Sustainability at HENSOLDT

Our Purpose

We at HENSOLDT exist to pioneer technologies and human potential that promote the protection of all kind of species worldwide.

Our activities shall serve the higher purpose of securing the freedom and future of our planet, our nature, and our lives.
Thomas Müller

CEO HENSOLDT

Sustainability Objectives

Sustainability in all its dimensions is a crucial topic for us at HENSOLDT. Besides minimizing our ecological footprint, this means living a culture of integrity as well as fostering our employees and local communities. And last, but not least, it also includes the protection of nations and societies with our innovative sensor solutions.

More details in our Sustainability Report 2022.

Saving Resources

Minimizing our ecological footprint and answering societal demands by finding solutions to conserve our resources.

People Development

Creating a space for ingenuity and excellence by leveraging human potential and captivating the pioneers of tomorrow.

Innovation

Expanding our product and solutions portfolio by combining state-of-the-art innovation and sustainability.

Our ESG Strategy 2026

Business Integrity

Product Responsibility

Health & Safety

Human Potential

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Mission

We strive to have a best in class compliance approach in place, safeguarding our growth ambitions.

Targets

  • Demonstrate business integrity by ensuring zero breaches of compliance laws (e.g. corruption / bribery, competition, export control).
  • Protect the data of our employees, customers and all other stakeholders and prevent any cases of data leaks.
  • Make digitalization a core contributor to sustainability at HENSOLDT.
  • Leverage sustainable financing and participate in ESG ratings.
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Mission

Our products detect threats, guarantee security and also protect all those who work every day to protect us. Through our strict compliance with export regulations, we take responsibility for the use of our products. We achieve our goals thanks to continuous improvement in security, consistent materials management and the promotion of innovation. In addition, we use our technology to protect our nature  and contribute to the development of our society.

Targets

  • Foster innovation and continuous improvement; further implement guidance for the responsible use of artificial intelligence and other relevant aspects related to HENSOLDT products and services.
  • Develop solutions that protect our society and our planet and enhance wildlife protection and climate observation projects.
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Mission

We ensure high standards in working conditions and always treat each other with respect. The well being of our employees is our top priority. We protect people and the company through health and safety measures as well as ethics and compliance processes and regulations.

Target

  • Maintain a LTIFR of under 0.75 to keep employees healthy and safe.
  • Foster our employees’ mental and physical well-being.
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Mission

We encourage our employees to develop personally and professionally, promoting pioneering and inventive spirit. We offer and encourage positive and individual learning
experiences at all stages of life.

We guarantee equal opportunities and value the individuality of our employees, because uniqueness in an inclusive work environment fosters creativity, ingenuity and strong  performance.

Target

  • Be employer of choice and maintain employee satisfaction above the German government benchmark.
  • Secure equal opportunities and promote a diverse workplace, among others by increasing women in leadership positions to 35%.

Community Relations

Planet & Resources

Responsible Sourcing

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Mission

In an effort to foster and strengthen relationships with communities near our locations, we support local organizations around the globe and also encourage our employees to volunteer.

Target

  • Be a good corporate citizen by increasing corporate volunteering hours per employee to 8 per year.
  • Maintain dialogue with stakeholders through 1 stakeholder dialogue at each site per year.
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Mission

We are committed to reducing the impact of our operations on the environment, conserving our natural resources and also developing solutions that help protect our planet.

Target

  • Reduce carbon footprint to achieve CO2 neutrality by 2035.
  • Foster operational environmental protection by certifying 100 % of sites for ISO 14001.
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Mission

We protect the environment, ensure high standards in working conditions and always treat each other with respect along the value chain. We also expect our business partners to recognize their environmental and social responsibility and to follow certain basic ethical principles in their operations.

Target

  • Manage supply chain responsibly by identifying and mitigating supplier ESG risks.

Protecting Human Rights

Compliance with international obligations to protect human rights is a high priority for HENSOLDT. As a universal set of rules, the Code of Conduct reaffirms HENSOLDT's commitment to upholding human rights inside and outside the company. The values and practices set forth at HENSOLDT comply with internationally recognized standards set forth in charters, declarations and guidelines, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the OECD Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions, the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, and the International Labor Organization (ILO) Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.

More information can be found in our Sustainability Report and our HENSOLDT Human Rights Policy.

 

Contact

HENSOLDT Sustainability Team