EHL Sustainability Report 2023

Goals / Statistics

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Outlook and goals

Time frame

Field Area of activity

Goals

Measures

Introduction of digital signatures

Reduction of paper consumption by 50 %

Training to increase employees’ awareness Identify and implement alternatives to the use of paper and implement digital document flow/signatures

2027

Energy saving measures

Resource conservation

Reduction of electricity consumption by 20 %

Regular reporting of electricity consumption Training to increase employees’ awareness (heating/cooling/lighting)

2027

E

Preparation of a waste concept

Reduction of waste / waste recycling

2024

Waste separation in the office with separate containers (residual waste, packaging, paper, glass) and regular communication on correct waste separation

Purchase of electrical and hybrid vehicles for city travel

Reduction of conventional fuel consumption for mobility by 30 %

Training for employees on energy-saving driving Use of video conferences instead of business travel Support for employees’ environmentally friendly mobility (bicycles, scooters, public transportation) Consulting services for stress management and workplace ergonomics for employees Development of an anonymous consulting and activity offering for individual stress and burnout prevention Reduction of noise in the open-plan office

Mobility

2028

Support for employees‘ mental health

Employees‘ health

2025

Support for exercise for employees Support for ergonomic workplaces for employees (desk, mouse, chair, keyboard) Regular health checks and health promotion measures

Support for employees‘ physical health

Identify training needs for relevant persons

Human resources development

Support for the development of employees‘ professional skills

Direct training offering for all employees Financial and alternative support for continuing education

2026

S

Implementation of flexible working time models and home office options Support for internal communications (workshops for department heads) Burn-out prevention measures (see employee health) Regular evaluation of base salaries between men and women as well as benefits in connection with market-oriented adjustments

Employees‘ satisfaction

Maintain high level of employee satisfaction

2024

Transparent salary structures

2025

Diversity & equal opportunity

Support for women in management positions Support parental leave model for mothers and fathers Support re-integration after parental leave

Balanced distribution of genders in management positions

2025

350 hours of paid time-off for employees’ work on social and environmental initiatives

Support & organise projects and voluntary participation by employees

Society & social issues

2025

Safeguard customer satisfaction/ service quality

Safeguard employees‘ professional qualifications

Job-specific training for all employees with customer contacts after one year

2025

Regular training on KYC for all employees

Implement and apply KYC process

Compliance & ethics

Review of customer base to ensure current and complete data Structuring and implementation of a KYC process Create awareness for sustainability in the company Anchor sustainability in the corporate culture and values All future decisions must meet EHL’s sustainability standards Implementation of sustainability measures in the onboarding process Mandatory regular training for all employees Preparation of anti-corruption guidelines (e.g. dealing with gifts, etc.)

2024

G

Strategy & development

Sustainable management

2025

Anti-corruption

Prevention of money laundering

2024

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