Appendix
GRI Index
GRI 102-55
This report has been prepared in accordance with the GRI Standards: Comprehensive option. The relevant indicators are directly shown in the texts and combined in the GRI Index.
- AR – Mercedes-Benz Annual Report 2021
- SR – Mercedes-Benz Sustainability Report 2021
- NFR – Non-financial declaration 2021 (part of the Mercedes-Benz Annual Report 2021)
GRI 102: General Disclosures 2016
Standard |
Disclosure |
Reference |
Additional information and reasons for omission |
External assurance* |
||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
102-1 |
Name of the organisation |
|
no |
|||
102-2 |
Activities, brands, products, and services |
|
no |
|||
102-3 |
Location of headquarters |
|
no |
|||
102-4 |
Location of operations |
SR > Sustainable corporate governance |
|
no |
||
102-5 |
Ownership and legal form |
|
no |
|||
102-6 |
Markets served |
|
no |
|||
102-7 |
Scale of the organisation |
SR > Sustainable corporate governance |
|
no |
||
102-8 |
Information on employees and other workers |
SR > Key figures Human Resources |
|
no |
||
102-9 |
Supply chain |
Our vehicles generally contain several thousand parts and components, and our supply chain is correspondingly complex. It comprises around 40,000 direct suppliers for production and non-production materials, with most of them based in Europe, North America and Asia. These suppliers in turn have sub-suppliers, and sometimes a supply chain can contain up to seven or eight sub-levels, with additional sub-suppliers on each level. With every innovation and every market development, the supply chain dynamically develops further — and this also occurred during the reporting period. |
partially, NFD |
|||
102-10 |
Significant changes to the organization and its supply chain |
SR > Sustainable corporate governance |
|
partially, NFD |
||
102-11 |
Precautionary Principle or approach |
SR > Sustainable corporate governance |
|
partially, NFD |
||
102-12 |
External initiatives |
SR > Partnerships |
|
no |
||
102-13 |
Membership of associations |
SR > Partnerships |
|
no |
||
102-14 |
Statement from senior decision-maker |
|
no |
|||
102-15 |
Key impacts, risks, and opportunities |
SR > Sustainable corporate governance |
|
partially, Risk and opportunity report |
||
102-16 |
Values, principles, standards, and norms of behavior |
SR > Sustainable corporate governance |
|
partially, NFD |
||
102-17 |
Mechanisms for advice and concerns about ethics |
|
partially, NFD |
|||
102-18 |
Governance structure |
SR > Sustainable corporate governance |
|
partially, NFD |
||
102-19 |
Delegating authority |
SR > Sustainable corporate governance |
|
partially, NFD |
||
102-20 |
Executive-level responsibility for economic, environmental, and social topics |
SR > Sustainable corporate governance |
|
partially, NFD |
||
102-21 |
Consulting stakeholders on economic, environmental, and social topics |
SR > Sustainable corporate governance |
|
partially, NFD |
||
102-22 |
Composition of the highest governance body and its committees |
SR > Sustainable corporate governance |
|
no |
||
102-23 |
Chair of the highest governance body |
SR > Sustainable corporate governance |
|
no |
||
102-24 |
Nominating and selecting the highest governance body |
|
no |
|||
102-25 |
Conflicts of interest |
|
no |
|||
102-26 |
Role of highest governance body in setting purpose, values, and strategy |
SR > Sustainable corporate governance |
|
no |
||
102-27 |
Collective knowledge of highest governance body |
SR > Integrity and compliance |
|
no |
||
102-28 |
Evaluating the highest governance body’s performance |
SR > Sustainable corporate governance |
|
no |
||
102-29 |
Identifying and managing economic, environmental, and social impacts |
SR > Sustainable corporate governance |
|
no |
||
102-30 |
Effectiveness of risk management processes |
SR > Sustainable corporate governance |
|
partially, NFD |
||
102-31 |
Review of economic, environmental, and social topics |
SR > Sustainable corporate governance |
|
partially, NFD |
||
102-32 |
Highest governance body’s role in sustainability reporting |
SR > Sustainable corporate governance |
|
partially, NFD |
||
102-33 |
Communicating critical concerns |
SR > Sustainable corporate governance |
|
partially, NFD |
||
102-34 |
Nature and total number of critical concerns |
|
partially, NFD |
|||
102-35 |
Remuneration policies |
SR > Sustainable corporate governance |
|
partially, in separate Remuneration report |
||
102-36 |
Process for determining remuneration |
|
yes, in separate Remuneration report |
|||
102-37 |
Stakeholders’ involvement in remuneration |
|
yes, in separate Remuneration report |
|||
102-38 |
Annual total compensation ratio |
|
yes, in separate Remuneration report |
|||
102-39 |
Percentage increase in annual total compensation ratio |
|
yes, in separate Remuneration report |
|||
102-40 |
List of stakeholder groups |
|
no |
|||
102-41 |
Collective bargaining agreements |
|
no |
|||
102-42 |
Identifying and selecting stakeholders |
|
no |
|||
102-43 |
Approach to stakeholder engagement |
SR > Sustainable corporate governance |
|
partially, NFD |
||
102-44 |
Key topics and concerns raised |
SR > Sustainable corporate governance |
|
no |
||
102-45 |
Entities included in the consolidated financial statements |
