Corporate governance & sustainability

As a globally active company we take responsibility for our employees, customers, society and the environment.

Corporate Governance

The object of corporate governance is to ensure responsible and sustainable entrepreneurship. As a member of the KUKA Group, Swisslog strictly follows the guidelines of the German Corporate Governance Code. Find more detailed information about Corporate Governance at KUKA and Swisslog on the KUKA website.

Corporate Compliance

Responsible Corporate Governance includes sound business practices within a clearly de-fined framework of ethical core values, lawful conduct and internal policies. This self-perception is an elementary part of KUKA’s and Swisslog’s corporate culture. By estab-lishing and maintaining a Compliance Programm and the further development into a Compliance Management System (“CMS”), we consequently fill this understanding with life. Please visit the KUKA website for further information on Corporate Compliance, the documentation of the CMS or to submit compliance concerns or complaints. The contact details of our Compliance Officers are also publically available so that employees as well as people outside the company can contact them.

Sustainability

Sustainability is anchored in the corporate culture of Swisslog and KUKA. As a future-oriented company, we strive for sustainability in every area – to the benefit of our people and the quality of our products and services. We also do this because we have a responsibility to society and the environment. Explore more with the dots below to find out how we drive sustainability in everything we do...

  • People: The heart of our sustainability strategy

    Our Think Red: Go Green program keeps sustainability top-of-mind across our organization and empowers every employee.

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  • Energy-saving products and processes

    Swisslog is advancing supply chain sustainability with energy-efficient solutions and less wasteful processes. Our portfolio enables increased productivity, shorter order cycle times and faster response to change. Those same qualities, supported by an engineering focus on sustainability, enable a range of environmental benefits.

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  • Sourcing & supply chain covering all aspects of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

    Sustainability in the supply chain is to meet the needs for materials, goods, utilities and services in an environmental friendly, responsible and ethical way. External and internal suppliers need the fulfillment in compliance and in all the aspects of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

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Our sustainability initiatives aim to improve our internal processes and behaviors, promote sustainable practices in our products and solutions, and drive sustainability through responsible sourcing and supply chain management.

Our goal is to not only enhance our own sustainability practices, but also enable our customers to adopt more environmentally friendly products and processes.

Social management systems and certificates

To support sustainable development and protect the health of employees, we work with quality management systems that ensure the safety of employees on construction sites, for example. This also includes extensive health management. Learn more about our certificates.

Environmental management systems and certificates

Through our environmental management system and energy management system, we ensure that the approach, extent and impact of our activities, products and services are appropriate. That is why we are continuously improving this management system and working to avoid environmental pollution.

Our sustainability certificates in this area: 

  • ISO 14001: The international standard ISO 14001 defines the requirements for an environmental management system. It focuses on a continuous improvement process. ISO 14001 belongs to a set of standards which, among other things, deals with eco balance sheets, key environmental indicators as well as environmental performance evaluations. Learn more about our certificates.
  • ISO 50001: The internationally recognized standard supports the establishment of systematic energy management as it relates to energy efficiency and CO2 emissions. Swisslog as a member of the KUKA Group implemented in 2016 an energy management system for all KUKA Group companies in Germany according to ISO 50001, to be further rolled out in other European countries. Learn more about our certificates.

Economic sustainability: thinking long-term and acting responsibly  

Swisslog lives the principle of sustainable management: we plan long-term, drive future-oriented technologies and solve problems at their source.

Business management systems and certificates

In order to conduct business sustainably, we opt for proven quality management systems in this context too. Our certificates in this area include the following: 

  • ISO 9001: This international standard deals with quality management systems and fosters mutual understanding at a national and international level. Learn more about our certificates.