Governance

Our entrepreneurial approach

Economy: Sustainability through excellence and responsibility

Economic excellence meets sustainable innovation.

We are committed to a sustainable economy that combines growth with responsibility. Our technologies and machines support climate-friendly processes, and we place a high value on transparent governance.

Our measures

Our innovative strength ensures economic growth and combines technology with sustainability. We are committed to responsible supply chains, transparent governance and sustainable research.

Responsible supply chains

Supplier evaluation

Introduction of an evaluation system that takes into account the environmental standards, social responsibility and ethical business practices of suppliers.

Commitment to fair labor

Working with suppliers to ensure fair working conditions, wages and working hours.

Partnerships with sustainable suppliers

Building long-term relationships with partners who are committed to environmentally friendly and ethical standards.

Transparent Governance

Code of Ethics

Introduction of a binding Code of Ethics for all employees and partners that defines standards for transparency, integrity and compliance.

Sustainability report

Regular and publicly accessible reporting on ESG objectives, progress and challenges.

Training programs

Regular governance training for managers and employees to promote compliance with standards.

Sustainable research and development

In-house competence center

Our location in Vreden combines expertise and innovation: in our Competence Center, we develop pioneering, sustainable technologies and offer solutions for the future.

Development of machines for sustainable products

We develop specialized machines, for example for the production of energy storage devices such as batteries and sustainable packaging – a highlight is our laboratory calender GKL 300.

Cooperation with universities

Through partnerships with research institutions, such as in the AgiloBat project, we are driving forward pioneering projects in battery technology and beyond.

As part of Matthews International, we also place a high value on sustainability and responsible behavior. While we are currently working on the development of our own sustainability report, you can already get a comprehensive overview of our sustainability activities.