|
no |
|||
102-46 |
Defining report content and topic Boundaries |
SR > Sustainable corporate governance |
|
partially, NFD |
||
102-47 |
List of material topics |
SR > Sustainable corporate governance |
|
no |
||
102-48 |
Restatements of information |
|
no |
|||
102-49 |
Changes in reporting |
|
no |
|||
102-50 |
Reporting period |
|
no |
|||
102-51 |
Date of most recent report |
|
no |
|||
102-52 |
Reporting cycle |
|
no |
|||
102-53 |
Contact point for questions regarding the report |
|
no |
|||
102-54 |
Claims of reporting in accordance with the GRI Standards |
|
no |
|||
102-55 |
GRI content index |
|
no |
|||
102-56 |
External assurance |
|
yes, partially |
|||
|
Material topics: GRI 200 Economic
GRI 201: Economic Performance 2016
Standard |
Disclosure |
Reference |
Additional information and reasons for omission |
External assurance* |
||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
103-1 |
Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary |
|
no |
|||
103-2 |
The management approach and its components |
|
no |
|||
103-3 |
Evaluation of the management approach |
|
no |
|||
201-1 |
Direct economic value generated and distributed |
|
no |
|||
201-2 |
Financial implications and other risks and opportunities due to climate change |
|
yes, Risk and opportunity report |
|||
201-3 |
Defined benefit plan obligations and other retirement plans |
AR > Combined Management Report |
|
no |
||
201-4 |
Financial assistance received from government |
|
no |
|||
|
GRI 202: Market Presence 2016
Standard |
Disclosure |
Reference |
Additional information and reasons for omission |
External assurance* |
||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
103-1 |
Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary |
|
partially, in separate Remuneration report |
|||
103-2 |
The management approach and its components |
|
partially, in separate Remuneration report |
|||
103-3 |
Evaluation of the management approach |
|
partially, in separate Remuneration report |
|||
202-1 |
Ratios of standard entry level wage by gender compared to local minimum wage |
|
Information about the minimum wages across countries in which the Group’s companies are located is not centrally available. The “standard entry salaries” are specific to particular groups within the workforce (e.g. industrial employees, university graduates, temporary workers during vacations etc.) As many of our companies are bound by collective bargaining agreements, and also because employee remuneration is market-oriented, the standard entry salaries do generally lie above the minimum wages. |
no |
||
202-2 |
Proportion of senior management hired from the local community |
|
The proportion of senior managers who are recruited from a local community is defined locally in the respective sales market or at the production location. The percentage of managers in this category can currently not be determined centrally for the entire Group. |
no |
||
|
GRI 203: Indirect Economic Impacts 2016
Standard |
Disclosure |
Reference |
Additional information and reasons for omission |
External assurance* |
||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
103-1 |
Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary |
|
no |
|||
103-2 |
The management approach and its components |
|
no |
|||
103-3 |
Evaluation of the management approach |
|
no |
|||
203-1 |
Infrastructure investments and services supported |
|
no |
|||
203-2 |
Significant indirect economic impacts |
|
Comprehensive data about the indirect economic impacts are currently not available. We are steadily working to improve our knowledge about indirect external impacts. As part of the materiality analysis conducted in 2020, we, among other things, comprehensively assessed the potential or actual positive and negative effects of our business operations on the UN Sustainable Development Goals. |
no |
||
|
GRI 204: Procurement Practices 2016
Standard |
Disclosure |
Reference |
Additional information and reasons for omission |
External assurance* |
||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
103-1 |
Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary |
|
no |
|||
103-2 |
The management approach and its components |
|
no |
|||
103-3 |
Evaluation of the management approach |
|
no |
|||
204-1 |
Proportion of spending on local suppliers |
|
The cooperation with the suppliers at our locations is variable. It is governed by our central purchasing standards, which serve as orientation guidelines for the units that purchase production materials and non-production materials. Specific information about specific purchasing volumes cannot be provided by the current database. |
no |
||
|
GRI 205: Anti-corruption 2016
Standard |
Disclosure |
Reference |
Additional information and reasons for omission |
External assurance* |
||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
103-1 |
Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary |
SR > Integrity and compliance |
|
partially, NFD |
||
103-2 |
The management approach and its components |
SR > Integrity and compliance |
|
partially, NFD |
||
103-3 |
Evaluation of the management approach |
|
partially, NFD |
|||
205-1 |
Operations assessed for risks related to corruption |
