Sustainability Report
2017

Responsibility for tomorrow

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Our
aspiration.

In the theme of “Our aspiration,” Schaeffler uses brief reports from its four strategic fields of action to show how its employees are implementing and living sustainability.

Setting
Standards.

Magazine Sustainable from the Start: Putting Suppliers to the Test

Responsibility begins here, in our company. But is this also where it ends? For Schaeffler, the answer is a clear no.

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Transforming
mobility.

Magazine On the Path to the Drive Train of the Future

How will we get around in the future? And how can mobility be as environmentally friendly as possible? Schaeffler already has answers to these questions and is setting standards with its innovative product portfolio.

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Protect
the Climate.

Magazine Multitalented for More Energy Efficiency

Our aspiration aims high: Schaeffler intends to continuously improve its own energy efficiency. This is a goal Matthias Behr is working toward. The engineer and his team have built a total of four cogeneration plants over the past two years.

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Live
Diversity.

Magazine International Work Environment in Herzogenaurach

In a globalized world, diversity and internationality are true factors for success. They make companies more innovative and help them attract new talents. That’s why Schaeffler actively encourages international exchange among its employees.

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At a glance

Our Fields of Action

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Sustainable Management

157 potential suppliers were assessed in terms of sustainability aspects

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Customers and Products

58 awards for customer satisfaction and product quality

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Environment and Energy

1,160 m³ water consumption per EUR 1 m of added value*

* Water consumption includes city water and company water.

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Employees and Society

8.0% proportion of part-time employees at Schaeffler AG

Fields of Action Key Figures on Sustainability

Introduction by the Chief Executive Officer

„For us, corporate responsibility means sustainably and successfully managing our business.“

Klaus Rosenfeld Chief Executive Officer
Introduction by the CEO