Better Health for All

JOST Werke SE manufactures safety-critical components for commercial vehicles.

These products are designed to prevent accidents, which is a safety function, but they do not directly provide medical treatments, preventative healthcare solutions, or wellness programs as defined by the 'Better Health for All' value. Therefore, the company's core products have no significant positive or negative direct health impact. The company does not generate revenue from products with well-established negative health outcomes, nor does it offer health-related products requiring accessibility considerations or collect health-related data. The business model does not involve serving vulnerable populations with health needs, health equity considerations, healthcare workforce development, preventative health or treatment activities, or health education. The company's operations are not directly relevant to health crisis response, and its products do not have addiction potential. JOST Werke SE does not hold healthcare-related patents or intellectual property, nor does it produce or sell food or nutritional products, or conduct clinical trials or health research. While the company reports 'product safety cases' (3 in 2023) and 'accidents' (78 in 2024), these metrics are not explicitly defined as user harm (injury, illness, fatalities, recalls, adverse events) from their products in the field, and the value definition explicitly excludes workplace safety.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

JOST Werke SE reported a recordable occupational injury rate (TRIR) of 1.67 per 200,000 production hours in 2024.

The company's voluntary employee turnover rate was 10.1% in 2024. In 2024, 71% of employees would recommend working at the company. The company reported zero judicially determined discrimination cases in both 2023 and 2024, but had an export control violation fine of over €10,000 in 2024. The percentage of employees with fixed-term contracts in 2024 was 6.7% in Europe, 0.5% in North America, and 0.3% in Asia-Pacific-Africa.

Honest & Fair Business

JOST Werke SE incurred a €10,000 payment in 2024 for a violation of export control regulations.

The company received an EthiFinance ESG rating of 61/100 in 2024. A formal, comprehensive whistleblower protection policy exists, accessible online and by phone in local languages, explicitly referencing EU Directive 2019/1937. Reports are acknowledged within 7 days and feedback provided within 3 months. Four potential compliance violations were reported in 2024. The company has 100% of its production plants ISO 9001 certified in 2024, and 58% ISO 14001 certified. A Code of Conduct and Human Rights Policy are in place, along with a Supplier Code of Conduct adopted in 2018. One potential corruption case was identified and resolved in 2024, resulting in an employee's termination. The non-financial report received a limited assurance engagement from an external auditor, and the internal reporting procedure is subject to periodic audits.

Planet-Friendly Business

JOST Werke SE reported absolute Scope 1 and 2 CO2eq emissions of 24,758 tCO₂eq in 2024, a 9.52% reduction from 27,363 tCO₂eq in 2023.

However, Scope 3 emissions are not disclosed. The company sourced 44.4% of its operational energy from renewables in 2024, an increase from 36.6% in 2023. The share of capital expenditure aligned with the EU Sustainable Taxonomy was 5.7% in 2024, a decrease from 15.4% in 2023. The company reported no environmental offenses or sanctions in 2024, but did incur a €10,000 penalty for an export control regulation violation. Water consumption per revenue unit was 0.17 m³ per €1 million revenue in 2024, based on 180.4 thousand m³ water consumption and €1,069.4 million sales.

Respect for Cultures & Communities

The provided articles, including the 2023 and 2024 Sustainability Reports, offer no specific, quantifiable data points directly relevant to the defined KPIs for 'Respect for Cultures & Communities'. While the company mentions engaging in 'voluntary social projects locally'

and 'community engagement projects' with 'multiple' donations in 2023, and a specific 'Charity donation (Quicke tools)' of EUR 100,000 in 2021, these do not provide the percentage of revenue reinvested in local community development, nor do they specify formal partnerships with indigenous groups, details on cultural appropriation incidents, cultural impact assessment protocols, local employment ratios, community-specific grievance mechanisms, or cultural preservation investments. Therefore, no KPIs can be scored based on the available evidence.

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

JOST WERKE SE reported a waste diversion rate of 70.8% in 2024, primarily through recycling scrap metal.

The company's cast parts consist of 80% recycled material. Hazardous waste, which made up 4.5% of total waste in 2024, is professionally disposed of by certified companies. JOST has reported zero complaints related to environmental impacts or breaches of environmental legislation for 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. The company's waste intensity was 2.18 kg per production hour in 2024, which is a 6.3% decrease from 2022. JOST has a target to reduce CO2eq emissions per production hour (Scope 1 and 2) by 50% by 2030 compared to 2020, having achieved a 58.7% reduction by 2024. The Supplier Code of Conduct requires direct suppliers to uphold sustainability standards, covering 53% of purchasing volume in 2022. The company strives to extend the useful life of its products and focuses on lightweight construction and weight reduction in R&D. JOST has switched to paperless user manuals, accessible via barcode, and aims to reduce waste production by opting for more sustainable solutions and reducing material consumption.