The information is not categorised according to the plant/business activity because the point of reference for our risk assessment is the level of the entity – in other words, the legal unit or the management unit. As a result of the risk assessment, the Mercedes-Benz Group assigns each controlled unit a final risk level that is based on all of that unit’s business activities. |
no |
|||
205-2 |
Communication and training about anti-corruption policies and procedures |
SR > Integrity and compliance
|
A differentiation or break down of the data by region would not be meaningful because the Mercedes-Benz Group is organised by divisions and not by region. |
no |
||
205-3 |
Confirmed incidents of corruption and actions taken |
205-3 a) The number of cases of corruption is reported in the Compliance management chapter. Additional information about the type of corruption is not provided. We do not give any details about the cases, due to the need to protect the privacy of the individuals affected and of the people who provide the information.
|
no |
|||
|
GRI 206: Anti-competitive Behavior 2016
Standard |
Disclosure |
Reference |
Additional information and reasons for omission |
External assurance* |
||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
103-1 |
Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary |
|
no |
|||
103-2 |
The management approach and its components |
|
no |
|||
103-3 |
Evaluation of the management approach |
|
no |
|||
206-1 |
Legal actions for anti-competitive behavior, anti-trust, and monopoly practices |
SR > Integrity and compliance |
|
no |
||
|
GRI 207: Tax 2019
Standard |
Disclosure |
Reference |
Additional information and reasons for omission |
External assurance* |
||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
103-1 |
Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary |
SR > Sustainable corporate governance |
|
partially, NFD |
||
103-2 |
The management approach and its components |
SR > Sustainable corporate governance |
|
partially, NFD |
||
103-3 |
Evaluation of the management approach |
SR > Sustainable corporate governance |
|
partially, NFD |
||
207-1 |
Approach to tax |
SR > Sustainable corporate governance |
|
partially, NFD |
||
207-2 |
Tax governance, control, and risk management |
SR > Sustainable corporate governance |
|
partially, NFD |
||
207-3 |
Stakeholder engagement and management of concerns related to tax |
SR > Sustainable corporate governance |
|
partially, NFD |
||
207-4 |
Country-by-country reporting |
|
In line with OECD guidelines, the Mercedes-Benz Group AG (former Daimler AG) has been submitting to Germany’s Federal Central Tax Office a country-by-country (CbC) report as the Ultimate Parent Entity for the whole group since financial year 2016. The CbC report is distributed to all participating tax authorities around the globe on the basis of bilateral and multilateral agreements. Also in line with OECD guidelines, the current Council Directive (EU) 2016/881 and German tax law, the Mercedes-Benz Group chooses to forgo general publication of its CbC reports, as the required transparency vis-à-vis fiscal authorities, which are able to appreciate the content of the figures and data, has already been guaranteed. |
no |
||
|
Material topics: GRI 300 Environmental
GRI 301: Materials 2016
Standard |
Disclosure |
Reference |
Additional information and reasons for omission |
External assurance* |
||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
103-1 |
Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary |
|
no |
|||
103-2 |
The management approach and its components |
|
no |
|||
103-3 |
Evaluation of the management approach |
|
no |
|||
301-1 |
Materials used by weight or volume |
We are currently measuring the use of metals and non-metals in our vehicles. At the moment it is not yet possible for the Group as a whole to break down the total weight of its vehicles into renewable and non-renewable materials. In the future we want to continually expand the use of renewable materials and integrate them into our calculation methods. |
no |
|||
301-2 |
Recycled input materials used |
We are currently reporting the data at the individual vehicle level. Information on all materials and fleets is not currently available. |
no |
|||
301-3 |
Reclaimed products and their packaging materials |
No information about recycled products and their packaging materials is available, because our vehicles are delivered without any packaging material. |
no |
|||
|
GRI 302: Energy 2016
Standard |
Disclosure |
Reference |
Additional information and reasons for omission |
External assurance* |
||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
103-1 |
Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary |
|
no |
|||
103-2 |
The management approach and its components |
|
no |
|||
103-3 |
Evaluation of the management approach |
|
no |
|||
302-1 |
Energy consumption within the organization |
SR > Climate protection |
302-1 c) Our Energy Monitoring Tool also records energy consumption by the energy carriers that the Mercedes-Benz Group purchases externally. Other energy conversions within the plants to final energy in the form of (cold, heat, steam, compressed air, etc. (ii-iv)) are not specified further. The conversion losses are all recorded at the Mercedes-Benz Group.
