promoted.
a random basis.

Integration
In cooperation with the "Berufs­
bildungszentrum Bau" (vocational
training centre for construction),
Hünnebeck offers internships and job
application training for refugees to Employee satisfaction
prepare them for the German labour The satisfaction of our employees is very important to us. Our
market. As part of university funding, employees benefit from extensive collectively agreed and voluntary
we also awarded a scholarship to a social benefits, further training opportunities and a company health
student with a migration background in management system. A very flexible working hours model enables
cooperation with the German University employees to achieve a good work/life balance. A comprehensive
Foundation. employee survey was conducted in 2019 to determine workplace
quality and culture. From this, further satisfaction measures are
developed.

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Environmental awareness
At Hünnebeck we measure the consumption of
resources from our activities.

Resource consumption in 2019 financial year:

Resources are used for Hünnebeck's business ⊲ Aluminium: 1,100 tons

activities:
These include materials such as steel, aluminium ⊲ Steel: 16,000 tons

and wood. Input and output such as water, soil,

waste, energy and emissions are consumed ⊲ Wood: 10,000 tons

or generated. In light of this, Hünnebeck's

⊲ Energy consumption for transport
environmental management develops methods

to conserve resources and reduce emissions.
kWh CO2/ton

Diesel consumption of the company car fleet 2,613,888 698

Diesel consumption of own trucks 0 0
Diesel consumption of own forklift trucks 569,167 152
Diesel consumption of freight forwarding service providers 12,895,000 3443
Total in 2019: 16,078,055 4,293

⊲ Energy consumption for heating and machinery

kWh CO2/ton

Natural gas consumption of the branches 2,351,944 430

for heating purposes
Electricity consumption of branches 1,412,778 759
Total in 2019: 3,764,722 1,189
Total energy consumption 2019: 19,842,777 5,482

A comprehensive carbon footprint of our business activities is being planned

and should be available from 2021. C02 reduction potentials will be assessed
separately.
In addition, measures such as the switch to electric company cars and electric
forklifts are being examined; the use of the railway for business trips within
Germany is being intensified.

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Our contributions to
resource conservation:

Aluminium & steel Transports Recycling Packaging Paper

Minimisation of resource Direct delivery from Recycling of product Use of reusable packaging Digital plans, switch to electronic
consumption through suppliers to branches in materials (steel, (lattice boxes and stacking boxes); invoicing and digital processes on
long product life order to save transport aluminium, plastic minimal use of disposable all levels of communication with the
(up to 20 years) and CO2 formwork shells), thermal packaging customer.
recycling for wood

Water Power consumption Wood Dust emissions

Setup of 100 water cycles in the switch Reduction of power consumption
to wet cleaning through:
⊲ Use of LEDs
⊲ Installation of time switches
⊲ Optimised cleaning process for power
tools
Use of wood for formwork sheels Reduction of dust emissions for
from certified sources (FSC and/or employees too through gradual switch
PEFC) and subsequent use as from dry to wet cleaning
packaging material

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Hünnebeck Deutschland GmbH
Rehhecke 80
40885 Ratingen
Phone: +49 (0)2102 937-1
info_de@huennebeck.com
www.huennebeck.com