Responsibility & ESG at Witt

Responsibility has long been an integral part of how we work at Witt. With our formal ESG framework, we now have a structured approach that helps us set direction, track progress, and make our efforts more transparent – both in our daily operationsand in collaboration with external stakeholders.

At Witt, we take responsibility for people, the environment, and the way we conduct business. This applies to our own activities as well as to the requirements we set for suppliers and partners.

We work with ESG (Environment, Social & Governance) as the foundation for these efforts, and our performance is assessed through EcoVadis. This means that responsibility is not just something we talk about – it is something we follow up on in practice and integrate into everyday decision-making. Our ESG work is driven across the organisation and forms part of both our internal processes and our dialogue with suppliers and partners.

🔗 Read our policies

Our approach to ESG

ESG is the framework we use to drive responsible value creation. We work across three key areas:

Environment

We work to reduce our climate impact and use resources more efficiently. This includes energy efficiency improvements, renewable energy, and circular solutions designed for longevity and reuse.

Social

We take responsibility for fair and safe conditions – for our employees and for the people in our value chain. This includes human rights, well-being, and clear expectations for our partners.

Governance

We conduct business in a responsible and transparent manner. This means acting with integrity, openness, clear ethical standards, zero tolerance for corruption, and a strong focus on data security and privacy.

To ensure progress, we have been evaluated by EcoVadis since 2020.

EcoVadis Rating

Witt participates in the EcoVadis assessment, one of the world's most widely used sustainability rating platforms.

Here, our performance is evaluated across environment, labour and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.

The purpose is simple:

to create transparency in what we do
to highlight where we can improve
to ensure year-on-year progress

A strong EcoVadis rating is important because it builds trust and demonstrates to customers, suppliers, and partners that we act responsibly in practice – not just on paper.

See our EcoVadis score here.

Environment & Climate –
What We Do in Practice

We actively work to minimise our environmental impact and support the green transition by:

switching from oil heating to heat pumps and district heating
installing EV chargers and LED lighting
sorting waste into more than 20 waste streams
being a member of Elretur, Emballageretur, WEEE recycling schemes and Batteriretur to ensure correct recycling of electronics, packaging and batteries
requiring a minimum 7-year spare parts availability from our suppliers
focusing on solar energy and energy-efficient buildings

🔗 Read Witt’s Environmental Policy (2024)

People & Ethics –
How We Take Responsibility

Responsibility at Witt is, above all, about people. We therefore follow clear principles and systems designed to ensure proper conditions:

zero tolerance for forced labour, child labour and discrimination
strong working conditions enforced through our Code of Conduct and supplier audits
the Witt Prevention Programme (Witt Forebygger) focusing on employee well-being and health
an anonymous whistleblower system for safe reporting
support for diversity and equal opportunities at all levels

🔗 Read Witt’s Labor & Human Rights Policy (2024)
🔗 Read Witt’s Modern Slavery Policy (2024)

Integrity & Governance –
Our Foundation

Ethics and transparency are the foundation of everything we do. We follow European standards and maintain policies that protect both the business and our partners:

Business Ethics Policy (2025) – addressing corruption, bribery and conflicts of interest
IT & Cyber Security Policy – based on CIS Controls v8
Data ethics and GDPR compliance – protecting customer and employee privacy

🔗 Read Witt’s Business Ethics Policy (2025)
🔗 Read Witt’s Code of Conduct (2024)

The Road Ahead –
How We Continue Our ESG Progress

ESG is an ongoing effort that we continuously develop and refine.

In 2025, Witt prepared its first voluntary VSMR reporting. It is based on a double materiality assessment (DMA) covering 19 key topics. The analysis helps us prioritise where our impact is greatest – and where we can make the most meaningful difference. This gives us a clear basis for setting priorities, targets and long-term progress.

Going forward, we will work even more systematically with data, KPIs and long-term goals to continuously improve our efforts across environment, social responsibility and governance.