|
partially, key figures |
||
302-2 |
Energy consumption outside of the organization |
|
Because there is currently no international guideline for the determination of energy consumption in Scope 3, we have no such data at the Mercedes-Benz Group at present. We want to create a possible data collection and calculation system in the medium term. We collect information about the energy consumption outside the Group indirectly via the Scope 3 emissions. Our ascertainment of the Scope 3 emissions complies with the international guideline according to the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. |
no |
||
302-3 |
Energy intensity |
The specific values in the key figures tool are calculated on the basis of our consolidated production locations’ quotient of absolute energy consumption (excluding fuels) and the number of vehicles produced, with regard to the respective division. In the category of energy consumption we also take into account our production locations for major assemblies, components, and CKD vehicles. The unit figures only include vehicles of the Mercedes-Benz Group (excluding production from other companies). |
no |
|||
302-4 |
Reduction of energy consumption |
|
no |
|||
302-5 |
Reductions in energy requirements of products and services |
|
no |
|||
|
GRI 303: Water and Effluents 2018
Standard |
Disclosure |
Reference |
Additional information and reasons for omission |
External assurance* |
||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
103-1 |
Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary |
|
no |
|||
103-2 |
The management approach and its components |
|
no |
|||
103-3 |
Evaluation of the management approach |
|
no |
|||
303-1 |
Interactions with water as a shared resource |
303-1 a and b) One of the central themes of our environmental management is the responsible use of water with regard to its sourcing, consumption, discharge, and effects due to wastewater and process water. Examples of our measures for the efficient use of water are described in the chapter “Efficient water utilisation”. The status of our international data regarding water does not currently allow us to provide a more differentiated overall account of process water-related impacts. We are planning to standardise and improve the data situation in the medium term. |
no |
|||
303-2 |
Management of water discharge-related impacts |
|
no |
|||
303-3 |
Water withdrawal |
303-3 a) The water comes from various sources, which is recorded by the production locations worldwide. That includes water from public utilities, well water, surface water, rainwater, and groundwater from site remediation. Seawater isn’t used. All amounts are for fresh water. This data is available in the overview of the key indicators of our corporate environmental protection measures.
|
partially, key figures |
|||
303-4 |
Water discharge |
303-4 a) Wastewater flows are recorded at the production sites depending on the treatment technology. When collecting data at Group level, a distinction is made between direct and indirect discharge.
|
no |
|||
303-5 |
Water consumption |
303-5 a) The total consumption of water is recorded in our environmental data management system and shown in our key figures for corporate environmental protection. Information regarding water consumption is primarily included in the key figures for the specific water consumption per vehicle produced. |
no |
|||
|
GRI 305: Emissions 2016
Standard |
Disclosure |
Reference |
Additional information and reasons for omission |
External assurance* |
||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
103-1 |
Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary |
|
no |
|||
103-2 |
The management approach and its components |
SR > Climate protection
|
|
no |
||
103-3 |
Evaluation of the management approach |
|
no |
|||
305-1 |
Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions |
SR > Climate protection |
The base year 2018 for the CO2 reduction target was chosen according to the criteria of the Science Based Targets Initiative for the selection of a base year. Accordingly, the last year should be selected for which a representative database is available. In 2018 the Scope-1 emissions amounted to 650,000 tons of CO2. |
partially, key figures |
||
305-2 |
Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions |
SR > Climate protection |
|
partially, key figures |
||
305-3 |
Other indirect (Scope 3) GHG emissions |
SR > Climate protection |
The CO2 emissions from the use of fossil fuels at production sites of the Mercedes-Benz Group are accounted for and reported in accordance with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. The appendix "Calculation and documentation of CO2 emissions" explains the assessment approach as well as the associated assumptions and limits.
