Better Health for All

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the company implemented remote work, vaccination programs, and flexible work arrangements.

For mental health, the company mentions a 'P7S1 Mental Health Days' initiative. The 'Joko & Klaas LIVE Treasure Hunt' campaign generated over 38,000 bone marrow donor registrations in 72 hours.

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

The provided articles do not contain specific, quantitative data points for any of the KPIs related to Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing.

While some articles mention the existence of a Code of Conduct for business partners that includes ethical sourcing clauses and a commitment to human rights and environmental due diligence, they do not provide percentages of supplier coverage, audit frequencies, incident counts, traceability coverage, remediation speeds, or supplier diversity spend. Several articles explicitly state the omission of such data, citing reasons like confidentiality constraints, data collection issues, or the lack of relevance to their business model.

Honest & Fair Business

In 2024, ProSiebenSat.1 and two subsidiaries were fined a total of €3.9 million for violations of the German Payment Services Supervision Act (ZAG).

The company has a formal whistleblower system, implemented in December 2022, which is available 24/7 to internal and external stakeholders, allows anonymous reports, and offers protection against retaliation. Employees are regularly informed about the system, and the Audit and Finance Committee is informed of all reports quarterly. The company has had zero financial restatements in the past five years. PricewaterhouseCoopers GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft (PwC) was commissioned to audit the Sustainability Report, with selected performance indicators audited with reasonable assurance. The central ISMS is reviewed every two years by an independent external body. ProSiebenSat.1 maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward corruption, enshrined in its Code of Conduct and Code of Conduct for Business Partners, with additional Group policies regulating bribery, donations, and gifts. In 2024, there were no confirmed incidents of corruption or bribery. The company's Sustainability Report was subjected to a limited assurance engagement by Deloitte & Touche S.p.A. and its risk map was verified and audited by AENOR.

Kind to Animals

The provided articles, including the annual sustainability reports for 2020, 2021, and 2023, do not contain any specific data or information related to ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE's performance concerning animal welfare, cruelty-free certifications, animal testing, ethical sourcing of animal-derived ingredients, humane certifications for animal operations, wildlife conservation impact, or supplier audits for animal welfare compliance.

The company's core business as a media company (television broadcasting, digital entertainment, content production) does not typically involve activities directly related to animal welfare, animal testing, or animal-derived products. Therefore, no KPIs under the 'Kind to Animals' value can be scored based on the evidence provided.

No War, No Weapons

ProSiebenSat.1 states it observes all relevant economic sanctions and embargoes and complies with all applicable foreign trade law restrictions, with compliance being a focus area of its Compliance Management System.

The company is a signatory to the UN Global Compact and is committed to its ten principles in human rights, labor standards, environment, climate, and preventing corruption. The Code of Conduct, last updated in 2023 and July 2023, defines general standards for conduct in business, legal, and ethical matters. The company conducts due diligence when choosing business partners, especially if there are indications of dishonest behavior or other warning signs. Lobbying activities in 2024 focused on the Children's Food Advertising Act and reform of the Film Funding Act in Germany, with political donations explicitly excluded and not permitted. The company's Code of Conduct for Business Partners is implemented by including it in contracts with business partners and suppliers. Any violation of the commitments cited in the Code of Conduct is seen as a fundamental breach of contract on the part of the business partner.

Planet-Friendly Business

In 2024, the company's total Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions were 755,757 metric tons.

While operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) saw a 12% year-on-year reduction in 2024, the total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions increased significantly from 13,285 metric tons in 2023. The company sourced 22.85 GWh of renewable energy out of a total 32.48 GWh energy consumption in 2024, representing approximately 70.35% renewable energy. ProSiebenSat.1 has committed to achieving operational carbon neutrality by 2030 and is currently working on SBTi-aligned targets, but validation is pending. No regulatory actions, violations, fines, or compliance issues were mentioned in the provided articles.

Respect for Cultures & Communities

ProSiebenSat.1 has 18 formal partnerships with various organizations, including the UN Global Compact, UNICEF, and several diversity and social initiatives.

No cultural appropriation incidents have been explicitly reported. The company implements a Double Materiality Assessment protocol that considers impacts on society and local communities, including potential human rights violations, with results reviewed and confirmed by the Executive Board and presented to the Audit and Finance Committee. As of December 31, 2024, 91.1% of the workforce (6,412 employees) is located in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. A whistleblower system is available for internal and external stakeholders, allowing for anonymous reports. The company offers subtitled programming, audio descriptions, and formats in sign language and easy language to enhance accessibility. In 2024, six internal complaints related to discrimination, including harassment, were reported, resulting in one notice of termination. In 2024, 85.4% of employees completed compliance online training, which includes the Code of Conduct.

Safe & Smart Tech

ProSiebenSat.1's 7Pass single sign-on solution is certified to ISO/IEC 27001 by TÜV SÜD, and the company participates in the IAB Europe Transparency & Consent Framework.

The company uses a Consent Management Platform (CMP) to allow users to manage their consents and objections. Data is stored only as long as necessary, with log files retained for 7-10 days. The company states compliance with GDPR, German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG), and German Stock Corporation Act (AktG, for shareholder data), and has implemented a Data Responsibility Platform to manage compliance across subsidiaries, also addressing the EU AI Act and FADP (Switzerland). ProSiebenSat.1 is represented on the boards of the Voluntary Self-Regulation of Television Association (FSF) and the German Association for Voluntary Self-Regulation of Digital Media Service Providers (FSM). In 2015, 900 employees were trained on IT security, out of a total of 7,000 employees. The 7Pass certification process included gap analyses, internal audits, and a four-day certification audit.

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

In 2017, 88% of non-hazardous materials were recycled at the Unterföhring site.

Single-use plastic has been completely eliminated in the canteens and cafés on the ProSiebenSat.1 campus. The company has implemented multiple waste reduction initiatives, including the 'Sauber gedreht!' (Clean Shooting) initiative launched in 2019, which aims to reduce plastic and waste in TV and film productions. Waste separation is mandatory at all production sites and offices, and a Group-wide environmental guideline promotes waste avoidance. Hazardous waste decreased to 1.3 tonnes in 2024 from 1.5 tonnes in the previous year, and to 6 tonnes in 2021 from 29 tonnes in 2020. No cases of non-compliance with environmental laws and regulations were identified for 2019. ProSiebenSat.1 PULS 4 GmbH achieved EMAS certification in 2023, and the new campus in Unterföhring is planned to receive LEED sustainability certification. The company has set an emissions target to reach operational net zero by 2030. ProSiebenSat.1 expects suppliers to commit to environmental protection and implement processes to prevent risks. The company uses its 'Green Seven' week and 'Save the Oceans' week to raise awareness of sustainability among young viewers and highlight plastic waste pollution.