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This case study is based on the 2015/2016 Sustainability Report by Wincor Nixdorf published on the Global Reporting Initiative Sustainability Disclosure Database that can be found at this link. Through all case studies we aim to demonstrate what CSR/ ESG/ sustainability reporting done responsibly means. Essentially, it means: a) identifying a company’s most important impacts on the environment, economy and society, and b) measuring, managing and changing.

Abstract

In 2015/2016 Wincor Nixdorf’s global supplier network comprised several thousands of suppliers, with a total purchasing volume of approximately €1.7 billion. Working with suppliers that meet Wincor Nixdorf’s social, ethical, and environmental criteria is, thus, a top priority. In order to promote supply chain responsibility Wincor Nixdorf took action to:

  • carefully select suppliers
  • employ purchasing experts
  • carry out supplier audits

What are the material issues the company has identified?

In its 2015/2016 Sustainability Report Wincor Nixdorf identified a range of material issues, such as economic performance, product responsibility, compliance, environmentally friendly products and services, occupational health and safety. Among these, promoting supply chain responsibility stands out as a key material issue for Wincor Nixdorf.

Stakeholder engagement in accordance with the GRI Standards

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) defines the Principle of Stakeholder Inclusiveness when identifying material issues (or a company’s most important impacts) as follows:

“The organization should identify its stakeholders, and explain how it has responded to their reasonable expectations.”

Stakeholders must be consulted in the process s of identifying a company’s most important impacts and their reasonable expectations and interests must be taken into account. This is an important cornerstone for CSR / sustainability reporting done responsibly.

Key stakeholder groups Wincor Nixdorf engages with:   

Stakeholder Group
General public
Analysts
Investors
Customers
Suppliers
Local community
Employees
Partners
Competitors

How stakeholder engagement was made to identify material issues

To identify and prioritise material topics Wincor Nixdorf carries out regular dialogues, workshops and conferences with its stakeholders.

What actions were taken by Wincor Nixdorf to promote supply chain responsibility?

In its 2015/2016 Sustainability Report Wincor Nixdorf reports that it took the following actions for promoting supply chain responsibility:

  • Carefully selecting suppliers
  • In order to ensure consistent standards for the selection of suppliers, Wincor Nixdorf has defined mandatory purchasing processes for the entire Group and has reached a level of standardisation that makes sure all its global suppliers meet the same demanding criteria. Before doing business with new suppliers, Wincor Nixdorf checks that their compliance, financial, quality, and environmental management systems meet the relevant standards (for example, ISO 9001 and 14001). This procedure is designed to check the extent to which suppliers can meet Wincor Nixdorf’s sustainability requirements. Wincor Nixdorf does not place orders with new suppliers, until it has checked that they meet the specified criteria and have been awarded a positive rating.
  • Employing purchasing experts
  • Wincor Nixdorf employs purchasing experts for certain categories of input materials. Their task is to draw up purchasing strategies that take into consideration market information on technology trends, as well as assessments of supplier capacity and performance. Wincor Nixdorf has made further improvements to the purchasing process by assigning clear roles and responsibilities to those involved, and distinguishes between employees with specific responsibilities, those providing information and those whose function is to approve purchases. Additionally, Wincor Nixdorf made further changes to its contract management system, to increase the level of standardisation. Suppliers have to accept certain legally binding responsibilities, such as complying with Wincor Nixdorf’s Code of Conduct, the specifications imposed by certified management systems (quality and environmental), and the environmental agreement they sign with Wincor Nixdorf.
  • Carrying out supplier audits
  • Supplier audits are a key element of Wincor Nixdorf’s quality management system. Among other aspects, they include an evaluation of production processes, quality management, and handling of core compliance issues relating to work, health and safety, the environment, ethics, and management. To date, none of Wincor Nixdorf’s suppliers has breached its Code of Conduct. In large part, this is because Wincor Nixdorf takes a very responsible and well-informed approach to selection, while nurturing established business relationships and making sure information is exchanged transparently. Every year, staff from Wincor Nixdorf’s Logistics, Quality, Finance, Technology, and Service units come together for a series of joint workshops, in order to rate suppliers. Together, they examine every aspect of suppliers’ performance and agree on specific measures for improvement.

Which GRI Standards and corresponding Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have been addressed?

The GRI Standards addressed in this case are:

1) Disclosure 308-1 New suppliers that were screened using environmental criteria

2) Disclosure 414-1 New suppliers that were screened using social criteria

 

Disclosure 308-1 New suppliers that were screened using environmental criteria does not correspond to any SDG.