|
yes |
||
305-4 |
GHG emissions intensity |
|
no |
|||
305-5 |
Reduction of GHG emissions |
SR > Climate protection |
See GRI 305-1: Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions for the explanatory notes regarding the selection of the base year. |
no |
||
305-6 |
Emissions of ozone-depleting substances (ODS) |
|
The legal regulations concerning the emission of ozone-depleting substances are complied with at all Mercedes-Benz Group production sites. However, we cannot exclude the possible emission of very small amounts of ozone-depleting substances. These emissions would be within the legally permissible limits, and we therefore do not separately collect the relevant data. |
no |
||
305-7 |
Nitrogen oxides (NOX), sulfur oxides (SOX), and other significant air emissions |
|
Depending on the production processes, our production locations record the parameters NOX, SO2, particulate and VOC emissions in kg. However, no data concerning slowly degradable organic substances are collected at our locations. |
no |
||
|
GRI 306: Waste 2020
Standard |
Disclosure |
Reference |
Additional information and reasons for omission |
External assurance* |
||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
103-1 |
Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary |
|
no |
|||
103-2 |
The management approach and its components |
|
no |
|||
103-3 |
Evaluation of the management approach |
|
no |
|||
306-1 |
Waste generation and significant waste-related impacts |
|
no |
|||
306-2 |
Management of significant waste-related impacts |
|
no |
|||
306-3 |
Waste generated |
|
yes, key figures |
|||
306-4 |
Waste diverted from disposal |
At present, no data is collected as to whether waste is treated for further processing on site or elsewhere. |
partially, key figures |
|||
306-5 |
Waste directed to disposal |
In general, the waste is collected by a waste disposal company and an approved waste processing firm then processes the waste at a different location. |
partially, key figures |
|||
|
GRI 307: Environmental Compliance 2016
Standard |
Disclosure |
Reference |
Additional information and reasons for omission |
External assurance* |
||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
103-1 |
Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary |
|
no |
|||
103-2 |
The management approach and its components |
|
no |
|||
103-3 |
Evaluation of the management approach |
|
no |
|||
307-1 |
Non-compliance with environmental laws and regulations |
|
no |
|||
|
GRI 308: Supplier Environmental Assessment 2016
Standard |
Disclosure |
Reference |
Additional information and reasons for omission |
External assurance* |
||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
103-1 |
Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary |
SR > Climate protection
|
|
no |
||
103-2 |
The management approach and its components |
SR > Climate protection
|
|
no |
||
103-3 |
Evaluation of the management approach |
|
no |
|||
308-1 |
New suppliers that were screened using environmental criteria |
In 2021 we conducted a total of 805 on-site checks at suppliers of production materials in order to determine whether they had an environmental management system according to ISO 14001. In the medium term we are planning to cooperate even more closely with our suppliers and sensitise them to environmental issues. |
no |
|||
308-2 |
Negative environmental impacts in the supply chain and actions taken |
Due to the large number of suppliers, the complexity of the entire supply chain and the challenging task of gaining an overview, we cannot provide any absolute and percentage data regarding actual or potential negative environmental impacts by our suppliers. As part of our efforts to make our supply chains more transparent, we are also continuing to strive to gain a better overview of any negative impacts on the environment. |
no |
|||
|
Material topics: GRI 400 Social
GRI 401: Employment 2016
Standard |
Disclosure |
Reference |
Additional information and reasons for omission |
External assurance* |
||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
103-1 |
Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary |
|
no |
|||
103-2 |
The management approach and its components |
|
no |
|||
103-3 |
Evaluation of the management approach |
|
no |
|||
401-1 |
New employee hires and employee turnover |
Our human resources system does not currently track information on new employee hires according to age groups or regions. |
no |
|||
401-2 |
Benefits provided to full-time employees that are not provided to temporary or part-time employees |
|
no |
|||
401-3 |
Parental leave |
Our human resources system does not currently track the total number of employees who were still employed twelve months after their return to work from parental leave or the retention rates of these employees. However, we have numerous measures in place to ensure job security as well as opportunities for further professional development for all of our employees returning from parental leave. |
no |
|||
|
GRI 402: Labor/Management Relations 2016
Standard |
Disclosure |
Reference |
Additional information and reasons for omission |
External assurance* |
||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
103-1 |
Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary |
|
no |
|||
103-2 |
The management approach and its components |
|
no |
|||
103-3 |
Evaluation of the management approach |
|
no |
|||
402-1 |
Minimum notice periods regarding operational changes |
|
According to the German Works Council Constitution Act, the works council must be informed about major operational changes in a timely manner. However, this Act does not define a precise deadline for providing this information. |
no |
||
|
GRI 403: Occupational Health and Safety 2018
Standard |
Disclosure |
Reference |
Additional information and reasons for omission |
External assurance* |
||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
103-1 |
Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary |
|
partially, NFD |
|||
103-2 |
The management approach and its components |
SR > People
|
|
partially, NFD |
||
103-3 |
Evaluation of the management approach |
|
partially, NFD |
|||
403-1 |
Occupational health and safety management system |
The Mercedes-Benz Group operates on the basis of globally uniform guidelines for risk prevention. Our occupational health and safety policy (A30.2) and our occupational health and safety guidelines serve as overarching, internationally valid Group regulations. They are based on international standards and national laws and emphasise the managers’ obligation to act responsibly. However, they also underscore the employees’ own responsibility. Policy A30.2 covers all Group companies. It is binding on all employees and members of governance bodies at Mercedes-Benz Group and all controlled Group companies. |
