Reflects

5 Our path to more sustainable corporate governance We are pleased to inform you that our journey towards an improved eco-balance has begun with our certification as an Ökoprofit NRW company. This award marks a significant milesto- ne in our ongoing endeavour to act more sustainably endeavour to act more sustainably in all areas of our company. Through innovative measures in production and transport as well as the use of new technologies, we are continuously working to reduce our environmental impact. Our efforts, transparently presented in our first Sustainability Code Report 2022, were recognised by our nomination for the German Sustainability Award and encourage us to act as a role model for sustainable practices in our industry. Packaging reduction and certified materials: Our path to more sustainable products Since 2019, we have made a decisive change in strategy, focusing on the avoidance of unecessary packaging. This change is an essential part of our efforts to act in a more environmentally friendly and responsible manner. Our products are now only packaged when absolutely necessary to protect them. This approach helps to significantly reduce packaging waste and minimise our environmental impact. In cases where packaging is unavoidable, we have committed to gradually switching to more sustainable alternatives.