Sustainability Report 2017

Germany · creation of a health committee at the sorting facility in Apolda · occupational safety committees in Apolda and Darmstadt · safety inspectors and fire wardens at all locations · Training is arranged for specialists and managers, depending on the situation. This training is planned for all employees by the end of 2018. · energy management classes for all departments · further courses within the framework of occupa- tional safety and fire/fall protection · onboarding for new employees Bulgaria As part of a social audit, 1) working conditions were audited externally, 2) a social improvement plan was devised, and 3) measures for improving work condi- tions were defined. Assistance was offered to the local management team by way of an internal work group in the context of internal audits. Initial occupational safety measures have been taken in the sorting facility (e.g. improvements to the fire protection gates, ramps, and electrical and fire extin- guisher stations). Hungary As part of a social audit, 1) working conditions were audited externally, 2) a social improvement plan was devised, and 3) measures for improving work condi- tions were defined. Assistance was offered to the local management team by way of an internal work group in the context of internal audits. Initial occupational safety measures have been taken in the sorting facility (e.g. areal infrastructure optimi- zation, floor markings, the labelling of equipment and machines, and the elimination of tripping hazards). 45