partially, NFD |
|||
403-2 |
Hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation |
All of our employees have to take on personal responsibility for health and occupational safety by performing their work in a safety-conscious manner. We respect the employees’ right to withdraw from work situations in which they can understandably assume that they face a clear and present danger to their lives or health. In such situations, they are protected against unjustified consequences. Unsafe conditions and near accidents must be reported to the location’s manager and are addressed on the shop floor. We record information about work accidents, risks and near accidents in our systems medAS and SAFE. We have our employees contribute to the design of their workstations, their working environments and their work processes in order to continuously improve them. |
no |
|||
403-3 |
Occupational health services |
|
no |
|||
403-4 |
Worker participation, consultation, and communication on occupational health and safety |
At each of our locations we have established occupational safety committees in which employees can participate. At the Mercedes-Benz Group, temporary employees are subject to the same regulations as regular employees. Temporary employees can also raise issues in the committees. |
no |
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403-5 |
Worker training on occupational health and safety |
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no |
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403-6 |
Promotion of worker health |
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no |
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403-7 |
Prevention and mitigation of occupational health and safety impacts directly linked by business relationships |
In order to prevent and mitigate negative impacts on occupational safety in external companies, we adhere to a variety of safety regulations, such as our “A30 – Occupational Health and Safety” policy, as well as the applicable legal regulations. The process of instructing and monitoring external companies with external employees is being implemented as required. In addition, the Business Partner Standards (BPS) also describe safety and health-related requirements for the workstations of employees from business partners. |
no |
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403-8 |
Workers covered by an occupational health and safety management system |
The scope of application of the occupational health and safety policy (A30.2) ensures that all employees are covered by a management system for occupational health and safety. External companies are also instructed and monitored in this respect. |
no |
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403-9 |
Work-related injuries |
As part of our local risk management process for occupational safety risks, the Corporate Safety unit conducts safety risk management measures at our Group-owned production facilities. Together with Corporate Environmental Protection, safety engineers from the Corporate Safety Department conduct due diligence audits at all of our Group-owned production facilities every five years or so. The audit covers the implementation of our corporate policy for occupational health and safety; external employees and external companies are also included in the auditing scope. For reasons of confidentiality, the figures regarding risk management are not published. |
no |
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403-10 |
Work-related ill health |
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Data on work-related ill health are not collected at the international level. For Germany, these data are held by the employers’ liability insurance association, which does not break down the data according to individual companies. |
no |
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GRI 404: Training and Education 2016
Standard |
Disclosure |
Reference |
Additional information and reasons for omission |
External assurance* |
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103-1 |
Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary |
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partially, NFD |
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103-2 |
The management approach and its components |
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partially, NFD |
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103-3 |
Evaluation of the management approach |
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partially, NFD |
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404-1 |
Average hours of training per year per employee |
We report key figures on training and professional development or qualification days per employee on average for the entire workforce. In addition, we also provide the average training days per employee for our female workforce. A breakdown according to other employee categories does not take place in the system. |
no |
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404-2 |
Programs for upgrading employee skills and transition assistance programs |
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partially, NFD |
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404-3 |
Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews |
The exact percentage is not currently determined. We comprehensively ensure that our employees’ performance is regularly assessed by means of various measures at different management levels. |
no |
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GRI 405: Diversity and Equal Opportunity 2016
Standard |
Disclosure |
Reference |
Additional information and reasons for omission |
External assurance* |
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103-1 |
Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary |
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partially, NFD |
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103-2 |
The management approach and its components |
SR > People
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partially, NFD |
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103-3 |
Evaluation of the management approach |
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partially, NFD |
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405-1 |
Diversity of governance bodies and employees |
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partially, NFD |
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405-2 |
Ratio of basic salary and remuneration of women to men |
