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Sustainability & Compliance

Our Place in the World Sustainability & Compliance

We are committed to enhancing our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) impact by positively influencing people, the communities where we operate and protecting the natural world through responsible and sustainable business practices. 

    In the Spotlight

    As a globally operating, family-owned company, we think in generations rather than quarters. We set goals and report our progress across the fields of Environment, Social and Governance (ESG).

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    Sustainability Report 2023

    We are proud to present our Sustainability Report 2023, which represents the start of our obligation meet the European Sustainability Reporting Standards from 2026.

    Other Relevant Stories

    Environment

    UN Global Compact

    We believe economic success and social responsibility are not mutually exclusive, but rather closely interlinked. This is why we have been a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact, since 2004.

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    Compassion and Encouragement

    We stand together as one and support humanitarian medical organizations such as Mercy Ships, the Red Cross, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), SOS Children’s Villages and UNICEF.

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    Compliance Hotline

    We maintain the highest level of ethics by creating a safe place for employees, and third parties, to raise concerns about potential misconduct . There are several channels to do this, including the Compliance Hotline, which is available online and by phone 24 hours a day.

    Our Main Stories on Environment

    Preserving our planet for future generations is not just a responsibility but a legacy we are committed to building upon.

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    Environmental Protection

    Our values include environmental stewardship and thinking about the condition of the planet we will leave behind us. We have a deeply ingrained commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable resource management.

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    Environment

    UN Global Compact

    We believe economic success and social responsibility are not mutually exclusive, but rather closely interlinked. This is why we have been a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact, since 2004.

    Our Main Stories on Social

    Our dedication to social responsibility reflects our belief in compassion and community, as we strive for a more inclusive and equitable world.

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    The KARL STORZ Foundation

    As a family company, we stand together as one, treat everyone with respect, and promote diversity of thought. We are proud to support the independent KARL STORZ Stiftung (Foundation) which helps others in our home region and developing countries abroad.

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    SOCIAL

    Compassion and Encouragement

    We stand together as one and support humanitarian medical organizations such as Mercy Ships, the Red Cross, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), SOS Children’s Villages and UNICEF.

    SOCIAL

    Spreading Knowledge in the World

    We not only supply first-class medical technology, but also fully support the medical community through a comprehensive range of training courses and collaborations, such as with IRCAD. In 2023, we organized 700 events and workshops in over 16 specialist areas worldwide.

    Social

    Get Young Minds Excited About Science

    Since 2014, we’ve supported the "Jugend Forscht” Competition in the Donau-Hegau region as the main sponsor, offering young talents a platform to showcase their innovations in science and technology. Some winners have even joined our team.

    Our Main Stories on Governance & Compliance

    We are a global organization, operating in many different environments across diverse. For us, however, there is more to compliance than simply adhering to regulatory provisions. We believe that profitability should go hand in hand with the highest ethical standards, as well as compliance and risk mitigation.

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    A Deep Dive in Compliance

    We are committed to legal compliance, honesty, loyalty, transparency, sustainability, and fairness in everyday business operations. These values are not abstract requirements but rather essential guidelines for our corporate activity.

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    Compliance

    Our Code of Conduct

    We have clear expectations for ethical business conduct captured in our Code of Conduct to help guide our people in making the right decisions when they encounter difficult situations or ethical challenges. Our executive management and all employees continuously ensure our activities are always conducted in a manner respecting both the law and ethical principles.

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    Our Third-Party Code of Conduct

    We pursue partnerships based on integrity and fairness. Our Third-Party Code of Conduct reflects our commitment to honesty and ethical business practices.

    COMPLIANCE

    Compliance Hotline

    We maintain the highest level of ethics by creating a safe place for employees, and third parties, to raise concerns about potential misconduct . There are several channels to do this, including the Compliance Hotline, which is available online and by phone 24 hours a day.

    Compliance

    Compliance Violations: How to Report

    Understanding what constitutes a compliance violation and the process for reporting it, whether internally or externally, is outlined in our guide. It details the steps for submitting a report securely and anonymously, providing full transparency on the subsequent actions.