responsibility towards its people, the community and the environment.
Since its inception, STRATEC has embraced a personal responsibility towards its people, the community, and the environment. A responsible mindset and sustainable operations have been one of the foundations enabling STRATEC to grow from a small startup into what is now an international company with global impact. This philosophy continues to guide the day-to-day work of employees and STRATEC maintains close links to local and regional communities and their administrative structures. Sustainable and responsible entrepreneurial action remain a key priority at our company.
ECOLOGICAL RESPONSIBILITY
FOR A BETTER TOMORROW
At STRATEC, environmental protection is a priority. In view of this, the company has implemented extensive measures enabling it to meet its ecological responsibility. STRATEC’s business activities are performed in compliance with current environmental legislation, local laws and ordinances, and recommended guidelines.
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The company ensures that resources are put to economical use in all relevant processes – from forward-looking, resource efficient product design, via measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, through to environmentally-friendly waste disposal. STRATEC’s objective here is to detect savings potential and render this measurable for the purpose of assessing target achievement by working with defined key figures.
As we take our responsibility for climate protection seriously, we have set ourselves ambitious climate targets:
Short-term targets: Reduction of absolute greenhouse gas emissions in Scope 1, 2 and 3 by 50,4% by 2032 compared with the 2023 base year
Long-term targets: Reduction of absolute greenhouse gas emissions in Scope 1, 2 and 3 by 90% by 2045 compared with the 2023 base year
Net zero targets: STRATEC is committed to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions throughout its value chain by 2045These targets were validated in early 2025 by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring consistency with the target set by the Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5 °C.
By implementing an almost company-wide conversion to renewable energy, proprietary electricity generation from photovoltaics systems and the gradual electrification of the car pool, we have reduced our Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 36% since 2019.
STRATEC's Global Environmental Policy
STRATEC's Global Environmental Policy outlines the guiding principles and minimum standards of STRATEC´s environmental strategy. The company has implemented extensive measures, enabling it to meet its ecological responsibility. STRATEC ensures the efficient use of resources across all relevant processes, from sustainable, resource-conscious product design to initiatives aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and environmentally friendly waste management.
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
TOWARDS PEOPLE AND SOCIETY
STRATEC’s success is driven by its employees with their individual skills, wealth of ideas, and outstanding motivation. It is their work and the resultant innovations that facilitate the company’s successful and sustainable development. STRATEC therefore attaches great importance to personnel development, occupational health and safety, and health-related topics.
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A further self-evident aspect of STRATEC’s approach involves positioning the company in the labor market as an open, tolerant, and flexible company. This is also promoted with effective policies and measures within the company.
STRATEC is committed to creating a diverse work environment and proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. To us, equal opportunity means that we provide the same opportunities for hiring, advancement and benefits to everyone irrespective of their age, disability, race or ethnical origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, or other potentially discriminatory factors.
As a company with global operations but regional roots, STRATEC is aware of its social responsibility on both global and local levels. STRATEC therefore supports both regional and global charities, healthcare and education organizations, conservation organizations, and associations.
STRATEC’s commitment to upholding human rights is based on the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UN Guiding Principles) issued by the United Nations and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. Its approach is guided by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work of the International Labour Organization.
Governance
AS A BASIS FOR TRUST AND TRANSPARENCY
We are committed to responsible management that focuses on compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements as well as adhering to national and international values to ensure a responsible corporate governance. This is emphasized particularly by our compliance management system as well as our strong quality management system.
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Furthermore, the German Corporate Governance Code is an important component of our corporate governance. It serves as a guideline for good and responsible corporate management.
ESG Board promotes sustainable transformation
STRATEC has established an ESG Board supported by managers from key areas of the company to identify and manage risks and opportunities related to sustainability. It is also responsible for the implementation and further development of our human rights strategy.
Producer of medical products
The right to a standard of living that ensures good health and well-being is a fundamental human right under the Universal Declaration of Human Rights of the United Nations. As a designer and manufacturer of automation solutions for in-vitro diagnostics, STRATEC supports its partners in their mission to improve the health of people around the world. Providing innovative, reliable, and high-quality healthcare products is therefore part of the core business at the STRATEC Group. STRATEC accounts for this responsibility with its comprehensive and certified quality management system.
STRATEC's Global Environmental Policy
STRATEC has summarized its group-wide codes of conduct, ethical principles, and other guidelines in its Corporate Compliance Policy. This is binding for all employees and is regularly revised and further developed based on analysis and assessment of the annual risk reports of the individual STRATEC companies.
Participant IN UN Global Compact
STRATEC is a signatory to the UN Global Compact of the United Nations, the world’s largest initiative for sustainable and responsible corporate governance. As a signatory, STRATEC is committed to upholding the ten principles of the UN Global Compact, which include the topics of human rights, work, environment, and combating corruption. Furthermore, STRATEC supports the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the 17 associated goals (Sustainable Development Goals).
ESG Ratings
Score | Rating Scale | Benchmark | |
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ISS ESG | C+, Prime Status | D- - A+ | Decile Rank: 3 |
CDP Climate | Score: C | -D - +A | Activity Group |
MSCI | Score: A | CCC-AAA | - |
Sustainalytics | Rating: 25.1, Medium Risk | Negligible Risk - Severe Risk | Subindustry Rank: 53 out of 188 |
Ecovadis | Commited (54/100) | 0-100 | Subindustry Average: 55 |
S&P | 32 | 0-100 | Industry Score Average: 24 |
As of January 2026
