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Mutares SE ESG: Key Takeaways

In-depth Presentation: Mutares’ ESG and Compliance Strategies for 2023

Verena Gessner, the ESG Reporting Manager, and Lennart Bauernfeind, the Compliance Officer, shed light on the company’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies and compliance measures for 2023.

Environmental Initiatives

Verena Gessner led the dialogue, emphasising Mutares’ commitment to stringent environmental stewardship, with aims to enhance environmental and energy management systems across all sectors, namely automotive, mobility, engineering, technology, food, retail, and goods and services.

Greenhouse Gas Emission Reductions

Setting a quantifiable target, the company aspires to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 10% for every portfolio company by 2028. Highlighting energy efficiency as a pivotal component, particularly amidst the current energy crisis and impending energy transition.

Social Dimensions

In the social arena, Mutares aims to nurture a zero-accident safety culture and fervently advocates for gender diversity within Mutares holding and across their portfolio.

Community Engagement and CSR

Community engagement and corporate social responsibility (CSR) are paramount, exemplified by their sustained financial support for the Munich Children’s Hospice over the past three years.

Governance and Compliance

Within governance, the firm is pioneering the formulation of a uniform compliance management system, a supplier and business partner code of conduct, and a comprehensive code of conduct throughout its entire portfolio.

ESG Practices at Every Phase

Verena underscored the pivotal role of ESG practices, affirming their integration at every stage of the investment life cycle – from sourcing deals and due diligence to holding and, ultimately, exiting.

Details on Compliance Dimension

Lennart Bauernfeind took the stage to expound upon the compliance dimension, illustrating how Mutares customises its compliance expectations according to the varying stages of its portfolio lifecycle.

High-level Risk Assessment Tool

A high-level risk assessment tool has been devised for their portfolio companies, facilitating the optimisation of their compliance efforts. Lennart further emphasised the shared responsibility between Mutares and its portfolio companies in maintaining compliance and highlighted Mutares’ signatory status to the UN Global Compact in 2021, symbolising their staunch commitment to global compliance standards.

Conclusion

Verena and Lennart provided a thorough insight into Mutares’ profound commitment to ESG principles and compliance, outlining their strategic vision for a sustainable future.

Chapters

Our ESG Goals
Our approach to ESG integration
Spotlight on Compliance

Resources

Host

Verena Gessler
ESG Reporting Manager | Mutares SE & Co. KGaA

Lennart Bauernfeind
Compliance Officer |
Mutares SE & Co. KGaA

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