DELIGNIT AG.
DLX.XETRA | Manufacture of veneer sheets and wood-based panels
DELIGNIT AG is a Germany-based company that develops, manufactures, and distributes ecologically sound, high-performance, and sustainable wood-based materials and systems. Its core product, Delignit, is a versatile wood-based material used in various applications, including fire protection, vehicle ...Show More
Better Health for All
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DELIGNIT AG's core wood-based materials, described as ecologically sound, contribute to preventative health through improved indoor air quality. Hardwood veneer plywood products comply with low-emission standards for formaldehyde (≤ 124 µg/m³ or ≤ 0.1 ppm) according to EN 717-1
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, and meet VOC emission standards like RAL-UZ 76 and EPA TSCA Title VI (CARB ULEF) certification
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. The company demonstrates excellent risk transparency by providing publicly available Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) compliant with ISO 14025 and EN 15804+A1
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, which detail product emissions and environmental impacts. The company's products do not have direct negative health outcomes or addiction potential. While the company prioritizes occupational health and safety for its employees
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, implementing accident prevention, fire protection, and ergonomic workstation design
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, and responded to the COVID-19 pandemic with internal protective measures, adapted production, short-time work, and temporary plant closures
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, these actions are primarily related to employee well-being and business continuity rather than broader public health crisis response or healthcare workforce support. Similarly, initiatives for employee training, general personal data privacy, and fostering an inclusive work environment
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are not directly categorized as mental health initiatives or healthcare data responsibility in the context of public health.
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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No evidence available to assess DELIGNIT AG on Fair Money & Economic Opportunity.
Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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As of December 31, 2023, the company had 36 temporary staff out of a total workforce of 467 employees.
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This represents approximately 7.7% of the workforce. The company states it provides all nationally mandated social benefits.
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It also recognizes employees' right to freedom of association and collective bargaining, complies with legal minimum wage requirements and applicable collective agreements, and prohibits child and forced labor, as well as all forms of harassment.
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Employment decisions are based on skills and qualifications, without discrimination.
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The company prioritizes a safe and healthy work environment, regularly assessing and optimizing workplace conditions, and has a whistleblower system for Code of Conduct violations.
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Its subsidiary, Blomberger Holzindustrie GmbH, maintains high standards in working conditions and human rights, and Delignit AG participates in the 'drive sustainability' initiative, which evaluates these issues.
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Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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No specific data or quantitative metrics related to fair trade and ethical sourcing, such as fair-trade certification share, audit frequency, forced or child labor incidents, traceability coverage, remediation speed, ethical clause coverage, materials risk index, or supplier diversity spend, were found in the provided articles.
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The articles primarily focus on financial performance, general risk management, and environmental/energy management certifications (PEFC, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001), which do not directly address the criteria for Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing as defined by the rubric.
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Honest & Fair Business
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Delignit AG reported no regulatory actions in 2022 and 2023.
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The company's Code of Conduct outlines a commitment to social, ethical, and ecological responsibility, referencing UN declarations, but specific details on whistleblower policies, anti-corruption policy enforcement, or third-party verification of ethical claims are not provided.
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There is no information available regarding transparency index scores, financial restatements, audit coverage, ESG controversy index scores, complaint resolution times, or board conflict-free percentages.
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Kind to Animals
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The company develops, manufactures, and distributes wood-based materials and systems, with its core products being plant-based (wood and cork).
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There is no evidence of animal-derived products, animal testing, animal agriculture operations, or animal-related suppliers.
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Therefore, all KPIs related to cruelty-free certification, alternative testing, humane operations, ethical input substitution, supplier audits, cage-free sourcing, animal testing policies and volume, innovation in animal-free technologies, animal agriculture ethics, animal-free R&D collaboration, and public policy engagement on animal welfare are not applicable to the company's operations.
No War, No Weapons
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The provided articles do not contain any specific, concrete data points or facts related to DELIGNIT AG's involvement in arms manufacturing, military contracts, dual-use technologies, sales to sanctioned regimes, peacebuilding investments, or any other metrics relevant to the 'No War, No Weapons' ethical value.
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Therefore, no KPIs can be scored based on the available evidence.
Planet-Friendly Business
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The company holds PEFC and FSC® certifications, ensuring responsible and sustainable forest management across its supply chain, with FSC® certification specifically ensuring the entire supply chain is certified and audited.
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Its products are verified as at least 70% PEFC certified, demonstrating compliance with the EU Timber Regulation.
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The company has an environmental management system certified in accordance with DIN ISO 14001 and an energy management system certified in accordance with DIN ISO 50001.
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It also meets EPA TSCA Title VI (CARB ULEF) certification for formaldehyde emissions.
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No environmental compliance violations were reported in the provided information.
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Respect for Cultures & Communities
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No specific, concrete data points were found in the provided articles for any of the KPIs related to 'Respect for Cultures & Communities'. Information regarding formal partnerships, local community reinvestment, cultural appropriation incidents, cultural impact assessment protocols, local employment ratios, grievance mechanisms, complaint resolution times, FPIC participation, community governance inclusion, cultural preservation investment, local procurement, indigenous suppliers, cultural site protection, social license, community fund allocation, language inclusivity, cultural incident response, or cultural sensitivity training completion was not explicitly stated. Charitable giving to cultural heritage organizations was reported as €26,000.
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Safe & Smart Tech
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No evidence available to assess DELIGNIT AG on Safe & Smart Tech.
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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DELIGNIT AG develops, manufactures, and sells ecological materials and system solutions based on renewable wood, primarily beech.
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The company emphasizes sustainability as a central business issue, with environmental and climate protection stipulated as a key corporate objective.
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It holds certifications for an energy management system (DIN ISO 50001) and an environmental management system (DIN ISO 14001), along with PEFC and FSC® certifications for sustainable forestry.
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The company's products are described as particularly wear-resistant and long-lasting, and it mentions an 'ecological and sustainable circulation system.'
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However, the provided articles do not contain specific quantitative data or verifiable actions for any of the KPIs related to waste diversion rates, product recyclability, packaging sustainability, recycled content, single-use plastic reduction, take-back program coverage, circular design principles, waste reduction initiatives, hazardous waste management, product durability metrics, repairability scores, waste audit frequency, zero-waste certification, waste disposal violations, material efficiency, packaging-to-product ratio, waste reduction targets, supplier waste requirements, or customer waste education.