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no |
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GRI 406: Non-discrimination 2016
Standard |
Disclosure |
Reference |
Additional information and reasons for omission |
External assurance* |
||
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103-1 |
Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary |
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no |
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103-2 |
The management approach and its components |
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no |
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103-3 |
Evaluation of the management approach |
|
no |
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406-1 |
Incidents of discrimination and corrective actions taken |
For reasons of confidentiality, we do not publish any statistical information about cases of discrimination. |
no |
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GRI 407: Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining 2016
Standard |
Disclosure |
Reference |
Additional information and reasons for omission |
External assurance* |
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103-1 |
Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary |
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partially, NFD |
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103-2 |
The management approach and its components |
SR > People
|
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partially, NFD |
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103-3 |
Evaluation of the management approach |
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partially, NFD |
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407-1 |
Operations and suppliers in which the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining may be at risk |
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no |
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GRI 408: Child Labor 2016
Standard |
Disclosure |
Reference |
Additional information and reasons for omission |
External assurance* |
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103-1 |
Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary |
|
no |
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103-2 |
The management approach and its components |
SR > Human rights
|
|
no |
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103-3 |
Evaluation of the management approach |
|
no |
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408-1 |
Operations and suppliers at significant risk for incidents of child labor |
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no |
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GRI 409: Forced or Compulsory Labor 2016
Standard |
Disclosure |
Reference |
Additional information and reasons for omission |
External assurance* |
||
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103-1 |
Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary |
|
no |
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103-2 |
The management approach and its components |
SR > Human rights
|
|
no |
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103-3 |
Evaluation of the management approach |
|
no |
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409-1 |
Operations and suppliers at significant risk for incidents of forced or compulsory labor |
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no |
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GRI 410: Security Practices 2016
Standard |
Disclosure |
Reference |
Additional information and reasons for omission |
External assurance* |
||
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103-1 |
Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary |
|
no |
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103-2 |
The management approach and its components |
SR > Human rights
|
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no |
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103-3 |
Evaluation of the management approach |
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no |
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410-1 |
Security personnel trained in human rights policies or procedures |
We do not currently record the percentage of employees who are trained in the organisation’s specific human rights processes and their application in the area of security. |
no |
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GRI 412: Human Rights Assessment 2016
Standard |
Disclosure |
Reference |
Additional information and reasons for omission |
External assurance* |
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103-1 |
Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary |
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partially, NFD |
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103-2 |
The management approach and its components |
SR > Human rights
|
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partially, NFD |
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103-3 |
Evaluation of the management approach |
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partially, NFD |
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412-1 |
Operations that have been subject to human rights reviews or impact assessments |
SR > Human rights
|
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partially, NFD |
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412-2 |
Employee training on human rights policies or procedures |
SR > Human rights
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The number of completed training courses is recorded. Because there are a number of human rights-related training modules, it’s not possible to give the number of employees or the corresponding percentage figure. |
partially, NFD |
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412-3 |
Significant investment agreements and contracts that include human rights clauses or that underwent human rights screening |
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For reasons of confidentiality regarding our business partners, we do not publish any specific details about investment agreements and contracts with our partners. |
no |
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GRI 413: Local Communities 2016
Standard |
Disclosure |
Reference |
Additional information and reasons for omission |
External assurance* |
||
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103-1 |
Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary |
|
no |
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103-2 |
The management approach and its components |
