As a traditional family business rooted in the region, we value our proximity to the people. BORBET therefore wants to be a good neighbour to the local community and an attractive employer for all employees. We are aware that we have only been able to grow in our 130 years of existence because we have always been able to rely on a committed, motivated and loyal workforce. All our sites are certified in accordance with the occupational health and safety standard DIN EN ISO 45001.
The careful use of water as a resource is an important environmental protection goal. BORBET has therefore already implemented many measures in recent years and we are constantly looking for further opportunities for optimisation.
In particular, we are focussing on reusing process water that has already been used and improving the processes in the paint shops and waste water treatment plants.
In particular, we are focussing on reusing process water that has already been used and improving the processes in the paint shops and waste water treatment plants.
The production and processing of metal is complex and sometimes energy-intensive.Natural gas and electricity are the most important energy sources. For us, using energy efficiently is a question of both ecological responsibility and economic necessity. All our BORBET sites are certified in accordance with DIN EN ISO 50001.
In order to use existing resources, we rely on effective recycling for aluminium. Compared to other
raw materials, aluminium can be recycled without any loss of quality. This requires only around a tenth of the energy needed for raw production. When recycling, we return aluminium shavings generated during production to the cycle by melting them. This also applies to wheels that do not meet our quality requirements.
raw materials, aluminium can be recycled without any loss of quality. This requires only around a tenth of the energy needed for raw production. When recycling, we return aluminium shavings generated during production to the cycle by melting them. This also applies to wheels that do not meet our quality requirements.
Continuously improving the carbon footprint of our wheels is a high priority for us. In doing so, we not only rely on the increased use of green electricity at our locations, but above all on the sustainable procurement of our aluminium. Our primary aluminium suppliers are certified in accordance with the Performance Standard of the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative.
We bear responsibility not only for our own products and employees, but also for the upstream supply chain, which is why we are committed to respecting human rights and the environment. We respect internationally recognised human rights and take care to prevent human rights and environmental violations and to strengthen human rights and environmental awareness. We expect the same from our business partners and all other interested parties. In order to fulfil this requirement, we have defined a process for complying with human rights due diligence obligations (due diligence process).
In accordance with the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGP), we are committed to the principles of the following internationally recognised human rights standards and guidelines:
• The United Nations (UN) Universal Declaration of Human Rights
• The conventions and recommendations of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) on labour and social standards
• Guidelines of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) for multinational enterprises
• International Covenant on Political and Civil Rights of the United Nations
• International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights of the United Nations
• Principles of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)
• UN Conventions on the Rights of the Child
• UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women
• Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union
• Charter of Diversity
• European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms
• The United Nations (UN) Universal Declaration of Human Rights
• The conventions and recommendations of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) on labour and social standards
• Guidelines of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) for multinational enterprises
• International Covenant on Political and Civil Rights of the United Nations
• International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights of the United Nations
• Principles of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)
• UN Conventions on the Rights of the Child
• UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women
• Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union
• Charter of Diversity
• European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms
OUR CONTRIBUTION
With our actions, we also want to support the United Nations' 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The BORBET guidelines also form the basis for our actions and business activities:
• Code of Conduct for employees and suppliers• Labour and environmental protection guidelines
• Anti-corruption guideline
• Antitrust guideline
TO THE CODE OF CONDUCT
COMMITMENT TO SOCIETY
In addition to economic and ecological development, the overriding aim of our commitment in the regions where our sites are located is to actively promote social and cultural interaction. In doing so, we focus on the needs of our employees and business partners. Our activities therefore focus on the areas of education and science, health and social affairs as well as sport and culture.
EDUCATION AND SCIENCE
As a family business, we see it as our duty to show young people career prospects. We regularly attend regional training exchanges and careers fairs at all our locations. Our trainers also present various professions and possible internships at schools and provide job application training. Our training workshops guarantee practical learning under optimal conditions.EDUCATION AND SCIENCE
As a family business, we see it as our duty to show young people career prospects. We regularly attend regional training exchanges and careers fairs at all our locations. Our trainers also present various professions and possible internships at schools and provide job application training. Our training workshops guarantee practical learning under optimal conditions.
At our Hallenberg-Hesborn and Medebach sites, we support events such as Girl's Day, KAoA (Kein Abschluss ohne Anschluss) and the ProBE school project, which has been running for over ten years and allows pupils to try out different career paths. In the field of science, we have partnerships with the South Westphalia and Nuremberg Universities of Applied Sciences, the Fraunhofer Institute LBF in Darmstadt and the University of Stuttgart.
We are also a partner of science in Bad Langensalza (Thuringia). We work together with ZPF GmbH, the Institute for Integrated Production in Hanover, TU Freiberg and the University of Bremen - together we are researching ways to increase efficiency and optimise the use of energy in production.
In Ranshofen (Austria), we support the Long Night of Research, the LEGO League and schools such as the Commercial Academy (HAK), the Secondary School for Business Professions (HLW) and the Secondary Technical School (HTL).
Education is also particularly important in Port Elizabeth (South Africa). Every year, BORBET awards scholarships to employees' children to enable them to study after high school. The location also invests in further training for its own employees. In May 2019, the first group of managers completed the Supervisory Development Programme at Nelson Mandela University Business School, which trains team leaders and supervisors in topics such as leadership quality, performance and quality management, employee motivation and management decisions in order to be able to operate effectively in a rapidly changing global production environment.
SOUTH AFRICA
BORBET supports the House of Resurrection children's home in Port Elizabeth. The home offers children a safe home, regular check-ups and promotes their integration into the community for a positive future.
SOUTH AFRICA
BORBET South Africa is involved in the Ekuphumleni Home for the Elderly in the township of Zwide. The home cares for older people with the aim of recognising their important role in society and ensuring that they are well cared for.
KODERSDORF
The Health Day at BORBET Sachsen in Kodersdorf offers our employees the opportunity to promote their health and well-being and to benefit from various health-promoting activities.
BORBET THÜRINGEN IS PARTNER OF THC ERFURT
In Thuringia, BORBET supports THC Erfurt in Bad Langensalza, one of the most successful women's handball clubs in the Bundesliga. The partnership enriches our own work: our managers were able to exchange ideas with the players on the topic of "How can I motivate myself again and again and deliver top performances even under high pressure?".
BORBET BIKE-TEAM
As the main sponsor of the BORBET Bike Team, we are passionate about cycling. Our support enables team members to participate in high-calibre international competitions where they can showcase their skills and represent the BORBET logo in the global cycling community. This partnership goes beyond sporting success as it fosters enthusiasm for cycling and strengthens the bond with our brand.
BORBET IS A SPONSOR OF BOB SPORTS
The long-standing partnership between BORBET and the Winterberg bobsleigh track is based on the loyalty of the Borbet family of entrepreneurs from the Sauerland region. BORBET not only supports the club with track and club sponsorship, but also successfully promotes individual athletes and has a long-term commitment to the youth sector in order to give children and young people access to sport.
BORBET IS A PARTNER OF NUMEROUS BALL SPORTS CLUBS
BORBET is committed to local football and handball clubs in the regions in which it operates. At the BORBET Thuringia site in Bad Langensalza, for example, BORBET supports SV Preußen and VFB TM Mühlhausen.
