Our Approach to Sustainability

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At DKSH, we believe that sustainability is an essential aspect of being a responsible business partner and contributing positively to sustainable development in the markets and communities where we operate. We aim for financial success in a socially and environmentally responsible manner.

We adopt sustainable practices today to stay relevant and competitive tomorrow.”

- Stefan P. Butz, CEO

Our Sustainability Strategy

Sustainability is one of DKSH’s five company values. We take responsibility for the environmental, social, and economic impacts of our business activities by making sustainability a focus area in our corporate strategy with oversight from our highest governance body, the Board of Directors.

Our Sustainability Strategy reflects four objectives:
· Enable our people to flourish
· Make our value chains more sustainable
· Achieve net-zero emissions
· Make a positive local impact

Our Sustainability Objectives

Flourishing People

We are committed to developing and supporting our talents. We create various opportunities for our employees’ personal and professional advancement, such as providing training and cultivating an open feedback culture. We also respect human rights and promote diversity and inclusion to foster a supportive environment for our employees.

Women in Senior Leadership

2024: 36%

2023: 34%

Employee Engagement Score

2024: 78

2023: 77

Achieve Net-Zero Emissions

We have validated our near-term and long-term emissions reduction targets with the Science Based Target initiative. We focus on improving efficiency and optimizing transport routes and truck loads, installing more energy-saving equipment, increasing the share of electric and hybrid vehicles in our fleets as well as minimizing refrigerant leakages.

Scope 1 + 2 Emissions (market-based; in metric tons)

2024: 26,140

2023: 28,901

Scope 1 and 2 Emissions Intensity (market-based; in metric tons per net sales in CHF millions)

2024: 2.01

2023: 2.33

Sustainable Value Chain

We cooperate with partners across our value chain to procure products and services responsibly, in ways that respect human rights and minimize our impact on the environment. We reinforce our commitment to sustainability by pursuing global certifications in ISO 45001 (occupational health & safety) and ISO 14001 (environmental management).

Number of Markets with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001

2024: 3

2023: -

High Consequence Fatalities

2024: 0

2023: 0

Positive Local Impact

DKSH’s social impact strategy provides clear guidance on how we enhance our positive local impact. Our local community projects focus on contributing to the development of local communities where we operate, from alleviating hunger to providing access to healthcare and improving life skills.

Number of Social Impact Projects

2024: 96

2023: 94

Number of Markets Benefitting From Social Impact Projects

2024: 27

2023: 24

Carbon Removal Partnership with Klimate

DKSH partners with Klimate to bring tangible impacts to the environment while helping us reach net zero through two carbon-removal projects with accompanying environmental co-benefits.

Direct Air Capture
Direct Air Capture (DAC) is a revolutionary solution in DKSH’s decarbonization approach, whereby carbon dioxide is captured from the atmosphere and permanently locked away in underground rock formations.

Artisanal Biochar
DKSH harnesses the power of biochar for carbon sequestration via two projects located in Thailand. Additionally, we are creating economic opportunities for rural communities in our largest market of operations.

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DKSH’s Emissions Targets Have Been Approved

DKSH’s near-term and net-zero emissions targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This means that our near-term targets are in line with the latest climate science and the Paris Agreement’s goal to limit the rise in global temperatures to 1.5°C.

Our Near-Term Target

In the near term, we commit to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 71.2% by 2030, compared to its 2020 baseline. We plan to reduce Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 61.1% per CHF of value added by 2033, using 2024 as the base year.

Net-Zero Target

Looking further ahead, DKSH aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2050.

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UN Global Compact Participant

As a participant of the United Nations Global Compact, we are committed to aligning strategies and operations with universal principles on human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption, and take actions that advance societal goals.