Disclosure 414-1 New suppliers that were screened using social criteria corresponds to:

  • Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
  • Business theme: Workplace violence and harassment
  • Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 8: Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
  • Business theme: Labor practices in the supply chain
  • Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16: Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels
  • Business theme: Workplace violence and harassment

 

78% of the world’s 250 largest companies report in accordance with the GRI Standards

SustainCase was primarily created to demonstrate, through case studies, the importance of dealing with a company’s most important impacts in a structured way, with use of the GRI Standards. To show how today’s best-run companies are achieving economic, social and environmental success – and how you can too.

Research by well-recognised institutions is clearly proving that responsible companies can look to the future with optimism.

7 GRI sustainability disclosures get you started

Any size business can start taking sustainability action

GRI, ISEP, CPD Certified Sustainability courses (2-5 days): Live Online or Classroom  (venue: London School of Economics)

  • Exclusive FBRH template to begin reporting from day one
  • Identify your most important impacts on the Environment, Economy and People
  • Formulate in group exercises your plan for action. Begin taking solid, focused, all-round sustainability action ASAP. 
  • Benchmarking methodology to set you on a path of continuous improvement

See upcoming training dates.

 

References:

1) This case study is based on published information by Wincor Nixdorf, located at the link below. For the sake of readability, we did not use brackets or ellipses. However, we made sure that the extra or missing words did not change the report’s meaning. If you would like to quote these written sources from the original, please revert to the original on the Global Reporting Initiative’s Sustainability Disclosure Database at the link:

http://database.globalreporting.org/

2) http://www.fbrh.co.uk/en/global-reporting-initiative-gri-g4-guidelines-download-page

3) https://g4.globalreporting.org/Pages/default.aspx

4) https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/gri-standards-download-center/

Note to Wincor Nixdorf: With each case study we send out an email requesting a comment on this case study. If you have not received such an email please contact us.

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]]> Case study: How Wincor Nixdorf promotes eco-friendly logistics https://sustaincase.com/case-study-how-wincor-nixdorf-promotes-eco-friendly-logistics/ Mon, 19 Nov 2018 09:29:53 +0000 https://ccprowebs.com/new-sustaincase.com/?p=8256 As one of the world’s leading providers of IT solutions and services for retail banks and retailers in approximately 130 countries around the globe, Accordingly, for Wincor Nixdorf sustainable business activity does not end with production but also includes shipping arrangements that are both cost-effective and environmentally sound. This case study is based on the 2015/2016 Sustainability Report by Wincor Nixdorf published on the Global Reporting Initiative Sustainability Disclosure Database that can be found at this link. Through all case studies we aim to demonstrate what CSR/ ESG/ sustainability reporting done responsibly means. Essentially, it means: a) identifying a company’s most […]

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As one of the world’s leading providers of IT solutions and services for retail banks and retailers in approximately 130 countries around the globe, Wincor Nixdorf adopts a holistic approach to environmental protection.  Tweet This! Accordingly, for Wincor Nixdorf sustainable business activity does not end with production but also includes shipping arrangements that are both cost-effective and environmentally sound.

This case study is based on the 2015/2016 Sustainability Report by Wincor Nixdorf published on the Global Reporting Initiative Sustainability Disclosure Database that can be found at this link. Through all case studies we aim to demonstrate what CSR/ ESG/ sustainability reporting done responsibly means. Essentially, it means: a) identifying a company’s most important impacts on the environment, economy and society, and b) measuring, managing and changing.

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As an international company with production facilities around the globe, significant resources can be saved for Wincor Nixdorf at the transportation stage through production sites in close proximity to customers, efficient logistics, the right packaging and choosing the most appropriate means of transport. In order to promote eco-friendly logistics Wincor Nixdorf took action to:

  • apply the “local for local” principle
  • use eco-friendly product packaging
  • choose environmentally-friendly transportation

What are the material issues the company has identified?

In its 2015/2016 Sustainability Report Wincor Nixdorf identified a range of material issues, such as economic performance, compliance, human rights, training and education, product responsibility, occupational health and safety. Among these, promoting eco-friendly logistics stands out as a key material issue for Wincor Nixdorf.

Stakeholder engagement in accordance with the GRI Standards

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) defines the Principle of Stakeholder Inclusiveness when identifying material issues (or a company’s most important impacts) as follows:

“The organization should identify its stakeholders, and explain how it has responded to their reasonable expectations.”

Stakeholders must be consulted in the process s of identifying a company’s most important impacts and their reasonable expectations and interests must be taken into account. This is an important cornerstone for CSR / sustainability reporting done responsibly.

Key stakeholder groups Wincor Nixdorf engages with:   

Stakeholder Group
General public
Analysts
Investors
Customers
Suppliers
Local community
Employees
Partners
Competitors

How stakeholder engagement was made to identify material issues

To identify and prioritise material topics Wincor Nixdorf engaged with stakeholders through regular dialogues, workshops and conferences.

What actions were taken by Wincor Nixdorf to promote eco-friendly logistics?

