Financial Statements and Management Report - Thyssenkrupp

1.4 Management Report Non-financial performance indicators
Non-financial
performance indicators
Our performance is reflected not only in our financial results, but
also in the sustainability of our actions.
Sustainability
For ThyssenKrupp, sustainability is a core business responsibility and a key driver of innovation. To ensure
the company remains viable in the future, we work hard to constantly improve our economic, ecological and
social performance. More information on our sustainability- and value-based strategy can be found in the
section “Profile and strategy”. Sustainability and responsibility are firmly entrenched in our corporate culture
and have long been part of our day-to-day practice. Sustainability management performs an important
cross-cutting function in the Group, enabling us to utilize business opportunities and minimize risks. In the
reporting year ThyssenKrupp AG underlined its commitment to sustainable development by joining the
United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) initiative.
Innovations
ThyssenKrupp AG coordinates and controls the innovation activities of the subsidiaries
Employees
On September 30, 2011, ThyssenKrupp AG had 859 employees including apprentices, trainees and student
workers, an increase of 7% compared with the end of the previous fiscal year. The workforce structure is
characterized by the high level of skills of the employees. At 2.5% sickness absence was again relatively low
in 2010/2011.
Environment and climate
The Executive Board has identified responsible environmental and climate protection as an important
corporate objective. To implement this goal we have further expanded our Groupwide environmental and
climate management system. In addition our international environmental and climate protection activities
will be coordinated by corporate headquarters in the future. Our environmental and climate management
system defines uniform requirements to be met by our Group companies around the world, improves
internal reporting, and promotes Groupwide knowledge sharing.
Corporate citizenship
ThyssenKrupp supports the people in the communities in which we operate. We help create a positive
environment and promote education and enthusiasm for technology especially among the younger
generation – all this is a matter of course for us and creates value for both company and society. In line with
our long-standing traditions, we regard ourselves as an active corporate citizen and support initiatives
around the world through donations, sponsorships and other means.
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