|
no |
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103-3 |
Evaluation of the management approach |
|
no |
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413-1 |
Operations with local community engagement, impact assessments, and development programs |
The Mercedes-Benz Group is active at all major business locations. Most of the societally and socially beneficial activities of our business locations are decentrally organised and implemented. As a result, there is no central collection of data that could be used to calculate the percentage of business locations where measures that involve local communities have been implemented. All activities are recorded in our donation and sponsorship database. Information about centrally coordinated activities can be found in the “Social commitment” section of this report. |
no |
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413-2 |
Operations with significant actual and potential negative impacts on local communities |
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no |
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GRI 414: Supplier Social Assessment 2016
Standard |
Disclosure |
Reference |
Additional information and reasons for omission |
External assurance* |
||
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103-1 |
Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary |
|
partially, NFD |
|||
103-2 |
The management approach and its components |
SR > Human rights
|
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partially, NFD |
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103-3 |
Evaluation of the management approach |
|
partially, NFD |
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414-1 |
New suppliers that were screened using social criteria |
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partially, NFD |
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414-2 |
Negative social impacts in the supply chain and actions taken |
Due to the large number of suppliers, the complexity of the entire supply chain and the challenging task of gaining an overview, we cannot provide any absolute or percentage data regarding actual or potential human rights violations by our suppliers. As part of our efforts to make our supply chains more transparent, we are also continuing to strive to gain a better overview of any impacts on society. |
partially, NFD |
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GRI 415: Public Policy 2016
Standard |
Disclosure |
Reference |
Additional information and reasons for omission |
External assurance* |
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103-1 |
Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary |
SR > Partnerships
|
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partially, NFD |
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103-2 |
The management approach and its components |
SR > Partnerships
|
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partially, NFD |
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103-3 |
Evaluation of the management approach |
|
partially, NFD |
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415-1 |
Political contributions |
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partially, NFD |
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GRI 416: Customer Health and Safety 2016
Standard |
Disclosure |
Reference |
Additional information and reasons for omission |
External assurance* |
||
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103-1 |
Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary |
|
no |
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103-2 |
The management approach and its components |
|
no |
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103-3 |
Evaluation of the management approach |
|
no |
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416-1 |
Assessment of the health and safety impacts of product and service categories |
We use strict quality management systems and checks to determine the safety of all of our vehicles. |
no |
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416-2 |
Incidents of non-compliance concerning the health and safety impacts of products and services |
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Our technical Compliance Management System (tCMS) serves to identify risks within the product creation process (product development and certification) at an early stage and to implement preventive measures. The tCMS defines values, principles, structures and processes in order to provide our employees with guidance and orientation especially with regard to challenging questions on how to interpret technical regulations. If vehicles held by customers exhibit anomalies with regard to safety, conformity or emissions, our processes for evaluating and regulating such situations in the field come into play. We respond to such situations by performing customer service activities, for example, or by recalling vehicles, if necessary. |
no |
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GRI 418: Customer Privacy 2016
Standard |
Disclosure |
Reference |
Additional information and reasons for omission |
External assurance* |
||
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103-1 |
Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary |
|
no |
|||
103-2 |
The management approach and its components |
SR > Data responsibility
|
|
no |
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103-3 |
Evaluation of the management approach |
|
no |
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418-1 |
Substantiated complaints concerning breaches of customer privacy and losses of customer data |
There is no total number of submitted and substantiated complaints of customer data privacy violations at the global level, because such an abstract figure is of no significance for the company. |
no |
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GRI 419: Socioeconomic Compliance 2016
Standard |
Disclosure |
Reference |
Additional information and reasons for omission |
External assurance* |
||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
103-1 |
Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary |
SR > Integrity and compliance |
|
partially, NFD |
||
103-2 |
The management approach and its components |
SR > Integrity and compliance |
|
partially, NFD |
||
103-3 |
Evaluation of the management approach |
SR > Integrity and compliance
|
|
partially, NFD |
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419-1 |
Non-compliance with laws and regulations in the social and economic area |
SR > Integrity and compliance |
|
partially, NFD |
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