In its 2015/2016 Sustainability Report Wincor Nixdorf reports that it took the following actions for promoting eco-friendly logistics:

  • Applying the “local for local” principle
  • “Local for local” is the principle of producing customer goods locally, wherever possible. For example, Wincor Nixdorf already produces approximately 95 per cent of the products delivered to Asian customers in Asia itself. Accordingly, transport routes can be optimised, time and cost savings can be achieved to the benefit of customers, and environmental impacts are kept to a minimum.
  • Using eco-friendly product packaging
  • For all its product packaging requirements, Wincor Nixdorf uses recyclable, single-material packaging, such as cardboard made from recycled paper or reconstituted wood pulp. On request, Wincor Nixdorf also takes back product packaging from its customers. For land shipments, Wincor Nixdorf almost always chooses packaging that consists of cardboard with a high proportion of recycled paper, as well as recyclable PE film (polyethylene). Along with these materials, Wincor Nixdorf primarily uses packaging made of environmentally sound wooden materials for sea and air freight.
  • Choosing environmentally-friendly transportation
  • Wincor Nixdorf seeks to always use safe and environmentally-friendly modes of transport. Accordingly, it only uses reputable German freight forwarders with modern vehicle fleets for transportation within Europe. In the case of intercontinental consignments, Wincor Nixdorf prefers eco-friendly sea transportation instead of air freight services. Thus, currently, over 95 per cent of all consignments are handled by sea transportation. In addition, Wincor Nixdorf tries to make the best possible use of loading units and takes great care to ensure that all loading space is used to optimum effect when products are placed in shipping containers.

Which GRI Standards and corresponding Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have been addressed?

The GRI Standard addressed in this case is:

Disclosure 302-2 Energy consumption outside of the organization

Disclosure 302-2 Energy consumption outside of the organization corresponds to:

 

78% of the world’s 250 largest companies report in accordance with the GRI Standards

SustainCase was primarily created to demonstrate, through case studies, the importance of dealing with a company’s most important impacts in a structured way, with use of the GRI Standards. To show how today’s best-run companies are achieving economic, social and environmental success – and how you can too.

Research by well-recognised institutions is clearly proving that responsible companies can look to the future with optimism.

7 GRI sustainability disclosures get you started

Any size business can start taking sustainability action

GRI, ISEP, CPD Certified Sustainability courses (2-5 days): Live Online or Classroom  (venue: London School of Economics)

  • Exclusive FBRH template to begin reporting from day one
  • Identify your most important impacts on the Environment, Economy and People
  • Formulate in group exercises your plan for action. Begin taking solid, focused, all-round sustainability action ASAP. 
  • Benchmarking methodology to set you on a path of continuous improvement

See upcoming training dates.

 

References:

1) This case study is based on published information by Wincor Nixdorf, located at the link below. For the sake of readability, we did not use brackets or ellipses. However, we made sure that the extra or missing words did not change the report’s meaning. If you would like to quote these written sources from the original, please revert to the original on the Global Reporting Initiative’s Sustainability Disclosure Database at the link:

http://database.globalreporting.org/

2) http://www.fbrh.co.uk/en/global-reporting-initiative-gri-g4-guidelines-download-page

3) https://g4.globalreporting.org/Pages/default.aspx

4) https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/gri-standards-download-center/

Note to Wincor Nixdorf: With each case study we send out an email requesting a comment on this case study. If you have not received such an email please contact us.

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]]> Case study: How Wincor Nixdorf promotes compliance and lawful conduct https://sustaincase.com/case-study-how-wincor-nixdorf-ensures-compliance-and-lawful-conduct/ Mon, 23 Jul 2018 08:52:41 +0000 https://ccprowebs.com/new-sustaincase.com/?p=6726 As a leading global provider of IT services and solutions tailored to the needs of retail banks and retailers, active in approximately 130 countries around the globe, and enduring business success. This case study is based on the 2015/2016 Sustainability Report by Wincor Nixdorf published on the Global Reporting Initiative Sustainability Disclosure Database that can be found at this link. Through all case studies we aim to demonstrate what CSR/ sustainability reporting done responsibly means. Essentially, it means: a) identifying a company’s most important impacts on the environment, economy and society, and b) measuring, managing and changing. Abstract Abstract Wincor Nixdorf strives […]

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As a leading global provider of IT services and solutions tailored to the needs of retail banks and retailers, active in approximately 130 countries around the globe, Wincor Nixdorf regards compliance and ethical, lawful conduct as an essential precondition for stable business relationships  Tweet This! and enduring business success.

This case study is based on the 2015/2016 Sustainability Report by Wincor Nixdorf published on the Global Reporting Initiative Sustainability Disclosure Database that can be found at this link. Through all case studies we aim to demonstrate what CSR/ sustainability reporting done responsibly means. Essentially, it means: a) identifying a company’s most important impacts on the environment, economy and society, and b) measuring, managing and changing.

