Living transparency and responsibility

In this section, you will find explanations of important aspects of corporate governance that are orientated towards the principles of sustainability. It contains information on corporate principles and values, compliance, data protection, the principles of sustainable procurement and the company's risk management.

Our commitment to human rights – the declaration of principles

Human rights

Respecting human rights - protecting the environment: For Ensinger, this is a fundamental component of responsible corporate governance. It is our aspiration and our goal that human rights and environmental protection are respected and, above all, promoted both in all Ensinger companies and throughout the entire supply chain. Ensinger is subject to the requirements of the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) as part of the implementation of human rights and environmental due diligence obligations. With its declaration of principles, Ensinger supplements and concretises its requirements for the protection of human rights and the environment. 

The declaration of principles documents Ensinger's stance on respecting human dignity and protecting the climate and the environment. It describes what Ensinger does in concrete terms to implement this fundamental stance in its daily activities in the best possible way. 
These Rules of Procedure summarise all the information about reporting misconduct through Ensinger's whistleblower system – from filing a report of misconduct, to the procedure after filing a report, to the principles that apply to the procedure.
Legally impeccable behaviour and respect for basic rules and regulations not only contribute significantly to successful business operations, but also strengthen relationships with our business partners. Ensinger therefore expects compliance with the law not only from its employees, but also from its business partners. The Code of Conduct for Business Partners summarises these expectations. 

Contacting the human rights officer

We offer you the following options for contacting the human rights officer at Ensinger or reporting a violation within the meaning of the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG):

E-Mail:
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Post:
Ensinger GmbH, Compliance, Rudolf-Diesel-Straße 8. 71154 Nufringen, Deutschland

Whistleblower System:
ensinger.schindhelm-wbsolution.com

Compliance

For Ensinger, compliance means more than just adhering to applicable laws. Compliance is an important part of our culture. Our goal is to always act ethically and with integrity. Learn how compliance shapes our culture and guides our daily actions.

Data protection and information security 

Ensinger attaches great importance to the security of digital information. We have introduced comprehensive organisational and technical measures to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of our data. These measures not only protect the existence and integrity of data, but also the sensitive information of our customers, partners and employees. Continuous reviews and adjustments ensure compliance with standards and the ongoing improvement of information security. 

Material Compliance 

Ensinger is aware of its obligations under Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACh) and takes the necessary organisational measures to ensure that its products comply with REACh requirements. In terms of REACh, Ensinger as a plastics processor is a "downstream user" whose main obligation with regard to REACh is to ensure notification and information obligations for its products and mixtures along the supply chain. 

The RoHS Directive serves to restrict the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment in the European Union. Ensinger plastic products do not fall within the scope of the RoHS Directive, but Ensinger supports its customers in the supply chain to fulfil the requirements of the RoHS Directive. Therefore, corresponding declarations of conformity can be provided on request. 

Customs and foreign trade 

As a company based in the EU, Ensinger is subject to the customs and foreign trade regulations of the EU as well as a large number of other regulations. Ensinger takes its customs and foreign trade obligations seriously and complies with them. You can find the AEO certificate here.


Risk management

Every entrepreneurial activity is associated with opportunities and risks, the management of which is a decisive success factor for the further development of the company. 

It is not the task of risk management to avoid risks as far as possible. However, it is important to limit risks to an acceptable level and to control and manage them in a targeted manner. 

Accordingly, processes and guidelines ensure that risk considerations are taken into account in decision-making processes from the outset. The identification and management of opportunities and risks are recorded in risk matrices and evaluated by the divisional managers. Further measures are defined where necessary.

The opportunities and risks identified are summarised and reported to the Management Board and discussed in the Risk & Compliance Committee's regular steering group.