SustainUP

Sustainability

Sustainable Products start with Sustainable Procurement

SustainUP is Siegwerk’s global sustainable procurement program, designed to holistically advance sustainability and human rights throughout our supply chain. Sustainability is central to Siegwerk’s strategy and future vision. With SustainUP, we go beyond meeting regulatory requirements to actively shape responsible procurement. Our customers and partners expect leadership in sustainability, and this program is designed to meet those expectations.

We believe sustainability is a shared responsibility. By collaborating with our suppliers, we address challenges, drive innovation, and build a resilient, transparent supply chain. SustainUP is a key part of our HorizonNOW strategy, making responsible procurement an integral part of our company strategy and operations.

EcoVadis has honored us with a recognition we are truly proud of.

Sustainability begins at the source

Importance of Suppliers in Siegwerk‘s Sustainability Strategy

By aligning "how we produce" with "what we produce", we create a seamless cycle of responsibility. Sustainable procurement is the cornerstone ensuring that every product reflects ethical choices and environmental care. When operations and products work in harmony, sustainability isn’t just a goal; it becomes a way of doing business contributing to the sustainable product offering we thrive for.

Sustainability needs to be thought end-to-end

Commitment - Why sustainable brands matter

End-consumers demand sustainable products and eco-friendly packaging solutions from Brands, and they are passing down expectations to suppliers. Sustainability in the (packaging) industry becomes a license to operate and it requires value chain collaboration.

Sustainable procurement at Siegwerk is built on collaboration across the entire value chain from raw materials to end-market consumption. By prioritizing human and labor rights, reducing environmental impact, and enabling safe, circular, and low-carbon packaging, we create a responsible supply network. This approach helps us stay competitive while meeting evolving market demands and regulatory requirements.

Raw materials

Packaging

Suppliers

Siegwerk

Printers & converters

Brands & consumers

Safe, circular & low Carbon packaging

Inks & Coatings

End market consumption

Regulatory Frameworks

SustainUP addresses the requirements of the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Law (LkSG), ISO 20400 and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). Our approach ensures that Siegwerk remains compliant with current and future regulations, while also setting ambitious internal standards for responsible procurement.

Human Rights

Human Rights in Business Context

We have set clear targets to ensure that all of our suppliers are aligned with these standards.

Our Business Partner Code of Conduct and Human Rights Guiding Principles emphasize transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Rather than relying solely on compliance checks, we prioritize real change through open dialogue and ongoing support.

Reduce high risk suppliers by 95% by 2030

Develop suppliers to reduce their environmental and human rights risks.

Carbon

Decarbonization

Supporting our long-term ambition to achieve net zero by 2050.

Siegwerk has set ambitious goals to reduce Scope 3 emissions generated by purchased goods and services by 25% by 2030, as part of our Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitment. Scope 3 emissions account for a major proportion of our total carbon footprint, making supplier engagement and data quality critical to our success. We work closely with suppliers to help them measure, report, and reduce their carbon emissions, supporting our long-term ambition to achieve net zero by 2050.

Reduce emissions from purchased goods and services by 25% by 2030.

Drive de-carbonization of our upstream supply chain

Expectations for our Business Partners

We are strengthening collaboration with our suppliers by moving beyond traditional priorities of supply, cost, and quality to embrace sustainability as a core principle. By embedding sustainability across our operations end-to-end, we build resilience and remain agile in the face of an ever-changing world. Together, we aim to make procurement decisions that deliver value and reliability while promoting environmental stewardship and social responsibility.

Through this partnership-driven approach, we create long-term success and a shared commitment to a sustainable future.

SustainUP

A holistic Supplier Sustainability Program

Embedding sustainable procurement in the organization

Dedicated experts, IT tools & clearly defined responsibilities.

Setting & Communicating Expectations

Sustainable Procurement Targets, Human Rights Policy & Guiding Principles, Business Partner Code of Conduct.

Risk / Opportunity Assessment & Supplier Prioritization

Abstract Risk Assessment, Specific risk assessment through EcoVadis Rating, Scope 3 mapping.

Monitoring & Continuous Improvement

Pursue Human Rights Due Diligence & Carbon reduction targets as a license to operate, Monitor suppliers' improvements, Media screening process, On-site audits.

Implementation & Support

Open exchange on best-practice & challenges with focus on collaboration, Provision of Grievance channels, capacity building formats e.g. webinars, data submission, implementation of required actions.

Business Partner Code of Conduct

The BPCoC sets clear expectations for ethical, sustainable and responsible practices. It is a binding commitment integrated into our buying process, supported by the Siegwerk Sustainability Checklist. This Checklist provides detailed guidance on risk factors, mitigation processes, and options for self-assessment or audits. Together, they ensure transparency and promote sustainable procurement across our supply chain.

Download Code of Conduct and Sustainability Checklist

Siegwerk_Human_Rights_Policy_Presentation_v2.0_signed.pdf

Human Rights Policy and Guiding Principles

The foundation for Sustainable Procurement

By focusing on risk acknowledgement, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement, we ensure that sourcing practices uphold ethical standards and respect human rights. Continuous improvement and clear guidance help us drive responsible supply chains that align with global sustainability goals.

Download our Human Rights Policy

Commitment and aspiration

We are committed to selling products and providing services that are free of human and labor rights violations.

Risk acknowledgement

We acknowledge the human rights risks within our value chains and understand that adhering to legal standards is just the beginning of our responsibility.

Seeking knowledge

We act upon knowledge and do not actively avoid receiving knowledge.

Collaboration is key

We welcome partnerships in preventing, investigating, and addressing human rights issues.

Stakeholder focus

Our actions will always put an emphasize on the welfare of affected individuals or stakeholder groups.

Last resort measures

Ending a relationship with a business partner is a measure of last resort, taken only after efforts to rectify violations collaboratively were unsuccessful.

Guidance and consistency

The Human Rights Officer with the Supplier Sustainability Hub provides clear behavioral rules and guidance to Siegwerkers to protect the individual employee from possibly difficult decisions and creating consistency across Siegwerk.

Continuous improvement

We recognize that addressing human rights is an ongoing journey that requires stakeholders to raise concerns and share observations. To
foster this, we do not judge past behaviors or decisions, but focus on future improvements.

Achievements

This EcoVadis recognition reflects our strong commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices, distinguishing us within the industry.

Siegwerk proudly stands with an impressive score of 78, earning a prestigious Gold rating. It reflects our dedication to creating value through ethical, transparent, and future-focused operations.