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Wincor Nixdorf strives to create a corporate and management culture that recognizes the need to comply with statutory regulations and that also embraces values like integrity and fair competition. In order to promote compliance and lawful conduct, Wincor Nixdorf took action to:

  • promote compliance through a compliance management system
  • raise compliance awareness among employees
  • promote lawful conduct through the Code of Conduct and various guidelines

What are the material issues the company has identified?

In its 2015/2016 Sustainability Report Wincor Nixdorf identified a range of material issues, such as economic performance, human rights, training and education, environmentally friendly products and services, occupational health and safety. Among these, promoting compliance and lawful conduct stands out as a key material issue for Wincor Nixdorf.

Stakeholder engagement in accordance with the GRI Standards

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) defines the Principle of Stakeholder Inclusiveness when identifying material issues (or a company’s most important impacts) as follows:

“The organization should identify its stakeholders, and explain how it has responded to their reasonable expectations.”

Stakeholders must be consulted in the process s of identifying a company’s most important impacts and their reasonable expectations and interests must be taken into account. This is an important cornerstone for CSR / sustainability reporting done responsibly.

Key stakeholder groups Wincor Nixdorf engages with:   

Stakeholder Group
General public
Analysts
Investors
Customers
Suppliers
Local community
Employees
Partners
Competitors

How stakeholder engagement was made to identify material issues

To identify and prioritize material topics Wincor Nixdorf engaged stakeholders through regular dialogues, workshops and conferences, evaluating the importance attributed to various topics by stakeholders and rating topics accordingly.

What actions were taken by Wincor Nixdorf to promote compliance and lawful conduct?

In its 2015/2016 Sustainability Report Wincor Nixdorf reports that it took the following actions for promoting compliance and lawful conduct:

  • Promoting compliance through a compliance management system
  • Wincor Nixdorf has established a compliance management system which includes prevention, detection/control and response to possible misconduct. Wincor Nixdorf’s Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) is responsible for implementing and developing the compliance management system, throughout the Group. He is supported by a Group-wide compliance officer system that comprises Regional Compliance Officers, Area Compliance Officers and Local Compliance Officers, who ensure that the compliance management system is applied properly in their areas of responsibility.
  • Raising compliance awareness among employees
  • Wincor Nixdorf builds compliance awareness among employees through:
    • regular compliance training in the form of seminars and online sessions
    • a compliance communication program that includes a quarterly compliance newsletter
    • an updated compliance portal on the company’s intranet
    • personal support by the Corporate Compliance Office
  • Promoting lawful conduct through the Code of Conduct and various guidelines
  • Wincor Nixdorf’s Code of Conduct is obligatory for all employees and is complemented by guidelines like the corporate hospitality guide, which provides guidance for employees on dealing with gifts, invitations and, in general, corporate hospitality. Additionally, to raise awareness of this topic among employees and offer help and advice on how to deal with such issues, Wincor Nixdorf has issued a new guideline on the prevention of and proper response to conflicts of interest.

Which GRI Standards have been addressed?

The GRI Standards addressed in this case are:

1) Disclosure 102-16 Values, principles, standards, and norms of behavior

2) Disclosure 205-2 Communication and training about anti-corruption policies and procedures

 

78% of the world’s 250 largest companies report in accordance with the GRI Standards

SustainCase was primarily created to demonstrate, through case studies, the importance of dealing with a company’s most important impacts in a structured way, with use of the GRI Standards. To show how today’s best-run companies are achieving economic, social and environmental success – and how you can too.

Research by well-recognised institutions is clearly proving that responsible companies can look to the future with optimism.

7 GRI sustainability disclosures get you started

Any size business can start taking sustainability action

GRI, ISEP, CPD Certified Sustainability courses (2-5 days): Live Online or Classroom  (venue: London School of Economics)

  • Exclusive FBRH template to begin reporting from day one
  • Identify your most important impacts on the Environment, Economy and People
  • Formulate in group exercises your plan for action. Begin taking solid, focused, all-round sustainability action ASAP. 
  • Benchmarking methodology to set you on a path of continuous improvement

See upcoming training dates.

 

References:

1) This case study is based on published information by Wincor Nixdorf, located at the link below. For the sake of readability, we did not use brackets or ellipses. However, we made sure that the extra or missing words did not change the report’s meaning. If you would like to quote these written sources from the original, please revert to the original on the Global Reporting Initiative’s Sustainability Disclosure Database at the link:

http://database.globalreporting.org/

2) http://www.fbrh.co.uk/en/global-reporting-initiative-gri-g4-guidelines-download-page

3) https://g4.globalreporting.org/Pages/default.aspx

4) https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/gri-standards-download-center/

Note to Wincor Nixdorf: With each case study we send out an email requesting a comment on this case study. If you have not received such an email please contact us.

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